“If you're looking for fuel economy this is a great car. But it lacks in power and comfort.”
2023 Mitsubishi Mirage: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The biggest change for the 2023 Mitsubishi Mirage is that every hatchback and Mirage G4 sedan uses a CVT; the old manual base setup is gone. Mitsubishi also adds a RALLIART hatchback and makes small exterior-equipment changes.
About the 2023 Mitsubishi Mirage
Late in the long-running Mirage/Mirage G4 U.S. generation, after the 2021 styling and tech update.
Mitsubishi positions the Mirage as simple, efficient transportation for drivers who want a small car that is easy to park, light on fuel, and straightforward to live with. The brand leans on its standout gas-only fuel economy, compact footprint, standard smartphone connectivity, and useful hatchback or small-sedan practicality. The Mirage’s appeal is not speed or luxury; it is honest everyday mobility with low running costs and city-friendly size.
The 2023 Mirage lineup ranges from the simple ES hatchback and G4 sedan to the more fully equipped SE, which has LED headlights, heated front seats, keyless entry and start, and lane-departure warning. LE adds a more finished exterior look, while Black Edition uses black trim and red accents. The hatchback-only RALLIART is a rally-themed appearance model rather than a performance upgrade.
What changed, by category
Powertrain
Every 2023 Mirage hatchback and Mirage G4 sedan uses a CVT. The manual transmission previously fitted to the base ES is no longer offered.
Styling
The hatchback lineup adds the rally-themed RALLIART special edition with black exterior pieces, unique body trim, and red cabin accents. LE gains halogen fog lights and chrome exhaust-tip trim, while fog lights are no longer standard on Black Edition.
2023 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 | 3-Cyl, 1.2 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, CVT | Automatic, CVT | Automatic, CVT | Automatic, CVT | Automatic, CVT |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 35–36 mpg | 35–36 mpg | 35–36 mpg | 36 mpg | 35–36 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 41–43 mpg | 41–43 mpg | 41–43 mpg | 43 mpg | 41–43 mpg |
| Horsepower | 78 hp | 78 hp | 78 hp | 78 hp | 78 hp |
| Torque | 74 lb-ft | 74 lb-ft | 74 lb-ft | 74 lb-ft | 74 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 12.4–47 cu-ft | 12.4–47 cu-ft | 12.4–47 cu-ft | 47 cu-ft | 12.4–47 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 34.2–37.3 in | 34.2–37.3 in | 34.2–37.3 in | 34.2 in | 34.2–37.3 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Alarm System | |||||
| Automatic Headlights | |||||
| Automatic High Beams | |||||
| Front & Rear Parking Sensors | |||||
| Lane Departure Warning | |||||
| Rain Sensing Windshield Wipers | |||||
| Rear View Camera | |||||
| Alloy Wheels | |||||
| Fog Lights | |||||
| LED Headlights | |||||
| Rear Spoiler | |||||
| Premium Audio | |||||
| Smartphone Interface | |||||
| Subwoofer | |||||
| Folding Rear Seat | |||||
| Heated Front Seats | |||||
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | |||||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | |||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | |||||
| Remote Start | |||||
Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest change to the 2023 Mitsubishi Mirage?
The biggest change is the switch to a CVT across the entire lineup. This removes the manual transmission that previously served as the base ES setup.
Does the 2023 Mitsubishi Mirage have a manual transmission?
No. Every 2023 Mirage hatchback and Mirage G4 sedan uses a CVT, so there is no manual-transmission version for this model year.
What is the 2023 Mitsubishi Mirage RALLIART?
The RALLIART is a new hatchback-only appearance edition for 2023. It adds black exterior pieces, unique body trim, black alloy wheels, and red cabin accents, but it is not a mechanical performance upgrade.
What changed on the 2023 Mitsubishi Mirage LE?
The 2023 Mirage LE gains standard halogen fog lights and chrome exhaust-tip trim. Its changes are cosmetic rather than mechanical.
Is the 2023 Mitsubishi Mirage substantially different from the 2022 model?
No. The 2023 Mirage is a modest update rather than a redesign. Its main differences are the lineup-wide CVT, the new RALLIART hatchback, and a few exterior-equipment changes.
2023 Mitsubishi Mirage Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2023 Mitsubishi Mirage.
3.8
2023 Mitsubishi Mirage
(98 reviews)
“Great value, reliable, comfortable, great on gas. Have owned 3 in past 6 years and noticed manufacturers have made improvements in every subsequent model year, some subtle, some quite obvious and one of the reasons I've kept going back for Mirage's along with affordability, dependability, and value.”
“I would say it gets excellent gas mileage. It lacks a center console so storage may be an issue, but the other features like the backup camera and navigation make up for it.”