Review · Gas · Apr 01, 2021
New Mitsubishi Mirage G4
The 2021 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 offers a healthy dose of on-road comfort, tech features, and efficiency, all of which comes at a great price. This subcompact economy sedan may even surprise you with its roomy cabin and newly standard safety features.
The 2021 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 offers a healthy dose of on-road comfort, tech features, and efficiency, all of which comes at a great price. This subcompact economy sedan may even surprise you with its roomy cabin and newly standard safety features.
What’s New for 2021?
- Revised exterior design, with a new grille, front and rear bumpers, and redesigned lighting
- New Carbonite Edition trim model
- Automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection becomes standard equipment
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are now standard equipment
Power & Performance
Every 2021 Mirage G4 features the same engine, a 78-horsepower three-cylinder engine that’s known for its efficient performance. The base G4 model comes standard with a five-speed manual transmission. However, if you’re not a fan of shifting your own gears, you can choose any of the other trim models, which are equipped with a continuously variable transmission (CVT).
Standard:
- 1.2L three-cylinder engine (78 hp, 74 lb-ft)
- Five-speed manual transmission (ES)
- Continuously variable transmission (LE, Carbonite Edition, SE)
- Electric power assist steering
- Front disc brakes, rear drums
- Anti-lock brakes
- 165/65R14 tires
- Temporary spare tire
- 9.2-gallon fuel tank
- Cruise control
- Eco Indicator
Fuel Economy
Efficiency is one of the Mirage G4’s major attractions. EPA ratings vary slightly, depending on whether you choose a model with a manual or automatic transmission. The latter helps you save a little extra at the pump.
- Automatic: 37 mpg combined (35 city/41 highway mpg)
- Manual: 35 mpg combined (33 city/40 highway mpg)
Exterior Features
The 2021 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 is a four-door subcompact sedan with clean-cut style. The base model keeps costs down with steel wheels and halogen headlights, but drivers can always spend a little extra for bigger alloy wheels and more LED lighting. The Carbonite Edition is all about exterior style, adding unique trim details that appeal to sporty drivers.
Standard:
- 14-inch steel wheels with wheel covers
- 165/65R14 tires
- Halogen headlights
- LED high-mount stop light
- LED tail lights
- Chrome grille accents
- Body-colored front and rear bumpers
- Rear spoiler
- Body-colored side mirrors
- Body-colored door handles
- Side sill garnish
- Front variable intermittent wipers
- Folding side mirrors
- Remote fuel lid release
Optional:
- 14-inch alloy wheels
- 15-inch alloy wheels
- 165/65R14 all-season tires
- 175/55R15 all-season tires
- LED low and high beams
- LED daytime running lights
- Automatic high beams
- Fog lights
- LED fog lights
- Body colored side mirrors with turn indicators
- Carbonite Edition front, side, and rear air dams
- Carbon pattern front under grille with silver stripe
- Rear bumper guard
- Front and rear mudguards
- Hood protector
- Color-keyed side air dams
- Wheel locks
Exterior Colors:
- Infrared Metallic
- Sapphire Blue Metallic
- Starlight Silver Metallic
- White Diamond
- Mercury Gray Metallic
- Mystic Black Metallic
- Wine Red Metallic
Interior Features
The Mirage G4 is one of those models that shows you just how spacious a subcompact sedan can get. Both rows of seating are roomy and accommodating, with adjustable seats that help keep you comfortable for hours on end. You can also dress up the Mirage G4 with a little modern luxury, with features that include heated seats, leather upholstery, and a Gloss Black trim.
Standard:
- Six-way adjustable driver seat
- Four-way adjustable passenger seat
- Power windows
- Automatic climate control
- Micron air filtration
- Rear heater floor ducts
- Driver sunvisor vanity mirror
- Glovebox
- Floor console with cupholders
- Front door bottle holder
- Rear-seat pass through
- Rear-seat center armrest with cupholders
- Silver-painted shift panel
- Gloss Black audio panel
- Gloss Black interior panel accents
- Chrome climate control panel accents
- Front assist grips
- Front map light
- Cargo light
Optional:
- Heated front seats
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Leather-wrapped shift knob
- Combination leather and cloth seating surfaces
- Driver seat armrest
- Meter cluster with chrome accent
- Gloss Black shift panel
- Carbon pattern print window switch panels
- Chrome front inner door handles
Tech Features
When it comes to infotainment and connectivity, the 2021 Mitsubishi Mirage stands apart from the competition offering, hands-free calling via Bluetooth connectivity. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto technology also display smartphone apps on the G4’s 7-inch central touch screen, so you can use them without actually handling your phone. Use the front USB port to keep your favorite device charged and ready for action. To upgrade your overall audio experience, add the Rockford Fosgate premium audio system.
