2020 Mitsubishi Mirage Prices, Reviews, and Pictures

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Being inexpensive isn't enough to excuse glaring shortcomings. The 2020 Mitsubishi Mirage suffers from poor build quality and an underpowered, noisy engine. Rival hatchbacks are objectively better in almost every category.

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Pros

Impressive fuel economy when equipped with the CVT automatic
Long warranty coverage
One of the least expensive cars on sale

Cons

Acceleration is very slow
The engine is noisy and unrefined
Excessive road noise at highway speeds
Low-buck interior, even for this class of car

What's new

Automatic climate control is standard on all trims
Part of the fifth Mirage generation introduced for 2014

Overview

Written by automotive expert Travis Langness

12/10/2019

The 2020 Mitsubishi Mirage is a subcompact hatchback with a tiny 1.2-liter three-cylinder engine and a short list of standard and available features. Mitsubishi's pared-down approach undoubtedly reaps some rewards such as a low price, high fuel economy, and easy maneuverability in tight spaces. Plus, Mitsubishi offers lengthy bumper-to-bumper and powertrain warranties to give you added peace of mind.

Just be aware of the Mirage's significant liabilities. Whether you're driving around the city or on the highway, this little Mitsubishi feels unrefined because of its loud engine, substantial road noise and poor build quality. Acceleration is also a concern. The engine's 78 horsepower just isn't enough to get this car moving with any zeal, so merging onto the highway can be genuinely stressful.

The Mirage will get the job done if your only priority is getting an affordable new car. Just know that nearly all of the Mirage's rivals offer more standard equipment, a more comfortable interior and better driving manners. You'll have to pay a little more for them, but the investment is worth it. Specifically, we'd recommend taking a closer look at the Honda Fit, the Kia Rio and the new Nissan Versa.

Notably, we picked the 2020 Mitsubishi Mirage as one of Edmunds' Best Gas Mileage Cars for 2020.

Edmunds Expert Rating

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by the Edmunds Experts

Below Average

5.7

out of 10

We drove the 2020 Mitsubishi Mirage on our test track and on real roads. Our Edmunds team conducts rigorous independent vehicle testing, driving 500,000 miles a year.

Performance

4/10

How does the Mirage drive? The Mirage is woefully underpowered. In Edmunds testing, the Mirage accelerated from 0 to 60 mph in 12.7 seconds, which is one of the slowest times we've recorded recently. Trying to get up to a safe speed while on a highway on-ramp can be stress-inducing. The brake pedal is easy to modulate though actual panic-stopping power is lackluster.

We do like how the Mirage is maneuverable. It's a super easy car to park. But the steering lacks the ability to self-center between 11 and 1 o'clock, meaning you need to guide it back to the center. You'll often be chasing the Mirage around in a freeway lane or somewhat clumsily navigating it along a twisty road.

Comfort

4/10

How comfortable is the Mirage? Noise and vibration in the Mirage are defining characteristics. The engine sounds like a cement mixer when you stand on the gas, and wind noise is excessive when you're driving on the highway. At idle, the car vibrates like it's misfiring. In a strangely fortunate twist, wind noise drowns out the beleaguered little engine at highway speeds.

With almost no bolstering to speak of and very little support, the seats are more like fabric-covered chairs than car seats. Our test drivers noted fatigue in less than an hour. But one bright spot when it comes to comfort is ride quality. The Mirage dispatches speed humps and singular highway dips with ease. Over undulating surfaces, however, the car excessively bounds up and down and even side to side.

Interior

7/10

How’s the interior? The Mirage has pretty solid basic functionality, with good visibility and user-friendly access and controls. Getting in and out is easy thanks to the light doors and an agreeable step-in height. But the driver's seat doesn't offer much adjustment range, and the steering wheel doesn't telescope.

There's a decent amount of room up front, but the lack of a center console can leave the passenger without an armrest on one side. As long as you stick with two rear passengers, they will have enough shoulder room, but rear legroom is tight.

