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The 10 Most Affordable New Cars in Canada in 2022

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Vincent Aubé
There are inventory shortages to navigate these days, but bargains are still out there!

2nd place: 2022 Mitsubishi Mirage ES w/ manual transmission   $14,098 + $1,575 in fees

Mitsubishi Mirage
Mitsubishi Mirage | Photo: V.Aubé

To think that when the Mitsubishi Mirage debuted on our market, it was neck and neck with THE cheapest new car available in the country, the one you'll soon meet.

A few years on, the Mirage is now almost $4,000 more expensive than at its start; that’s an increase of almost 50 percent. Meanwhile, the technical specifications haven't changed much despite the addition of a few features here and there. The anemic naturally aspirated 3-cylinder engine is still in place, though we do have to say it’s more fun to putt-putt around in with the manual transmission.

This being such a cheap car, it’s ironic that our main beef about it is that it’s too expensive…

See also: 2021 Mitsubishi Mirage ES Review: Would You Drive this Small Car for 10 years?

See also: 2021 Mitsubishi Mirage pictures

Mitsubishi Mirage, three-quarters front
Mitsubishi Mirage, three-quarters front | Photo: V.Aubé
Mitsubishi Mirage, interior
Mitsubishi Mirage, interior | Photo: V.Aubé
Mitsubishi Mirage, manual shifter
Mitsubishi Mirage, manual shifter | Photo: V.Aubé
Vincent Aubé
Vincent Aubé
Automotive expert
  • Over 17 years' experience as an automotive journalist
  • More than 60 test drives in the past year
  • Participation in over 200 new vehicle launches in the presence of the brand's technical specialists