2016
Mitsubishi i-MiEV

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Notable features

Touch-screen navigation system now available
Four-door four-seater
Battery-electric drivetrain
120- or 240-volt charging
Up to $7,500 federal tax credit

The good & the bad

The good

Surprising interior space
Easy to park
Flat cargo floor (seats folded)
Heated front seats standard
Quick-charge port standard

The bad

No gasoline generator backup
Steering wheel doesn't adjust
Uninspired handling
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Expert 2016 Mitsubishi i-MiEV review

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Vehicle Overview

The battery-electric Mitsubishi i-MiEV four-door hatchback seats up to four people. It has a 16-kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery pack, and its primary competitor is the Nissan Leaf.
New for 2016
A 7-inch touch-screen navigation system with real-time traffic information is now available.
Significant Standard Features

  • LED taillights
  • System emits a synthesized sound when the car is traveling at low speeds to alert pedestrians
  • Battery warming system for cold climates 
  • Heated side mirrors
  • Fog lights
  • Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob 
  • Heated front seats
  • Required in every new car: front airbags, antilock brakes and an electronic stability system

Significant Available Features

  • Navigation system with real-time traffic
  • LED cabin illumination
  • Rear parking sensors

2016 Mitsubishi i-MiEV review: Our expert's take

Vehicle Overview

The battery-electric Mitsubishi i-MiEV four-door hatchback seats up to four people. It has a 16-kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery pack, and its primary competitor is the Nissan Leaf.
New for 2016
A 7-inch touch-screen navigation system with real-time traffic information is now available.
Significant Standard Features

  • LED taillights
  • System emits a synthesized sound when the car is traveling at low speeds to alert pedestrians
  • Battery warming system for cold climates 
  • Heated side mirrors
  • Fog lights
  • Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob 
  • Heated front seats
  • Required in every new car: front airbags, antilock brakes and an electronic stability system

Significant Available Features

  • Navigation system with real-time traffic
  • LED cabin illumination
  • Rear parking sensors

Safety review

Based on the 2016 Mitsubishi i-MiEV base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Overall rating
4/5
Combined side rating front seat
5/5
Combined side rating rear seat
2/5
Frontal barrier crash rating driver
4/5
Frontal barrier crash rating passenger
4/5
Overall frontal barrier crash rating
4/5
Overall side crash rating
3/5
Side barrier rating
3/5
Side barrier rating driver
5/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
2/5
Side pole rating driver front seat
5/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
2/5
Side pole rating driver front seat
5/5

Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
3 years / 36,000 miles
Corrosion
7 years / 100,000 miles
Powertrain
5 years / 60,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
3 years / 36,000 miles

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage
Less than 5 years / less than 60,000 miles
Basic
Remainder of original 5 years / 60,000 miles
Dealer certification
123-point inspection
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Consumer reviews

100% of drivers recommend this car
5.0 / 5
Based on 1 review
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Comfort 3.0
Interior 5.0
Performance 4.0
Value 5.0
Exterior 5.0
Reliability 5.0
  • By morgan90 from Peoria, IL
    Owns this car
    November 3, 2019

    The perfect city car

    Before this car I had 2 current generation Mirages. I could easily get 40-50, 60 mpg if I tried. They were extremely economical cars. That being said, I have noticed a significant savings with the iMiEV. 90% of the time I charge it at home with the standard charger and I have not noticed a difference in my electric bill. I also drive a lot more than most people who own these cars (15k mi/yr). It is literally the most perfect city car, with it's compact size, excellent visibility, and it has a surprising amount of pep for a 66 hp car. This car is designed for city driving and in heavy stop and go traffic you can drive all day long (not really of course lol) while not adding pollutants to the air. It was not designed for much highway use and therefore is horrid for highway driving. The range plummets. Don't plan on trips of more than 30 mi for winter highway driving with the heater on. There is no cruise control and it is not at all smooth and shakes at speeds north of about 60mph. Again, it is a city car, so I am not at all complaining. The interior is simply amazing as far as passenger room and cargo room. It feels like a minivan, although significantly narrower. I love how simple it is and doesn't have a sea of buttons like most newer cars do. With the rear seats folded it is like a mini minivan. The cargo area is massive for such a small car and rivals a lot of small SUVs and crossovers. It is a flat area that does not dip down from the bumper and the wheels are below the cargo area, unlike the Leaf, which has a very choppy cargo area. Because it is a very tall car the cargo area has about a 36" height. I know this car gets a lot of hate for many reasons including the styling. It's different and personally I love it. I regularly meet people for my job and I tell them you can not miss my car, it will be the most unusual in the parking lot. If I could design a perfect car it would be this with about twice the range and cruise control, and push button start (I do miss that from the Mirage). Please make a 2nd generation iMiEV, Mitsubishi!
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 3.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2016 Mitsubishi i-MiEV?

The 2016 Mitsubishi i-MiEV is available in 1 trim level:

  • ES (1 style)

What is the electric range of the 2016 Mitsubishi i-MiEV?

The 2016 Mitsubishi i-MiEV can travel 62 miles on a single charge depending on electric motor and battery options.

EPA-estimated range is the distance, or predicted distance, a new plug-in vehicle will travel on electric power before its battery charge is exhausted. Actual range will vary depending on driving conditions, trim level, driving habits, elevation changes, weather, accessory usage (lights, climate control), vehicle condition and other factors.

Is the 2016 Mitsubishi i-MiEV reliable?

The 2016 Mitsubishi i-MiEV has an average reliability rating of 5.0 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2016 Mitsubishi i-MiEV owners.

Is the 2016 Mitsubishi i-MiEV a good Hatchback?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2016 Mitsubishi i-MiEV. 100.0% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

5.0 / 5
Based on 1 reviews
  • Comfort: 3.0
  • Interior: 5.0
  • Performance: 4.0
  • Value: 5.0
  • Exterior: 5.0
  • Reliability: 5.0

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