Technology

7/10

How’s the tech? The Mirage comes standard with a 6.5-inch touchscreen and Bluetooth connectivity. To get Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, however, you'll have to upgrade to a midlevel or top-level trim. This smartphone connectivity used to be rare in the subcompact class, but it's more common now. And several of the Mirage's rivals get it standard. Navigation is only available via your smartphone, but a solid optional stereo rounds things out for tech-savvy buyers.

Storage

7/10

How’s the storage? There's a decent amount of room behind the Mirage's rear seat. Rear seats that split and fold can help you load larger items, but the fabric in the cargo area isn't attached well and easily snags on cargo. Front storage space for small personal items is lacking.

Car seat anchors are unmarked but easy enough to find thanks to the rough fit and finish of the rear seats. Larger car seats might not fit without sliding a front seat forward because there isn't a lot of room in the back seat to begin with.

Fuel Economy

8.5/10

How’s the fuel economy? With the CVT automatic, the Mirage is rated at 39 mpg in combined city/highway driving, which is one of the better figures you'll find from a non-hybrid vehicle. Our test vehicle returned an honest 39 mpg on our 115-mile evaluation route. But you'll likely end up stopping a lot to refuel because of the Mirage's small gas tank.

Value

7/10

Is the Mirage a good value? Panel fit and overall fit and finish on the Mirage are well below expectations. Our test car's cargo area fabric wasn't adequately attached, and there was visible primer around the fuel filler cap. You don't pay a whole lot to get a Mirage, but you don't get a whole lot either.

If a strong warranty is on your list of must-haves, Mitsubishi does cover the Mirage with a long five-year/60,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty and a 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty.

Wildcard

4/10

Cheap little cars don't have to be grim appliances of necessity, but the Mirage could be the counterargument to that theory. Pushing the car to its limits isn't done for enjoyment but more as an act of survival. As such, there is only stress where there could be some enjoyment. The effort, noise and frustration involved don't have a payoff beyond getting you somewhere quicker than public transportation.

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Certified 2021 Mitsubishi Mirage
LE 4dr Hatchback
$10,778
fair price
$831 below market
- 55,248 miles
- 36 City / 43 Hwy MPG
- 95 mi away
- Back-up camera
- Bluetooth
- Tire Pressure Warnin...
- USB Inputs
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Located in East Petersburg, PA
This 2021 Mitsubishi Mirage LE is a fuel-efficient compact car that delivers excellent value for commuters and city drivers. Recently traded in and fu...
Features and Specs:
39 Combined MPG (36 City/43 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN:
ML32AUHJ1MH000755
Stock:
U509A-253
Certified Pre-Owned:
Yes
Listed since:
08-20-2026
2021 Mitsubishi Mirage
ES 4dr Hatchback
$9,995
good price
$2,006 below market
- 71,591 miles
- 36 City / 43 Hwy MPG
- 25 mi away
- Back-up camera
- Bluetooth
- Tire Pressure Warnin...
- USB Inputs
- Apple Carplay/Androi...
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Located in Frederick, MD
2021 Mitsubishi Mirage with an available 'Extended Warranty'
Features and Specs:
39 Combined MPG (36 City/43 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN:
ML32AUHJ8MH011395
Stock:
3734
Certified Pre-Owned:
No
Listed since:
09-25-2026

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2020 Mitsubishi Mirage trim level differences

The 2020 Mitsubishi Mirage hatchback is available in four trim levels: ES, LE, SE and GT. Every Mirage comes with a 1.2-liter three-cylinder engine that produces 78 horsepower and 74 lb-ft of torque. The ES comes standard with a five-speed manual transmission, or you can opt for a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT). The remaining trims offer only the CVT automatic. Compare the 2020 Mitsubishi Mirage trim levels in-depth.

Which Mirage trim does Edmunds recommend?

