 I just read a review of the 2017 Mirage on MSN and I am perplexed!  The reviewer basically ended his scathing review of this car by saying owners would not take care of it because they won't love it.  What?!  Are you kidding?  Did he bother reading CONSUMER reviews of this car?  Probably not.  I don't know what it is about the Mirage that reviewers hate so much, but I couldn't disagree with them more.  Over a year ago, I wrote my first ever review shortly after purchasing a 2015 Mirage.  My review was titled "Ignore the Haters" and I detailed how I had extreme buyer's remorse because of the professional reviews. Thankfully, I started reading consumer reviews and instantly felt better.  My 2015 was a very base model, which was fine with me.  I'm not a car person.  Just like something reliable.  I had purchased the 2015 after I totaled my previous car (on black ice).   The Mirage was what I needed at the time and I planned to drive it for the next ten years (or more).  Unfortunately, at the end of last month I was rear ended on the highway and surprise-- my car was totaled! (Thankfully neither me or my passenger where hurt.  The Mirage sustained a 50 mph impact which first appeared as just a horizontal crack in the bumper.  However, when the bumper was removed, there was over $5,000 in additional damage.) I returned to the dealership in hopes of finding another 2015 Mirage.  I ended up with a 2017 Mirage with all the bells and whistles:  Bluetooth, backup camera, keyless entry, cruise, press to start, etc., etc.  Whoa!  I had never been impressed with the extras, but now that I have them I LOVE 'EM!  One of the main reviewer gripes concerns horsepower and acceleration.  If I was trying to win the Indy 500 that might be a problem, but I'm just trying to get to work! And maybe it's my imagination, but those four extra horses in the 2017 seem to make difference.   My Mirage moves when it needs to.  And the new steering wheel makes handling so much better.  Yes, there is still cabin and engine noise, but it doesn't both me because I'm usually playing the radio or a CD.  Yes, it's still lightweight, but I swear this baby rides smoother and feels bigger!   Yesterday after scraping off the dealer decals, I couldn't wait to take that Pearl White beauty to the car wash to clean her up and show her off.  I love this car! And if you buy this reliable piece of transportation that gets great gas mileage and also has some pretty great options for an awesome price, you'll love it too!  Keep ignoring the haters!