The 2022 Mitsubishi Mirage might be the best argument for buying a used car instead of new. With its spartan interior, limited standard features list and gutless power, the Mirage subcompact hatchback is about as basic as basic transportation gets.
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2022 Mitsubishi Mirage Price
MSRP range: $14,645 – $17,895
2022 Mitsubishi Mirage Features & Specs
- Total MSRP
- $14,645
- MPG & Fuel
- 33 City / 41 Hwy / 36 Combined
- Fuel Tank Capacity: 9.2 gal. capacity
- Seating
- 5 seats
- Drivetrain
- Type: Front Wheel Drive
- Transmission: 5-speed manual
- Engine
- Inline 3 cylinder
- Horsepower: 76 hp @ 6000 rpm
- Torque: 74 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
- Basic Warranty
- 5 yr./ 60000 mi.
- Dimensions
- Length: 151.4 in. / Height: 59.4 in.
- Overall Width without Mirrors: 65.6 in.
- Curb Weight: 2040 lbs.
- Cargo Capacity, All Seats In Place: 17.1 cu.ft.
2022 Mitsubishi Mirage Overview-
As new cars come, the Mirage isn’t that new. Despite a cosmetic update for 2021, the Mirage hatch and its sibling the Mirage G4 sedan (reviewed separately) have been in service for nearly a decade, a fact that’s apparent in their dated instrument cluster and dashboard designs.
The Mirage does have a few positive attributes. The main one is excellent fuel economy, with the CVT-equipped hatchback earning an EPA-estimated 39 mpg in combined city/highway driving. The Mirage also comes standard with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration and forward collision warning with automatic braking, and it’s backed by Mitsubishi’s generous 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty, which you certainly won’t find in any used car.
Due to the hot used car market in 2022, the case for buying a Mirage for an inexpensive set of wheels is probably stronger than it’s been in a long time. But all the same, we encourage you to check out other options, such as the Nissan Versa and Kia Rio, before settling on the Mirage.
Which Mirage does recommend?
Mitsubishi Mirage models
The 2022 Mitsubishi Mirage is a front-wheel-drive subcompact hatchback available in four trim levels: ES, LE, SE and Black Edition. Every Mirage comes with a 1.2-liter three-cylinder engine that produces 76 horsepower and 74 lb-ft of torque.
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