The Mitsubishi Mirage has become one of the rare discontinued cars still appearing in U.S. sales reports, with just one vehicle sold during the third quarter and 47 sold so far this year.
Mitsubishi Mirage Sales Continue to Decline
Mitsubishi sold only one Mirage in the third quarter of this year. The company has not separated sales figures between the standard hatchback and the G4 sedan, so it is unclear which version accounted for that sale.
Despite the minimal third-quarter figure, Mitsubishi has sold 47 Mirages during the year. By comparison, the Nissan Titan recorded 13 total sales last month, while the Toyota Venza reached 11.
Mirage sales have continued to fall sharply. The model recorded 14 sales at the end of the second quarter, down from 29 at the end of the first quarter.
The remaining supply of the discontinued Mitsubishi also appears to be limited. As of the start of March, an estimated 67 examples were still available, meaning there should be far fewer than 50 left by now.
The Cheapest New Car in the U.S.
The final Mitsubishi Mirage was not known for speed or performance, but its low price made it stand out. It was frequently the cheapest new car available in America and was among the last models available for less than $20,000.
The 2024 Mitsubishi Mirage carried an MSRP of just under $17,000 before the destination charge.
Today, however, there is no new 2026 or 2027 car available for less than $20,000, excluding the Fiat Topolino. Buyers can still stay relatively close to that price point with the 2026 Hyundai Venue.
The 2026 Hyundai Venue starts at a base MSRP of $20,550, or $22,700 including the destination charge. It is similarly sized to the former Mirage hatchback, although it has a taller, more SUV-like profile.
Mirage vs. Hyundai Venue
The Hyundai Venue produces 121 horsepower, which is a bit less than twice the output of the Mitsubishi Mirage. The Mirage, however, had an advantage in fuel economy.
The discontinued Mirage achieved 39 mpg in combined driving, while the Hyundai Venue is rated at 31 mpg combined.
With only one Mirage sold during the third quarter and an estimated inventory of fewer than 50 remaining, the discontinued model is becoming increasingly difficult to find in the U.S. market.
