Mitsubishi confirms the death of the Mirage and other changes for 2025
Mitsubishi Canada today announced the upcoming changes to its model line-up for 2025, and there's one notable absentee: the Mirage.
The puny subcompact hatchback, which could boast of being the cheapest new vehicle in the country and the only one with a starting price under $20,000 including various expenses, as well as one of the least expensive vehicles to maintain, will not be back indeed.
Starting at $16,998, or $19,480.50 all-in, the base ES version of the Mirage 2024 has lost its five-speed manual gearbox and costs $1,500 more than the equivalent 2023 model with the unpleasant continuously variable transmission. It must be said that its standard equipment has been slightly upgraded, such as with a touchscreen integrating Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, cruise control... and electric rear windows!
In all cases, the engine is a meagre 1.2-liter three-cylinder that develops just 78 horsepower and 74 lb-ft of torque. The 0-100 km/h sprint in 13.2 seconds is the slowest of any vehicle on the market, unsurprisingly. The upside is an average fuel consumption of just 6.2 L/100 km, exceptional for a non-electrified car.
As Mitsubishi turns the page with the Mirage, its most affordable model will become the RVR subcompact crossover. Yet the RVR will also be the oldest vehicle available for purchase in the industry, dating back to 2010. For 2025, the offer barely evolves, adding only a rear passenger alert as standard and, as for the rest of the range, a free 5-year trial of protection services and a free 1-year trial of Mitsubishi Canada's remote services.
The RVR's "big brother", the Eclipse Cross, also features a rear passenger alert. The popular Black Edition returns for 2025, offering many of the features of the SEL version, as well as including the GT version's panoramic sunroof, upgraded seats and black contrasting elements inside and out.
The big seller
As for the Outlander, a mid-cycle refresh is expected. Full details will be announced closer to the vehicle's launch in the first quarter of 2025, but we already know that the design will be revised front and rear, while the cabin will be updated with premium materials. Stay tuned for a first unveiling in the coming months.
By the way, this update will not affect the Outlander PHEV, which will have to wait a year for its turn. However, for 2025, the plug-in hybrid SUV with 61 km of electric range will offer an SE version that lies between the entry-level ES and the mid-range LE.
Features include silver front and rear skid plates, LED fog lamps, power heated door mirrors, silver roof rails, power panoramic sunroof, three-zone air conditioning, wireless smartphone charger, FAST keyless entry, heated steering wheel and power tailgate with hands-free function.
In the medium term, Mitsubishi Canada has promised two entirely new vehicles in market segments not currently served by the company. In addition, a new or completely refreshed vehicle will make its debut every year from 2026 to 2030.
