“We loved the vehicle!! It is very nice, roomy and perfect size for my mother to get around town in. Has a good bit of storage room in the back for her shopping trips. Also the gas mileage is great.”
2018 Mitsubishi Mirage: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage is a light-update model, not a redesign. The main change is a standard 7-inch touchscreen with Bluetooth on base ES hatchback and G4 sedan trims.
About the 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage
Current Mirage generation in the U.S.; the hatchback is in its second year after the major 2017 update, and the Mirage G4 sedan is in its second U.S. model year.
Mitsubishi positions the Mirage family as simple, fuel-sipping transportation with a low cost of entry, easy city maneuverability, and a long warranty. The hatchback leans into compact size and cargo flexibility, while the Mirage G4 sedan adds a bigger trunk and a roomier back seat feel. Its biggest draw versus other subcompact cars is not speed or luxury, but straightforward efficiency, low running costs, and basic everyday usefulness.
The ES hatchback and G4 sedan are positioned as simple, fuel-conscious transportation, with a touchscreen, Bluetooth, and remote keyless entry. SE is the comfort-and-tech step up, with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, push-button start, and automatic climate control. GT tops the hatchback range with heated front seats, upgraded headlights, and two-tone alloy wheels.
What changed, by category
Tech
ES trims gain a standard 7-inch touchscreen and Bluetooth. Steering-wheel audio and phone controls become standard across the range, and the USB port moves to the center console.
Safety
Rearview-camera coverage expands across the Mirage hatchback and Mirage G4 sedan range.
Comfort and utility
SE and GT gain a driver's seat armrest, while the Mirage G4 ES sedan adds a trunk pass-through.
2018 Mitsubishi Mirage specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3-Cyl, 1.2 Liter | 3-Cyl, 1.2 Liter | 3-Cyl, 1.2 Liter |
| Transmission | Manual, 5-Spd | Automatic, CVT | Automatic, CVT |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 33 mpg | 37 mpg | 35–37 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 40–41 mpg | 43 mpg | 41–43 mpg |
| Horsepower | 78 hp | 78 hp | 78 hp |
| Torque | 74 lb-ft | 74 lb-ft | 74 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 12.3–47 cu-ft | 47 cu-ft | 12.3–47 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 34–37.2 in | 34 in | 34–37.2 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Alarm System | |||
| Cruise Control | |||
| Front & Rear Parking Sensors | |||
| Rear View Camera | |||
| Alloy Wheels | |||
| Fog Lights | |||
| HID Headlights | |||
| Rear Spoiler | |||
| AM/FM Radio | |||
| Bluetooth | |||
| Premium Audio | |||
| Smartphone Interface | |||
| USB Ports | |||
| Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror | |||
| Automatic Air Conditioning | |||
| Heated Front Seats | |||
| Integrated Garage Door Opener | |||
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | |||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | |||
| Push-Button Engine Start | |||
| Remote Start | |||
| Tilt Wheel | |||
Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest change to the 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage?
The biggest change is the base ES trim's new standard 7-inch touchscreen with Bluetooth. This gives the least-equipped Mirage hatchback and G4 sedan more useful everyday connectivity than their 2017 counterparts.
Was the 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage redesigned?
No, the 2018 Mirage was not redesigned. It received a light equipment update centered on cabin technology, rearview-camera coverage, and a few comfort and utility features.
Does every 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage have a rearview camera?
Yes, rearview-camera coverage extends across the 2018 Mirage hatchback and Mirage G4 sedan range. That includes the base ES trim.
Does the 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage have Apple CarPlay and Android Auto?
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are included on the 2018 Mirage SE and GT trims through a 6.5-inch smartphone-link touchscreen. The ES has a different 7-inch touchscreen with Bluetooth.
What changed on the 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 sedan?
The 2018 Mirage G4 receives broader rearview-camera coverage and standard steering-wheel audio and phone controls. The G4 ES also gains a 7-inch touchscreen, Bluetooth, and a trunk pass-through.
2018 Mitsubishi Mirage Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage.
3.8
2018 Mitsubishi Mirage
(129 reviews)
“The car has nice open windows. Just enough space for small travel. Wouldn't suggest for large families. Car runs great, gas mileage was great too.”
“Design and safety features saved my life when I hit a deer. Overall great experience up to that point.”