2013 Mitsubishi Mirage G4/Attrage 1.2L 5MT (78 HP)

Vehicle Overview

Mitsubishi tried its luck and introduced the four-door version of the Mirage in 2013 on the Canadian market, although a similar version was already present in a few Asian countries.

The Japanese automaker was not in good shape from a financial point of view. Thus, it tried to increase its presence in markets with low-budget vehicles, such as the Mirage. In addition, Mitsubishi tried to convince customers with an excellent warranty and enough features to make it attractive, especially for first-time car buyers and, why not, delivery companies.

Creating a sedan based on the same platform as a hatchback was common. Some automakers made that transition smoother, while others didn’t. Mitsubishi was part of the second category. Unfortunately, the car’s design was nothing worth writing home about it. Its front fascia revealed trapezoidal, swept-back headlights and a pointing-down trapezoidal chromed grille. From its profile, the sculptured ascending lines from the hatchback version were kept, although they faded on the rear quarter panels. At the back, the tall trunk and the sloped-down rear windscreen looked like they were added after the vehicle was already built. And yet, it was good enough for those who couldn’t afford more expensive cars.

Inside, the Mirage G4, or Attrage as it was already known, featured hard-plastic areas on the door panels, dashboard, and center console. On the other hand, the bolstered bucket seats were comfortable enough even for long travels. Yet, the rear-seat passengers were not that happy with the legroom offered. But Mitsubishi offered the vehicle with enough features to make the Mirage attractive, such as keyless entry, power mirrors and front windows, alloy wheels, and a 60/40 split-folding rear bench.

Under the hood, there was only one engine option, a 76 hp (78 PS) inline-three powerplant mated to either a five-speed manual or a CVT.