I highly doubt they have changed the suspension since 2017. Heck, they haven't even changed the wheel covers for the ES since 2017. 2017-22 come with the same wheel covers for steel rims.
If they upgraded the suspension, Mitsubishi would be tooting their horn about it!
I show a different part number for the rear spring between 2017 and 2021 model hatchback. It looks like the new rear spring started in 2020. SO maybe they tooted their horns then or it is a downgraded suspension.🤷*♂️
Front springs were the same number depending on CVT or manual trans.
Last edited by Christopher_B; 02-09-2022 at 09:01 PM. Reason: found more info
Body roll feels the same to me, going from a 2014 to a 2021. Braking is a little better though. I liked to see this new rear spring, as I could be wrong. Link?
Dirk - Just go do a whole bunch of "Moose Tests." If you can manage to get your car to roll over, it's either the same spring or an ineffective change. If you can get it to roll over, I guess you could discontinue further testing at that point. Let us know how it turns out!
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View my fuel log 2020 Mirage ES 1.2 manual: 42.4 mpg (US) ... 18.0 km/L ... 5.5 L/100 km ... 51.0 mpg (Imp)
Dirk Diggler (02-10-2022),Fummins (02-10-2022)
I don't think the suspension has been changed much since 2017. This lists the 2018-2020 Mirages as having the same rear coil spring -
https://www.valuemitsubishiparts.com...8aAuRvEALw_wcB
I will have look a bit harder to see if the 2017 is different, but I know the 2017-2020 G4 never changed. The G4 appeared in 2017.
https://www.mitsubishipartsnow.com/o...oaAtktEALw_wcB
There's been no mention of the suspension being improved with the 2021 update, but that doesn't mean something hasn't been done. I just don't suspect it has been done.
What part # did you find for the 2017, and what made you believe 2020 was different than the earlier years?
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View my fuel log 2020 Mirage ES 1.2 manual: 42.4 mpg (US) ... 18.0 km/L ... 5.5 L/100 km ... 51.0 mpg (Imp)
Dirk Diggler (02-10-2022)
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View my fuel log 2014 Mirage SE wussie cvt edition. 1.2 automatic: 37.7 mpg (US) ... 16.0 km/L ... 6.2 L/100 km ... 45.3 mpg (Imp)
I looked up the part numbers for the rear spring for a 2018 Mirage and a 2020 mirage
For the 2018 hatch I show 4140A469 for the 2020 I show 4140A470.
I use a website through work called repairlink.
It accesses dealer info and can order parts through local dealerships. It is more accurate with a VIN but when not using the VIN it just gives all options. When I have problems with aftermarket parts look up I usually find my answer there. I didn't dig real deep but that is what I found. Not something I would bet my paycheck on but maybe lunch at subway.
MetroMPG (02-14-2022)