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Mitsubishi Mirage

Mitsubishi Mirage — 2013–present (hatchback)2014–present (sedan)2014–2024 (North America), 3/5-door hatchback4-door sedan, 1.2 L ''4G11'' I4 (A151/155); 1.4 L ''4G12'' I4 (A152/156); 1.4 L ''4G12T'' turbo I4 (A152/156); 1.6 L ''4G32'' I4 (A153/157). Explore engine specifications, fuel economy, dimensions, tire sizes, seating, maintenance and tire-pressure guidance.

Engine1.2 L ''4G11'' I4 (A151/155); 1.4 L ''4G12'' I4 (A152/156); 1.4 L ''4G12T'' turbo I4 (A152/156); 1.6 L ''4G32'' I4 (A153/157)

Transmission4-speed manual (Super Shift)5-speed manual3-speed automatic

About the Mitsubishi Mirage

Mitsubishi Mirage is a 3/5-door hatchback4-door sedan in the subcompact car (b) (2012–present)compact car (c) (1978–2003) class, with source data covering 2013–present (hatchback)2014–present (sedan)2014–2024 (North America). The available vehicle data lists 1.2 L ''4G11'' I4 (A151/155); 1.4 L ''4G12'' I4 (A152/156); 1.4 L ''4G12T'' turbo I4 (A152/156); 1.6 L ''4G32'' I4 (A153/157) as an engine configuration, paired with 4-speed manual (Super Shift)5-speed manual3-speed automatic and a Front-engine, front-wheel-drive (1978–2003, 2012–present)Front-engine, all-wheel-drive (1983–2003) layout. Public source material describes the model in the context of its design, market positioning and vehicle history.

This Mitsubishi Mirage guide focuses on the details drivers commonly want to know, including engine information for 1.2 L ''4G11'' I4 (A151/155); 1.4 L ''4G12'' I4 (A152/156); 1.4 L ''4G12T'' turbo I4 (A152/156); 1.6 L ''4G32'' I4 (A153/157) and 4-speed manual (Super Shift)5-speed manual3-speed automatic transmission information. Exact specifications should be matched to the relevant model year and market.

Mitsubishi Mirage specifications at a glance

Use this table for the model-level essentials. Exact figures may vary by year, trim, engine and market.

Make	Mitsubishi
Model	Mirage
Model years	2013–present (hatchback)2014–present (sedan)2014–2024 (North America)
Body style	3/5-door hatchback4-door sedan
Vehicle class	Subcompact car (B) (2012–present)Compact car (C) (1978–2003)
Manufacturer	Mitsubishi Motors
Production	1978–20032012–present
Market / country	CA, DE, GB, NL, NZ, TH, UA, US

Engine, transmission and performance

Engine information for the Mitsubishi Mirage includes 1.2 L ''4G11'' I4 (A151/155); 1.4 L ''4G12'' I4 (A152/156); 1.4 L ''4G12T'' turbo I4 (A152/156); 1.6 L ''4G32'' I4 (A153/157).. Transmission information includes 4-speed manual (Super Shift)5-speed manual3-speed automatic.. The listed drivetrain/layout is Front-engine, front-wheel-drive (1978–2003, 2012–present)Front-engine, all-wheel-drive (1983–2003).

Engine	1.2 L ''4G11'' I4 (A151/155); 1.4 L ''4G12'' I4 (A152/156); 1.4 L ''4G12T'' turbo I4 (A152/156); 1.6 L ''4G32'' I4 (A153/157)
Transmission	4-speed manual (Super Shift)5-speed manual3-speed automatic
Drivetrain / layout	Front-engine, front-wheel-drive (1978–2003, 2012–present)Front-engine, all-wheel-drive (1983–2003)

Dimensions, weight and practicality

Dimensions and capacity figures are presented as published source data when available.

