more about this model After taking a break for the 2016 model year, the Mitsubishi Mirage has returned to the marketplace — and this time it's brought a friend. Meet the Mitsubishi Mirage G4, a four-door sedan version of what could be the most maligned car on the market today.
With its sharply raked hood and stubby trunk, the Mirage G4 follows the example of its low-cost sedan rivals by emphasizing form over function. Even so, backseat space is limited for average-size adults, and the low, flat bench seat offers little support. Up front, headroom is good but the lack of a telescoping steering column will make it tough for some to find a comfortable driving position, as will the hard armrests on the doors and the absence of an armrest in the center. Decor belies the Mirage's price. We don't expect to be dazzled by a car this inexpensive, and yet the Mirage still manages to disappoint us with materials quality that is not as good as the competition.
That said, there are a surprising number of luxury features on offer. Automatic climate control, heated front seats, keyless ignition and entry, and a stereo compatible with both Android Auto and Apple CarPlay all appear on the Mirage G4's options list, and at very cheap prices. Also worthy of note is the epic warranty: five years or 60,000 miles of bumper-to-bumper coverage. Most of the Mirage's rivals offer three-year/36,000-mile warranties. The extra coverage should give peace of mind to budget buyers who are purchasing on a five-year finance agreement.
Still, the Mirage G4 is a difficult car to fall in love with, in large part because of the way it drives. Power — and we use that term loosely — comes from a 1.2-liter three-cylinder engine delivering 78 horsepower and 74 lb-ft of torque, which drives the front wheels through either a five-speed manual transmission or a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT). Thrust is in short supply. While we haven't track-tested the sedan, we've clocked the CVT-equipped hatchback to 60 mph in a sluggish 11.7 seconds.
But fuel economy is impressive with the G4 EPA-rated at 35 mpg combined (33 city/40 highway) with a manual transmission and 37 mpg combined (35 city/42 highway) with a CVT, impressive numbers for a non-hybrid car. The Mirage is OK to drive around town, where its small size makes it easy to maneuver. But at high speeds it's less pleasant. The Mirage feels fidgety and nervous, with a harsh ride, imprecise handling and an excessively noisy engine.
Mitsubishi offers the Mirage G4 in ES and SE trims. The ES is well equipped for a budget-priced car, and the SE adds features we don't normally expect to find at the low end of the market. Edmunds can help find the perfect 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 for you.
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SE 4dr Sedan (1.2L 3cyl CVT)
Review
I am never one to listen to Consumer Reports. They have no clue! This car is amazing! I'm getting 38.2 MPG with mixed driving on the crowded South Florida roads. I am 6'2 and this car is quite roomy. Plenty of room in the backseat as well. Great technology like backup camera, bluetooth, automatic climate control. Very comfy seats. Wonderful warranty. Looks nice in the wine red color I selected. Decent sized trunk as well. I am so happy with my purchase. Feels much bigger than it is. And yes, perhaps the 1.2L, 78 hp, 3 cyl. is a tiny engine but the miles per gallon and amazing turning radius more than makes up for it. Great job Mitsubishi!
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What options are available on the 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage G4?
Available Mitsubishi Mirage G4 2017 Submodel Types: Sedan
Available Trims: ES, SE
Exterior Colors: Mystic Black, Mercury Gray, Starlight Silver, Pearl White, Sapphire Blue, Infrared, Wine Red
Interior Colors: Black cloth, Light Gray cloth, Black premium cloth
Popular Features: Alarm, Rear Bench Seats, Stability Control, USB Inputs, Bluetooth, Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel, Back-up camera, Tire Pressure Warning, Apple Carplay/Android Auto, Auto Climate Control, Fold Flat Rear Seats, Heated seats, Keyless Entry/Start, Upgraded Stereo, Parking sensors
Engine/Mechanics: 3 cylinders
Transmission: AUTOMATIC, MANUAL
Fuel Types: regular unleaded
Drivetrains: front wheel drive
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