The 1990 Mitsubishi Mirage has an acceleration (with automatic transmission), cargo room (hatchback) and rear-seat room (hatchback). The lineup originated with a VL (Value Leader) 2-door hatchback, followed by a standard 2-door hatchback and a 4-door notchback sedan. Followed by the EXE Special Edition versions of both body styles. Standard engine was a 1.5-liter 4-cylinder, rated at 81 horsepower.

The VL came only with a 4-speed manual transmission; the RS with a 5-speed manual. All other models had a standard 5-speed and optional 3-speed automatic. The 1990 Mitsubishi mirage includes safety features associated with seat belts and air bags. Seatbelts consists of adjustable upper belts, seat belt pretensioner, energy management features, integrated seat-belt system and rear center seat lap/shoulder belts. While air bags it is used to prevent occupants from hitting the dashboard, steering wheel, and windshield.