2020 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 Reviews, Pricing & Specs

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$14,995 to $17,745

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The Mitsubishi Mirage G4 is one of the least expensive cars on the US market, competing with subcompact cars like the Chevrolet Spark, Toyota Yaris, and Nissan Versa. For 2020, the Mirage G4 sedan carries over nearly unchanged except for a new Limited Edition trim.

The Mirage G4 is a basic sedan that doesn’t call attention to itself. A new honeycomb grille does add some visual interest, and the new Limited Edition model gets 15-inch black-finished alloy wheels and black exterior mirrors.

You’ll be hard-pressed to find many new cars these days offering well under 100 horsepower, but if that’s your goal, the Mirage G4 is the ticket. Every trim gets a 1.2-liter 3-cylinder engine rated for 78 horsepower and 74 pound-feet of torque. Front-wheel drive (FWD) and a 5-speed manual transmission come standard, while a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT) is optional. Manual models are rated at 33 mpg city, 40 highway, and 35 combined, and CVT-equipped versions are rated at 35, 41, and 37.

The trim lineup consists of the ES, the new Limited Edition, and SE. Standard features include automatic climate control, a multifunction steering wheel with audio controls, and remote keyless entry. The Limited Edition adds heated front seats, gloss black trim, and red accents. The SE includes push-button start.

The Mirage G4’s infotainment system features a a 7-inch touchscreen and Bluetooth. Limited Edition and SE trims add Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. A Rockford Fosgate premium audio system is optional.

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) awarded the 2020 model three top Good scores, an Acceptable for side impacts, and a Marginal for driver-side small-overlap front crashes. The Mirage G4 includes a reversing camera, and front and rear parking sensors are the only available optional safety features.

The Mitsubishi G4’s low price and above-average fuel economy may attract shoppers on a tight budget, but that doesn’t necessarily make it a value proposition, particularly when it comes to any trim above the base. Some rivals offer better features and safety credentials for only a slightly higher price.

Cherise Threewitt
Published Jun 1, 2022 by Cherise Threewitt
Cherise is a Chicago-based automotive writer and editor with nearly 15 years of experience covering the automotive industry. As the Features Editor, Auto at US News & World Report, Cherise loves writing about car culture and sharing common-sense car-buying advice. She owns a 2019 Subaru WRX Series.Gray, 2020 Subaru Outback Onyx XT, 2007 Genuine Buddy Italia 150, 2015 Honda Grom, and 1979 Boston Whaler Montauk.

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by Diann P
May 09, 2024
Great car for the money! And they drive like my Nissan Sentra did. But not real peppy! This is the car for me May 09, 2024
by Chris M
Oct 23, 2023
I had owned the 2018 SE prior to this and unfortunately a deer ran into the side of my car and it was totaled, so this was my replacement and it definitely improves on almost every aspect of the 2018. PHENOMENAL gas mileage, very reliable, and great if you need a commuting vehicle or drive for your job. The 2018 didn’t have cruise control and was a bit annoying but they added that and made the speakers quite a bit better than before. Wish they would make them with leather seats but that’s okay, and the lack of a good center console on 2018, to completely taking it out on the 2020 seems kinda unnecessary and a bit annoying but if that is your only reason to not get it then you probably are being a bit too picky Oct 23, 2023
by Carter M
Jun 14, 2023
Extremely good maneuvering and comfortable interior. Highly recommend. Jun 14, 2023

2020 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 Pricing

Original MSRP
$14,995 to $17,745
Price range
$9,160 to $10,542
Average price on CG
$9,745
YoY price change
$10,542 to $9,745

Trims & specs

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Single front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Driver knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: mast · USB auxiliary audio input · AM/FM radio · Total Number of Speakers: 4 · 140 watts

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brakes: drum

Comfort Features

Armrests: rear center folding with pass-thru · Floor Material: carpet · Shift knob trim: urethane · Steering wheel trim: urethane

Convenience Features

Assist handle: front · Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: front · Multi-function remote: keyless entry with panic alarm · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: door pockets · Vanity mirrors: driver

Driver Seat

Manual adjustments: 6

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 4.06

Engine

Alternator: 85 amps · Battery: maintenance-free

Exterior Features

Door handle color: body-color · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rocker panel color: black · Window trim: black

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2

In Car Entertainment

Infotainment screen size: 7 in.

