2021 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
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The 2021 Mitsubishi Mirage is a low-priced, efficient compact four-door hatchback
The Mitsubishi Mirage is the Japanese brand's entry-level small hatchback. One of the lowest-priced vehicles in America, the Mirage comes into the 2021 model year with revised front and rear styling, including a new grille design and updated LED tail lights. Mitsubishi has also equipped all Mirage trim levels with a 7-inch display with Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ compatibility. These updates help the Mirage better compete with vehicles like the Nissan Versa and Kia Rio. Mitsubishi offers the Mirage in four trim levels, including the new Carbonite Edition (CE), which is designed to add a sportier style to the small car with a unique grille and contrasting red accents. With one of the smallest engines available in a production car, the Mirage achieves impressive fuel economy, but the engine is quite noisy and doesn't deliver much power or performance. The interior feels somewhat cheap compared to other vehicles in this class.
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What is new for the 2021 Mitsubishi Mirage?
- The Mirage is available in a new trim called the Carbonite Edition.
- The GT trim has been discontinued for 2021.
- Mirage trims have been upgraded with Lane Departure Warning as standard equipment this year.
- The ES trim now comes with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as standard equipment.
2021 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
LE:
- Includes all features available on the ES
- Front Seat Heaters
- Alloy Wheels
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SE:
- Includes all features available on the LE
- Lane Departure Warning
- Smart Key
- View our Mitsubishi Mirage SE inventory
Carbonite Edition:
- Includes all features available on the SE
- No significant upgrades found on the Carbonite Edition
- View our Mitsubishi Mirage Carbonite Edition inventory
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What We Like
Fuel economy: One of the most fuel-efficient cars in America, the Mirage is rated at 39 mpg combined by the EPA.
Storage: The Mirage serves up a reasonable amount of cargo space behind the rear seats, at least enough for a few small bags. The rear seats can fold flat to help accommodate larger items. Pockets in the doors, cupholders, and additional cubbies provide space for smaller items; however, there is no center console storage.
Technology: The new 7-inch touchscreen display is standard on all trims of the Mirage. There is no factory navigation feature available, but the system works with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, both of which can provide on-screen navigation. The Mirage is equipped with forward collision mitigation with pedestrian detection—lane departure warning and automatic high-beam headlights are available.
What Needs Improvement
Performance: With just 78 horsepower, the Mirage is the lowest-powered new car in America, and the performance shows. Getting up to highway speed can be a chore, and in Edmunds' testing, the Mirage took 12.7 seconds to reach 60 mph, one of the slowest they've tested. The steering is vague, making it difficult to stay in the lane at speed.
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Ratings & reliability
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
- Android Auto
- Apple CarPlay
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Bluetooth Technology
- Cloth Seats
- Cruise Control
- Manual Transmission
- Overhead Airbags
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Windows
- Rear Defroster
- Rear Spoiler
- Rear View Camera
- Side Airbags
- Traction Control
- Cloth Seats
- 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
151.4"
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
Manual 5
2021 Mitsubishi Mirage FAQ
The 2021 Mitsubishi Mirage is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- ES : 33 MPG City and 41 MPG Highway
- SE : 36 MPG City and 43 MPG Highway
- Carbonite Edition : 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 2021 Mitsubishi Mirage has received an average 5.0 out of 5 stars from our customers. If you're in the market for a 2021 Mitsubishi Mirage, check out reviews from customers just like you. 2021 Mitsubishi Mirage Reviews.
Here is what's new for the 2021 Mitsubishi Mirage:
- Carbonite Edition
- Lane Departure Warning
- Android Auto
- Apple CarPlay
- Front Seat Heaters
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