2017 Mitsubishi Mirage review
Mitsubishi Mirage highlights
Customer rating
Pros
- Lets you go further between fill-ups
- Compact maneuverability
- Respectable cargo capacity
Cons
- Intrusive engine and road noise
- Hard plastic interior surfaces
- Limited rear-seat head and shoulder room
Mileage (EPA estimate)
33 city, 41 highway, 36 combined
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A plucky hatchback many drivers love
Living small has its benefits. Much like having a cute studio apartment in the heart of the city, owning a small car can be pretty rewarding. The 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage blends a mix of hatchback practicality with a great subcompact layout to deliver seating for five, plus room for your stuff. With a small, but punchy, three-cylinder engine, and a great focus on getting more from a tank of gas, you can't go wrong with the Mirage.
All Mitsubishi Mirage years
2017 Mitsubishi Mirage trims
ES
Base model includes automatic headlights, LED taillights, 14-inch steel wheels, a rear spoiler, full power accessories, a four-speaker sound system with a CD player, USB, and auxiliary audio inputs, a tilt-only steering wheel, and 60/40 split-folding rear seats.
SE
Upgrades include a rearview camera, alloy wheels, fog lights, keyless ignition and entry, cruise control, automatic climate control, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, upgraded interior accents, Bluetooth® connectivity, and a 6.5-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto functionality.
GT
Top spec Mirage includes all SE upgrades plus xenon headlights and 15-inch alloy wheels, as well as heated front seats.
Mitsubishi Mirage photos
5 reasons to buy the 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage
1. Compact design
The flexibility of having a small car can really open up your options. Whether you're looking for that coveted parking space in the city or just want something small and nimble to help you through the commute, the 2017 Mirage delivers. The plucky little hatchback is only 149.4 inches long—an incredible 76 inches shorter than the latest Chevrolet Suburban SUV. That makes the Mirage an incredibly flexible little car for an urban lifestyle.
2. Ready for every day
Even though it is small, Mitsubishi engineered the Mirage to stand up to the day-to-day grind. As well as a solid build thanks to its patented cell structure, Mitsubishi loaded the Mirage with lots of the latest features to help give you peace of mind. These include four-wheel antilock brakes, front-seat side airbags, traction control, and stability control. Plus there's an optional park assist package if you need a little bit of help navigating tight spaces.
3. Hatchback practicality
A summer road trip is always more fun when you can bring along plenty of stuff. Despite the Mirage's subcompact size, it has 17.2 cu ft of cargo space with all seats in place. Plus, with the seats folded down, capacity increases to 47 cu ft. So you can load your cooler and hiking gear into the 2017 Mirage and head off into the mountains for the weekend.
4. Focused on fuel
Your road trip shouldn't include loads of gas stops and a plucky three-cylinder engine helps you go longer between stops. All trim levels of the 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage feature FWD and a 1.2L engine. Opt to row your own gears with the manual transmission and you'll get an EPA-estimated 36 mpg combined.
5. You've got options
Buying a small car doesn't mean you should suffer from a lack of options. In addition to the great standard features on the Mirage, you'll also find a bunch of optional extras, too. So, if you want cool stuff like front and rear parking sensors, a bumping Rockford Fosgate® Premium Audio system (with 300-watt ecoPUNCH® amplifier and subwoofers), cargo mats and nets, and much more, there's a 2017 Mirage out there for you.
