The 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage is a subcompact car meant for the city. It features four doors, a hatchback design and seating for five. The Mirage's claim to fame is its ultra-low price, but you'll be sacrificing power and refinement in the process.
The Mirage is available in three trims, ES, SE and GT. They all share the same 1.2-liter three-cylinder engine (78 hp and 74 lb-ft of torque) and body, but they feature increasing degrees of convenience and style equipment. The Mirage ES has 14-inch wheels plus automatic headlights, LED taillights, 60/40-split folding rear seats, a 7-inch touchscreen, a rearview camera, Bluetooth, and a four-speaker sound system with a CD player and a USB input.
If you've got a little more to spend, the Mirage SE also comes with foglights, keyless entry and push-button start, cruise control, a height-adjustable driver seat, automatic climate control, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, a 6.5-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, and upgraded interior accents. Finally, the top trim Mirage GT gets larger 15-inch alloy wheels, xenon headlights and heated front seats.
The above is a pleasing amount of features for the money. The rest of the Mirage, though, may leave you wanting more. Head out on a test drive and you can't help but notice the wheezy acceleration, bumpy ride and unsettled handling. Furthermore, the cabin environment isn't especially pleasant. There's a lot of engine noise no matter how fast you're going, and most of the interior materials are low in quality even for this fairly thrifty segment.
But should the Mirage's long warranty coverage, small size and high fuel economy be good enough, look no further than Edmunds to help you configure and find the perfect one for you.
Used 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage Overview
The used 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage is offered in the following submodels: Hatchback. Available styles include ES 4dr Hatchback (1.2L 3cyl CVT), ES 4dr Hatchback (1.2L 3cyl 5M), and SE 4dr Hatchback (1.2L 3cyl CVT). Pre-owned Mirage models are available with a 0-liter gas engine, with output up to 0 hp, depending on engine type. The used 2018 Mirage comes with front wheel drive. Available transmissions include: continuously variable-speed automatic, 5-speed manual.
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Is the 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage a good car? Edmunds experts have compiled a robust series of ratings and reviews for the 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage and all model years in our database. Our rich content includes expert reviews and recommendations for the 2018 Mirage featuring deep dives into trim levels and features, performance, mpg, safety, interior, and driving. Edmunds also offers expert ratings, road test and performance data, long-term road tests, first-drive reviews, video reviews and more.
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Vehicle ES 4dr Hatchback (1.2L 3cyl 5M)
Review Bought a 2018 Mirage 5speed in November of 2017 for $9988 plus tax/license. After 3,000 miles I consider it the best small car on the road for these reasons: The 3 cylinder engine has been around for decades and is both refined and powerful for its size. The car easily keeps up with traffic and holds 65mphon the highway with two adults at 3400 rpm, which is about half throttle. Engine red line is 6,500rpm. The interior is spacious and comfortable and the ride is surprisingly smooth. Handling is nimble and secure at legal speeds and interior noise is low to moderate. The car has bluetooth/USB and touchscreen controls, although I mostly use the manual controls and just listen to the radio using the steering wheel mounted buttons. It has power locks/windows and numerous airbags, and even a backup camera, which seems a little unnecessary to me. Using the heater all winter( which runs the compressor and lowers mileage) I have averaged 43mpg in general driving and 45mpg highway. On warmer days when no heat was needed the mileage went up so that one tankful averaged 49mpg. This is phenomenal for a non hybrid car. My wife had a 2012 Prius C and this car has a similar 'feel' and fuel efficiency for $10,000 less. My only complaints-and these are minor-is that the manual transmission is a little 'notchy' at first and requires some practice to shift smoothly. (The gear ratios, however, are Perfectly spaced for the engine and allow the car to cruise most roads at under 3,000rpm. The little engine is NOT straining as one would expect, rather has a smooth, torquey power band.) The only other minor flaw is that the windows tend to fog up a little unless the fan is on. This will not be a problem in summer. This car has a 10 year/100,000 mile powertrain warranty and 7 years rust through protection with a 5 year roadside assistance. It is solid all around transportation that is fun to drive-not in a Mazda Miata way- rather in a perky small car easy to drive way.My advice is to IGNORE the 'experts' and test drive this car! For the price of a used car like a Honda Fit you will have a great little car with a fantastic warranty.
Used 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage listings and inventory: Shop Edmunds' used car, SUV, and truck listings of over 6 million pre-owned vehicles to find a cheap used and certified pre-owned (CPO) 2018 Mitsubishi Mirages for sale near Ashburn VA. There are currently 53 used and CPO 2018 Mirages listed for sale in your area, with list prices as low as 14385 and mileage as low as 0. Simply research the type of used car, SUV, or truck you're interested in and then select a vehicle from our massive database to find cheap pre-owned vehicles for sale near you. Once you have identified a used vehicle you're interested in, check the Carfax and Autocheck vehicle history reports, read dealer reviews, and find out what other owners paid for the used 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage. Then select Edmunds' special offers, perks, deals, and incentives to contact the dealer of your choice and save up to 4231 on a used or CPO 2018 Mirage available from one of 2632 dealerships in your area.
