2024 Mitsubishi Mirage G4

We at Edmunds understand the appeal of a new car with an affordable price, good fuel economy, free maintenance visits, and a long warranty promising years of reliability. The 2024 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 sedan would seem to be a good choice for people looking for these qualities in their next car. Along with the related Mirage hatchback, the G4 is one of just a few inexpensive small cars still on the market. Unfortunately, there's a big list of downsides you'll have to deal with when buying a Mirage as well.

Bafflingly, the Mirage G4 has outlasted most of its competition in the small car class. Only the Nissan Versa remains, and it is a better choice if not a superior value. But if you can stretch your budget a little bit, you can consider a small crossover like the Chevrolet Trax, Hyundai Venue, Kia Soul or Nissan Kicks. Buying a used small sedan of an older year is another viable and likely more satisfying alternative.

Priced less than most other cars on the market, the 2024 Mirage G4 is not without its merits. In addition to the low price, you get a long powertrain warranty, a generous roadside assistance plan, and several complimentary service visits. However, the Mirage's underlying engineering dates back a decade, it is dreadfully slow and unrefined, and the few crash test results available for the car aren't necessarily reassuring. Overall, you don't pay much to get a Mirage, but you don't get much in return either.