2023 Mitsubishi Mirage review
Mitsubishi Mirage highlights
Customer rating
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Pros
- Ultra-affordable price point
- Excellent fuel economy
- Surprisingly good ride quality
Cons
- Low engine power
- High cabin noise
- Uncomfortable interior
Mileage (EPA estimate)
36 city, 43 highway, 39 combined
Pricing for current inventory
(no current inventory)
2023 Mitsubishi Mirage offers a low purchase price, but with trade-offs
The 2023 Mitsubishi Mirage is one of the most affordable vehicles on the market, and it competes with the Nissan Versa and Kia Rio in the ultra-economy hatchback category. Mitsubishi has been making the current generation of the Mirage since 2014 but updated the design in 2019.
For 2023, the biggest change is that Mitsubishi dropped the manual transmission and all Mirage models now come with a continuously variable automatic transmission as standard equipment.
What you need to know about the 2023 Mirage is that it’s designed to be affordable, so it’s not fast or exciting to drive. However, you do get current driver-assistance technology like forward collision mitigation with pedestrian detection and a seven-inch touchscreen display that supports Android Auto™ and Apple CarPlay®. In the higher trim levels, the Mirage includes luxury features like heated seats and LED headlights.
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What is new for the 2023 Mitsubishi Mirage?
- Mirage trims have been upgraded with Rear Defroster as standard equipment this year.
2023 Mitsubishi Mirage trims
ES:
- 78-hp, 74-lb-ft of torque 1.2L
- Cloth Seats
- Traction Control
- Rear View Camera
- Power Mirrors
- Cruise Control
- Side Airbags
- Overhead Airbags
- Rear Defroster
LE:
- Includes all features available on the ES
- Alloy Wheels
- View our Mitsubishi Mirage LE inventory
SE:
- Includes all features available on the LE
- Smart Key
- Lane Departure Warning
- Front Seat Heaters
- Power Locks
- 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
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5 reasons to buy the 2023 Mitsubishi Mirage
What We Like
Fuel economy: The Mirage hatchback returns EPA-estimated fuel economy of 36 mpg in the city and 43 mpg on the highway, with 39 mpg expected in combined
Affordable: The Mirage is one of the most affordable cars on the market, so many buyers can choose a higher trim level than the base and get a few extra features while staying within a tight budget.
Ride quality: Inexpensive small cars like the Mirage generally have a low bar when it comes to comfort. However, the little Mitsubishi actually excels when it comes to ride quality, handily sailing over humps and bumps without disturbing the occupants.
What Needs Improvement
Comfort: The 2023 Mitsubishi Mirage doesn’t have a lot of engine power, so it tends to work hard when you’re driving. It’s also loud inside the car, with lots of road and engine noise. Finally, the seats don’t provide much support, so it’s not generally comfortable.
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Ratings & reliability
Customer ratings
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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.
View RepairPal's full rating of the Mitsubishi MirageMitsubishi Mirage features and specs
Ralliart 2WD 4D Hatchback
Standard Features
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- 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 Spoiler
- Rear View Camera
- Side Airbags
- Traction Control
- Parking Sensors
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
P175/55SR15
Rear tires
P175/55SR15
Seating capacity
5
Transmission
Automatic
2023 Mitsubishi Mirage FAQ
The 2023 Mitsubishi Mirage is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- Ralliart : 36 MPG City and 43 MPG Highway
- ES : 36 MPG City and 43 MPG Highway
- LE : 36 MPG City and 43 MPG Highway
- Black Edition : 36 MPG City and 43 MPG Highway
- SE : 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
Here is what's new for the 2023 Mitsubishi Mirage:
- Ralliart
- Rear Spoiler
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Traction Control
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