2017 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 review
Mitsubishi Mirage G4 highlights
Customer rating
Pros
- City-sized
- Room for four
- Easy to park
Cons
- Poor handling
- Slow acceleration
- Noisy and rough
Mileage (EPA estimate)
33 city, 40 highway, 35 combined
Pricing for current inventory
(no current inventory)
Family-ready city car
The Mitsubishi Mirage G4 is a subcompact sedan with a tiny footprint, which makes it an outstanding city car. Whether you’re zipping in and out of traffic or pulling into a tight parking space, you’ll appreciate how easy this tiny sedan is to maneuver around. But its tiny body still leaves room for four people to sit comfortably. With 41.7 inches of front legroom, the front seats can handle all sizes of people. The rear seats are also spacious, with 37.2 inches of legroom. That’s plenty of room for kids, teens, or adults to sit comfortably.
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5 reasons to buy the 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage G4
1. Commuter-friendly powertrain
The 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 has a 1.2L three-cylinder engine that delivers just 78 hp and 74 lb-ft of torque. This pairs with a standard five-speed manual transmission or optional CVT that ships power to the front wheels. This is far from a powerhouse, but the Mirage G4 will impress you with its EPA-estimated fuel-economy ratings of 35 mpg city, 42 mpg highway, and 37 mpg combined with the CVT.
2. City-sized transportation
Commuting through the city in a big sedan or SUV can be troublesome due to their large footprints and heavy traffic. The Mirage G4 will solve your traffic and crowd issues with its petite footprint. This tiny sedan zips in and out of traffic quickly and squeezes into just about any parking space.
3. Surprisingly roomy inside
Despite its tiny body, the 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 has a roomy cabin if you stick to just four people inside. Its front seats offer 41.7 inches of front legroom, making it spacious for people of all sizes. Even the rear seats have room for adults, with 37.2 inches of legroom. So, whether you’re hauling a kiddos or a car full of adults, everyone will be comfortable.
4. Lots of options
The 2017 Mirage G4 is pretty basic in its entry-level trim, but it has a few nice features, such as power windows and door locks, a four-speaker audio system, air conditioning, and keyless entry. Moving up to the SE model gets you more tech goodies you’re sure to appreciate, such as a 6.5-inch touchscreen, Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ integration, automatic climate control, a rearview camera, and more. And if you’re a true audiophile, you may want to consider the optional 300-watt Rockford Fosgate audio system.
5. Available manual transmission
Manual transmissions are scarce these days, even in entry-level cars. However, the 2017 Mirage G4 comes standard with a five-speed manual gearbox. This gives you total control over the vehicle’s shift points, giving you a more engaging and connected drive. It also means you can better tap into the limited output of the 1.2L engine.
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Ratings & reliability
RepairPal gave the Mitsubishi Mirage G4 an overall reliability rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks Mitsubishi Mirage G4 5th out of 27 among Subcompact Cars.
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SE 2WD 4D Sedan
Standard Features
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- AM/FM Stereo
- Android Auto
- Apple CarPlay
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Bluetooth Technology
- Cloth Seats
- Cruise Control
- Front Seat Heaters
- Overhead Airbags
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Windows
- Rear Defroster
- Rear View Camera
- Side Airbags
- Smart Key
- Traction Control
- CD Audio
- Parking Sensors
- Rear Spoiler
- Remote Start
Drive Wheels
Front Wheel Drive (2WD)
Engine size
1.2L
Horsepower
78
Torque (ft-lbs)
74
Engine type
Gas
Fuel capacity
9.2
Wheelbase
100.4"
Overall length
169.5"
Width
65.7"
Height
59.2"
Leg room
F 41.7"/R 37.2"
Head room
F 39.1"/R 36.9"
Front tires
P175/55SR15
Rear tires
P175/55SR15
Seating capacity
5
Transmission
Automatic
2017 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 FAQ
The 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- SE : 35 MPG City and 42 MPG Highway
- ES : 35 MPG City and 42 MPG Highway
The Mitsubishi Mirage G4 received a rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from RepairPal, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks the Mitsubishi Mirage G4 as 4 out of 27 among Subcompact Car
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