Shopping for a used car and trying to avoid buying a lemon? Then you’re going to want to steer clear of U.S. News & World Report’s picks for the worst used cars and consider buying one of these better alternatives instead.

A car dealer just marked up a Mitsubishi Mirage – one of the least expensive new cars – by over 30 percent.

The 2021 Chevy Spark and Mitsubishi Mirage are dirt cheap, make no mistake. But which of these budget cars is the best value?

To be clear, the Mitsubishi Mirage isn't a great car in many ways, but it is good in a few ways that ultimately makes it a worthwhile choice for some. Here's a look at the one type of driver who will definitely appreciate the 2021 Mitsubishi Mirage.

The 2020 Mitsubishi Mirage is far from the most exciting car on the market, but it does happen to be one of the most affordable. In fact, even the highest trim level still sits below the $20,000 mark, and although they are pretty basic, they offer the bare minimum of what buyers are currently looking for.

The Mitsubishi Mirage has been around since 1978, an eternity in automotive years. This little car has traveled a long way in the past 43 years. Indeed, the 2021 Mitsubishi Mirage offers abundant standard features, including Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, and automatic emergency braking. Plus, you can get the latest Mirage with a 10-year warranty for …

The Mitsubishi Mirage has spent the past near-decade as one of the most affordable vehicles on the market. And this subcompact offers minimal features that reflect its can’t-beat price. The 2021 Mitsubishi Mirage is finally ready for the road, and for the first time, its MSRP exceeds $15,000. But is this little car worth the …

The Mitsubishi Mirage is known for a few things. Unfortunately some of those things are pretty negative, what list did the Mirage recently find itself on?

Introduced in March 1978 as a response to the 1973 oil crisis, the Mitsubishi Mirage started out as a front-wheel-drive (FWD) three-door hatchback. In September 1978, Mitsubishi released a five-door hatchback version built on a longer wheelbase. Although Mitsubishi put a lot of effort into the Mirage over the past couple of decades, it has …

The Mitsubishi Mirage is not a well-loved vehicle. In fact, it made the top (or bottom) or many “worst car” style lists. The Mirage received terrible reviews across the board for being painfully bland and oddly dated. The 2014 Mitsubishi Mirage could easily pass for a subcompact from the late ‘90s. It is a grotesque …

The Mirage has never had a great reputation. However, the 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage stands out as possibly the worst model year of all time.

Mitsubishi was once a very reliable brand. One of its subcompact cars, the 2021 Mitsubishi Mirage, is coming soon with a fresh new look. It’s part of the automaker’s effort to reinvent its brand in the U.S. Will the new look be enough to draw buyers back to the Mirage with its tired, weak engine? Does …

In many European countries, wagons are very popular. With a wagon, you can get the practicality and comfort of driving an SUV without having a large, gas-guzzling vehicle. In the United States, however, wagons aren’t as well-received or highly desired. There are a handful of benefits to picking a wagon over a standard sedan, but …

When it comes to subcompact sedans and choosing which ones are the best to buy, you’re not likely to think of the Mitsubishi Mirage. It’s usually on the list to avoid. However, MotorTrend found a place for it on a list of the best, small, cheap sedans to buy. Here’s a brief overview of the Mirage, …

Are you thinking about buying the Mitsubishi Mirage? Well, then you’re pretty brave because it’s the worst car that you can purchase brand new. If you’re still considering buying the 2020 Mitsubishi Mirage after learning that, consider why it ranks so poorly.  Is the Mitsubishi Mirage a good car?  It’s a sort of an OK …

The Mitsubishi Mirage is one the most affordable cars on the market. But what features are you missing out on for this reduced price?

The Mitsubishi Mirage doesn't have the best reputation among critics. But how does the latest model do in the reliability department?

More people are turning to smaller cars these days to save money on fuel and gain an easier handling vehicle. Subcompact cars have become the popular choice for this, but as we’ll see, not all of them are created equal. There’s one that stands out as the worst compact car you could buy. U.S. News reviewed …

Although it is an incredibly budget-friendly option, the Mitsubishi Mirage doesn’t offer much in the way of comfort, power, or standard features. With an abysmal 4.9/10 rating from U.S. News, you might have to wonder what, if any, redeeming features this subcompact car has — and how it compares to the competition. What does the …

The Mitsubishi Mirage is a low-cost option for people looking for a new car. However, does the lower price tag come at the cost of safety?