2024 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 Review

Damon Minks

By Damon Minks

| Updated 3 Days Ago

The 2024 Mitsubishi Mirage is a subcompact hatchback with a base price of $16,695. Drivers who prefer subcompact sedan styling can alternatively select the 2024 Mirage G4, which has a base price of $17,795. 

MotoPickers Rating: 5.5/10

New additions to the Mirage and Mirage G4 include the mid-level LE grade receiving a driver-seat-mounted center armrest, automatic headlights, and rain-sensing windshield wipers. Mercury Gray and Mystic Black colors are no longer available, with Graphite Gray and Jet Black taking their place. Drivers now also receive a two-year complimentary scheduled maintenance perk, which we’ll explore more later in our review. 

The 2024 Mirage and Mirage G4 are both part of the Mirage’s fourth generation from 2014. Upsides associated with the 2024 Mirage hatchback and its sedan counterpart include fuel efficiency, low purchase and running costs, and a well-equipped base grade. However, complaints surrounding these vehicles, which we’ll confirm, consist of excess engine noise, a low-end interior, limited safety features, and lots of road noise at highway speeds. 

The 2024 Mirage and Mirage G4’s rivals include: Kia’s Rio (sedan and hatchback), Chevrolet’s Spark (hatchback), Nissan’s Versa (sedan), Hyundai’ Accent (sedan), and Toyota’s Yaris (sedan and hatchback). Mitsubishi’s 2024 Mirage is one of the market’s few subcompact hatchbacks available, and some may prefer its sedan counterpart—so learn more about these two models with our review below. 

Exterior spotlight 

Wheel options span from 14”-16” for the Mirage and 14”-15” for the Mirage G4. Both Models have limited color choices, with Mirage drivers being able to choose from:

  • Starlight Silver Metallic
  • Wine Red Metallic
  • White Diamond
  • Sapphire Blue Metallic
  • Infrared Metallic
  • Sand Yellow
  • Graphite Gray Metallic
  • Jet Black

However, Mirage G4 drivers won’t be able to select Sand Yellow. The Mirage Black edition includes two-tone color options, 15” black alloy wheels, a black roof spoiler, and black side mirror caps. Those seeking a sporty aesthetic outside of the Black Edition can opt for a RALLIART Mirage or Mirage G4, which contains a race-inspired design with elements such as model-exclusive graphics, a White Diamond finish, and several accessories. 

Most of the Mirage and Mirage G4’s accessories include: 

  • Carbon pattern B-pillar graphic
  • Upright mount bike carrier
  • Body color side molding
  • Body color front corner effects
  • Carbon front lower trim with red stripe
  • Chrome exhaust tip trim
  • Carbon front lower trim with silver stripe
  • Chrome headlight trim
  • Black/chrome license plate frame
  • Front/rear mudguards
  • Body color carbon rear corner effects with red stripe
  • Carbon body-color side effects with red stripe
  • Side mirror covers w/ chrome turns signals
  • Chrome taillight trim
  • Window deflectors

Automatic on/off high beams are available alongside fog lights, LED daytime running lights, and LED tail lights. Halogen lights come standard, and you’ll have to upgrade to receive the black roof spoiler, black side mirror, and fender flares.

These two Mitsubishis have average wheel size selections, as you can find 17” wheels with competitors like Nissan’s Versa. You’ll be able to select from a broader range of exterior colors with a rival like Toyota’s Yaris, but models like Hyundai’s Accent offer fewer vibrant shades. If you’re seeking side graphics outside of the RALLIART special edition model, a Mini Cooper or Fiat 500 will serve as alternatives.

Interior analysis

The 2024 Mitsubishi Mirage and Mirage G4 both contain a 6-way adjustable driver seat and a 4-way adjustable front passenger seat without power functionality. Rear cargo capacity within the 2024 Mirage hatchback measures 17.1 cubic feet (cu. ft.) and 47 cu. ft. with the rear seats down. The Mirage G4’s rear cargo space shrinks down to 12.4 cu. ft.—but remains the same as the Mirage with folded rear seats via the split-folding function.

