2024 Mitsubishi Mirage G4
minicar / 4-door sedan
Small overlap front
The small overlap front evaluation consists of a driver-side and a passenger-side component. This vehicle has an incomplete rating because it has been tested only on one side.
Driver-side
- Rating applies to 2017-24 models
Tested vehicle: 2014 Mitsubishi Mirage DE 4-door
The Mitsubishi Mirage hatchback was introduced in the 2014 model year, and the 2016 model year was skipped. The Mirage G4 sedan was introduced in the 2017 model year. Beginning with 2017 models of both the hatchback and sedan, the side curtain airbags were lengthened to improve occupant protection in small overlap frontal crashes.
Assessment of side airbag coverage is determined by the Institute based on a test of a 2017 model Mirage conducted by Mitsubishi. All other assessments, ratings, and vehicle specifications are based on the original Institute test of a 2014 model Mirage.
The small overlap frontal crash test ratings on this page apply to both the Mirage hatchback and Mirage G4 sedan beginning with 2017 models.
| Evaluation criteria | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall driver-side evaluation | |
| Structure and safety cage | |
| Driver injury measures | |
| Head/neck | |
| Chest | |
| Hip/thigh | |
| Lower leg/foot | |
| Driver restraints and dummy kinematics In the Institute's test of the 2014 model Mirage, the dummy’s head barely contacted the frontal airbag before sliding off the left side as the steering column moved 14 cm to the right, leaving the head vulnerable to contact with forward side structure. Additionally, the seat belt allowed excessive forward excursion of the dummy’s head and torso. The side curtain airbag deployed but does not have sufficient forward coverage to protect the head from contact with forward side structure and outside objects, and the driver's seat tipped forward and toward the B-pillar. The side torso airbag deployed. In Mitsubishi's test of the 2017 model, the newly lengthened side curtain airbag also deployed and now has sufficient coverage to protect the dummy's head from contact with side structure and outside objects. | |
Action shot taken during the Institute's small overlap frontal crash test.
The dummy's position in relation to the door frame, steering wheel, and instrument panel after the crash test indicates that the driver's survival space was not maintained well in the Institute's test.
Door hinge pillar and instrument panel intrusion was extensive and contributed to a high risk of injury to the left lower leg and a moderate risk to the left knee (Institute test car shown).
Technical measurements for this test
Moderate overlap front: original test
Rating applies to 2017-24 models
Tested vehicle: 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 SE 4-door
The Mitsubishi Mirage G4 was introduced in the 2017 model year. It is a 4-door sedan derived from the Mirage 4-door hatchback. Moderate overlap frontal ratings are assigned by the Institute based on a test conducted by Mitsubishi.
| Evaluation criteria | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall evaluation | |
| Structure and safety cage | |
| Driver injury measures | |
| Head/neck | |
| Chest | |
| Leg/foot, left | |
| Leg/foot, right | |
| Driver restraints and dummy kinematics | |
Technical measurements for this test
Side: original test
Rating applies to 2017-24 models
Tested vehicle: 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 SE 4-door
The Mitsubishi Mirage G4 was introduced in the 2017 model year. It is a 4-door sedan derived from the Mirage 4-door hatchback. Side ratings are assigned by the Institute based on a test conducted by Mitsubishi.
| Evaluation criteria | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall evaluation | |
| Structure and safety cage | |
| Driver injury measures | |
| Head/neck | |
| Torso | |
| Pelvis/leg | |
| Driver head protection | |
| Rear passenger injury measures | |
| Head/neck | |
| Torso | |
| Pelvis/leg | |
| Rear passenger head protection | |
Technical measurements for this test