Pros: Affordable pricing with decent number of features for the money; impressive fuel economy; reasonably absorbent ride for a subcompact car; close-quarters maneuverability
Cons: Extremely high noise levels, especially from engine; sluggish acceleration; touchy brake-pedal action; uninspired handling
CG Says: After skipping the 2016 model year, Mitsubishi’s subcompact Mirage returns for 2017 with revised styling, an upgraded interior, and a new “G4” 4-door-sedan body style. Suspension, steering, and brakes have been revised on all Mirages, and the 3-cylinder engine gains four horsepower for a total of 78. An audio system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility is newly available. The Mirage has been on the market for a few years in several worldwide markets, mostly emerging ones such as Thailand. Incidentally, Mitsubishi exports U.S.-spec Mirages from that country. Mirage is larger than the Chevrolet Spark, but smaller than the Ford Fiesta and Honda Fit. It is the only mass-market 4-door vehicle that is powered by a normally aspirated (no turbo or supercharger) 3-cylinder engine. Entry-level prices make Mirage an interesting proposition from a value standpoint, but its acceleration, cabin appointments, and overall dynamic refinement trail most subcompact competitors by a significant margin.
| Class | Subcompact Car |
| Body Style(s) | 4-door hatchback, 4-door sedan |
| Passenger Count | 5 |
| Drive Wheels | front-wheel drive |
| Manufacturer | Mitsubishi |
| Nation of Manufacturer | Thailand |
| Base Prices | ES hatchback: $12,995 SE hatchback: $14,795 GT hatchback: $16,495 ES sedan: $13,995 SE sedan: $16,995 |
| Base Engine 1.2-liter 3-cylinder |
| Horsepower 78 |
| Std. Transmission 5-speed manual |
| Avail. Transmission continuously variable transmission |
| EPA City Range (mpg) 33-37 |
| EPA Hwy Range (mpg) 40-43 |
