2017
Mitsubishi i-MiEV

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$22,995

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Notable features

Four-door four-seater
Battery-electric drivetrain
120- or 240-volt charging
Up to $7,500 federal tax credit
EPA-rated range of 59 miles

The good & the bad

The good

Surprising interior space
Flat cargo floor (seats folded)
Heated front seats standard
Quick-charge port standard
No tailpipe emissions

The bad

No gasoline generator backup
Steering wheel doesn't adjust
Uninspired handling
Long charging time on a household outlet

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Expert 2017 Mitsubishi i-MiEV review

Our expert's take

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Vehicle Overview

What it is: The Mitsubishi i-MiEV is a budget-friendly electric four-door hatchback that seats up to four people. It starts around $24,000, including the destination charge, but that’s before any available tax credits. The i-MiEV has a 16-kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery pack and an EPA-estimated range of 59 miles. Its primary competitor is the Nissan Leaf.
New for 2017
There are no significant changes.
Significant Standard Features

66-horsepower electric motor
Rear-wheel drive
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 7-inch touch-screen and real-time traffic updates
LED cabin illumination
Rear parking sensors

2017 Mitsubishi i-MiEV review: Our expert's take

Vehicle Overview

66-horsepower electric motor
Rear-wheel drive
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 7-inch touch-screen and real-time traffic updates
LED cabin illumination
Rear parking sensors

Safety review

Based on the 2017 Mitsubishi i-MiEV base trim

NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.

Overall rating: 4 out of 5
Combined side rating front seat: 5 out of 5
Combined side rating rear seat: 2 out of 5
Frontal barrier crash rating driver: 4 out of 5
Frontal barrier crash rating passenger: 4 out of 5
Overall frontal barrier crash rating: 4 out of 5
Overall side crash rating: 3 out of 5
Rollover rating: 4 out of 5
Side barrier rating: 3 out of 5

Side barrier rating driver: 5 out of 5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat: 2 out of 5
Side pole rating driver front seat: 5 out of 5

14.7%

Risk of rollover

Side barrier rating driver: 5 out of 5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat: 2 out of 5
Side pole rating driver front seat: 5 out of 5

14.7%

Risk of rollover

Factory warranties

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

By KevInSac from Sacramento, CA

Owns this car

June 25, 2018

Zippy RWD electric city car, good value
A worthwhile electric city car (considering you can buy the 2012 version used for ~$5k) Zippy rear-wheel drive performance with incredible turning radius Great visibility Surprisingly large on the inside, especially for hauling stuff in the hatch with the rear seats down Don't expect good range on this car... it only has a 16kwhr
battery pack. With the heat or defroster blasting in the winter, range can be as low as 35 miles per charge at freeway speeds. I highly recommend getting one that has a quick charge if there's a charger in your city (all 2014+ model years have quick "DC" charging standard called CHAdeMO). I fell in love with this car 3 years ago when I realized that I could tolerate its limitations and had grown to really appreciate its advantages (though the first two years I owned it I felt differently haha). You can occasionally find 2012 models with low miles for ~$5k
Purchased a New car

Used for Commuting

Does recommend this car

Comfort

4.0 out of 5

Interior

4.0 out of 5

Performance

4.0 out of 5

Value

5.0 out of 5

Exterior

4.0 out of 5

Reliability

4.0 out of 5

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The 2017 Mitsubishi i-MiEV is available in 1 trim level:

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Is the 2017 Mitsubishi i-MiEV reliable?

The 2017 Mitsubishi i-MiEV has an average reliability rating of 4.0 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2017 Mitsubishi i-MiEV owners.

Is the 2017 Mitsubishi i-MiEV a good Hatchback?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2017 Mitsubishi i-MiEV. 100.0% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.0 / 5

Based on 1 reviews

Comfort: 4.0
Interior: 4.0
Performance: 4.0
Value: 5.0
Exterior: 4.0
Reliability: 4.0

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