The 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage G4's ES trim level now comes with the 7-inch touchscreen, Bluetooth and a rearview camera.
PROS Impressive fuel economy with CVT One of the least expensive cars on sale High level of warranty coverage
CONS Low-buck interior, even for this class of car Excessive road noise at highway speeds Rough and noisy engine Acceleration is very slow
The 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage is the most minimal four-seat car you can buy; with small cars lagging in sales, you can do better for little more money.
Pros Minimalism can be good Four adults will fit inside Easy to park, maneuver Gas mileage impressive
Cons Very slow, underpowered Highway handling is bad Can be noisy, vibrate a lot Low safety ratings Minimalism often inadequate
The 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage ranked #15 in Subcompact Cars. Currently the Mitsubishi Mirage has a score of 5.6 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 25 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
Pros Impressive warranty Outstanding fuel economy
Cons Low-rent interior Unrefined and sluggish powertrain Few optional features offered
What makes the Mazda 3 one of our favorite cars—not to mention a multi-time 10Best Cars winner? Its winning formula is simple and continues to win us over: sharp looks, a near-premium interior, and sublime driving dynamics. The 3 is available in both sedan and hatchback body styles, with one of two efficient inline-four engines and either a slick-shifting six-speed manual or an almost-as-satisfying six-speed automatic transmission.
Pros Dapper styling, joyous road manners, upscale cabin and trimmings.
Cons Lacks low-end grunt, some ride choppiness, short on luxury amenities.
The 2018 Mazda Mazda3 ranked #7 in Compact Cars. Currently the Mazda Mazda3 has a score of 8.5 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 39 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
Pros Athletic handling Good fuel economy Upscale interior Easy-to-use infotainment system
Cons Below-average trunk space in sedan models Bottom-of-the-barrel predicted reliability rating
For 2018, the Mazda 3 remains mostly the same, with only a shuffling of features and option packages.Grand Touring gets LED headlights as standard. Elsewhere, some option packages have been renamed, combined or dropped.
PROS Sporty and confidence-inspiring performance Some high-end features are unique to this class Top crash test scores Interior quality exceeds expectations
CONS Cargo capacity isn't as large as the class leaders Ride quality can be a little stiff with optional 18-inch wheels
