Mirage G4

Cheap? Yes. Cheerful? Not so much. The 2024 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 is one of the cheapest sedans on the market, and the subcompact sedan feels every bit of its low, low price. Under the hood is a weakling of an engine: A 1.2-liter three-cylinder with just 78 horsepower that it shares with the hatchback Mirage (reviewed separately). Acceleration is as poky as you’d think, but it’s frugal at the gas pump. The G4’s cabin provides good head- and legroom, but it’s narrow and elbows may rub, so pick your passengers wisely. The rest of the interior is decked out with plenty of black plastic, which is common in this class of car. At least the Mirage comes with a competitive set of standard features, including Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, automatic climate control, cruise control, and automated emergency braking. Unfortunately, the 2024 Mirage G4 ultimately is less than the sum of its parts. It might seem like a good deal on paper, but in this case, you truly get what you pay for.