Seating surface options include fabric and synthetic leather with stitching or fabric seating surfaces with red stitching. Heated front seats aren’t available within every trim, but you can dress up the cabin with available leather options covering the steering wheel (with or without red stitching) and shift knob (with red stitching). The Black Edition Mirage and Mirage G4 yield piano black interior console and vent trim while selecting a RALLIART, which gives you model-exclusive floor mats. You’ll find optional red cloth door insert trim in the Mirage G4.

Interior accessories within these two models include, but aren’t limited to:

  • Cargo management system
  • Carpet cargo mat
  • Cargo net
  • All-weather cargo tray
  • Carbon center console and AC vent trim
  • Center console/blue floor illumination
  • Aluminum and leather shift knob

Overall, these Mitsubishi interiors feel cheap even for their segments. You’ll get higher-quality cabins with competitors such as Kia’s Rio with its soft-touch materials, Nissan’s Versa with its automaker’s signature Zero Gravity Seats, and Toyota’s Yaris, which contains a more cohesive interior. Drivers will have to select several accessory options to make the 2024 Mirage and Mirage G4’s interior more satisfying, driving up the price.

Power and performance 

There’s nothing special about the 2024 Mitsubishi Mirage and Mirage G4’s performance besides their turning radii and fuel economies. The Mirage has a 15.1 ft. turning radius, which is especially useful in urban environments or tight parking scenarios. Alternatively, the Mirage G4 has a turning radius of 15.75 ft. You’ll get 36 MPG in the city and 43 MPG on the highway with the Mirage and 35/43 city/highway with the Mirage G4. 

These subcompact models contain a 1.2-liter MIVEC DOHC, 12-valve Inline 3-cylinder engine, which works alongside a continuously variable transmission (CVT) to deliver a meager 78 horsepower and 74 lb.-ft. of torque. Active Stability Control assists on slick terrain from inclement weather, and Hill Start Assist maintains braking force so that you have increased time to accelerate up inclines. Front suspension is MacPherson type strut, while rear suspension is torsion beam.

The 2024 Mirage and Mirage G4’s powertrains are poky and unrefined, with a decent amount of road noise at highway speeds. Comparatively, Kia’s Rio produces 120 horsepower, Hyundai’s Accent 115 horsepower, and Toyota’s Yaris 97 horsepower. The 2024 Mirage and Mirage G4’s CVT is designed to optimize fuel economy, but CVTs in competitors like Toyota’s Yaris and Nissan’s Versa provide smoother shifting and less powertrain noise. 

Still, the 2024 Mirage and Mirage G4’s turning radii are amongst the best in the subcompact class. While most of these two Mitsubishis’ rivals have better overall performance, their price tags reflect this discrepancy with a higher average cost. The 2024 Mirage and Mirage G4 are two of the auto market’s most affordable vehicles. However, Hyundai’s Accent is less expensive, with a $13,995 starting price.

Tech overview

One upside to the 2024 Mirage and Mirage G4’s tech is their standard inclusion of Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Bluetooth wireless technology and smartphone compatibility are standard, allowing you to make calls, stream music, and more. However, the audio system only contains four speakers. There’s a 12V power outlet and front USB port for charging devices, and the smartphone-link display measures 7”. Automatic climate control, thankfully, isn’t an upgrade and a micron air filtration system complements it. 

Windows contain power controls, and rear heater floor ducts help maintain cabin climate. While the 2024 Mirage and Mirage G4 contain steering wheel audio/phone control and steering wheel voice recognition control, push-button start functionality isn’t standard across all trims.

Many competitors offer more comprehensive audio systems with higher numbers of speakers from branded manufacturers like Bose and Harman Kardon. The Mirage and Mirage G4’s 7” display is par for this segment, but competitors such as the 2024 Hyundai Accent offer wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto within higher trims. It’s also fair to say that these Mitsubishis don’t offer many connectivity options for charging devices, even outside of a wireless configuration.