Instrumentation

Fuel economy display: range · Warnings and reminders: low fuel level

Lights

Headlights: Halogen · Tail and brake lights: LED

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: manual folding · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night

Passenger Seat

Manual Adjustments: 4

Rear Seats

Type: bench

Safety

Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear · Rearview monitor: in dash

Seatbelts

Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point

Seats

Driver seat manual adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: cloth

Spare Tire

Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary

Spare Wheel

Rim Type: steel

Suspension

Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: semi-independent · Rear Suspension Type: torsion bar · Stabilizer bar(s): front

Telematics

Phone: hands free · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Wheels: steel

Wheels

Wheel covers: full

Windows

Front wipers: variable intermittent · Power windows: with safety reverse

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Single front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Driver knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: mast · Voice recognition audio system · USB auxiliary audio input · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Touch screen display radio · Total Number of Speakers: 4 · 140 watts

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brakes: drum

Comfort Features

Armrests: rear center with cupholders · Floor Material: carpet · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Assist handle: front · Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: front · Multi-function remote: keyless entry with panic alarm · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: multi-function screen controls · Storage: door pockets · Vanity mirrors: driver

Driver Seat

Manual adjustments: 6

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 3.76

Engine

Alternator: 85 amps · Battery: maintenance-free

Exterior Features

Door handle color: body-color · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black · Mirror color: black · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rocker panel color: black · Window trim: black

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2

In Car Entertainment

Connected in-car apps: Google POIs · Infotainment: Android Auto ready · Infotainment screen size: 6.5 in.

Instrumentation

Fuel economy display: range · Warnings and reminders: lamp failure

Lights

Headlights: auto delay off · Tail and brake lights: LED

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night

Passenger Seat

Manual Adjustments: 4

Rear Seats

Type: bench

Safety

Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: front · Rearview monitor: in dash

Seatbelts

Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point

Seats

Driver seat manual adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: cloth

Spare Tire

Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary

Spare Wheel

Rim Type: steel

Suspension

Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: semi-independent · Rear Suspension Type: torsion bar · Stabilizer bar(s): front

Telematics

Electronic messaging assistance: with read function · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Wheels: painted aluminum

Windows

Front wipers: variable intermittent · Power windows: with safety reverse

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Single front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Driver knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: mast · Voice recognition audio system · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Touch screen display radio · Total Number of Speakers: 4 · 140 watts

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brakes: drum

Comfort Features

Armrests: rear center folding with pass-thru · Floor Material: carpet · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Assist handle: front · Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: front · Multi-function remote: proximity entry system · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: door pockets · Vanity mirrors: driver

Driver Seat

Manual adjustments: 6

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 3.76

Engine

Alternator: 85 amps · Battery: maintenance-free

Exterior Features

Door handle color: body-color · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rocker panel color: black · Window trim: black

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2

In Car Entertainment

Connected in-car apps: Google search · Infotainment: Smartphone Link Display Audio · Infotainment screen size: 6.5 in.

Instrumentation

Fuel economy display: range · Warnings and reminders: coolant temperature warning

Lights

Headlights: Halogen · Tail and brake lights: LED

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: manual folding · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night

Passenger Seat

Manual Adjustments: 4

Rear Seats

Type: bench

Safety

Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: front · Rearview monitor: in dash

Seatbelts

Emergency locking retractors: front and rear · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point

Seats

Driver seat manual adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: cloth

Spare Tire

Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary

Spare Wheel

Rim Type: steel

Suspension

Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: semi-independent · Rear Suspension Type: torsion bar · Stabilizer bar(s): front

Telematics

Electronic messaging assistance: with read function · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Wheels: chrome alloy

Windows

Front wipers: variable intermittent · Power windows: with safety reverse

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