The Mirage hatchback and Mirage G4 sedan have been the most affordable cars in Mitsubishi's lineup. The hatchback started at $16,695, while the sedan was priced from $17,795. Now, these budget-friendly options are going away.
Mitsubishi's decision to drop the Mirage comes almost two years after they stopped selling it in Japan. The move leaves American customers with fewer low-cost choices from the brand.
For 2025, Mitsubishi's focus will be on updating its crossover lineup. The Outlander will get a facelift in the first quarter of 2025. It'll have new styling and more luxury features. All models will come with heated front seats as standard. The SEL trim will add a heated steering wheel and a panoramic sunroof.
The Outlander will also get some tech upgrades. Mitsubishi's connected services will come with free trials. Customers will get five years of the Safeguard service and 12 months of Remote Services at no cost.
The Outlander Sport looks like it won't change much for 2025. The Eclipse Cross will get a new Rear Seat Alert feature. Its SE trim's Black Edition will have a new front lip and rear spoiler. The LE trim will get the same free trials of connected services as the Outlander.
While these changes are coming to the U.S., Japan's Outlander is getting even more updates. It'll have a fancier look inside and out, with new wheels and colors. The interior will get ventilated leather seats and a bigger 12.3-inch screen. There's even a new Yamaha sound system.
The plug-in hybrid Outlander in Japan will get a new battery for longer electric driving range. Mitsubishi hints it'll also be more powerful and smoother to drive. However, these upgrades aren't planned for the U.S. version in 2025.
With these changes, Mitsubishi is betting big on its crossovers in America. The company hopes these updates will keep customers interested, even as it says farewell to its smallest and most affordable cars.
Source: Mitsubishi
