Despite being a modest machine, the Mirage has collected a few awards this year. I thought I'd start a thread to list them, plus any other notable accomplishments.
Awards
Car of the Year 2012-2013 (Philippines)
Over 50 members from the Philippines' broadcast, print and online media outlets took part in this year's voting which saw the Mirage taking top place.
Read more:
The Philippines "Car of the Year" award goes to *drum rolls* ... Mirage!
Best New Sub-Compact Car 2014 (U.S.A. - Hispanic Motor Press Awards)
HMPA said: "With its low price, exemplary fuel economy, surprisingly ample cargo volume, comprehensive safety features, and available upscale amenities, the new Mirage is an excellent all-around value"
Read more: 2014 Mirage named "Best Sub-Compact Car" by the Hispanic Motor Press Awards
Best City Car of 2013 (Australia - Drive)
In a big upset, the Mirage de-throned VW's Polo, which took the award the previous 3 years.
Read more:
Australia: Mirage named "Best City Car of 2013" w/video (drive.com.au)
Light Car of the Year (New Zealand - NZ Company Vehicle Magazine)
Mirage takes an award by a magazine jury that evaluates vehicles for business use.
See:
New Zealand: Mirage wins award for light business car of the year
Best Fleet Value In Canada (2014)
Mirage had the "
lowest total cost of ownership in every one of the 24 lifecycle scenarios measured."
Mirage awarded "Best Value / Lowest Total Cost of Ownership" in Canada - Vincentric
Car of the Year Awards 2013 (Thailand)
Mirage "
hit the highest score to win Best Hatchback under 1,200 c.c.”
Mitsubishi Thailand press release: Mitsubishi Mirage, Triton and Pajero Sport won
Australia's Best Cars (2014)
Entry level Mirage takes the micro car category
Australia: Mirage named "best in class" in car of the year awards
Best New Sub-Compact Car 2017 (U.S.A. - Hispanic Motor Press Awards)
Read more: Mitsubishi Mirage G4 sedan awarded Hispanic Motor Press subcompact car of the year
Other notable accomplishments
5-star safety rating (Australia - ANCAP)
An overall score of 34.07 (out of 37).
Thread:
Video & details: Mirage crash test - top 5-star rating by ANCAP
Most fuel efficient non-hybrid vehicle (Canada / U.S.A.)
This is for the 1.2L car with CVT (U.S. EPA / NRCAN combined rating)
Thread:
2014 Mirage gas mileage: best MPG in its class in U.S./Canada
Lowest total cost of ownership (Australia and New Zealand)
Several Australian auto associations crunched the numbers and found the purchase + operating costs of the Mirage to be the lowest around.
Thread:
Mirage is cheapest new car to own/run in Australia (RACV/RACQ/NRMA)
And again in 2018:
Mirage takes "cheapest to own" crown again in Australia
Most fuel efficient non-hybrid in Japan
This is for the 1.0L car.
Thread:
1.0L Mirage/Space Star: best non-hybrid fuel economy in Japan (JC08)
Most fuel efficient vehicle with a manual transmission (Canada / U.S.A.)
Tied with the Ford Fiesta Ecoboost 1.0t at 37 MPG (US) combined
Thread:
2014 Mirage 1.2 vs. Ford Fiesta 1.0 ecoboost - which has better mileage/fuel economy?
Highest model loyalty 2 years running (U.S.A.)
"Mitsubishi Mirage had the greatest percentage of owners [in its segment] who returned to market and purchased or leased another Mitsubishi Mirage in the 2014 model year"Thread:
Mirage recognized for top model loyalty
2017: Lowest cost of ownership (U.S.A.)
Recognized as best in its class considering eight different cost factors: depreciation, fees & taxes, financing, fuel, insurance, maintenance, opportunity cost and repairs.
Thread:
Mirage awarded "Lowest Cost of Ownership" in its class in U.S. - Vincentric
2017: Cheapest car to lease (U.S.A.)
Recognized as most affordable lease, including fuel & insurance costs.
Thread:
Mirage recognized as "cheapest car to lease" in the U.S.
2020: Best Pre-owned Value (U.S.A.)
Mitsubishi Mirage and Mirage G4 sedan received the 2020 Vincentric Best CPO Value in America awards
Thread:
Mirage awarded "Lowest Cost of Ownership" in its class in U.S. - Vincentric
2019: Most Reliable Used Cars (Australia)
Australians were asked to rate their cars for reliability. Coming in first, by a clear margin, as the most reliable brand, was Mitsubishi.
Thread:
Mirage recommended as one of the most reliable used cars
More accolades
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