2020 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 Review

　　

2020 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 Review

byTravis LangnessReviews 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.

　　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.

　　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 zzdcar' Best Gas Mileage Cars for 2020.

　　

Which Mirage G4 does zzdcar 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.

　　

2020 Mirage G4 Highlights

Trim: ESLESEES

　　

Base MSRP	$14,995
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	35 MPG
Cost to Drive	$105/month
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	12.6 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	front wheel drive
Warranty	5 years / 60,000 miles