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2025 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 Carbonite Edition

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2.7 · 1 review

The 2025 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 Carbonite Edition is one of the most affordable new sedans available in North America, offering essential transportation with surprising features at a sub-$20k price point. Its 1.2-liter three-cylinder MIVEC engine produces 78 horsepower and 74 lb-ft of torque, prioritizing fuel efficiency with an EPA-estimated 35 city / 41 highway mpg through a CVT automatic transmission. The Carbonite Edition adds exclusive black 15-inch alloy wheels, a black rear spoiler, and carbon-look interior accents. Despite its budget positioning, the Mirage G4 includes a 7-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, automatic climate control, and forward collision mitigation. Backed by Mitsubishi's industry-leading 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty, the Mirage G4 delivers dependable, fuel-efficient transportation for budget-conscious buyers.

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Rating Dimensions

Fuel Efficiency 4.0

Parking Ease 3.8

Urban Maneuverability 3.5

Interior Space 2.2

Comfort Suspension 2.0

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The Mitsubishi Mirage G4 Carbonite Edition is one of the most affordable new cars available, and that rock-bottom price is essentially its only compelling selling point. With just 78 horsepower from a wheezy three-cylinder engine and a 12.3-second sprint to 60 mph, the Mirage G4 struggles to keep pace with modern traffic, making highway merging a genuine exercise in forward planning. The CVT transmission amplifies the engine's weakness with droning under load. Interior quality is among the lowest in the market, with hard plastics and a spartan design that makes no attempt at pretense. On the positive side, fuel economy is excellent, the Carbonite Edition adds some visual interest, and the basic warranty coverage is competitive. The steering is light enough for easy parking, and visibility is good. For buyers on a strict budget who need basic, reliable transportation and cannot consider a used vehicle, the Mirage G4 serves a necessary function. But anyone with flexibility in their budget should strongly consider a gently used car from a class above, which will offer a dramatically better ownership experience.