Mitsubishi’s New Mirage G4 The Subcompact That’s G4 Anything

THE SUBCOMPACT THAT’S G4 ANYTHING!

Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) produces quality vehicles which last many years. A great example is the L300 platform that has been seen on Philippine roads for four decades. This shows how proudly Philippine made vehicles and parts stand the test of time. The Mirage hatch and G4 sedan are relatively new products on our roads, but has already amassed a good following.

Right before launch of the 2022 Mitsubishi Mirage G4, we got dibs and took it for a spin around the Mitsubishi plant in Sta. Rosa Laguna.

EXTERIOR STYLING

This subcompact sedan looks really good for “only” a model refresh. Mitsubishi updated the Mirage G4 with the Dynamic Shield concept which gives it a completely new look. It’s got a new fascia, which gives it a sharper and sportier look with a new front bumper, headlight and grille combo, plus a new rear bumper design. The alloy rims are also a new design, wrapped in Bridgestone Potenza S001’s which not only gives a sportier look but better control as well.

Driver-centric Dashboard

INVECS-III CVT Transmission

7-inch Smartphone Link Display Audio 3 with Apple Carplay/ Android Auto and automatic climate control.

1.2-liter 3-cylinder MIVEC engine

INTERIOR

The New Mirage G4 features an updated seat upholstery design, The interior remains spacious, able to accommodate 5 adults while maintaining a sizeable trunk capacity. It has a height adjustable driver seat and the tilt adjust, leather wrapped, electric power assisted steering wheel has audio controls. The instrument cluster has a new look, with a new high contrast meter design highlighted with a carbon fiber look and a Multi-information Display Monitor. The new info-tainment system is a 7” touchscreen smartphone link display audio (SDA) with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto connectivity with Bluetooth, Tuner and USB port.

POWERPLANT

Powering the new Mirage G4 is the trusty MIVEC 1.2-liter three-cylinder engine that puts out maximum power of 78 hp at 6000rpm with100nm of torque at 4000rpm, this is mated to the INVECS-III CVT or a 5-speed manual transmission.

White-lit high contrast meter design

Steering wheel audio controls and voice command with hands-free function Engine Push Start system

CONVENIENCE AND SAFETY

The Keyless Operation System (KOS) smartkey unlocks the door, opens the trunk, and starts the engine with the Push Start button with the key fob in your pocket. The new Mitsubishi Mirage G4 has many safety features such as the Reinforced Impact Safety Evolution (RISE) Body, Dual SRS Airbags, Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD), ISOfix anchor points, Reverse Camera, auto climate control Auto Off headlights and emergency stop signal - the hazard lights automatically flash in hard braking situations.

IMPRESSIONS

It was a nice surprise how much better this new Mirage drove with its new set of sportier Bridgestone tires. The ride was smooth and gave it a balanced feel, giving you added confidence that that comes with better grip on the road.

It’s interior space accommodates more than just the average Filipino, I stand 6’4” and the New Mirage is one of the roomier in its class, as I comfortably fit in both the front and rear seats. Overall, We feel, this New Mirage G4 is a solid choice for car buyers. It’s not too different from the Mirage that won the 2012-2013 Philippine Car of the Year to prove it’s worh.

Fabric Seats

It’s got a new fascia, which gives it a sharper and sportier look with a new front bumper, headlight and grille combo, plus a new rear bumper design. ❞

With this recent refresh of the Mirage G4, Mitsubishi has found the right formula to outlast its competitors in this category. This Mirage is proudly ‘built by Filipinos for the Filipinos’. ❞

MITSUBISHI MIRAGE G4

Price PHP 769,000 Colors Red Mettalic Cool Silver Metallic White Solid Titanium Gray Metallic Engine 1.2L DOHC MIVEC Engine (3A92) Power 76.4 hp @ 6,000 rpm Torque 100 Nm @ 4,000 rpm Transmission INVECS-III CVT Displacement 1,193 cc Fuel Capacity 42 Liters Front MacPherson Strut Coil Suspension Spring with Stabilizer Rear Torsion Beam Suspension Front Brakes 14-inch Ventilated Disk Rear Brakes 8-inch Leading and Trailing Drum Tire Size 185 / 55 R15 Wheels 15-inch Alloy Steering Electronic Power Steering Steering Wheel 3-Spoke Leather-Wrapped/ 3-Spoke Urethane Length 4,305 mm Width 1,670 mm Height 1,515 mm Curb Weight 940 kg Gross Weight 1,335 kg Safety Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD), Brake Override System, Immobilizer, Front SRS Airbags (Driver and Passenger), Front Seatbelts: 3P ELR with Pretensioner (Double for Driver, Single for Passenger), Rear Seatbelts: 3P ELR x3 Seating Capacity 5

With this recent refresh of the Mirage G4, Mitsubishi has found the right formula to outlast its competitors in this category. This Mirage is proudly ‘built by Filipinos for the Filipinos’.

PRICE AND COLORS

The New Mirage G4 comes in three variants priced at PHP 769,000 for the Mirage G4 GLX M/T, the PHP 819,000 for the Mirage G4 GLX CVT, and PHP 899,000 for the Mirage G4 GLS CVT. Colors are Red Metallic, Cool Silver Metallic, and Titanium Gray Metallic. White Solid is available exclusively for CVT variants on special order basis only.

For those who want to give their New Mirage G4 some added flair, MitsubishiPH has Genuine Accessories like the Front Under Grille Garnish, Front Airdam, Rear Airdam and Side Airdams. RONNIE TRINIDAD

power side mirrors with LED-Type turn signals

New 15-inch Alloy Wheels

Rear Bumper Reflectors

Exterior colors

Multi-reflector halogen headlamps and foglamps which sports a new design