Originally Posted by
fabchef
Hello Everyone, Fabs here from montreal. While not new to Mitsubishi (previously had an Endeavour and before that an Eagle Talon (part mitsubishi)), i've been looking around at possible new(used) car options. As much as i like my older lexus RX350, with the rising gas prices, i find my gas expense is getting up there (get about 510km/week and fill about 70L of premium gas).
I keep coming back to video reviews of these cool cars, they just catch my eye.
I guess my first question would be about interior/trunk space. From what i have seen in reviews, it seems that the G4 sedan has a bit more, over the hatchbacks...is this true?
We are family of 4, and while this car would be the daily "grocery-getter", we would also use it on trips. That said, if we are 4 people with some luggage on a road trip...do you think this car would be up to the task?
In terms of transmission, i would personally go for the 5 speed (which i think would help on a small car); however, my wife doesn't know how to drive manual....so how does the auto (cvt) drive?
lastly..fuel consumption...from what i gathered...the tank holds about 9 Gallons (34L) of gas? if so, what milages (mixed driving) have you been getting on a full tank, how long does it last you? and does it take regular gas?
thank you so much and hope to hear from you soon.
fab
@OP,
I have the G4. I am on my 2nd G4 (CVT). My first G4 was the 5 speed.
Re: G4 CVT vs G4 5 speed, well it more of a preference. I love em both. The difference is day and night. That being said my recommendation for you is to test drive em first to see if either one is livable for you and your wife.
Re: MPG, Both get identical MPG from my experience though the CVT get 1-2 less MPG than 5 speed. The difference is so small that it not worth fretting on..
My G4 is primarily a family hauler. I have 2 children to haul on about and occasionally my nephew join us to destination. Plus me being a solo commuter to places with more room available in the back plus the trunk. I have the Highlander V6 (similar to RX350) and it gets used as sparingly due to it being a gas hog seriously, 15 MPG. No bueno. The G4 is the answer to my needs to get by unlike the hatchback that cannot comfortably fit family of 4.
And I have no problem taking my family to places far and far away via hwy on my G4. I had done it in several occasions.
The G4 is less popular than the hatchback. I have seen more hatchback variant daily in LA but not the G4.
Edit: Lastly, worth noting the point below:.
the G4 ES, LE, and BE trim level requires a physical key to open the trunk. There is no physical button of the trunk release on the key fob to do so. There is not even a handle to open the trunk. This get old really fast and annoying even though the trunk release lever is located below the driver seat but it already becoming impractical. The top trim level called SE has that trunk release capability. That’s one of my biggest criticisms of the G4.
Last edited by defensivetackle99; 03-27-2024 at 03:27 PM.
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View my fuel log 2023 Mirage G4 SE 1.2 automatic: 43.2 mpg (US) ... 18.4 km/L ... 5.4 L/100 km ... 51.9 mpg (Imp)