I've spent the past 3 days helping a friend replace the engine in a 2007 Honda Fit.
Pretty straightforward process if you know what you're doing. Not my first rodeo. In fact, I replaced the engine in my 2015 Mirage just a couple months ago.
And that's why I can tell you that THE MIRAGE IS EASY TO WORK ON!
I have more little cuts and scrapes on my hands from this stupid Honda! Don't get me wrong, it's not a horribly designed car... but, there are a handful of things that are just plain more difficult than they should be.
The only thing that really fought us on the Mirage was getting the axles out of the trans... of course THAT was super-easy on the Honda.
Anyway... rejoice. The Mirage is way easier to work on than a Honda Fit. There's just a LOT more space around the engine in the Mirage, and it's generally more thoughtfully designed for maintenance and repairs. I pity the fool who has to change an alternator or a starter on a Fit.