2020 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 Review

Name: 2020 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 Review
Brand: Mitsubishi
Price: 9995 USD
Rating: 3.9 (35 reviews)

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2020 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 Review

byTravis Langness^{Reviews Editor
Travis Langness has worked in the automotive industry since 2011. He has written thousands of car-related articles and tested and reviewed hundreds of vehicles over the course of his career.}

Pros

Impressive fuel economy when equipped with the CVT automatic
Generous warranty coverage
One of the least expensive cars on sale

Cons

Acceleration is very slow
Engine is noisy and unrefined
Excessive road noise at highway speeds
Low-buck interior, even for this price

What's new

New midlevel LE trim level
Automatic climate control is standard across all trims
Part of the first Mirage G4 generation introduced for 2017

Overview

A fraternal twin to the Mirage hatchback, the 2020 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 is a subcompact sedan with a small footprint and a small price tag. As one of the least expensive cars you can buy new today, the Mirage is bare-bones transportation at a competitive price. It also gets a long warranty and great gas mileage with an EPA-estimated 37 mpg combined.

Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2020 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 ES 4dr Sedan (1.2L 3cyl 5M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.64 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.}

Monthly estimates based on costs in Ohio

$126/mo

$183/mo

Avg. Compact Car

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Unfortunately, the downsides are significant. Under the hood, there's a tiny 1.2-liter three-cylinder engine that feels anemic at any speed. Sheer straight-line performance shouldn't be a top priority with a subcompact sedan, but when it takes nearly 13 seconds to reach 60 mph, it's time for concern. Whether you're at a standstill or on the highway, the Mirage G4 is loud and unpleasant, with poor seat comfort and a short list of available features.

Before you let the low price draw you in, we'd recommend taking a look at more well-rounded rivals such as the Honda Fit, Kia Rio and Toyota Yaris.

Notably, we picked the 2020 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 as one of Edmunds' Best Gas Mileage Cars for 2020.

Which Mirage G4 does Edmunds recommend?

To get the Mirage G4's top-notch fuel economy rating, you've got to go with the optional continuously variable automatic transmission. Aside from that upgrade, though, we'd stick with the base ES trim level. You don't get optional features such as Apple CarPlay and Android Auto or the Rockford Fosgate audio system, but it keeps the G4's price competitive.

2020 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 models

The 2020 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 is a subcompact sedan offered in three trim levels: ES, LE and SE. Every Mirage G4 has a 1.2-liter three-cylinder engine that produces 78 horsepower and 74 lb-ft of torque. The ES gives you the choice between a five-speed manual transmission or a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT), while the LE and SE get the CVT automatic.

Standard features for the base Mirage ES trim include 14-inch steel wheels, cruise control, keyless entry, automatic climate control, a height-adjustable driver's seat, a tilt-only steering wheel, a rearview camera, a 7-inch touchscreen display, Bluetooth, and a four-speaker sound system with a USB port.

The LE adds 15-inch alloy wheels, heated front seats, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, and a slightly smaller 6.5-inch touchscreen equipped with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration. The Mirage SE includes all of the above, along with proximity entry and foglights.

Reliability Ratings by RepairPal

4.5/5Excellent

#5 out of 27 among Subcompact Cars

RepairPal Reliability Ratings are based on the actual cost, frequency, and severity of unscheduled repairs and maintenance on make/model data for select 2008-2022 vehicles. The reliability of a specific vehicle may vary depending on its maintenance and driving history, model year, trim, and features.

Cost

^{The average total annual cost for unscheduled repairs and maintenance across all model years of the Mitsubishi Mirage G4 from 2008-2022.}

$419/yr

vs. $416/yr
for Average Subcompact Car

Frequency

^{The average number of times this model is brought into the shop for unscheduled repairs and maintenance in a single year. RepairPal calculates this metric by tracking millions of unique vehicles over multiple years to determine an average number of visits per year (omitting small routine visits, e.g., oil changes).}

0.53x/yr

vs. 1.22x/yr
for Average Subcompact Car

Severity

^{The probability that a repair will be a major issue, meaning the repair costs 3x the average annual repair cost for all models. This threshold will be higher for vehicles that have higher labor rates and parts costs (such as a premium brand).}

9.1%

vs. 10.1%
for Average Subcompact Car

powered by RepairPal ^{Based on RepairPal reliability data as of 8/23/2023. Ratings are provided by RepairPal and Edmunds is not responsible for their accuracy.}

