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2020 Mitsubishi Mirage

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Mitsubishi
Model
Mirage
Year
2020
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Expert Rating
1.7

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: Poor vehicle. Simply does not deserve to be on the road.

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2020 ES 4dr Hatchback
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Price:   -  From $13,995
2020 Mirage G4 ES 4dr Sedan Price:   -  From $14,995
2020 LE 4dr Hatchback Price:   -  From $16,195
2020 SE 4dr Hatchback Price:   -  From $16,745
2020 Mirage G4 LE 4dr Sedan Price:   -  From $17,195
2020 GT 4dr Hatchback Price:   -  From $17,295
2020 Mirage G4 SE 4dr Sedan Price:   -  From $17,745

Overview

What's New

Minor revisions for the 2020 Mitsubishi Mirage bring automatic climate control across the range, while gloss black accents are introduced to the cabin and the steering wheel gains multifunction controls.

Otherwise, this subcompact hatchback continues on offering a low starting price and strong fuel economy while being held back by a subdued engine and noisy ride.

Choosing Your Mitsubishi Mirage

The Mirage is available in four trims: ES, LE, SE, and GT. Pricing starts at $14,990 including destination for a base ES and only climbs to $18,290 for the GT.

Engine Choices

The Mitsubishi Mirage is powered by a 1.2-liter three-cylinder engine that delivers 78 horsepower and 74 pound-feet of torque. The lack of powers leads acceleration to come at a glacial pace, which makes for uneasy highway handling.

Power is supplied to the front wheels through a five-speed manual transmission on the ES and a continuously variable transmission (CVT) on all other trims. The CVT is a $1,300 option on the base model.

Fuel economy checks in at an EPA-estimated 36 miles per gallon city, 43 mpg highway, and 39 combined with the CVT. These figures drop to 33/41/36 mpg (city/highway/combined) with the manual.

Passenger and Cargo Capacity

The five-seat Mirage is much better suited with only four passengers in tow. Cargo capacity is 17.1 cubic feet in the trunk, which expands to 47.0 with the rear seat down.

Mitsubishi Mirage

Safety Features

With its diminutive dimensions, it's disappointing to see that the Mirage comes with no standard active safety features at any trim level. Worse yet, there aren't any available on the option's list outside of front and rear parking sensors ($480).

We understand that this is an economy car bent on offering value, but that isn't going to cut it in 2020.

Connectivity

Base ES models start with a 7-inch display with HD radio, Bluetooth, and one USB port. Smartphone integration enters the picture when buyers move up to the LE, which brings a 6.5-inch infotainment setup with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

Mitsubishi Mirage

ES - From $14,990

The ES trim is pretty basic, but you wouldn't buy a $15,000 subcompact expecting luxury features. There's 14-inch steel wheels, a six-way manual driver seat, a four-way manual passenger seat, and a four-speaker audio system.

It delivers modern essentials like power windows, cruise control, automatic climate control, keyless entry, a rear window defroster, and LED taillights.

The main option across the Mirage range is a $595 Rockford Fosgate audio system, outputting 300 watts through an amplifier and subwoofers.

LE - From $17,190

The Mirage LE is most notable for having the 6.5-inch display with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Additional upgrades include 15-inch alloy wheels, heated front seats, a driver seat armrest, a leather wrapped-steering wheel and shift knob, and black interior fabric with red accents.

SE - From $17,740

The modest price hike means the SE receives relatively little in the way of extra features. In fact, it loses the heated seats and it's back to 14-inch wheels, although they are alloys at this level.

Over the LE, the SE does offer fog lights, side mirrors with turn signal indicators, chrome front inner door handles, push-button start, and Mitsubishi's FAST-Key entry system.

GT - From $18,290

GT buyers benefit from HID headlights, 15-inch two-tone alloy wheels, and heated front seats. Otherwise, it's specified identically to the SE trim.

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CarsDirect Tip

Buyers of the 2020 Mitsubishi Mirage will likely be on a strict budget, but it’s worth paying a little extra for LE trim. It's only $900 more than an ES with the CVT, and you get smartphone integration and heated seats, among other upgrades.

