2023 Mitsubishi Mirage

History/Overview

Not only is the Mitsubishi Mirage one of Canada’s few remaining subcompact car models, but it’s also among a handful of new vehicles with prices that start under $20,000. This budget-priced hatchback is not an especially impressive performer, but it’s hard to fault its value.

What’s New/Key Changes From Last Year

This year’s Mirage is unchanged compared to the 2022 model.

Available Trims

Mitsu offers the Mirage in ES, SE, and GT trim levels. All are powered by a 1.2L three-cylinder engine; ES starts with a five-speed manual transmission, and options to a continuously variable automatic (CVT) that is standard in SE and GT.

Standard Features

ES trim comes with auto on/off headlights, 14-inch steel wheels with covers, automatic A/C, power-adjustable side mirrors, LED taillights, and rain-sensing wipers.

SE’s additions include a 7.0-inch touchscreen, 14-inch alloy wheels, power door locks with keyless entry, power windows, cruise control, welcome lights, and a driver’s seat armrest.

GT trim brings heated front seats, cloth/leatherette upholstery, a height-adjustable driver’s seat, 15-inch wheels, LED headlights, fog lights, heated side mirrors, passive keyless entry, and leather-trimmed steering wheel and shifter lever. GT also comes with some driver safety assists: forward collision mitigation, lane departure warning, and automatic high beams.

Fuel Economy

Mitsubishi’s fuel consumption estimates for the Mirage are 6.6/5.6 L/100 km (city/highway) with the CVT, and 7.1/5.8 L/100 km for stickshift models.

Competition

It’s a sign of the times that the Mirage has few direct competitors in the subcompact car field. They are the Nissan Versa and the Kia Rio; if you want more options you have to look to the subcompact crossover segment, but some of those vehicles are more expensive than the Mirage.