2001 Mitsubishi Mirage Consumer Reviews
Fuel Economy
28 - 30 mpg
Recent Consumer Reviews
(21 Total Reviews)
So Easy to Drive
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2001 Mitsubishi Mirage ES 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
Review
I really love my car! Very basic wear & tear over the years. No major work needed! I've driven my car to California, Arizona, Texas, and all over the Rockies here in Colorado! Does well is any weather on any type of road! It's so fun and easy to drive! Great gas mileage! I wish it had cruise control, but it's the best purchase I've ever made! I'm so proud of my car! I love it!
Favorite Features
Driver's seat, handling, gas mileage, and stereo.
Suggested Improvements
Cruise control. I added an auto start, I feel like the car runs better if it gets to warm up for about 30 seconds to a minute (it also snows here).
3 out 3 people found this review helpful
Love My Mirage!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2001 Mitsubishi Mirage ES 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
Review
After 6 years owning this amazing vehicle, I have to say that beyond routine tune-ups and oil changes, the car has been maintenance and worry free. I drive up to 450 milles a month for my job and needed a safe, reliable car that's good on gas mileage. I have found it all with this car! It handles like a dream. But beware: this car is very fast! If you are a speed demon like me you will love it but I have also gotten a few speeding tickets along the way. My car is now paid for but I have no plans to trade it in. Even if I buy another car someday, I will keep this one to use for work.
Favorite Features
The factory CD is great and the sound system is the best!
Suggested Improvements
7 out 8 people found this review helpful
Love my Mirage
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2001 Mitsubishi Mirage ES 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
Review
I've had my Mirage for 2 years now and I would recommend this little car to anyone looking for a reliable, fuel efficient, sporty looking car. I haven't had any mechanical problems other than normal wear and tear. I just got a tune up a couple months ago and it has really helped with the pick up on the car.
Favorite Features
In this day and age when gas is so expensive I am very happy about how fuel efficient it is. I also think it is pretty fun looking.
Suggested Improvements
I wish it had more get up and go. Sometimes when I get on the highway I am a little worried getting on at the on ramp. I'm sad Mitsubishi discontinued this model of car.
7 out 7 people found this review helpful
Good car
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 7 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
2001 Mitsubishi Mirage LS 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
Review
I have it for over 5 years and have 75K on it. So far no problems at all. It's been in 3 relatively big accidents and all passengers were OK, so I guess you can say it is a safe car. It is good for one or two people, but a little small for more than that and doesn't drive as easy with more people. It doesn't accelerate fast, but it is expected from small car like this one. Once in a while, doesn't shift fast.
Favorite Features
Great mileage per gal of gas. Quiet, comfortable. Has all features that are necessary and it is easy to reach them.
Suggested Improvements
Doesn't have a lot of room and not enough compartments. Interior is really hard to clean if you have a pet. Would be nice if it accelerates and shifts faster.
4 out 4 people found this review helpful
I Hate This Car
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 4 | Fun-to-Drive: | 1 | Build Quality: | 2 |
| Comfort: | 3 | Interior Design: | 1 | Reliability: | 3 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 3 | ||
Vehicle
2001 Mitsubishi Mirage DE 2dr Coupe (1.5L 4cyl 5M)
Review
I purchased my Mirage seven months ago. I think this car is slow. The interior layout is nice, but is very small. I can only have one passenger with me or it is very uncomfortable. Do not buy this car.
Favorite Features
None
Suggested Improvements
Make is faster and bigger.
5 out 15 people found this review helpful
So Far So Good
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 6 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 7 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
2001 Mitsubishi Mirage ES 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
Review
So far this has been the best car I've owned. I drive this about 25 miles to work in stop and go traffic mainly and have taken it on road trips to Vegas. The AC is OK and it did beutifully in the 119 degree weather. I get about 28 mpg on a normal day and got about 34 mpg on my road trip. It handles great and is pretty quiet for this class of car, though there is some wind noise around the windows. Its speakers are pretty good. It is lacking in low-end torque, but has enough juice to get me out of hairy situations. I had one problem with the A/C draining water into the car, but it was a two second fix. The tube had clogged and a little squeeze was all it took. Keep up on the oil changes!
Favorite Features
The good gas mileage, handling, speakers, decent truck space, and how it is roomy enough for a big guy like me.
Suggested Improvements
The interior gets dirty quickly if you leave the windows open. There is no low-end torque on the automatic model. The front armrest top is kind of flimsy. The A/C is adaquate, but could be cooler.
5 out 5 people found this review helpful
Save money on gas with this Mirage
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 8 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
2001 Mitsubishi Mirage ES 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
Review
This car was made in Japan and came with 94% parts made in Japan also. For 5 years, it gave me no trouble at all. I just drove to dealership to buy a little bottle of touch-up paint. Its average gas mileage has been 31 mpg in local driving (with the air on most of the time during the summer),. I am not sure about the highway mileage, but it must be better. The only thing I don't like is that it's not equiped with cruise control. It makes my leg sour over long trips.
Favorite Features
The great gas mileage, good handling, and great speakers.
Suggested Improvements
Give it more horsepower.
9 out 9 people found this review helpful
excellent commuter car
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2001 Mitsubishi Mirage ES 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
Review
This is an excellent commuter car. I purchased this car to travel over 40 miles (one way) to work. It has had no mechanical issues whatsoever. It has almost 90,000 miles on the odometer and is still bulletproof. I bought this car from Hertz Car sales at a firesale price and have made an excellent decision (value/reliability/comfort). The fuel economy averages between 30 -36 mpg highway. I get in the high 20's in stop and go driving. I do agree that the paint chips very easily (especially the hood) and the dashboard is a little funky (no tachometer and good placement for cupholders but puddles form below on storage cubby). It provides easy access to the engine (plugs/filter/oil changes) for do it yourselfers!. This car is an excellent buy obscured by popular Honda/Toyota models.
Favorite Features
Reliability, fuel economy and driver comfort (tilt steering and 6 way seat adjustment). Also, it has an excellent factory stereo and is built with durability in mind.
Suggested Improvements
A standard tachometer would be nice. A little more horsepower would help.
8 out 8 people found this review helpful
The Silvet Bullet
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2001 Mitsubishi Mirage LS 2dr Coupe (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
Review
I love my car. It's very reliable and fuel efficient. Not to mention how cute it is. I've had it for 3 years and I have never had a problem with it. It's already at 80,000 miles and runs like a champ. Originally, I wanted a Honda and was skeptical about Mittsubitsi, but my Mirage has proven to be just as good as any Honda.
Favorite Features
The sunroof.
Suggested Improvements
Change the pattern of the fabric used for the interior.
2 out 3 people found this review helpful
Now you See Me, Now You Don't (Mirage)
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 7 | Fun-to-Drive: | 7 | Build Quality: | 6 |
| Comfort: | 5 | Interior Design: | 6 | Reliability: | 8 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 6 | ||
Vehicle
2001 Mitsubishi Mirage ES 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
Review
The best quality of this car is how little fuel it uses. My car has not had any real mechanical problems. Just wear and tear issues only. I love the car! I wish it had a bit more horse power though (91hp only).
Favorite Features
I love the fuel economy and handling.
Suggested Improvements
Give it more horsepower and it isn't the best car for long trips.
4 out 4 people found this review helpful
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