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Expert Review

Pros
  • Affordable pricing
  • Good fuel economy
  • Easy-to-drive size
Cons
  • Sluggish acceleration
  • Unnerving handling on highway
  • No active safety features
Expert Rating
1.7

Our expert ratings are based on seven comprehensive criteria: quality, safety, comfort, performance, fuel economy, reliability history and value.

You can interpret our ratings in the following way:

: Outstanding vehicle. Only the most exceptional vehicles achieve this rating.

: Very Good vehicle. Very good and close to being the best vehicle in its class.

: Good vehicle. Decent, but not quite the best. Often affordable, but lacking key features found in vehicles of the same class.

: Below average vehicle. Not recommended, and lacking attributes a car buyer would come to expect for the price.

: Poor vehicle. Simply does not deserve to be on the road.

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Excellent fuel economy. The 2020 Mitsubishi Mirage is one of the most efficient subcompact vehicles on the market. Thanks to its tiny 1.2-liter three-cylinder engine, the Mirage can get an EPA-estimated 39 miles per gallon combined.

The Mirage’s excellent fuel economy rating puts it at the top of its class, only falling behind hybrids. But the compromise comes in performance. The Mirage only has 78 horsepower, which makes the subcompact hatchback feel lethargic at best.

Passing cars on the highway is difficult and even dotting around the city is cumbersome. Don’t expect the Mirage to win any impromptu races.

Easily maneuverable and versatile. For urban drivers, the Mirage’s small stature makes it easy to drive. The vehicle measures in at just 149.4 inches in length, 65.6 inches in width, and is 59.4 inches tall. Consumers searching for something small and maneuverable will find the subcompact hatchback’s size to be easy to handle on even the narrowest of roads.

Despite the Mirage’s small size, the hatchback has a decent amount of cargo space. Behind the rear seats, the hatchback has 17.1 cubic feet of cargo space, which opens up to a total of 47 cubic feet.


Mitsubishi Mirage

Low-rent interior. With a starting price of $14,990 including destination, the Mirage prioritizes being an affordable method of transportation before having a luxurious cabin.

Still, the Mirage comes with lackluster materials, hard plastics, and a bland design on the inside. The hatchback lacks decent sound deadening and is loud at highway speeds on the inside.

In addition to the dull interior design and materials, the Mirage has uncomfortable seats that lack cushioning. A limited number of adjustments also makes it hard for passengers in the front to find a good seating position. In the rear, the seats are even firmer and a small amount of rear legroom makes things even more uncomfortable.

Below-average safety scores. When it comes to safety, the Mirage leaves a lot to be desired. In testing by the IIHS, it did fine except in the small overall front crash test, which got a second-from-the-bottom "Marginal." The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration gave the vehicle a four-star overall safety rating.

Beyond a rearview camera, which is mandated by the federal government, the Mirage doesn’t come with any other standard active safety features. That puts the Mirage behind the pack. Optional features aren’t any better, as the Mirage is only offered with front and rear parking sensors.

Final thoughts. If you’re on a tight budget and need something small to drive, the 2020 Mitsubishi Mirage is, at best, a mediocre choice. There are much better options on the market that are safer, better value options, more powerful, and more comfortable.

The main things we’re left wanting for with the Mirage are more power and safety features. If Mitsubishi were to mend those two areas, the Mirage would be a much better option.

The Honda Fit is the grandfather and the benchmark for the subcompact class. It has a much more spacious interior, more standard safety features, and is a more comfortable vehicle than the Mirage. All-new for 2020, the Nissan Versa is another great option in the class. The Versa has more comfortable seats, a larger interior, and is priced similarly to the Mirage.

