It might have gotten the "cheapest cost of ownership" award again? There are a couple like that that it still wins year after year.
It might have gotten the "cheapest cost of ownership" award again? There are a couple like that that it still wins year after year.
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View my fuel log 2014 Mirage ES 1.2 manual: 62.4 mpg (US) ... 26.5 km/L ... 3.8 L/100 km ... 74.9 mpg (Imp)
For example, this one just popped up from down under:
Revealed: The Cheapest Cars To Own And Operate - Wanna save thousands?[COLOR=rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6)]At just under $6000 per year, the micro Mitsubishi Mirage ES (pictured) took the title for the cheapest car to own and operate, followed by ...[/COLOR]https://www.triplem.com.au/story/rev...ensland-102242
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View my fuel log 2014 Mirage ES 1.2 manual: 62.4 mpg (US) ... 26.5 km/L ... 3.8 L/100 km ... 74.9 mpg (Imp)
Top_Fuel (07-13-2022)
And closer to home....
https://www.mitsubishi-motors-pr.ca/...ns-best-value/Mitsubishi Mirage wins Best Value
July 19, 2022 – With surging gas prices, rising interest rates, and rising cost of living, appreciation of value for money is on the rise. Enter one of Canada’s least expensive vehicles to purchase* at under $15,000, the Mitsubishi Mirage ES which was recently awarded Vincentric’s Lowest Cost to Own Vehicle 2022 Subcompact Segment and Vincentric Best Fleet Value 2022 Segment for the fourth time.
According to Vincentric, the Mirage’s lowest total cost of ownership top ranking was aided by having the lowest operating costs and the best fuel economy in its class.
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View my fuel log 2014 Mirage ES 1.2 manual: 62.4 mpg (US) ... 26.5 km/L ... 3.8 L/100 km ... 74.9 mpg (Imp)
No surprise to owners here, the Mirage exemplifies affordability & reliability.
Mirage ownership costs are only 39.5% of the average for all cars.
https://www.iseecars.com/best-new-ca...he-money-studyiSeeCars study: The Best New Cars for the Money
These models combine a low purchase price with a long lifespan, making them the value leaders for new car buyers
Automotive value can be defined in a number of ways, but for buyers seeking the longest vehicle lifespan at the lowest price, the Mitsubishi Mirage offers the best new car value. The average new car costs $2,779 for every 10,000 miles of lifespan it provides, but the Mirage only costs $1,099 for each 10,000 miles
The top 10 best cars are:
- Mitsubishi Mirage: $1,099/10k miles
- Toyota Corolla: $1,374
- Subaru Impreza: $1,409
- Honda Accord: $1,432
- Honda Civic: $1,531
- Toyota Camry: $1,585
- Nissan Versa: $1,588
- Honda CR-V: $1,617
- Mazda3: $1,644
- Toyota Prius: $1,683
Compare to the overall average 10,000-mile cost of $2,779.
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View my fuel log 2014 Mirage ES 1.2 manual: 62.4 mpg (US) ... 26.5 km/L ... 3.8 L/100 km ... 74.9 mpg (Imp)
Again, Mirage is the "greenest" internal combustion car, according to ACEEE:
The Mirage even manages to scores better than multiple hybrid models plus a few (large) EV's.ACEEE Greenest Vehicles List (U.S.A.) Named by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy.
https://www.aceee.org/greener-cars
The top overall vehicle is the plug-in hybrid Prius.
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View my fuel log 2014 Mirage ES 1.2 manual: 62.4 mpg (US) ... 26.5 km/L ... 3.8 L/100 km ... 74.9 mpg (Imp)