2022 Mitsubishi Mirage G4

　　

2022 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 Review

byAlex NishimotoCorrespondent

　　Alex Nishimoto has worked in the automotive industry since 2007. He was a staff writer for MotorTrend for 10 years and since then has contributed to CNET, PRI, AutoWise and other publications.

　　Not everyone needs the latest and greatest on the new car market. To those folks, we say a lightly used car will serve you well and save you a good chunk of money. But if you absolutely must have a new car and you're on a tight budget, you might also consider the 2023 Mitsubishi Mirage G4.

　　The Mirage G4 is the sedan version of the subcompact Mirage hatchback (reviewed separately). It's a few inches longer and has a conventional trunk, but otherwise it's mechanically identical to the hatchback. That means it's powered by the same anemic 76-horsepower three-cylinder engine. It's fine for commuting around town, but on the highway you'll wish you had more ponies under the hood. The Mirage G4's interior is cramped and meets the bare minimum expectations of a modern new car. You do get standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, which lets you integrate your smartphone into the touchscreen.

　　The Mirage has a few other redeeming qualities as well. The tiny sedan returns good fuel economy, up to 41 mpg on the highway with the continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT). Mitsubishi also offers a generous 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty and a five-year/60,000-mile basic warranty. Then, of course, there's the car's low starting price.

　　But our take is that the cons outweigh the pros on this diminutive Mitsubishi. If you're in the market for a low-priced set of wheels, we encourage you to check out the Hyundai Accent, Kia Rio and Nissan Versa since they're not much more expensive and are more enjoyable to drive.

　　

Which Mirage G4 does zzdcar recommend?

"Recommend" is such a strong word, but if you already have your heart set on a Mirage G4, get the base ES model to keep the price as low as possible. That's the only trim you can get with the five-speed manual transmission, though the optional CVT automatic gets better mileage. It's not much, but it'll get you where you need to go on the cheap.

　　

Mitsubishi Mirage G4 models

The 2022 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 is available in ES, LE, Black Edition and SE trim levels. Each includes a 1.2-liter three-cylinder engine producing 76 horsepower and 74 lb-ft of torque. A five-speed manual transmission is offered only with the ES trim. A continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT) is optional with the ES trim and standard on other versions of the car.

　　ES

　　Standard equipment for the base Mirage G4 ES includes:

　　14-inch steel wheels with plastic wheel covers LED taillights Height-adjustable driver's seat Power windows Remote keyless entry Automatic climate control Cruise control 7-inch infotainment touchscreen display Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration One USB port Four-speaker stereo Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)LE

　　Choose the Mirage G4 LE and the car comes with:

　　CVT automatic 15-inch alloy wheelsBlack Edition (BE)

　　New for 2022, the Black Edition spruces up the Mirage G4's design with:

　　15-inch black alloy wheels Black spoiler and mirror caps Red grille accents Red interior trim Seats with special cloth upholstery and red stitchingSE

　　The top-of-the-line version of the Mirage G4 provides:

　　LED headlights and running lights Automatic headlights with automatic high beams Foglights Side-mirror turn signal indicators Rain-sensing windshield wipers Leather and fabric upholstery Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob Heated front seats Proximity keyless entry and push-button start CD/MP3 player Lane departure warning (alerts you if the vehicle begins to drift out of its lane)

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