2019 Mitsubishi Mirage review
Mitsubishi Mirage highlights
Customer rating
Pros
- Impressive fuel economy
- Low starting price
- Good warranty coverage
Cons
- Slow acceleration
- Excessive road noise
- Cheap interior
Mileage (EPA estimate)
33 city, 41 highway, 36 combined
Pricing for current inventory
(no current inventory)
The 2019 Mitsubishi Mirage is a fuel-efficient, low-priced four-door hatchback
With a low starting price—one of the lowest in America—the Mirage resides at the entry point into the Mitsubishi lineup. The compact four-door hatchback comes into the 2019 model year with no changes to exterior styling. However, the small Mirage added standard features for 2019, including cruise control and a driver's seat height adjuster. Mitsubishi has also added a new LE trim with 15-inch black-finish alloy wheels, heated front seats, and red interior accents. The Mirage's most significant appeal comes in its low price and impressive fuel economy. Rated at 39 mpg combined, the small Mitsubishi achieves the best fuel economy of any non-electrified model in the U.S. Fuel economy figures are based on EPA estimates for when vehicle sold as new. Fuel economy may vary for reasons like driving conditions and vehicle history. Unless specified, figures are for vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission. See fueleconomy.gov. There are sacrifices made to come in at such a low price—features are limited, and the trim materials feel very basic, even when compared to other models in this class, like the Chevrolet Spark, Ford Fiesta, or Kia Rio. Performance is also lacking, with power coming from a tiny three-cylinder engine.
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What is new for the 2019 Mitsubishi Mirage?
- The Mirage is available in a variety of new trims, including the LE and RF.
- The ES trim now comes with Cruise Control as standard equipment.
2019 Mitsubishi Mirage trims
ES:
- 78-hp, 74-lb-ft of torque 1.2L
- Rear Defroster
- Cruise Control
- Cloth Seats
- Power Mirrors
- Traction Control
- Side Airbags
- Overhead Airbags
- Rear View Camera
RF:
- Includes all features available on the ES
- Alloy Wheels
- CD Audio
LE:
- Includes all features available on the RF
- Front Seat Heaters
- Android Auto
- Apple CarPlay
- View our Mitsubishi Mirage LE inventory
SE:
- Includes all features available on the LE
- Smart Key
- View our Mitsubishi Mirage SE inventory
GT:
- Includes all features available on the SE
- No significant upgrades found on the GT
- View our Mitsubishi Mirage GT inventory
Mitsubishi Mirage photos
5 reasons to buy the 2019 Mitsubishi Mirage
What We Like
Fuel economy: One of the Mirage's top features is its fuel economy. According to the EPA, the small hatchback is rated at 39 mpg combined, the best in its class.
Utility: With 17.2 cubic feet of storage space behind the rear seats, the Mirage provides a reasonable level of utility—more so than some of its competitors, like the Ford Fiesta or Toyota Yaris. Rear seats are split and they fold—when laid flat, the space expands to 47 cubic feet, enough to accommodate larger items. Storage space in the cabin is less impressive, with very little room for personal items.
Technology: Mitsubishi offers Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ compatibility for the Mirage, a feature not always found on cars costing considerably more. The infotainment system displays on a relatively small 6.5-inch touchscreen display. A larger screen on the base ES trim is not available with the phone integration. Navigation is unavailable, but smartphone integration takes care of this issue. An available Rockford Fosgate sound system brings surprisingly good audio performance.
What Needs Improvement
Comfort: The front seats offer very little support and are not terribly comfortable, leading to driver fatigue after just a short time behind the wheel. Legroom for rear passengers is tight, although shoulder room is reasonable. Interior noise is almost intolerable, with considerable vibration and noise from the engine and noticeable wind noise at moderate speeds.
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Ratings & reliability
Customer ratings
4.2 out of 5
10 customer reviews| 5 Stars | 5 |
|---|---|
| 4 Stars | 3 |
| 3 Stars | 1 |
| 2 Stars | 1 |
| 1 Star | 0 |
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.
View RepairPal's full rating of the Mitsubishi MirageMitsubishi Mirage features and specs
ES 2WD 4D Hatchback
Standard Features
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- AM/FM Stereo
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Bluetooth Technology
- Cloth Seats
- Cruise Control
- Overhead Airbags
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Windows
- Rear Defroster
- Rear Spoiler
- Rear View Camera
- Side Airbags
- Traction Control
- Alloy Wheels
- Android Auto
- Apple CarPlay
- CD Audio
- 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 34.2"
Head room
F 39"/R 37.2"
Front tires
P165/65SR14
Rear tires
P165/65SR14
Seating capacity
5
Transmission
Automatic
2019 Mitsubishi Mirage FAQ
The 2019 Mitsubishi Mirage is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- ES : 36 MPG City and 43 MPG Highway
- LE : 36 MPG City and 43 MPG Highway
- SE : 36 MPG City and 43 MPG Highway
- GT : 36 MPG City and 43 MPG Highway
- RF : 36 MPG City and 43 MPG Highway
The Mitsubishi Mirage received a rating of 4 out of 5 stars from RepairPal, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks the Mitsubishi Mirage as 6 out of 27 among Subcompact Car
The 2019 Mitsubishi Mirage has received an average 4.2 out of 5 stars from our customers. If you're in the market for a 2019 Mitsubishi Mirage, check out reviews from customers just like you. 2019 Mitsubishi Mirage Reviews.
Here is what's new for the 2019 Mitsubishi Mirage:
- LE
- RF
- Cruise Control
- Automatic Transmission
- Power Locks
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