2023 Mitsubishi Mirage G4

　　

2023 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 Review

byChristian WardlawCorrespondent

　　Christian Wardlaw has worked in the automotive industry since 1994. He has written nearly 10,000 car-related articles and tested and reviewed more than 2,000 vehicles over the course of his career. Chris is a correspondent at zzdcar and was the first editor-in-chief of zzdcar.com in the 1990s. He has also contributed to Autotrader, CarGurus, J.D. Power, Kelley Blue Book, NADAguides, New York Daily News Autos and WardsAuto. His mom claims that his first word was “car,” and Chris believes that Miata is always the answer.

　　Let's get straight to the point: We do not recommend buying a Mitsubishi Mirage G4 sedan (or the standard Mirage hatchback, reviewed separately). We know it's a cheap new car with a good warranty. Skip it anyway and find yourself a nice used Honda Fit or something. You'll thank us later.

　　The Mirage G4's redeeming features include its low price and long warranty. It also gets good gas mileage. But we live in a world where the comparatively huge Honda Accord Hybrid effortlessly exceeds the Mitsubishi's rating of 37 mpg in combined driving, so that number isn't indicative of engineering excellence or efficiency gee-wizardry.

　　Indeed, listening to the Mirage's anemic 76-horsepower three-cylinder engine bleating loudly as you try to discern any sense of forward motion from within its cramped cabin will constantly remind you how far short of modern automotive standards the Mirage G4 falls. But, hey, it has standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, so crank the four-speaker stereo up and try to drown out the ruckus.

　　We understand the appeal of a cheap new car with a low payment and a promise of decent reliability. Been there and done that. But if you're in the market for a low-priced set of wheels and you won't settle for anything less than a brand-new ride, we encourage you to check out the Kia Rio and Nissan Versa. They're much better vehicles for about the same price.

　　

Which Mirage G4 does zzdcar recommend?

Since the point of choosing this Mitsubishi is to get a new car at the lowest possible price, the base ES model is the way to go. And don't bother buying any of the pointless and, frankly, expensive accessories for this Mitsu. If you can afford those, then you can afford a better vehicle than a Mirage G4.

　　

Mitsubishi Mirage G4 models

The 2023 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 is available in four trim levels: ES, LE, Black Edition and SE. A 1.2-liter three-cylinder engine is standard, supplying 76 horsepower and 74 lb-ft of torque to the front wheels through a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT). Standard equipment highlights follow below.

　　ES

　　The most affordable version of the Mirage G4 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 for these upgrades:

　　15-inch alloy wheels Foglights Chrome exhaust outletBlack Edition (BE)

　　The Black Edition spruces up the styling with:

　　15-inch black alloy wheels Automatic headlights Rain-sensing windshield wipers Black spoiler and mirror caps Black Edition badge Red exterior accents Red interior trim Seats with special cloth upholstery and red stitching Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knobSE

　　The top-trim version of the Mirage G4 builds on the ES trim with:

　　15-inch alloy wheels Automatic LED headlights and running lights Automatic high-beam headlights Foglights Rain-sensing windshield wipers Side-mirror turn signal indicators Proximity keyless entry and push-button start Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob Heated front seats Lane departure warning (alerts you if the vehicle begins to drift out of its lane)

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