“With all the negative reviews of the 2020 Mitsubishi Mirage, I was nervous getting one. I'm glad I followed my own instincts, as it's the most fun I've had with a vehicle since my 1999 Suzuki Amigo I bought in 2002. It's fun to drive, fantastic on gas mileage, and I can turn it on a dime, with my finger. Great system for using my cell phone, and the interior is sharp looking. Overall very nice car.”
2020 Mitsubishi Mirage: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The biggest change for the 2020 Mitsubishi Mirage is standard automatic climate control on every hatchback and Mirage G4 sedan. Otherwise, this is a light update rather than a redesign.
About the 2020 Mitsubishi Mirage
Same basic Mirage generation used in the U.S. since the 2014 hatchback launch and the 2017 Mirage G4 sedan launch; 2020 is the last pre-2021 facelift year.
Mitsubishi markets the Mirage as simple, efficient transportation for shoppers who care most about low running costs, easy parking, and useful everyday features. The hatchback leans into cargo flexibility, while the G4 sedan adds a larger trunk, but both versions are built around fuel economy, a small footprint, and basic convenience rather than performance or luxury. In Mitsubishi’s own messaging, the Mirage’s appeal is value: it is meant to be easy to buy, easy to fuel, and easy to live with in crowded city driving.
The ES remains the simple value trim, while LE adds smartphone integration, heated front seats, and black exterior accents. SE brings easier entry and push-button start, and the hatchback-only GT stands out with brighter HID headlights, heated front seats, and two-tone alloy wheels.
What changed, by category
Convenience
Automatic climate control becomes standard on every Mirage hatchback and Mirage G4 sedan trim.
Styling
The Mirage G4 sedan receives a revised honeycomb-style grille.
Trim lineup
The Mirage G4 sedan gains an LE trim, while the RF trim is dropped from the Mirage lineup.
2020 Mitsubishi Mirage specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3-Cyl, 1.2 Liter | 3-Cyl, 1.2 Liter | 3-Cyl, 1.2 Liter | 3-Cyl, 1.2 Liter |
| Transmission | Manual, 5-Spd | Automatic, CVT | Automatic, CVT | Automatic, CVT |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 33 mpg | 36 mpg | 35–36 mpg | 35–36 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 40–41 mpg | 43 mpg | 41–43 mpg | 41–43 mpg |
| Horsepower | 78 hp | 78 hp | 78 hp | 78 hp |
| Torque | 74 lb-ft | 74 lb-ft | 74 lb-ft | 74 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 12.6–17.1 cu-ft | 17.1 cu-ft | 12.6–17.1 cu-ft | 12.6–17.1 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 34.2–37.3 in | 34.2 in | 34.2–37.3 in | 34.2–37.3 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Front & Rear Parking Sensors | ||||
| Rear View Camera | ||||
| Alloy Wheels | ||||
| Fog Lights | ||||
| HID Headlights | ||||
| LED Tail Lights | ||||
| Rear Spoiler | ||||
| Bluetooth | ||||
| Premium Audio | ||||
| Smartphone Interface | ||||
| USB Ports | ||||
| Folding Rear Seat | ||||
| Heated Front Seats | ||||
| 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 2020 Mitsubishi Mirage?
Standard automatic climate control is the biggest change for 2020. It comes on every Mirage hatchback and Mirage G4 sedan trim.
Was the 2020 Mitsubishi Mirage redesigned?
No, the 2020 Mirage was not redesigned. It remains part of the same generation and is the final model year before the 2021 facelift.
What changed on the 2020 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 sedan?
The 2020 Mirage G4 adds standard automatic climate control across its range, gains an LE trim, and receives a revised honeycomb-style grille.
Did the 2020 Mitsubishi Mirage get a new engine?
No, the 2020 Mirage has no major powertrain change. Its familiar 1.2-liter three-cylinder engine carries over.
How is the 2020 Mitsubishi Mirage different from the 2019 model?
The 2020 Mirage mainly adds standard automatic climate control throughout the lineup. The G4 sedan also gains an LE trim and a revised grille, while the RF trim leaves the lineup; the underlying car remains largely the same.
2020 Mitsubishi Mirage Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2020 Mitsubishi Mirage.
3.6
2020 Mitsubishi Mirage
(163 reviews)
“I am very satisfied with my Mirage. It is economical definitely. I have already referred friends. Whether they agree or not is their choice. I have never had a NEW car and love it. Rome, NY”
“Consider driving during winter snow..heavy rains and how low vehicle is to ground getting in and out if you are taller large body frame or older with bad knee joints.”