I haven't driven a Mirage, but have had a look around one.

I get the impression the reviews are harsh because of the price tag, Mitsubishi are trying to get a mid city car market price for a vehicle which would be priced nearer to a Dacia sandero or Suzuki Alto.

My impression was of a cheap but perfectly functional car, which had clearly been built to a price but was expensive when compared to rival cars on the market. The list price should be nearer 6 grand, not 9 grand.

Edited by daveyK_UK on 13/10/2014 at 07:45

I'm sure it's not a car for the enthusiast, but it's one of the few small cars which are available as automatics. They don't sell well, because of the poor reviews, so no doubt good discounts can be had.

I know someone who has one: she's 80 and doesn't go far, but her husband has had a string of Mitsubishis and got her a Mirage to replace a faithful 15-year-old Nissan Almera. If you're not looking for excitement and can get a good deal, it's worth considering.