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Is the 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage safe? The 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage earned a 4-star overall safety rating from NHTSA and "GOOD" ratings from the IIHS in the following caregories: Side Impact Test, Roof Strength Test, Rear Crash Protection/Head Restraint, Moderate Overlap Front Test Results, and a JD POWER overall quality rating of 2.0 out of 5. Among Edmunds' many tools and resources for finding your perfect car are detailed safety ratings and analysis from NHTSA, IIHS, and JD Power, including overall ratings, frontal barrier crash ratings, side impact tests and crash ratings, rollover test results, roof strength tests, rear crash protection and head restraint ratings, side barrier ratings, combined side barrier and pole ratings, and more.
What options are available on the 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage?
Available Mitsubishi Mirage 2018 Submodel Types: Hatchback, Coupe, Sedan
Available Mitsubishi Mirage 2018 Trims: ES, DE, SE, GT, Rockford Fosgate Edition
Exterior Colors: Mystic Black, Mercury Gray, Infrared, Sapphire Blue, Sunrise Orange, Starlight Silver, Pearl White, Cloud White, Plasma Purple, Wine Red, Kiwi Green, Solano Black Pearl, Thunder Gray, Santa Fe Beige Metallic
Interior Colors: Black cloth, Black premium cloth
Popular Features: USB Inputs, Bluetooth, Fold Flat Rear Seats, Rear Bench Seats, Stability Control, Alarm, Tire Pressure Warning, Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel, Back-up camera, Auto Climate Control, Keyless Entry/Start, Apple Carplay/Android Auto, Heated seats, Upgraded Headlights, Parking sensors, Navigation, Upgraded Stereo
Engine/Mechanics: 3, 4 cylinders
Transmission: AUTOMATIC, MANUAL
Fuel Types: regular unleaded
Drivetrains: front wheel drive
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Used 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage listings and inventory: Shop Edmunds' used car, SUV, and truck listings of over 6 million pre-owned vehicles to find a cheap used and certified pre-owned (CPO) 2018 Mitsubishi Mirages for sale near Ashburn VA. There are currently 53 used and CPO 2018 Mirages listed for sale in your area, with list prices as low as 14385 and mileage as low as 0. Simply research the type of used car, SUV, or truck you're interested in and then select a vehicle from our massive database to find cheap pre-owned vehicles for sale near you. Once you have identified a used vehicle you're interested in, check the Carfax and Autocheck vehicle history reports, read dealer reviews, and find out what other owners paid for the used 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage. Then select Edmunds' special offers, perks, deals, and incentives to contact the dealer of your choice and save up to 4231 on a used or CPO 2018 Mirage available from one of 2632 dealerships in your area.
Shop with Edmunds for perks and special offers on used cars, trucks, and SUVs near Ashburn, Virginia. Doing so could save you hundreds or thousands of dollars. Edmunds also provides consumer-driven dealership sales and service reviews to help you make informed decisions about what cars to buy and where to buy them.
What options are available on the 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage?
Available Mitsubishi Mirage 2018 Submodel Types: Hatchback, Coupe, Sedan
Available Mitsubishi Mirage 2018 Trims: ES, DE, SE, GT, Rockford Fosgate Edition
Exterior Colors: Mystic Black, Mercury Gray, Infrared, Sapphire Blue, Sunrise Orange, Starlight Silver, Pearl White, Cloud White, Plasma Purple, Wine Red, Kiwi Green, Solano Black Pearl, Thunder Gray, Santa Fe Beige Metallic
Interior Colors: Black cloth, Black premium cloth
Popular Features: USB Inputs, Bluetooth, Fold Flat Rear Seats, Rear Bench Seats, Stability Control, Alarm, Tire Pressure Warning, Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel, Back-up camera, Auto Climate Control, Keyless Entry/Start, Apple Carplay/Android Auto, Heated seats, Upgraded Headlights, Parking sensors, Navigation, Upgraded Stereo
Engine/Mechanics: 3, 4 cylinders
Transmission: AUTOMATIC, MANUAL
Fuel Types: regular unleaded
Drivetrains: front wheel drive
Used 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage Overview
The used 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage is offered in the following submodels: Hatchback. Available styles include ES 4dr Hatchback (1.2L 3cyl CVT), ES 4dr Hatchback (1.2L 3cyl 5M), and SE 4dr Hatchback (1.2L 3cyl CVT). Pre-owned Mirage models are available with a 0-liter gas engine, with output up to 0 hp, depending on engine type. The used 2018 Mirage comes with front wheel drive. Available transmissions include: continuously variable-speed automatic, 5-speed manual.