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M. McD., 05/20/2019

2019 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 SE 4dr Sedan (1.2L 3cyl CVT)

another update: Lots of additional miles, no problems & consistent 42+ MPG in a mix of driving situations. Dollar for dollar, this is probably the best automotive value I have ever owned. Nothing exciting about this car unless squeezing every mile possible out of each penny in a surprisingly comfortable, utterly reliable little sedan excites you. We remain Very pleased with our G4. … UPDATE in June 2020: car continues to exceed expectations. After a job change, I needed a commuter for a 52 mile round trip to work. The G4 has been great. No repairs, low maintenance costs for the first 30K + miles & fuel economy over 40 mpg in a barrier mix of urban, suburban stop and go & highway driving. While the car is a bit loud when driving at highway speeds and when accelerating, this issue is offset by comfortable seating and a great ride quality for an economy car. We are very happy with our Mirage G4 SE. We wanted a car to run errands locally and (very rarely) to take an 80 mile round trip to visit relatives. We also needed the car to fit a tight parking situation & have a trunk that can hold a folding wheelchair. After looking at the Versa (dreadful unless optioned heavily) & the Yaris sedan (pretty good), we drove the G4 SE. The car rides better than the competition on typical suburban streets and has very comfortable seats. The SE trim includes upgraded seats and fabric as well as a driver’s armrest. The exterior is simple, but attractive. The pearl whit paint on ours is quite nice. The upgraded alloy wheels on the SE also look good and come with larger tires than the ES trim level. Acceleration is slow unless you really stand on the gas pedal. The engine drones during moderate acceleration but takes on a surprising growl above about 4100 RPM. I have no trouble getting up to speed on short on ramps, but highway passing requires a bit of advanced planning because 50 to 70 MPH acceleration is pretty slow. Fuel consumption is awesome: I average 41 MPG in mixed driving and have seen 50+ MPG during extended highway driving. Visibility is great, the headlights are strong and the wipers are effective and provide coverage of nearly the whole windshield. Snow traction is very good and during the brutal cold of last winter, the car had no trouble starting at -22 f and the heat was adequate even at arctic temps. The A/C is great too. I like the car much more after one year than I did when I first bought it. No problems/repairs for the first year and maintenance is cheap. Overall, great value for the money—we couldn’t be more pleased.

2018 Mirage SE

CEM, 02/12/2017

2018 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 SE 4dr Sedan (1.2L 3cyl CVT)

After owning 4 of these, 2 hatchbacks and 2 sedans, One was a 5 speed manual, rest were the CVT. The only warranty claim on any of them was a cracked armrest on the door. The manual is more fun to drive and get more MPG. Only problem is if you want a loaded car you are forced to get the CVT. Reviewers online hate the car ( Consumer Reports, Kelley Blue Book, Edmunds, ect) but owner give …

Just what the Dr Ordered

Markatmoc, 08/14/2018

2018 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 ES 4dr Sedan (1.2L 3cyl CVT)

I drive roughly 100 miles a day. I needed and wanted a car that got good Gas Mileage. I was not looking at a mirage G4 at first, I thought I wanted a Hatchback or small SUV, I was looking at the outlander, then i tried the Mirage HAtchback, it was ok i was impressed by the gas mileage numbers, but thought it was a bit small for what i needed, so then I was shown the Mirage G4, I looked …

This car sips gas!!!!

Yankeefan, 02/16/2019

2019 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 ES 4dr Sedan (1.2L 3cyl CVT)

39.7 miles per gallon I'm averaging. Plenty of room for all 4 of us and I'm a pretty large guy. Great cargo room. Excellent features. A highly underrated car. For this price and with the gas savings it's a no brainer imo.

We have a limited number of reviews for the 2020 Mitsubishi Mirage G4, so we've included reviews for other years of the Mirage G4 since its last redesign.

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2020 Mirage G4 Highlights

Trim:

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$14,995
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	35 MPG
Cost to Drive	$126/month
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	12.6 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	front wheel drive
Warranty	5 years / 60,000 miles

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Safety

Our experts like the Mirage G4 models:

Rearview Camera: Displays a view of what's behind the Mirage when you put it in reverse.
Hill Start Assist: Prevents rolling back when starting on a hill. The car behind you, and your rear bumper, will love it.
Active Stability Control: Helps maintain car control during emergency maneuvers.

IIHS Rating

The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.

Small Overlap Front Driver-Side Test
Marginal
Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side Test
Not Tested
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original
Good
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Updated
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Original
Acceptable
Side Impact Test – Updated
Not Tested
Roof Strength Test
Good
Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint
Good

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2020 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 Review

2020 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 Review

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2020 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 Review

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Pros

Cons

What's new

Overview

Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2020 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 ES 4dr Sedan (1.2L 3cyl 5M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.64 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.

Which Mirage G4 does Edmunds recommend?

2020 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 models

Reliability Ratings by RepairPal

Cost

Frequency

Severity

Most helpful consumer reviews

Pleased

2018 Mirage SE

Just what the Dr Ordered

This car sips gas!!!!

2020 Mirage G4 Highlights

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