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2021 Mitsubishi Mirage
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Review and specifications

2021 Mitsubishi Mirage

Mitsubishi's tiny, Thailand-built subcompact seems like an act of desperation, dressing a primitive Asia-market car with some upscale toys and calling it a day. Good points include a decent-enough ride, terrific 37-mpg fuel economy, and an accommodating rear seat. The up-level ES also brings a fancy radio, push-button start, auto climate system and Bluetooth. However, the weak, vibrating, and incredibly noisy three-cylinder engine provides sluggish acceleration, handling is clumsy, and the cabin is depressingly low-rent. 2024 is the final year for the Mirage.

Market value
$9,675
Fuel
Conventional
Transmission
Manual
Seats
5
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Model year 2021
Owner rating Not rated
Reliability Not rated
Data updated December 4, 2025

At a glance

Model data

Overview

Powertrain
Conventional
Body style
4-door hatchback
Drive type
FWD
Transmission
Manual, 5-speed
Category
Small sedans/hatchbacks
Generation began
2014

Pricing

Current retail median
$9,675
Retail value range
$8,225 - $11,125
Original MSRP range
$14,295 - $18,195
Trade-in range
$5,225 - $7,915

Ratings

Road test score
35/100

Fuel economy

EPA city
36 MPG
EPA highway
43 MPG
EPA combined
39 MPG
Tested city
28 MPG
Tested highway
47 MPG
Tested overall
37 MPG
Annual fuel cost
$1,045
Cruising range
345 miles

Road tests

0-30 mph
4.4 sec
0-60 mph
12.1 sec
60-0 mph braking
138 ft
Avoidance speed
52.5 mph
Test status
Test Completed

Dimensions

Length
149 in
Width
66 in
Height
59 in
Wheelbase
97 in
Weight
2,085 lb
Maximum load
825 lb
Towing capacity
0 lb

Interior

Seating
5 people
Front head room
4 in
Front leg room
40 in
Rear head room
2 in
Rear leg room
26.5 in
Luggage
1+1+0

Environmental impact

Air pollution score
5/10
Greenhouse gas score
8/10
SmartWay
No

Brand context

About Mitsubishi

Mitsubishi sells a small range of budget-friendly SUVs that have been steadily improving in the brand’s road-test scores. In the past, Mitsubishi was known for its partnership with Chrysler and its eclectic lineup. Discontinued models include the budget-friendly Mirage, sports cars like the 3000 GT, Eclipse, and Lancer Evolution, mid-priced sedans, and dedicated off-road SUVs. After struggling during the 2000s and 2010s, Mitsubishi is now part of the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance and has benefited from access to the other alliance members’ designs and technology. The Mitsubishi Outlander, for example, is based on the Nissan Rogue. Because Mitsubishi’s lineup is a mix of newer and older designs, some older models lag behind in crash test ratings while newer ones get top scores.

Vehicle ID: 20184 First published: November 19, 2020 Updated: December 4, 2025

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