I test drove the 2017 Mirage!

[IwantaMirage]

This past Saturday I took a friend to look at a leftover 2015 Mirage SE and while I was there I test drove the 2017 manual transmission model. Some of my impressions: it did feel slightly peppier than the 2014-2015 models that I had test driven, (4 hp is almost a 5% increase) The 2017 had a slightly revised/nicer interior: dash and seats and also the shift knob is different on the se manual/more upscale looking/almost sporty. It handled slightly better/less wallowing around turns. The wheels are nicer more of an "in motion" look. I am very interested in the 2017 model. They had an orange one but it was CVT and I will not buy a CVT. The Mirage is not fancy but it felt like a car that would last and would take the miles without drama or issues. I might be ready to soon trade in for one.

[Eggman]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts comparing the two model years. Let us know if you do pick one up!

[cyclopathic]

How did suspension feel to you?

[IwantaMirage]

How did suspension feel to you?

It felt far better than the "experts" give it credit for. Felt good, comfortable, isolated bumps well, not that sporty but not bad either. I could easily live with it as a daily driver!

[MetroMPG]

For comparison, can you say if you would have felt the need to upgrade (sway bar) the 2014/15 suspension?

It sounds like a moderate change.

[IwantaMirage]

For comparison, can you say if you would have felt the need to upgrade (sway bar) the 2014/15 suspension?

It sounds like a moderate change.

I like a sporty handling car, however I felt it was good enough, and an improvement over the 2014-2015s, I would most likely not change a thing.