Similar vehicles
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Toyota Yaris
The subcompact hatchback Yaris is a great option if you need a city car. For the 2017–2019 model years, the Yaris comes with a standard 1.5L four-cylinder engine producing 106 hp and 103 lb-ft of torque powering the front wheels through a standard five-speed manual or optional four-speed automatic transmission. Cargo capacity for the 2017–2019 Yaris with all seats in place is 15.3 cu ft. Standard features on 2017 and newer Toyota Yaris models include:
Automatic headlights and high-beam control
Power door locks and windows
Air-conditioning,
60/40 split-folding rear seat
6.1-inch touchscreen (seven-inch for 2019+)
Lane departure warning and forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking
Chevrolet Spark
The five-door Chevrolet Spark is a subcompact hatchback city car. Now in its fourth generation (2016 to present), the Spark is a great car in a small package. Cargo space is 11.1 cu ft with the split-folding rear seats in place, which can be expanded to 27.2 cu ft with the rear seats folded. The Spark is powered by a 1.4L inline four-cylinder with 98 hp and 94 lb-ft of torque from 2016 onward. All 2017 and newer Chevrolet Sparks come with standard features such as:
Cloth seating
A rearview camera
Available 4G LTE hotspot (via General Motors' OnStar service)
Seven-inch touchscreen
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration
The Hyundai Accent is an attractive choice for small families and couples that like lots of cargo room for adventures. It's a simple vehicle with a straightforward infotainment system, and the 2017–2021 models offer a four-cylinder engine with six-speed transmission. 2018 brought a fully redesigned version of the Accent, introducing Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration, and the hatchback style was discontinued for 2019 onward.
Standard features on the 2017–2021 Hyundai Accent include:
Power mirrors
Auto-off headlights
Tire pressure monitoring system
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Ratings & reliability
Customer ratings
3.7 out of 5
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| 4 Stars | 4 |
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RepairPal gave the Mitsubishi Mirage an overall reliability rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks Mitsubishi Mirage 7th out of 27 among Subcompact Cars.
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ES 2WD 4D Hatchback
Standard Features
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- AM/FM Stereo
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- CD Audio
- Cloth Seats
- Overhead Airbags
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Windows
- Rear Defroster
- Rear Spoiler
- Side Airbags
- Traction Control
- Android Auto
- Apple CarPlay
- Bluetooth Technology
- Full Roof Rack
- Parking Sensors
- Rockford Fosgate Sound
Drive Wheels
Front Wheel Drive (2WD)
Engine size
1.2L
Horsepower
78
Torque (ft-lbs)
74
Engine type
Gas
Fuel capacity
9.2
Wheelbase
96.5"
Overall length
149.4"
Width
65.6"
Height
59.4"
Leg room
F 41.7"/R 34"
Head room
F 39.1"/R 37.3"
Front tires
P165/65SR14
Rear tires
P165/65SR14
Seating capacity
5
Transmission
Automatic
2017 Mitsubishi Mirage FAQ
The Mirage utilizes FWD, which is typically good in snowy situations. However, with a light curb weight of just 2073 pounds, plus 6.3 inches of just ground clearance, it would not fare as well in deep snow.
The Mirage is not rated for towing of any kind.
The base ES trim does not, but the Mirage SE and Mirage GT have standard cruise control.
The Mitsubishi Mirage has a 0-60 time of just under 11 seconds and a top speed of 100-105 mph (according to the manufacturer, when new).
The Mitsubishi Mirage is a five-seat subcompact hatchback car.
More about the 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage
Exterior colors:
Infrared
Mercury Gray
Mystic Black
Pearl White
Sapphire Blue
Starlight Silver
Sunrise Orange (GT only)
Wine Red
Interior colors:
Black
Light Gray
Interior details
All trim levels of the 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage feature manually adjustable front bucket seats with cloth material, full power accessories, and a cloth 60/40 split-folding rear seat. Even though the Mirage is small, the interior volume is 103.3 cu ft. Meanwhile, rear passengers get a fairly generous 34.0 inches of legroom. The 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage has 17.2 cu ft of cargo space with all seats in place and with the seats folded down, capacity increases to 47 cu ft.
Performance
The Mitsubishi Mirage comes with either a five-speed manual or an automatic CVT transmission, both of which send power to the front wheels. The manual transmission 2017 Mirage gets an EPA-estimated 36 mpg combined, while the automatic CVT transmission gets an EPA-estimated 39 mpg combined.
Emissions Info
According to EPA estimates, the Mirage's tailpipe greenhouse gas emissions are 237 grams per mile.
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