Overview & Reviews

The 2014 Mitsubishi Mirage is an all-new subcompact, four-door hatchback.

• Long warranty.
• Lots of available options
• Impressive fuel economy with CVT
• Low base price

• Uncoordinated handling
• Low-quality interior materials.
• Intrusive engine noise
• Harsh ride
• Sluggish acceleration

User Reviews:

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  Dont believe the negative hype.... - 2014 Mitsubishi Mirage
  By pwernich - October 25 - 4:14 am

  I bought my 2014 Mirage with less than 5,000 miles and got a great deal. I have the blue one with the navigation/back-up camera/info-tainment system, ground effects kit, and interior ambient lighting. It is very sporty and unique looking. I average 40-45 mpgs and I am an agrressive driver. I recently drove over an hour in high winds and hard rain and the Mirage handled like a champ. It accelerates to my satisfaction and the car has a great warranty (5/60 bumper to bumper). I disagree with all those so called "experts" who bash this car. The Mirage has a low price, gets super gas mileage, and a terrific warranty. If you have reasonable expectations you wont be disappointed. Test drive one.

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  Quirky and Charming - 2014 Mitsubishi Mirage
  By sdaigle - April 2 - 3:04 am

  Ive owned this car for 4 months and 8,000 miles now. I stepped down to this car from a 2012 Nissan Versa SV sedan. Thats my basis for comparison. Once I adjusted to only having 74hp, I now find the power perfectly adequate most times. It does struggle on hills and interstate passing, but is surprisingly sedate once settled into a cruising speed. The ride is very comfortable, however, its very soft and handles sloppily. This car is not set up for fast, winding country roads, which is 90% of my driving. The interior is attractive and quite comfortable. Good ergonomics. Comfy seat and driving position.

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  Not a Metro - 2014 Mitsubishi Mirage
  By brifam - June 9 - 10:42 am

  I have been a long term auto enthusiast and almost missed this car due to my reliance on the opinions of the professional "reviewers"” out there, but, in my opinion they sure missed it here. I traded in my 08 Kia Optima and took the Mitsu Mirage ES CVT on a 700 mile road trip home. I couldnt believe it at first, but, the car is set up to travel. Ive got 9,000 miles on it now and after 5 pleasant months, I still think the seats, comfortable ride, and road noise are better in this car than in my Optima! And, I got 44 mpg at 75 MPH (58 mpg at 60 MPH with a 25 MPH tailwind) with the A/C on!!!! Those other reviewers should go drive a Geo Metro before hopping in this car just to gain a

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  Update - 2014 Mitsubishi Mirage
  By pwernich - February 19 - 4:20 am

  I have now put another 5,000 miles on my Mirage (see earlier review) and still enjoying it but discovering some new flaws. For a car with a sticker price of $18,000 I feel it is lacking many basics including an armrest, sliding sunvisors with mirrors, and lighted door controls (windows, locks, and side mirror controls on dash). I dont like fumbling around at night trying to find the buttons.Gas mileage in town is not impressive and on the highway I average about 37 (driving 70+). Now if I drive like a grandpa I have actually hit 51 mpgs before, but that is very rare.Other cars with bigger engines and more horsepower get about the same mileage. The dash has started vibrating/rattling too.

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  My Little Weatherproof Motorcycle - 2014 Mitsubishi Mirage
  By tinycarguy - May 26 - 12:01 pm

  I love this car! It gives me everything I need: a roof, an engine, and wheels. You will be hard pressed to find a less expensive new car, and even harder pressed to find one with this kind of gas mileage. I, too came from a Nissan Versa, and while that was cheaper, it didnt get anywhere near this mileage. Im able to get it up to 56 mpg if I drive it right, and thats on the hilly back roads of NH. If you want to punch it ;) , you can still average around 30ish. The interior is larger than the Spark and Fiesta, power windows and locks are standard, and its been a pleasure to own so far. For the economically minded, this car cant be beat.

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  Cute! - 2014 Mitsubishi Mirage
  By lisasue - November 26 - 1:00 pm

  I was unsure of this car, but my husband liked the safety features, so I agreed to test drive it. I like the fact that I get such killer gas mileage, and it always starts right up! Plus its easy to find a place to park. Its not real great on the freeway, but driving around town its awesome. All in all, I would do it again.

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  Its NOT your Dads HOT ROD - 2014 Mitsubishi Mirage
  By dbrandenburg - August 12 - 6:12 pm

  I bought One of thee Mitsubishi Mirages, in late Nov. 2014.. The DE Model, (Automatic CVT), Sapphire blue.. For a First time buyer, It truly is a great car, Or for commuters.. It IS comfy driving, though seat adjustment/Steering Wheel could use a Improvement.. Noise Isnt really to bad, Annoying getting Off the starting Line, (green lights), though the Majority of the noise comes from the Transmission/Engine Combination, which IMOP could be Eliminated with noise dampening materials in the Firewall area(s), without sacrificing weight.. Going on Long trips, 600+ on I-40 is YES; is treacherously "fun",, Be prepared for the "side draft" from Big Rigs as they pass you, or them vice-versa..

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  I dont understand the bad reviews - 2014 Mitsubishi Mirage
  By db1980 - January 25 - 11:46 pm

  Seems like car reviewers focus on how horrible the car is. Depends on what you are looking for. I hate the big bloated heavy cars everyone seems to love. I wanted a warranty, cheap to buy and cheap to drive. Car scores huge on all points there. It also has nice features for the price. I reccomend the ES manual with no extra options. CVT is for the lazy, and it adds a lot to the price of the car. It has a growly engine sound (I find this a positive not a negative). Handling can be improved greatly by adding a $200 rear sway bar. Styling is so so. Interior is hard plastic but seems like there is very little to break. It is designed to be practical and durable. No defects so far

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  2014 Mitsubishi Mirage - 2014 Mitsubishi Mirage
  By rob269 - September 30 - 6:19 am

  I bought this car as I finally decided to try a small car, coming out of an 2012 F150 and a 2011 Genesis, which are the types of vehicles I am used to driving. This is not a Cadillac, Lexus or Mercedes, and its not a BMW or Corvette. So dont expect the luxury and handling you would get in one of those vehicles. Having come out of some very nice vehicles, this one is pretty impressive considering the price and the gas mileage. I read all the bad reviews before I bought but decided to go test drive one and judge for myself, and was I surprised. I think the criticisms levied at this vehicle are greatly exaggerated, to the benefit of its competitors. But the MPG is for real, outstanding

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  Great value. Fun cheap drive. - 2014 Mitsubishi Mirage
  By bigdav15 - March 21 - 7:09 pm

  Overall, a great fuel saver and a fun little ride. Some complain about the CVT and its "growing" or sounding like "an angry vacuum," but I enjoy its capabilities in the mountains and highway riding. Driving easy (45-55 mph under 3000 rpm) I average between 45 and 55 mpgs. Next to my old 2002 Cavalier 2.4, this is my favorite fuel efficient car to drive. If I didnt have payments left on a Jeep Patriot (CVT also) Id get a second one of these. Only downfall is sudden braking with curves, but a good driver will not present them self with this issue.