Wheelbase	2300 mm (90.6 in) (3-door)2380 mm (93.7 in) (4/5-door)
Length	3790-3805 mm in 1 (3-door); 3895-3930 mm in 1 (5-door); 4105-4135 mm in 1 (4-door)
Width	1585 mm (62.4 in) (3/5-door)1590 mm (62.6 in) (4-door)
Height	1345-1350 mm in 1
Kerb / curb weight	760-900 kg lb 0

Mitsubishi Mirage other specifications

Name	Mitsubishi Mirage
Image	2021 Mitsubishi Mirage Carbonite Edition in White Diamond, front right.jpg
Caption	Mitsubishi Mirage (sixth generation)
Aka	Mitsubishi Champ; Mitsubishi Colt; Mitsubishi Lancer (sedan); Mitsubishi Lancer Fiore (sedan); Mitsubishi Magnum (Belgium); Mitsubishi Precis (Puerto Rico); Colt 1200/1400 (UK); Dodge/Plymouth Colt; Plymouth Champ
Model Code	C50/80 (hatchback); C60/70 (sedan/liftback)

Mitsubishi Mirage generations and model years

Where a source covers multiple generations, CarCareTool selects the generation(s) that best match this catalog model instead of mixing unrelated variants.

Generation / scope	Years	Engine	Transmission	Drivetrain
Mitsubishi Mirage	1978–20032012–present	Not specified	Not specified	Front-engine, front-wheel-drive (1978–2003, 2012–present)Front-engine, all-wheel-drive (1983–2003)
Second generation	1983.10–1987.10 (hatchback); 1983.10–1988.01 (sedan); 1985.02–1992.05 (wagon/van); 1983–1994 (Thailand)	'''Gasoline:'''; 1198 cc ''4G16'' I4 (C15); 1298 cc ''4G13'' I4 (C11); 1439 cc ''4G33'' I4 (C16, Indonesia); 1468 cc ''4G15'' I4 (C12); 1499 cc ''G31B'' I4 (C18); 1597 cc ''4G32'' I4 (C13); 1597 cc ''4G32T'' turbo I4 (C13); 1755 cc ''4G37'' I4 (C37); '''Diesel:'''; 1795 cc ''4D65'' I4 (C14/C34)	4-speed manual (Super Shift)5-speed manual3-speed automatic	Front-engine, front-wheel-driveFront-engine, four-wheel-drive
Fourth generation	1991–1995 (6-windowed sedan); 1991–1996 (hatchback/coupé/4-windowed sedan); 1992–2002 (wagon)	'''Gasoline:'''; 1298 cc ''4G13'' I4 (CA/CB1A/V/W); 1468 cc ''4G15'' I4 (CA/CB/CD2A/V/W); 1496 cc ''4G91'' I4 (CA/CB/CC/CD3A); 1597 cc ''4G92'' I4 (CA/CB/CC/CD4A/W); 1597 cc ''6A10'' V6 (CB6A); 1834 cc ''4G93'' I4 (CA/CB/CD5A/W); 1834 cc ''4G93T'' turbo I4 (CD5A/W); '''Diesel:'''; 1795 cc ''4D65T'' turbodiesel I4 (CB/CD7A); 1998 cc ''4D68T'' I4 (CB8A/W); 1998 cc ''4D68T'' turbodiesel I4 (CB/CD8A/V/W)	4-speed manual; 5-speed ''F5M21/22'' manual; 3-speed ''F3A21'' automatic; 4-speed ''F4A22'' automatic	Front-engine, front-wheel-drive (CA/CB); Front-engine, four-wheel-drive (CC/CD)
Fifth generation	1995–2003 (Japan); 1996–2000 (Taiwan); 1997–2002 (Indonesia); 1998–2012 (India); 2003–2019 (China); 2004–2010 (Venezuela)	'''Gasoline:'''; 1.3 L ''4G13'' I4 (CJ/CK1A); 1.5 L ''4A91'' I4(China; Soueast Lingyue); 1.5 L ''4G15'' SOHC/DOHC I4 (CJ/CK/CL/CM2A); 1.6 L ''4G18'' I4(China; Lancer Classic and Soueast Lioncel); 1.6 L ''4G92'' SOHC/DOHC I4 (CJ/CK4A); 1.8 L ''4G93'' I4 SOHC/DOHC (CK5A); 1.8 L ''4G93T'' turbo I4 (CM5A); 1.8 L ''6A11'' V6 (CK6A); '''Diesel:'''; 2.0 L ''4D68'' I4 (India; CK8A); 2.0 L ''4D68T'' turbo-diesel I4 (CK/CM8A)	5-speed manual; 4-speed INVECS-II automatic (Thailand and Philippines); CVT (China); 6-speed AMT (China)	Front-engine, front-wheel-drive (CJ/CK); Front-engine, four-wheel-drive (CL/CM)
Sixth generation (A00/A10/LA)	2013–present (hatchback)2014–present (sedan)2014–2024 (North America)	'''Gasoline:'''; 1.0 L ''3A90'' I3; 1.2 L ''3A92'' I3	5-speed Mitsubishi ''F5MDB'' manualJatco ''JF015E CVT7'' CVT	Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
First generation	March 1978 – October 1983 (Japan)1982–1989 (Australia)	1.2 L ''4G11'' I4 (A151/155); 1.4 L ''4G12'' I4 (A152/156); 1.4 L ''4G12T'' turbo I4 (A152/156); 1.6 L ''4G32'' I4 (A153/157)	4-speed manual (Super Shift)5-speed manual3-speed automatic	Front-engine, front-wheel-drive