Since the Mirage's appeal lies mostly in its low price, we'd recommend going with the base trim level, the ES. You'll miss out on some desirable extras found on the more expensive trim levels, but if you're paying to get an SE or a GT, you might as well just switch to a more compelling car such as the Honda Fit.

Mitsubishi Mirage Reviews

Owner Reviews

4.3

29 reviews

5(62%)

4(24%)

3(3%)

2(4%)

1(7%)

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Refined for 2k19

Tony, 12/11/2019

2019 Mitsubishi Mirage ES 4dr Hatchback (1.2L 3cyl 5M)

Although the 2020 gets a face lift. The 2019 edition is the best since 2014. Larger brakes, sound deaden insulation, steering improved, among other areas. We own a 2017 5speed Nissan Versa, Mirages closest competitor in its price range. Despite have less horsepower, the Mirage is more refined then the Versa. The Versa also gets a face lift for 2020. The reviews on the Mirage have …

Great Little Car

lee, 06/11/2019

2019 Mitsubishi Mirage ES 4dr Hatchback (1.2L 3cyl 5M)

Love the Mirage, It's no race car but with the 5 speed it will get up to freeway speeds pretty quick. I drive twice weekly from Central Wa. to Seattle over Snoqualmie Pass all year round and I avg 40+ Mpg. It Drives excellent year round in the hot summer to the Crazy Snow with no problems. I do put snow tires on in the winter. Would recommend this little beast over any hybrid out there. …

Absoultely nothing wrong with this car

Greg, 07/09/2019

2019 Mitsubishi Mirage ES 4dr Hatchback (1.2L 3cyl 5M)

One can get a lower delivered price versus MSRP than probably any 4-door hatchback car sold in the U.S. with few exceptions. Better mpg than Spark, Versa, Fiesta and Fit. Lower "real" price than Spark, Versa, Fiesta and Fit. More cargo space than all competitors except Fit. More usability than the 3-door Fiat 500. With the standard wheels, it has a tighter turning radius than the …

I Bought One! The Reviewers Didn't!

Happy Camper, 08/26/2020

2020 Mitsubishi Mirage ES 4dr Hatchback (1.2L 3cyl 5M)

This is a very good basic car. The Reviewers drive a Lexus and then a BMW and then a Porsche and then a Buick and a Lincoln. What do they think about the Mirage? It's small. It's not powerful. It's buzzy. No kidding! This car gets you into a brand new car at a very used car price. It has a killer warranty and.....it gets the job done! The hatch with the back seat folded gives impressive …

We have a limited number of reviews for the 2020 Mitsubishi Mirage, so we've included reviews for other years of the Mirage since its last redesign.

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2020 Mitsubishi Mirage Features & Specs

Trim:

Est. Market Value	$11,095
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	36 MPG
Cost to Drive	$141/month
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	17.1 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	front wheel drive
Warranty	5 years / 60,000 miles

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Reliability

The 2020 Mitsubishi Mirage has a 5 years / 60,000 miles basic warranty and no recalls.

Recalls

There are no recalls for the 2020 Mitsubishi Mirage

Warranty

5 years / 60,000 miles Basic Warranty

Basic Warranty: 5 years / 60,000 miles
Drivetrain Warranty: 10 years / 100,000 miles
Rust Warranty: 7 years / 100,000 miles
Roadside assistance Warranty: 5 years / unlimited miles

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Mitsubishi Mirage vs. Honda Fit

While the Honda Fit is more expensive than the Mirage, we think it's worth the added cost. Unlike the Mirage, the Fit is adequately powered and solidly built. The Mirage does have better fuel economy than the Fit but only by a small margin. And since the Fit has 50 additional horsepower compared to the Mirage, you won't need to go full throttle for every highway on-ramp. The Fit has a more controlled ride quality too.

