Mitsubishi Mirage G4 GLS vs GLX

There are 4 variants of the Mitsubishi Mirage G4 here in the Philippines. These are the:

4 Variants Full Comparison

1. Mitsubishi Mirage G4 GLX Manual

2. Mitsubishi Mirage G4 GLX CVT (Automatic)

3. Mitsubishi Mirage G4 GLS Manual

4. Mitsubishi Mirage G4 GLS CVT (Automatic)

The only difference between the Manual and  the CVT is its transmission, both having the same MIVEC gasoline engine, with CVT having an automatic change-gear system and adding a total weight of 1,335 kg for CVT in comparison to Manual's 1,305 kg.

GLX 14-inch Steel Wheel

GLS 15-inch Alloy Wheel

It is in the GLX and the GLS variants, however, where we can see a big difference. GLX is the basic model and the GLS is the upgraded model having a Keyless Operation System, which is very cool, you don't need to take out your key in your pocket to open the driver side door, the back trunk or start the engine, you'll only need to push the button. You'll also have an upgraded alloy wheels (see photos), an advanced media player with GPS, bluetooth and a media control at the steering wheel.

GLS Back

GLX Back

The New Mitsubishi Mirage G4

Mirage G4 GLS Version (Mica Blue)

Mitsubishi is currently doing car shows at select malls here in the Philippines to showcase the release of the New Mitsubishi Mirage G4 (a.k.a Attrage, short for Attractive Mirage, in Thailand)

I am currently deciding on buying the Mirage (hatchback) this year but with the new G4 release, I have to rethink on my options. So visiting their showcase at SM Cagayan de Oro to see the sedan model of the Mitsubishi Mirage is a must.

The Difference between Mirage and Mirage G4

Mirage G4 GLS Version

Upon deciding on which version to get, one would ask about the difference in price and the difference in dimension. Between the prices for both versions alone, G4 is a little more expensive than the Mirage by Php71,000. The Mirage G4 GLS  (Keyless and enhanced version) retails for Php687,000 here in Cagayan de Oro and Ozamis (freight included) while the Mirage GLS retails at Php616,000 (also with freight). However, the Mirage G4 is on reservation exclusive right now (Until October 16, 2013) and once you registered with your reservation fee of Php10,000, you will get a downright discount of Php40,000 upon purchase, that would make the Mirage G4 GLS with Php31,000 difference, BUT the Mirage (hatchback) gets free LTO registration worth Php12,000 while the G4 does not. Also, with the price difference, it should also be noted that the insurance and chattel fee requirement now differs, the G4 required a Php25k and a 17k for insurance and chattel while the Mirage is Php18k and 15k, thus, still summing up an initial price difference of Php52,000 after the Php40k discount. The price include free tint, matting, seat cover and car care kit.

Both version is equipped with the 1.2-L 3 In-Line DOHC MIVEC Gasoline  Engine and promises a 21km/l (kpl) performance, which is one of the main reasons for buying the car. It is super fuel-efficient.

MIVEC Engine

For the dimension difference however, the Mirage G4 is a half meter longer than the Mirage (hatchback).

Dimension Difference of Mirage (hatchback) and Mirage G4

Based on the price (with my budget) and dimension, I have decided to stick with the hatchback.