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Specs & Features

Highlights
Overall Crash Safety Rating
Engine - Cylinders/Horsepower/Torque
1.2L I-3 / 78 HP / 74 ft.lbs.
Transmission
Standard: 5-spd man w/OD
Available: 2-spd CVT w/OD
Drive Type
Front-wheel
Fuel Economy - City/Highway/Combined
33 / 41 / 37 Mpg
Passenger Capacity
5
Bumper to Bumper Warranty
60 Months / 60,000 Miles
Mechanical Specs
Engine - Cylinders/Horsepower/Torque
1.2L I-3 / 78 HP / 74 ft.lbs.
Drive Type
Front-wheel
Fuel Economy - City/Hwy/Combined
33 / 41 / 37 Mpg
Brakes
Front Disc/rear Drum
Front Suspension
Strut
Rear Suspension
Semi-independent Torsion Beam Beam
Spare Tire And Wheel
Compact Steel
Fuel Tank
9.2 Gal.
Recommended Fuel Type
Regular Unleaded
Average Cost To Fill Tank
$35
Dimensions & Capabilities
Maximum Cargo Volume
47.0 Cu.ft.
Passenger Volume
86 Cu.ft.
Exterior Length
149.4 "
Exterior Width
65.6 "
Exterior Height
59.4 "
Front Headroom
39.0 "
Rear Headroom
37.2 "
Front Legroom
41.7 "
Rear Legroom
34.2 "
Front Shoulder Room
51.7 "
Rear Shoulder Room
51.0 "
Front Hip Room
Rear Hip Room
Curb Weight
2,018 Lbs. / 2,073 Lbs.
Wheel Base
97 "
Turning Radius
15.1 '
Exterior Features
Door Count
4 Doors
Wheels
14.0 " Steel
Paint
Clearcoat Monotone / Monotone
Exterior Mirrors
Dual Power Remote
Bumpers
Front Body-colored With Chrome Insert
Grille Moldings
Black W/chrome Surround
Rear Spoiler
Lip
Exhaust
Stainless Steel / Stainless Steel With Chrome Tailpipe Finish
Interior Features
Seating
Passenger Capacity
5
Seat Trim
Cloth
Front Seat Type
Bucket
Heated Front Seats
Front Driver Seat Direction Controls
6-way
Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls
4-way
Front Armrests
6-way
Rear Armrests
Rear Seats
60-40 Bench
Radio & Infotainment
Radio
Am/fm Stereo, Clock, Seek-scan / Rockford Fosgate Am/fm Stereo, Seek-scan
Speakers
4 / 4 Rockford Fosgate
Radio Steering Wheel Controls
Apple Car Play
Android Auto
Bluetooth w/ Hands-Free Connectivity
Convenience Features
Steering Wheel Type
Tilt
Climate Control
Automatic Air Conditioning
Cruise Control
With Steering Wheel Controls
Sun Roof
Rearview Mirror
Day-night
One Touch Open Window
Driver
Tinted Windows
Light
Vanity Mirrors
Driver
Remote Keyless Entry
Keyfob (all Doors)
Power Outlets
1
Safety Features
Overall Crash Safety Rating
Overall Front Crash Safety Rating
Overall Side Crash Safety Rating
Rollover Crash Safety Rating
Front Impact Airbags
Driver And Passenger
Driver Side Impact Airbags
Seat Mounted
Knee Airbag
Driver
Passenger Side Impact Airbag
Seat Mounted
Rear Side Airbag
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Front
Anti-Lock Brakes
4-wheel Anti-lock Brakes (abs)
Forward Collision Warning
Blind Spot Sensor
Lane Departure Warning
Autonomous Cruise Control
Pedestrian Detection
Driver Attention Alert
Daytime Running Lights
Auto High Beams
Adaptive Headlights
Parking Sensors
Rear / Front And Rear
Security Systems
Panic Alarm
Ignition Disable
Immobilizer
Warranty
Bumper To Bumper Months Miles
60 Months / 60,000 Miles
Major Components Months
120 Months / 100,000 Miles
Included Maintenance Months
Roadside Assistance Months
60 Months / Unlimited Miles
Corrosion Perforation
84 Months / 100,000 Miles
Accessories Months

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