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Mitsubishi Nativa MPG & Fuel Cost by Year
5 model years · 2000–2004
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Mitsubishi Nativa fuel economy at a glance
EPA has rated the Mitsubishi Nativa for 5 model years, 2000 to 2004. Across those years its combined rating runs 17–20 MPG. The latest model year, 2004, has 1 configuration rated 17 MPG combined and costing $3,840 a year to fuel at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2000 is the 2002 (Puerto Rico Only) 2.4L 4-cyl RWD, at 20 MPG. EPA ratings go back to 1984: the earliest rating on this page is 21 MPG in 1998.
Mitsubishi Nativa MPG by year
| Year | Gas (MPG) | $/yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Generation page | ||
| 2004 | 17 | $3,840 |
| 2003 Generation page | ||
| 2003 | 18 | $3,630 |
| 2000-2002 Generation page | ||
| 2002 | 17–20 | $3,270–$3,840 |
| 2001 | 17–20 | $3,270–$3,840 |
| 2000 | 17–20 | $3,270–$3,840 |
Costs use the current EIA price set and 15,000 miles a year for every year, so years are comparable. Green marks the best year for each powertrain.
Mitsubishi Nativa generations
3 generations between 2000 and 2004. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.
2004 powertrain options
Mitsubishi Nativa MPG history, 1998–1999
| Year | Gas (MPG) |
|---|---|
| 1999 | 17–20 |
| 1998 | 17–21 |
EPA re-estimated the ratings of pre-2008 vehicles under its 2008 method; these are the re-estimated values.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Mitsubishi Nativa's gas mileage by year?
EPA combined ratings for the Mitsubishi Nativa run 17–20 MPG across model years 2000 to 2004. The latest year, 2004, is rated 17 MPG.
Which Mitsubishi Nativa model year has the best gas mileage?
The 2002 Mitsubishi Nativa (Puerto Rico Only) 2.4L 4-cyl RWD has the highest combined rating since 2000, at 20 MPG.
How much does a Mitsubishi Nativa cost to fuel per year?
For MY2004, EPA-rated configurations cost $3,840 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $3,840.
Has the Mitsubishi Nativa's fuel economy improved over time?
No. The most efficient configuration moved from 20 MPG in 2000 to 17 MPG in 2004, 3 MPG less. Going back further, the best rating in 1984 was 21 MPG.