The 2024 Mirage and Mirage G4’s tech setups are pretty rudimentary, but they do contain the ability to receive wireless over-the-air software updates.

Safety capabilities

Both of these Mitsubishi models received crash protection ratings of four out of five stars from the NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) and no awards from the IIHS (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety). 

Forward collision mitigation with pedestrian detection is a standard safety system within the Mirage and Mirage G4 that can sense the pending likelihood of a frontal collision with another vehicle or pedestrian before notifying drivers with warnings and initiating automatic emergency braking when necessary. Not only do these Mitsubishis have tight turning radii, but they also have a wide-angle view rear camera.

The 2024 Mirage and Mirage G4 contain a coming home light, which remains on for a limited period after turning the vehicle off, while the welcome light activates after unlocking doors. The coming home light can provide increased illumination in dim areas for increased convenience and security. Available LED headlights and fog lights will give additional road visibility during night drives.

While the 2024 Mirage and Mirage G4 didn’t receive top crash protection scores from the NHTSA or IIHS, they do contain RISE body construction, which features crumple zones redirecting impact energies away from passengers and reinforcements in key body points. An anti-theft engine immobilizer helps provide some peace of mind away from these vehicles, and Mitsubishi equips both cars with six airbags. These airbag locations are in the front, front-seat-mounted, side-curtain, and driver’s side dashboard positions. 

Drivers can add an optional lane departure warning feature to this vehicle, which provides audible and visual warnings during lane drifting without an active turn signal. The 2024 Mirage and Mirage G4’s lack of peak grades from the IIHS and NHTSA primarily stems from their limited inventory of standard and available safety features.

Trim guide and owner considerations

Below is a list of starting prices and some noteworthy features for each of the 2024 Mirage. Since the 2024 Mirage and Mirage G4 mirror each other’s feature layouts, we’ll list starting prices for the Mirage G4 and forgo feature highlights.

Mirage ES CVT – $16,695

Besides offering the lowest starting price, the 2024 Mirage ES CVT has automatic climate control, steering wheel audio and phone controls, and a forward collision mitigation system with pedestrian detection.

Mirage LE – $17,445

The LE trim gives you most of the same features as the ES, such as a 7” display and 14” wheels. However, these wheels contain an alloy design instead of the ES’ wheel covers. 

Mirage BE (Black Edition) – $18,045

Mirage Black Edition buyers get several darkened exterior trim elements like 15” black alloy wheels and a black roof spoiler. The BE grade also provides rain-sensing windshield wipers.

Mirage SE – $18,895

The SE now gets a driver seat armrest. Separate standard features include automatic high beams, lane departure warning, and fog lights.

Mirage RALLIART – $18,895

Mitsubishi equips the RALLIART with model-exclusive floor mats, fender flares, mud flaps, side graphics, and tailgate badge.

Warranty info

Purchasers of a 2024 Mirage receive a 10-year or 100,000-mile powertrain limited warranty, whichever comes first, five-years/unlimited-miles of roadside assistance, and a two-year/30,000-mile limited maintenance plan covering oil and filter changes, cabin filter changes, and tire rotations. This warranty coverage goes above and beyond most of its competition.

Final verdict

Most people aren’t going to expect anything mind-blowing with the 2024 Mitsubishi Mirage and Mirage G4, considering the models’ price tags, but each vehicle could use some upgrades even with their costs in mind. Standard safety features are slim, which doesn’t help the Mirage and Mirage G4’s case since more American drivers opt for larger driving classes like SUVs for a more thorough feeling of security. 

The selection of tech is decent for the price, but the cabin is uninspired, creating a low-grade feel. Regarding performance, this model’s most redeeming aspect is its exceptional fuel economy. However, those seeking additional power for confident highway passing should look elsewhere within Mitsubishi’s lineup. If we were to recommend one Mirage over the other, we’d say that the Mirage hatchback is your best bet, given its larger cargo capacity. The 2024 Mirage and Mirage G4 get a 5.5/10 overall rating.