Standard:
- 7-inch Smartphone-link Display Audio (SDA)
- Apple CarPlay/Android Auto smartphone connectivity
- Four-speaker audio system
- AM/FM radio
- Bluetooth wireless technology
- Front USB port
- Steering wheel audio and phone controls
- Steering wheel voice recognition control
- 12-volt power outlet
Optional:
- Rockford Fosgate premium audio system with 300-watt ecoPUNCH amplifier and subwoofers
Safety & Security
The 2021 Mirage G4 will also impress you with its high-tech safety aids. Every trim model now includes forward collision mitigation with pedestrian detection, technology that hits the brakes when it senses an impending accident or jay-walker. A rearview camera is also standard, which comes in handy when you’re backing out of a busy lane or parking lot. Additionally, the optional lane departure warning system can detect accidental drift and alert you to the issue.
Standard:
- Remote keyless entry
- Forward collision mitigation system with pedestrian detection
- Hill start assist
- Rearview camera
- Anti-lock braking system with electronic brake force distribution and brake assist
- Active stability control
- Tire pressure monitoring system
- Advanced dual-stage front airbags
- Side curtain airbags
- Driver knee airbag
- Head restraints for front and rear outboard seats
- Three-point seatbelts for all seating positions
- Adjustable front-seat shoulder belt anchors
- LATCH child seat anchors
- Child safety rear door locks
- Anti-theft engine immobilizer
- RISE body construction
Optional:
- Lane departure warning
- FAST-Key entry system
- Push-button start
- Remote engine start
Mirage G4 Trim Models
Choose from four Mirage G4 trim models: the base ES, mid-level LE, flashy Carbonite Edition, and top-of-the-line SE.
ES
The entry-level model will impress you with both its friendly price and cutting-edge tech lineup. For example, there’s a rearview camera to help you back into a parking space and the forward collision mitigation system automatically hits the brakes when it sense an oncoming accident. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone connectivity display apps on the 7-inch infotainment touch screen, as well.
- 14-inch steel wheels
- Automatic climate control
- Cruise control
- Tilting steering wheel
- Keyless entry
- Rearview camera
- 7-inch infotainment display
- Apple CarPlay/Android Auto smartphone connectivity
- Four-speaker audio system
- USB port
- Forward collision mitigation
LE
The LE replaces the base model’s steel wheels with more stylish aluminum alloy wheels.
- 14-inch alloy wheels
Carbonite Edition
The new Carbonite Edition adds to the LE lineup with exclusive exterior trim.
- Carbonite Edition exterior trim
SE
The top-trim SE has the most to offer, upgrading interior comfort with heated front seats and a driver’s seat armrest. This Mirage G4 also adds a layer of luxury, with leather seat trim and LED headlights. Safety upgrades include automatic high beams and lane departure warning.
- 15-inch alloy wheels
- LED headlights
- Automatic high beams
- Fog lights
- Heated front seats
- Combination leather and cloth seating surfaces
- Driver’s seat armrest
- Push-button ignition and proximity keyless entry
- Lane departure warning
G4 Packages
All Weather Package
- Cargo tray
- All-weather floor mats
Cargo Package
- Cargo mat
- Cargo net
Chrome Package
- Exhaust finisher
- Meter cluster chrome
Exterior Package
- Front, side, and rear air dams with Carbon pattern front under grille with silver stripe
Interior Package
- Black leather/aluminum shift knob
- Interior Garnish for LHD without console garnish, Carbon pattern
LED Illumination Package
- Blue floor illumination
- Blue center console illumination
- Room lamp
Park Assist Sensors Package
- Front and rear parking sensors
Popular Value Package
- Scuff plates
- Black leather/aluminum shift knob
- Cargo mat
- Cargo net
- Exhaust finisher
Protection Value Package
- Scuff plates
- Cargo tray
- All-weather floor mats
Welcome Package
- Carpeted floor mats and portfolio
Mitsubishi Warranty
Even if you’re planning to keep your Mirage G4 for years to come, you can count on the peace of mind that comes with Mitsubishi’s long-lasting warranty coverage.
Here’s a look at the major components of your warranty:
- 5 years/60,000 miles basic limited warranty
- 10 years/100,000 miles powertrain limited warranty
- 7 years/100,000 miles anti-corrosion limited warranty
