Fun and easy to handle
Gas mileage 50 mpg. So easy to drive especially at night. Bright lights could be brighter though. Excellent speakers. Hard to see screen when sun is shining on it. But perfect at night.
- Comfort 5.0
- Interior 5.0
- Performance 5.0
- Value 5.0
- Exterior 5.0
- Reliability 5.0
- Purchased a New car
- Used for Having fun
- Does recommend this car
For an economical commuter, it doesn't get better!
I needed a reliable, economical car for my long work commute, and did not want to buy used and take my chance on having things break down. The Mirage has one of the best warranties in the industry, so that attracted me. The super affordable price also helps - I paid 14,000 for the 2020 LE Hatchback, brand new. When I first test drove it I was slightly disappointed in the noise - but I have completely gotten used to it now that I have owned my vehicle for about 6 months. It is fun to drive, has handled perfectly on wet, slick roads (snow and ice both) and the driver's seat is comfortable, and heated, too! Back seat area is a bit cramped - would not recommend taking adult passengers for an overly long trip! But I have NOT found it to be that sluggish - I can pass on the highway easily when needed and enjoy my drive each day. Great visibility when driving, at least in the hatchback. I am SO glad I bought mine and have no plans to get rid of it for years to come!
- Comfort 4.0
- Interior 4.0
- Performance 4.0
- Value 5.0
- Exterior 4.0
- Reliability 5.0
- Purchased a New car
- Used for Commuting
- Does recommend this car
Very reliable
The take off is very rough . Doesn’t do good on interstate with wind. Wouldn’t reccommend for long distances. It is very good on gas
- Comfort 2.0
- Interior 3.0
- Performance 3.0
- Value 2.0
- Exterior 4.0
- Reliability 5.0
- Purchased a New car
- Used for Commuting
- Does not recommend this car
Love it for what it is...
This is a solid, economical, city car with a good price, a great warranty, and everything you need to get from point A to B. If you review it by the standards you'd apply to a Corvette it will disappoint. If you review it for what it actually is you'll be very happy with it. I use it to get back and forth from work and basic transportation and its more than fine. 50+ mpg on occasion, 45mpg routinely. It won't snap your head back on the entrance ramp but it won't suck your wallet dry at the pump either. Don't let the "haters" in the professional car media get you down. Drive it for yourself and be surprised.
- Comfort 4.0
- Interior 4.0
- Performance 4.0
- Value 5.0
- Exterior 5.0
- Reliability 5.0
- Purchased a New car
- Used for Commuting
- Does recommend this car
Economical with a capital E
MPG is fantastic. I have owned a Prius before and this car meets that level of economy without the need to worry about a hybrid battery replacement down the road. MPG suffers in high winds but still exceeds the estimates advertised. My personal best average so far was 61mpg on a 50 mile round trip. Regularly exceeds 50MPG on same round trip. Mid 40s in high winds. These are when focusing on economy... slowly accelerating, cruising at 50, coasting to stop lights etc. (Pisses off the road warriors but they will just have to take it). I was surprised at the comfort of the car. Rides very nice for such a tiny vehicle. Love that it comes standard with power windows and locks, power mirror, backup camera, and rear glass defogger. Nothing special on the interior styling but love the 7" screen built into the dash - much nicer than the cars with the screen jutting up from the dashboard like it was tacked on. Only driven it 600 miles so far so time will tell, but like it so much I'm considering a second one (his and hers).
- Comfort 5.0
- Interior 4.0
- Performance 4.0
- Value 5.0
- Exterior 5.0
- Reliability 5.0
- Purchased a New car
- Used for Commuting
- Does recommend this car
New car
Love it so far if you don't need a big car this is the one for you. Fun to drive good. gas mileage For a small car it is comfortable
- Comfort 5.0
- Interior 4.0
- Performance 5.0
- Value 5.0
- Exterior 5.0
- Reliability 5.0
- Purchased a New car
- Used for Commuting
- Does recommend this car
Very dependable
I am very happy with my car. I am glad I choose this instead of the others. I would recommend this car to anyone that doesn't want to waste tons of money...
- Comfort 5.0
- Interior 5.0
- Performance 5.0
- Value 5.0
- Exterior 5.0
- Reliability 5.0
- Purchased a New car
- Used for Commuting
- Does recommend this car
Perfect car for around town!
I love this little car! It gets the best gas mileage of any car sold in the US and is the lowest priced. I had concerns about interior comfort and appearance after reading some reviews, but the LE model is really nice, with upgraded seat material, attractive trim around the gearbox and vents, an awesome screen with backup camera, Apple CarPlay, controls on the leather-wrapped steering wheel—even heated front seats. Is it a Maserati? No. But it has plenty of power to get you where you’re going on a daily basis and performs fine on the interstate. Plus it’s really cute!
- Comfort 4.0
- Interior 5.0
- Performance 4.0
- Value 5.0
- Exterior 5.0
- Reliability 5.0
- Purchased a New car
- Used for Commuting
- Does recommend this car
AWESOME CHEAP CAR TO OWN!
Purchase a 2020 ES manual with upgraded wheels. I was skeptical with Mitsu as they are not known to be popular such as Toyo or Hondas, but let me tell you I ran this thing daily 200 miles. Yes, you heard it right, 100 miles commute each way to and from work and let me tell you that it never complained! in less than a year I put on 17k miles. I don't own it as I was in an accident, other than that it was a solid point a to point b. If I had to criticize the car it would be the engine as it is a bit loud but not crazy and slow! Yes no pep what so ever so if that is your thing or breaking point then don't look at it, but for a commuter car, the first car for a teen or just to beat around town it will work! It does get 43 MPG but you have to drive it at 55 to 65 miles an hour. IF you are in a hurry your miles per hour will suffer. This is real-world driving but for not being a hybrid the mileage was impressive. Buy one you won't regret it...unless you get in an accident:)
- Comfort 5.0
- Interior 5.0
- Performance 4.0
- Value 5.0
- Exterior 5.0
- Reliability 5.0
- Purchased a New car
- Used for Commuting
- Does recommend this car
Surprisingly solid car
I bought this car on a whim and hope that it would perform well. I was pleasantly and shockingly surprised about how well it performs. I live in Central PA and this little baby has handled the snow up and down hills with very little struggle.
- Comfort 4.0
- Interior 4.0
- Performance 5.0
- Value 5.0
- Exterior 4.0
- Reliability 5.0
- Purchased a New car
- Used for Commuting
- Does recommend this car