2022 Mitsubishi Mirage review

Q: What is the fuel economy of the 2022 Mitsubishi Mirage?

The 2022 Mitsubishi Mirage is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim: ES: 36 MPG City and 43 MPG Highway SE: 36 MPG City and 43 MPG Highway Black Edition: 36 MPG City and 43 MPG Highway LE: 36 MPG City and 43 MPG Highway It is important to remember factors such as driving style, weather conditions, and the use of features such as Eco mode can impact fuel efficiency.

Q: Is the 2022 Mitsubishi Mirage reliable?

The Mitsubishi Mirage received a rating of 4 out of 5 stars from RepairPal, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks the Mitsubishi Mirage as 6 out of 27 among Subcompact Car

Q: Is the 2022 Mitsubishi Mirage a good car?

The 2022 Mitsubishi Mirage has received an average 4.8 out of 5 stars from our customers. If you're in the market for a 2022 Mitsubishi Mirage, check out reviews from customers just like you. 2022 Mitsubishi Mirage Reviews .

Q: What's new for the 2022 Mitsubishi Mirage?

Here is what's new for the 2022 Mitsubishi Mirage: Black Edition Air Conditioning Cloth Seats Cruise Control ABS Brakes

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Mitsubishi Mirage highlights

Customer rating

4.8 out of 5

4 out of 5

Pros

Excellent fuel economy
Affordable purchase price
Surprisingly good ride quality

Cons

Slow and low-powered engine
High noise level in the cabin
Uncomfortable interior

Mileage (EPA estimate)

33 city, 41 highway, 36 combined

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2022 Mitsubishi Mirage pairs a low purchase price with high fuel economy

The Mitsubishi Mirage is a subcompact hatchback that is known for its affordability and its excellent fuel economy. The trade-off is that superior fuel economy means very little engine power, and affordability means a less comfortable interior. The Mirage is one of the last true ultra-economy cars on the market. If you’re shopping for a 2022 Mitsubishi Mirage, you should also look at competitors such as the Hyundai Accent, Kia Rio, Nissan Versa, or the Chevrolet Spark.

Mitsubishi last updated the Mirage in 2019, adding some current driver-assistance technology and a contemporary front end. As a result, the 2022 Mirage looks up-to-date and offers a seven-inch touchscreen infotainment system that supports both Android Auto™ and Apple CarPlay®.

2022 is the last year in which Mitsubishi offered a manual transmission in the Mirage. So if you want to shift your own gears, the 2022 Mirage is the one for you. Also, 2022 is the first year for the Black Edition, which gives the Mirage a little more style.

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What is new for the 2022 Mitsubishi Mirage?

The Mirage is available in a new trim called the Black Edition.
The Carbonite Edition trim has been discontinued for 2022.
The SE trim now comes with Front Seat Heaters as standard equipment.

2022 Mitsubishi Mirage trims

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ES:

78-hp, 74-lb-ft of torque 1.2L
Cruise Control
Cloth Seats
Power Mirrors
Traction Control
Rear View Camera
Side Airbags
Overhead Airbags
Automatic Transmission

LE:

Includes all features available on the ES
Alloy Wheels
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SE:

Includes all features available on the LE
Lane Departure Warning
Smart Key
Front Seat Heaters
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Black Edition:

Includes all features available on the SE
No significant upgrades found on the Black Edition
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What We Like

Affordable car: The 2022 Mitsubishi Mirage is one of the most affordable vehicles on the market. If you need a reliable car on the strictest budget, the Mirage offers some of the most wallet-friendly prices with low mileage and newer model years.

Ride quality: The Mirage has a surprisingly comfortable ride around town, bucking the trend for small, inexpensive cars. We are impressed by the way this little car sails over humps and bumps, rarely upsetting passengers..

Fuel economy: According to the EPA, the 2022 Mitsubishi Mirage returns 33 mpg in the city and 41 mpg on the highway with a manual transmission, or up to 36 mpg in the city and 43 mpg on the highway when equipped with the continuously variable automatic transmission.

This makes the Mirage one of the most fuel-efficient gas-powered economy cars on the market.

What Needs Improvement

Interior noise and comfort: To get the low price point and high fuel economy, the 2022 Mitsubishi Mirage doesn’t have much insulation. That means there’s a lot of road noise and engine noise in the cabin. Also, the cabin tends to be very basic and not very comfortable.

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Ratings & reliability

Customer ratings

4.8 out of 5

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RepairPal gave the Mitsubishi Mirage an overall reliability rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks Mitsubishi Mirage 7th out of 27 among Subcompact Cars.

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Mitsubishi Mirage features and specs

Trim & Body

Engine & Transmission

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ES 2WD 4D Hatchback

Standard Features

ABS Brakes
Air Conditioning
AM/FM Stereo
Android Auto
Apple CarPlay
Automatic Transmission
Auxiliary Audio Input
Bluetooth Technology
Cloth Seats
Cruise Control
Overhead Airbags
Power Locks
Power Mirrors
Power Windows
Rear Defroster
Rear View Camera
Side Airbags
Traction Control

Alloy Wheels
Parking Sensors
Rear Spoiler
Remote Start
Rockford Fosgate Sound

Drive Wheels	Front Wheel Drive (2WD)
Engine size	1.2L
Horsepower	78
Torque (ft-lbs)	74
Engine type	Gas
Fuel capacity	9.2
Wheelbase	96.5"
Overall length	151.4"
Width	65.6"
Height	59.4"
Leg room	F 41.7"/R 34.2"
Head room	F 39"/R 37.2"
Front tires	P165/65SR14
Rear tires	P165/65SR14
Seating capacity	5
Transmission	Automatic

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2022 Mitsubishi Mirage review