Gallery 2023 Mitsubishi Mirage Overview What’s New? On all models, the standard transmission is now a CVT instead of a manual transmission. A member of the fifth generation of the Mirage, which came out in 2014. There is nothing quite like the aroma of a brand-new automobile. But sometimes, especially on a tight budget, you must decide if that smelly experience is worth giving up a few essential pleasures. Sometimes, like with the Mitsubishi Mirage, it may be better to buy a used car instead of a new one. The Mitsubishi Mirage, one of the cheapest automobiles, looks cheap. The Mirage has a simple interior with only the most essential things. A three-cylinder, 1.2-liter engine makes 76 horsepower and 74 lb-ft of torque. Because there isn’t enough power, the engine is always huffing and puffing, making the inside of the car loud. For 2023, Mitsubishi has removed the five-speed manual transmission that used to come standard on the base ES. All Mirages now come with an excellent but inconvenient continuously variable automatic transmission. Besides having a low starting price, the Mirage has a few other good points. First of all, it gets a lot of miles per gallon. The EPA says the small hatchback gets 36 mpg city and 43 highway. This is better than many hybrids. It’s also interesting that it can connect to Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphones. But if the price is your main concern, consider other cars like the Nissan Versa, Kia Rio, and Hyundai Accent before deciding on the Mirage. Pros vs Cons Pros Exceptional fuel efficiency A better guarantee One of the least expensive cars on the market Cons It moves as slowly as a glacier. The engine is simple and loud. Too much noise from highway traffic The inside is relatively inexpensive, even for a car in its class. What is Invoice Pricing's Recommendation? If you have to buy a Mirage, go for the ES trim, which is the lowest level. Doing this means you may not have to pay too much and still get a good range of standard features, like Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Mitsubishi Mirage variants The Mitsubishi Mirage has front-wheel drive and four trims: ES, LE, SE, and Black Edition. Each Mirage is powered by a 1.2-liter, three-cylinder engine that makes 76 horsepower and 74 pound-feet of torque. Its engine is connected to an automatic transmission with a continuously variable transmission (CVT). 2023 Mitsubishi Mirage Video Review