Mitsubishi Mirage features and equipment

Features shown below are tied to the available source material for this model. Equipment can vary by year, trim and market.

Standard or documented features

✓The sedan was first introduced as a concept car at the 2013 Bangkok International Motor Show called the Concept G4 sedan

✓On 31 May 2025, the Mirage G4 received LED projector headlamps and taillights as standard for the CVT variants, while all grades received 15-inch two-tone alloy wheels as standard

✓Safety features such as Active Stability Control (ASC), Hill-start assist (HSA) and Anti-lock braking system (ABS) with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) became standard on all grades

✓It is available in ES and SE trims, with 7 airbags available as standard

✓It was cancelled owing to low sales relative to the hatchback (the G4 made up less than 20% of total Mirage sales in 2018)

✓Company Vehicle of New Zealand praises the Mirage, calling it ''"an ideal city commuter which is absolutely effortless to slip into even the tightest of parking spaces".'' The Automotive Science Group has recognized the Mirage for Best All-Around Performance and Best Economic Performance

✓Brian Wong of Cars.com called the Mirage GT "''fun to drive''" and praised its light-weight design

TIRE PRESSURE

Recommended tire pressure for Mitsubishi Mirage

Check the vehicle placard or owner’s manual for the manufacturer’s cold inflation pressure. CarCareTool estimates are clearly labelled when an exact verified value is unavailable.

Normal load34 PSI front32 PSI rear

Fully loaded36 PSI front35 PSI rear

Load condition	Front	Rear	Status
Normal	34 PSI	32 PSI	Estimate
Fully loaded	36 PSI	35 PSI	Estimate

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Frequently asked questions about Mitsubishi Mirage

These FAQs are generated automatically for this specific vehicle from the specifications, features and ownership data available in CarCareTool. Questions are selected by relevance so the page focuses on details that can actually be answered for this model.

What engine does the Mitsubishi Mirage have?

The available source data lists the Mitsubishi Mirage engine as 1.2 L ''4G11'' I4 (A151/155); 1.4 L ''4G12'' I4 (A152/156); 1.4 L ''4G12T'' turbo I4 (A152/156); 1.6 L ''4G32'' I4 (A153/157). Engine availability can differ by model year and market.

What tire pressure should I use for the Mitsubishi Mirage?

