Mitsubishi Mirage G4

The Mirage G4 is a subcompact sedan with room for up to five passengers. Mitsubishi also makes a hatchback version, known simply as the Mirage, which is reviewed separately. They’re the only non-SUV models in the Japanese automaker’s lineup.

Under the hood, the Mirage G4 utilizes a 1.2-liter three-cylinder gasoline engine that makes 78 horsepower. On the base ES trim, it drives the front wheels via a standard five-speed manual transmission or an available continuously variable automatic (CVT). Higher trims get the CVT as standard equipment. No hybrid or electric variants of the Mirage G4 have been offered.

Mitsubishi builds the Mirage G4 in three main trims: the base ES, the mid-tier LE (which debuted in 2020), and the range-topping SE. Two special editions, the Carbonite Edition and the Black Edition, are also available and feature unique styling details. Standard equipment on the Mirage G4 is light but has been expanded over the years. A 7.0-inch infotainment touchscreen with Bluetooth connectivity and a rearview camera become standard in 2018. Cruise control and a height-adjustable driver’s seat were added in 2019. Keyless entry and automatic climate control joined the list in 2020, and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration and forward collision mitigation followed in 2021. Many of these features were available in prior years as options. Stepping up to the mid-level LE trim adds alloy wheels and an automatic transmission, while the top-of-the-line SE also gets keyless entry and ignition, heated front seats, and (as of 2021) lane-departure warning.