2022 Mitsubishi Mirage review
Mitsubishi Mirage highlights
Customer rating
Pros
- Excellent fuel economy
- Affordable purchase price
- Surprisingly good ride quality
Cons
- Slow and low-powered engine
- High noise level in the cabin
- Uncomfortable interior
Mileage (EPA estimate)
36 city, 43 highway, 39 combined
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2022 Mitsubishi Mirage pairs a low purchase price with high fuel economy
The Mitsubishi Mirage is a subcompact hatchback that is known for its affordability and its excellent fuel economy. The trade-off is that superior fuel economy means very little engine power, and affordability means a less comfortable interior. The Mirage is one of the last true ultra-economy cars on the market. If you’re shopping for a 2022 Mitsubishi Mirage, you should also look at competitors such as the Hyundai Accent, Kia Rio, Nissan Versa, or the Chevrolet Spark.
Mitsubishi last updated the Mirage in 2019, adding some current driver-assistance technology and a contemporary front end. As a result, the 2022 Mirage looks up-to-date and offers a seven-inch touchscreen infotainment system that supports both Android Auto™ and Apple CarPlay®.
2022 is the last year in which Mitsubishi offered a manual transmission in the Mirage. So if you want to shift your own gears, the 2022 Mirage is the one for you. Also, 2022 is the first year for the Black Edition, which gives the Mirage a little more style.
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What is new for the 2022 Mitsubishi Mirage?
- The Mirage is available in a new trim called the Black Edition.
- The Carbonite Edition trim has been discontinued for 2022.
- The SE trim now comes with Front Seat Heaters as standard equipment.
2022 Mitsubishi Mirage trims
ES:
- 78-hp, 74-lb-ft of torque 1.2L
- Cruise Control
- Cloth Seats
- Power Mirrors
- Traction Control
- Rear View Camera
- Side Airbags
- Overhead Airbags
- Automatic Transmission
LE:
- Includes all features available on the ES
- Alloy Wheels
- View our Mitsubishi Mirage LE inventory
SE:
- Includes all features available on the LE
- Lane Departure Warning
- Smart Key
- Front Seat Heaters
- View our Mitsubishi Mirage SE inventory
Black Edition:
- Includes all features available on the SE
- No significant upgrades found on the Black Edition
- View our Mitsubishi Mirage Black Edition inventory
Mitsubishi Mirage photos
5 reasons to buy the 2022 Mitsubishi Mirage
What We Like
Affordable car: The 2022 Mitsubishi Mirage is one of the most affordable vehicles on the market. If you need a reliable car on the strictest budget, the Mirage offers some of the most wallet-friendly prices with low mileage and newer model years.
Ride quality: The Mirage has a surprisingly comfortable ride around town, bucking the trend for small, inexpensive cars. We are impressed by the way this little car sails over humps and bumps, rarely upsetting passengers..
Fuel economy: According to the EPA, the 2022 Mitsubishi Mirage returns 33 mpg in the city and 41 mpg on the highway with a manual transmission, or up to 36 mpg in the city and 43 mpg on the highway when equipped with the continuously variable automatic transmission.
What Needs Improvement
Interior noise and comfort: To get the low price point and high fuel economy, the 2022 Mitsubishi Mirage doesn’t have much insulation. That means there’s a lot of road noise and engine noise in the cabin. Also, the cabin tends to be very basic and not very comfortable.
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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.
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
- Android Auto
- Apple CarPlay
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Bluetooth Technology
- Cloth Seats
- Cruise Control
- Overhead Airbags
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Windows
- Rear Defroster
- Rear View Camera
- Side Airbags
- Traction Control
- Alloy Wheels
- Parking Sensors
- Rear Spoiler
- Remote Start
- 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
Automatic
2022 Mitsubishi Mirage FAQ
The 2022 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
- SE: 36 MPG City and 43 MPG Highway
- Black Edition: 36 MPG City and 43 MPG Highway
- LE: 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 2022 Mitsubishi Mirage has received an average 4.7 out of 5 stars from our customers. If you're in the market for a 2022 Mitsubishi Mirage, check out reviews from customers just like you. 2022 Mitsubishi Mirage Reviews.
Here is what's new for the 2022 Mitsubishi Mirage:
- Black Edition
- LE
- Automatic Transmission
- Air Conditioning
- Cloth Seats
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