For the correct setting, use the cold inflation pressure on the vehicle placard or in the owner’s manual. When CarCareTool does not have a verified configuration-specific value, its starting estimate is 34 PSI front and 32 PSI rear for normal load. This is an estimate, not an OEM recommendation.

What is the best engine oil for the Mitsubishi Mirage?

There is no single best engine oil for every Mitsubishi Mirage configuration. Use the viscosity grade and manufacturer approval specified for the exact engine in the owner’s manual.

What body style is the Mitsubishi Mirage?

The Mitsubishi Mirage is classified as a 3/5-door hatchback4-door sedan.

What years was the Mitsubishi Mirage produced?

The available vehicle record places the Mitsubishi Mirage in the 2013–present (hatchback)2014–present (sedan)2014–2024 (North America) period. Exact availability can vary by market.

What are the dimensions of the Mitsubishi Mirage?

The available source data lists length 3790-3805 mm in 1 (3-door); 3895-3930 mm in 1 (5-door); 4105-4135 mm in 1 (4-door), width 1585 mm (62.4 in) (3/5-door)1590 mm (62.6 in) (4-door), height 1345-1350 mm in 1, and wheelbase 2300 mm (90.6 in) (3-door)2380 mm (93.7 in) (4/5-door).

What transmission does the Mitsubishi Mirage have?

The available source data lists 4-speed manual (Super Shift)5-speed manual3-speed automatic transmission options for the Mitsubishi Mirage.

Is the Mitsubishi Mirage FWD, RWD or AWD?

The listed drivetrain/layout for the Mitsubishi Mirage is Front-engine, front-wheel-drive (1978–2003, 2012–present)Front-engine, all-wheel-drive (1983–2003).

Who makes the Mitsubishi Mirage?

The manufacturer listed for the Mitsubishi Mirage is Mitsubishi Motors.

When was the Mitsubishi Mirage produced?

The available source data describes production as 1978–20032012–present.

How much does the Mitsubishi Mirage weigh?

The available source data lists a kerb/curb weight of 760-900 kg lb 0. Actual weight can vary with engine, trim and equipment.

Where was the Mitsubishi Mirage built?

The available source record lists assembly information as Japan: Okazaki (Nagoya Plant)Australia: Clovelly ParkNew Zealand: Todd Park.

What class of car is the Mitsubishi Mirage?

The Mitsubishi Mirage is listed in the Subcompact car (B) (2012–present)Compact car (C) (1978–2003) class.

Which markets or countries sold the Mitsubishi Mirage?

The CarCareTool catalog currently associates the Mitsubishi Mirage with CA, DE, GB, NL, NZ, TH, UA, US. Market availability and specifications can differ.

What came after the Mitsubishi Mirage?

The available vehicle data lists Mitsubishi Lancer (CS) (for 1995 model) as a successor where applicable.

What replaced the Mitsubishi Mirage?

The available vehicle data lists Mitsubishi Lancer (CS) (for 1995 model) as the successor where applicable.

What cars are related to the Mitsubishi Mirage?

The available source data identifies related models as Dodge/Plymouth ColtEagle VistaProton SagaHyundai Excel. Relationships can vary by market and generation.

How often should I check the tire pressure on the Mitsubishi Mirage?

Check the tires regularly and before long trips, with the tires cold. Use the vehicle placard or owner’s manual as the source of the manufacturer’s recommended pressure.

Should I use the tire sidewall pressure for the Mitsubishi Mirage?

No. The maximum pressure printed on the tire sidewall is not automatically the vehicle’s recommended setting. Use the vehicle placard or owner’s manual for the correct cold inflation pressure.

Does the recommended tire pressure change when the Mitsubishi Mirage is fully loaded?

It can. Many vehicles specify a different cold pressure for heavier loads. Check the vehicle placard or owner’s manual for the exact loading condition.

Data sources and verification are available in the page editor; exact specifications can vary by year, market, trim and engine.

Mitsubishi Mirage images

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