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Mitsubishi Mirage vs. Chevrolet Spark

Shoppers who are interested in the Mirage for its rock-bottom prices should also take a look at the Chevrolet Spark. The Spark is slightly smaller than the Mirage, but it's also less expensive at the base trim level and offers a few more features. Notably, Chevy fits the Spark with standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

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Mitsubishi Mirage vs. Kia Rio

The Kia Rio is a bit more expensive than the Mitsubishi Mirage, but we think it's worth the extra cash. The Rio has a top-notch build quality for the price and is much more entertaining to drive than the Mirage. It nearly matches the Mirage's impressive fuel economy and has a similarly long warranty. It's the smarter buy.

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Safety

Our experts’ favorite Mirage safety features:

Rearview Camera: Displays a view of what's behind the Mirage when you engage reverse gear.
Hill Start Assist: Prevents rolling back when starting off on a hill. The car behind you, and your rear bumper, will love it.
Active Stability Control: Helps maintain car control during emergency maneuvers.

FAQ

Is the Mitsubishi Mirage a good car?

The Edmunds experts tested the 2020 Mirage both on the road and at the track, giving it a 5.7 out of 10. Edmunds’ consumer reviews show that the 2020 Mirage gets an average rating of 4 stars out of 5 (based on 29 reviews) What about cargo capacity? When you're thinking about carrying stuff in your new car, keep in mind that the Mirage has 17.1 cubic feet of trunk space. And then there's safety and reliability. Edmunds has all the latest NHTSA and IIHS crash-test scores, plus industry-leading expert and consumer reviews to help you understand what it's like to own and maintain a Mitsubishi Mirage. Learn more

What's new in the 2020 Mitsubishi Mirage?

According to Edmunds’ car experts, here’s what’s new for the 2020 Mitsubishi Mirage:

Automatic climate control is standard on all trims
Part of the fifth Mirage generation introduced for 2014

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Is the Mitsubishi Mirage reliable?

To determine whether the Mitsubishi Mirage is reliable, read Edmunds' authentic consumer reviews, which come from real owners and reveal what it's like to live with the Mirage. Look for specific complaints that keep popping up in the reviews, and be sure to compare the Mirage's 4-star average consumer rating to that of competing vehicles. Learn more

Is the 2020 Mitsubishi Mirage a good car?

There's a lot to consider if you're wondering whether the 2020 Mitsubishi Mirage is a good car. Edmunds' expert testing team reviewed the 2020 Mirage and gave it a 5.7 out of 10. Our consumer reviews show that the 2020 Mirage gets an average rating of 4 stars out of 5 (based on 29 reviews). Safety scores, fuel economy, cargo capacity and feature availability should all be factors in determining whether the 2020 Mirage is a good car for you. Learn more

How much should I pay for a 2020 Mitsubishi Mirage?

The least-expensive 2020 Mitsubishi Mirage is the 2020 Mitsubishi Mirage ES 4dr Hatchback (1.2L 3cyl 5M). Including destination charge, it arrives with a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of about $13,995.

Other versions include:

ES 4dr Hatchback (1.2L 3cyl 5M) which starts at $13,995
ES 4dr Hatchback (1.2L 3cyl CVT) which starts at $15,295
LE 4dr Hatchback (1.2L 3cyl CVT) which starts at $16,195
SE 4dr Hatchback (1.2L 3cyl CVT) which starts at $16,745
GT 4dr Hatchback (1.2L 3cyl CVT) which starts at $17,295

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What are the different models of Mitsubishi Mirage?

If you're interested in the Mitsubishi Mirage, the next question is, which Mirage model is right for you? Mirage variants include ES 4dr Hatchback (1.2L 3cyl 5M), ES 4dr Hatchback (1.2L 3cyl CVT), LE 4dr Hatchback (1.2L 3cyl CVT), and SE 4dr Hatchback (1.2L 3cyl CVT). For a full list of Mirage models, check out Edmunds’ Features & Specs page. Learn more