By Ryan Watson
See your local Mitsubishi retailer for details. See your Mitsubishi retailer for details. ² 2022 EPA Fuel Economy Estimates 35 City/41 Highway/37 Combined for Mirage G4 ES, LE, CE, SE 2WD. The Adaptive Stability Control system is not a collision avoidance system or an automatic driving system. Android™, Android Auto™, Google™, Google Play™, Google Maps™, Google Assistant™, and other marks are trademarks of Google LLC.
The Mirage returns as an early 2017 model, with its lineup now augmented by the Mirage G4 sedan, the subject of this test. The Mirage G4 is a case study in what happens when manufacturers try. Packaged for AmericaIn SE form, the Mirage G4 has standard automatic climate control, power windows, proximity-sensing remote locks, push-button ignition, 15-inch aluminum wheels, cruise control, steering-wheel-mounted audio controls, and a backup camera. The Mirage G4 SE weighs 127 pounds more than the 2014 hatchback we tested, and the CVT is standard. That car has a 98-hp 1.4-liter four-cylinder and hits 60 mph two seconds quicker, and it never feels as overworked as the Mirage G4.
APPLE CARPLAY/ANDROID AUTOA pleasant surprise in any subcompact, the 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage offers both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. With these apps, the audio system connects to your smartphone allowing you to access texts, maps and music all via the 6.5-inch touch screen. WARRANTYSimilar to what Hyundai and Kia offer, Mitsubishi’s 2018 Mirage and Mirage G4 subcompacts come with a 5-year/60,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty and a 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty at no extra cost.
OverviewFor folks who enjoy fuel-efficient small cars, there are few new ones available, but the 2022 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 is just that. On the other hand, the Mirage G4 delivers phenomenal fuel economy for a nonhybrid car. Everyone else will likely find the Mirage G4 lacking the substance expected from a modern car. According to the EPA, the Mirage G4 achieves fuel economy of 35/41 mpg city/highway with the optional CVT. Relative to its hatchback sibling, the Mirage G4 sedan provides an extra three inches of rear-seat legroom.
APPLE CARPLAY/ANDROID AUTOWe’ve come to appreciate the integration of our phones with our cars, and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto make it as simple as possible. Just plug your phone in using a USB cable, and you can access functions like text, maps, phone and other compatible apps on the Mirage’s touch-screen. WARRANTYIf you do decide to go with the Mitsubishi Mirage, you’ll be benefiting from one of the best warranties in the business. It covers bumper-to-bumper for five years or 60,000 miles, and the powertrain is covered for 10 years or 100,000 miles.
2018 Mitsubishi Mirage G4KBB ReviewIf you like the 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage’s styling and long warranty, and aren’t put off by its hard interior plastics, non-folding rear seat (G4 sedan) and 12.5-second zero-to-60-mph time, then by all means have it. You May Not Like This Car If...Mitsubishi’s 2018 Mirage hatchback is fairly inexpensive, but so is the better-built, better-equipped Nissan Versa. A Ford Fiesta will give you better performance, features and comfort, as will a Honda Fit and Kia Rio. For the money, even a nice used compact would make a better choice.
APPLE CARPLAY/ANDROID AUTOWe’ve come to appreciate the integration of our phones with our cars, and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto make it as simple as possible. Just plug your phone in using a USB cable, and you can access functions like text, maps, phone and other compatible apps on the Mirage’s touch-screen. WARRANTYIf you do decide to go with the Mitsubishi Mirage, you’ll be benefiting from one of the best warranties in the business. It covers bumper-to-bumper for five years or 60,000 miles, and the powertrain is covered for 10 years or 100,000 miles.
