Used 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage ES 4dr Hatchback (1.2L 3cyl CVT) Consumer Reviews
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kerry fishman, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 09/14/2015
Mitsubishi Mirage ES 4dr Hatchback (1.2L 3cyl CVT)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
my wife bought a 2015 mirage in April our oldest boy like it so much he just bought one to use as a commuter car his round trip to work and home is 67 miles which so far amounts to less than 2 gallons of regular fuel a day.....excellent car for rush hour traffic great a/c bluetooth hands free communication and he says he can hardly tell whether the engine is running it is so quiet
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Best buy for the money.
Jonathan B, Atlanta, GA, 08/02/2015
Mitsubishi Mirage ES 4dr Hatchback (1.2L 3cyl CVT)
11 of 12 people found this review helpful
I've seen this vehicle take slot of heat on reviews so I felt obligated to chime in. I'll be brief. Good for the money. Tires and brakes went in the two years at 25k miles. It's a lil cheap, a lil funny looking. The acceleration is fine. The vehicle serves it's purpose well, I'd buy it again. One note: put your car seat in the back before you buy it, to see how it fits. It's akward. Nbd. I'd buy it again
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Love, love, love this car
Jean, Johnstown, PA, 05/08/2016
Mitsubishi Mirage ES 4dr Hatchback (1.2L 3cyl CVT)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful
I just bought both a new 2015 Mirage and a new 2015 Lancer within the last 3 months. I really love both cars. My kiwi green Mirage is super cute, fun to drive and turns heads everywhere it goes. It has plenty power, rides and drives like a much bigger, more expensive car. It came well equipped with traction control, climate control, a nice stereo and more. Plus the 45mpg is awesome. I couldn't have asked for a better deal $12,800 tax, title, tag and out the door.
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2015 Mirage ES & 2017 Mirage G4 SE
Kevin M., Dunbar, WV, 01/15/2017
updated 07/17/2017
Mitsubishi Mirage ES 4dr Hatchback (1.2L 3cyl CVT)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Hello :-) I own a 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage ES CVT w/ Navigation. I purchased it brand new on July 24, 2015. I knew I wanted a Mirage after I went with my friend on November 19, 2014 and she purchased her brand new 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage ES w/ Navigation. I fell in love with the little car, there is just something endearing about them lol. Now after 18 months and 13,000 miles I still love it as much as the day I bought it and have had no issues to speak of. I owned a 2013 Hyundai Elantra before this and wanted something smaller and better on gas. I looked at the Nissan Versa, Chevy Spark, Honda Fit, Smart ForTwo and Ford Fiesta but none of them could match the MPG, features per dollar, warranty, and optional features. I did not want a bare bones subcompact, I wanted all the features I could get and that is where the Mirage shines. It gives buyers the option of a basic 5 Speed or a top trim CVT with all kinds of options not found in the class. My Mirage has basically all the options and accessoried that were available. Navigation & Back Up Camera Package ($900.00), Chome Package ($225.00), Color Keyed Bodyside Moldings ($155.00), Exterior Appearance Package ($695.00), Park Assist Sensors Front & Rear ($450.00), Cargo Package ($100.00), All Weather Floor & Trunk Mats ($175.00), Mitsubishi Gear Shift Knob ($120.00), Headlight & Tail Light Chrome Trim ($200.00) and more! As you can see the options on this little car are unreal & even the base trim has PW, PL, PM, A/C, Auto Climate Control, Floor Mats, Keyless Entry, AM/FM/CD & USB & Aux Hook Up & more. So in my eyes the Mirage was the perfect for me because alot of these customizable features were not available on any of the others and for a top trim model in the other cars it was thousands above my Mirage (I paid $16,500.00 after rebates & loyalty cash). It has been great on gas averaging 40mpg city, 45-48mpg highway and I can go higher if I try which is kind of fun to see how good on gas you can do while watching the MPG number on the gauge lol. It has been very reliable with only 1 issue and that was my Navigation System would sometimes lose its signal and Mitsubishi immediately replaced the whole unit under warranty with no fuss and I have had no other issues with it. Has no trouble starting on really cold mornings and it warms up super fast & these cars have a heat pad wrapped around the internal part in the engine to provide heat quicker to the passengers before the car warms up (can look this up online is where I found it). The hatch area is surprisingly roomy and deep which is nice so groceries dont roll out when you open the hatch. I have fit $250.00 worth of marketing in the trun with no problems and was even able to keep the cargo cover on and shut the trunk. Now if you fold the back seats down it really opens up for you like a mini SUV ready to swallow large items! Now lets talk about the 1.2 liter 3 cylinder with 74 horsepower (2017 models get a bump to 78 horsepower). When ai first drove the car it felt a little slow off the line but I quickly adjusted to it and now I dont even notice any difference. 