Owner reviews for the Mitsubishi Mirage
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Overall rating 4.5/5A used Mitsubishi Mirage keeps things simple – a five-door hatchback that’s easy to park and right at home zipping through busy city streets.
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Overall rating 4.5/5The Mitsubishi Mirage fills a sweet spot between city cars and superminis. This petite five-door hatch is about sensible space, strong fuel economy and low purchase price – making it a practical runabout for families, commuters or newer drivers. Introduced to the UK in 2013, the Mirage received a significant update in 2016 (notably the better-equipped 'Juro' model), before bowing out of the market in 2021. Throughout its time on sale, the Mirage won fans with its roomy back seats, great visibility and agreeably low running costs – even if its looks and cabin were more sensible than they were stylish. Compared to rivals like the Skoda Citigo, Fiat Panda and Hyundai i10, the Mirage stands out with its lightness, low insurance costs and surprisingly big boot for the size.
Standard safety features in the Mitsubishi Mirage include multiple airbags, ABS, traction and stability control. Later models (from 2016) also bring cruise control and hill-start assist on higher trims. While basic by today's standards, these essentials offer sound peace of mind.
Early Mirages (2013–2016) offered a 1.0-litre and a 1.2-litre, both three-cylinder petrol engines, with most post-2016 models using the more efficient and popular 1.2-litre unit. Both manual and CVT automatic gearboxes are available, though the 1.2 petrol is more common on used examples.
Basic Mirage models come with radio, Bluetooth connectivity, and USB input. From 2016, equipment improved, with DAB radio, touchscreen, cruise control, and climate control appearing on higher-spec versions like the Juro. Entry-level cars are more limited, so check specifics if tech is important to you.
The Mirage is known for great fuel economy. Most 1.2-litre petrol versions achieve around 55–65mpg in everyday use (official combined cycle), with CO2 emissions generally just above 100g/km. It’s cheap to run and fits well with anyone needing to keep costs down.
Look for full service history, as with any car. Front brake pads can wear faster than expected, especially on city-driven cars. Some owners have mentioned occasional Bluetooth or stability control quirks. It’s always a good idea to get The AA Vehicle Inspection for added reassurance.
The Mirage has earned a reputation as a little car that just gets on with the job – owners rarely report big problems, and its low-cost upkeep makes it an easy car to trust day in, day out. When things do go wrong, parts are generally very affordable, so you can keep your car and your wallet happy.