Mitsubishi Mirage
Mitsubishi
Mitsubishi Mirage: Affordable, Efficient Subcompact Motoring
The Mirage is Mitsubishi's budget subcompact, prized for low purchase price, strong fuel economy, and a long warranty rather than driving thrills.
The Mirage name dates back to 1978, when it served as a compact hatchback in Mitsubishi's lineup across multiple generations through the early 2000s. After a hiatus, Mitsubishi revived the Mirage in 2012 as a global subcompact aimed at emerging markets and value-focused buyers worldwide.
The modern Mirage is among the most affordable new cars sold in many markets. It uses a small three-cylinder engine, typically 1.0 or 1.2 liters, prioritizing fuel efficiency over power. Light weight helps it return excellent mileage, and a hatchback body plus a sedan variant (the Mirage G4 or Attrage in some regions) broaden its appeal.
Critics rarely praise the Mirage for refinement or performance, but it delivers exactly what it promises: cheap, dependable, economical transportation backed by Mitsubishi's lengthy powertrain warranty. For buyers who view a car as an appliance, it makes a rational case.