3 cylinders have a unique sound to them when reving which sounds really neat and kind of tuff so its fun to rev the little engine up and the CVT does an amazing job holding the revs right around 3,700 to 4,000 rpm if you are climbing a steep grade say on the interstate (can hold 70 mph no problem). Even when reving the engine like this it still delivers around 38-39 mpg numbers no problem. The 5 speed manual is quicker (I drove one) but the CVT is the fuel economy king and I chose it based on that. The CVT also has idle neutral logic to save fuel when stopped and you will feel it shift into neutral at a stop and when you let off the brake to go you will feel a little bump as it goes back into drive for you (this all happens so quick and does not interfere at all). One of my favorite features is the Push Button Start and the Keyless Access Buttons on the Drivers Door & Hatch so you dont even have to use your FAST Key Fob to get in the car (just has to be with in like 2 feet of it). This is a super convenient feature and makes for easy access and it even has a little place above the cup holders that your FAST Key Fob is made to slot into and if in this slot the car will beep when you go to get out to remind you not to forget your keys. We just had about 5 inches of snow the other day and it had been so cold it all layed on the roads just as deep. Driving my Mirage in the snow with the factory 14 inch Dunlop Enasave Tires I felt very confident at how well it handled the snow with out sliding or slipping even on hills. I guess these skinny little tires make it easy to cut through snow because I felt very secure and just took my time. All and all if you are looking for a cheap new car with a lot of standard features, class leading mpg, great warranty and reliability then the Mirage is a great choice. Their owners love them.
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j, 11/28/2020
Mitsubishi Mirage ES 4dr Hatchback (1.2L 3cyl CVT)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I was just in a pretty serious MVC with this car after 5 years of daily driving (123,000km) and it’s a total loss. What I can say is that the safety features (e.g. airbags) saved my passenger and I from any serious injuries - we both walked away without a scratch, just some stiffness. Overall this car was pretty reliable. I live in northern Ontario where the temperatures drop below -40C in the winter and I never had to plug in this car, It always started - with the exception of a couple times (in summer/fall) where it didn’t want to go, and I had to jiggle the gas pedal a bit to get it started. Could have been due to condensation in the fuel line or “bad gas”. The car is surprisingly roomy - with the back seats folded down, I was able to lug a lot, and helped several people move over the years. The gas mileage seemed pretty good - I think I got about 500km per tank, but I didn’t keep meticulous records. At 6.3” of ground clearance it actually sits higher than a lot of other small cars, but I still had issues with the undercarriage after hitting some potholes - unavoidable in this area. The 100,000km bumper to bumper and 160,000km power train warranties were a god send so many times. But the warranty maintenance every 8000k cost an arm and a leg. My mirage needed a new engine at 40,000k which took about 3 months to come in. I was told I’d be fine to drive with the failing motor during that time but obviously I avoided any extended road trips and stayed within city limits. I always had issues with the brakes screeching, starting at 4000km. I was told it was because I drove on dirt roads and the dirt got into the brakes. The sound would improve after maintenance was done, but would come back shortly after. Pretty embarrassing to drive around town with screeching brakes. I had driven many other small cars (read: Toyota) on dirt roads with no issues. Also, the “eco” mode is a pain, as it turns itself on and off, especially when braking. So when the eco mode shuts off, the car kind of lurches. I could never get the swing of how to brake without this happening, and there is no option to turn off the eco mode. The 165/65/r14 tire size is an oddball, and they’re hard to come by, and more expensive. The car was pretty shaky on the highway, but it could be because I went up to a 175/65/r14 tire to save some bucks. However, the car did shake quite a bit over 100km/hr with the 165/65/r14 tires. Because its only a 3-cyl, the acceleration seriously lags when you’re running the A/C. So, for the most part I avoided turning it on, and just left the windows open. I also left the hub caps off because they were flimsy plastic and got scratched up right away. Overall, a reliable and affordable vehicle to get from point A to point B (minus the new engine, which thankfully was covered under warranty). It served me well and well within my budget. But it’s best to stay on the paved roads and avoid extended road trips on the highways. The shady and inconsistent acceleration and braking will mean that I’ll be searching for a Yaris or Micra this time around.
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