2001 Mitsubishi Mirage: Road Test
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- MSRP: $11,877 -$15,527
- Invoice: $10,923 -$14,280
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Our road test for the 2001 Mitsubishi Mirage includes a full evaluation of the 2001 Mitsubishi Mirage from the inside out. We evaluate not only engine and handling performance for the 2001 Mitsubishi Mirage, but also interior cabin and cargo space. Let our comprehensive road test ratings for the 2001 Mitsubishi Mirage help you decide if a 2001 Mitsubishi Mirage is right for you.
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ACCELERATION
| DE cpe, man. | LS sdn | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 4 | 3.7 |
Acceleration is pokey on DE coupes even with manual shift, and though the automatic is reasonably responsive, it removes any hint of gusto. There's not much real-world difference between that 1.5-liter four and the 1.8, but we recommend avoiding the DE coupe unless your budget won't stretch to an LS.
FUEL ECONOMY
| DE cpe, man. | LS sdn | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | 7 | 6.8 |
Our test 5-speed LS coupe averaged 30.9 mpg in mostly highway driving.
RIDE QUALITY
| DE cpe, man. | LS sdn | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 3.7 |
Okay except on broken surfaces, where it becomes a bit choppy.
STEERING/HANDLING/BRAKING
| DE cpe, man. | LS sdn | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | 4.2 |
Nimble and predictable, but other small cars can claim that, too.
QUIETNESS
| DE cpe, man. | LS sdn | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 3.6 |
Wind rush isn't bad at highway speeds, but engine noise is high and tire thrum can be annoying on coarse pavement.
CONTROLS
| DE cpe, man. | LS sdn | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | 5.5 |
The dashboard is elementary, tidy, and easily mastered.
ROOM/COMFORT/DRIVER SEATING (FRONT)
| DE cpe, man. | LS sdn | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | 4.3 |
Head room is good, leg room is adequate for all but very tall passengers.
ROOM/COMFORT (REAR)
| DE cpe, man. | LS sdn | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 3 | 3.1 |
Coupes have tricky entry/exit, and leg and foot room are tight behind a tall front-seater in any model.
CARGO ROOM
| DE cpe, man. | LS sdn | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 3.3 |
Competitive cargo volume for the class, aided by a folding rear seatback in DE sedans and LS models.
VALUE WITHIN CLASS
| DE cpe, man. | LS sdn | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 4.6 |
Mirage is unrefined compared to a Honda Civic or Toyota Corolla, but slow sales might encourage dealers to discount.
Total Score
| DE cpe, man. | LS sdn | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 37 | 38 | 42.8 |
Total Score: 38
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