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Overview
The 1997 Mirage Base is a front-wheel drive, 3-door Hatchback that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 1970. The Mirage is regarded as a small car built in Japan with prices starting at $16,730 before on-road costs.
This Mirage is powered by a 1.5L 4-cylinder engine that has 69 kW of power (at 5500 rpm) and 126 Nm of torque (at 3000 rpm) via a Four-speed Automatic transmission. It has a 50L fuel tank
The Mirage measures 1365mm (53.7 inches) in height, 3880mm (152.8 inches) in length, 1680mm (66.1 inches) in width with a 2415mm (95.1 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 955kg (2105.4 lbs) of unladen weight. The Mirage Base comes standard with 175/70 R13 front tyres and 175/70 R13 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, 100,000 km warranty.
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Power to Weight
72.25 - 73.8 kW/t
64.33 kW/t
73.8 kW/t
Boot Space
240 litres
206 litres
240 litres
Price
$13,990 - $16,730
$13,990
$19,990
Warranty (Years)
3 years
3 years
Warranty (Distance)
100,000 km
100,000 km
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Dimensions
3,880 mm
1,680 mm
1,365 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 3,880 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,680 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,365 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,415 mm |
| Turning Circle | 10,000 mm |
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Explore Mirage Features & Specs
Catalytic Converter
Catalytic Converter Type: 3-Way
Emission Control Level
Emission Control Level Standard Met: Adr 79/01
Engine
Engine Liters: 1.5
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine Cc: 1468
Engine Number Of Cylinders: 4
Engine Bore: 75.5
Engine Stroke: 82
Engine Number Of Valves Per Cylinder: 3
Engine Valve Gear Type: Overhead Cam
Engine Compression Ratio: 9
Engine Location: Front
Engine Orientation: Transverse
Fuel
Fuel Type: Unleaded
Fuel Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Fuel System
Fuel Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
Fuel Fuel System Ignition Type: Electronic
Fuel Tanks
Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity L: 50
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity Gal: 13.2
Clock
Clock Type: Digital
Instrument Cluster
Instrument Cluster Type: Analogue
Odometer
Odometer Number Of Odometers: 1
Oil Pressure
Oil Pressure Type: Warning Light
Water Temperature
Water Temperature Type: Gauge
Fuel Consumption
Fuel Consumption As2877 Standard: As 2877
Fuel Consumption As2877 Urban L100km: 7.6
Fuel Consumption As2877 Urban Mpg: 31
Fuel Consumption As2877 Country Highway L100km: 5.2
Fuel Consumption As2877 Country Highway Mpg: 45
Fuel Consumption As2877 Combined L100km: 5.2
Fuel Consumption As2877 Combined Mpg: 45
Fuel Economy
Fuel Economy As2877 City L100km: 7.6
Fuel Economy As2877 Highway L100km: 5.2
Performance
Performance Acceleration0 To100 Km H: 13
Performance Maximum Speed Km H: 160
Performance Maximum Speed Mph: 99
Power
Power Maximum Power Kw: 69
Power Maximum Power Hp Ps: 94
Power Maximum Torque Nm: 126
Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3000
Power Measurement Standard: DIN
Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5500
Drive
Drive Driven Wheels: Front
Transmission
Transmission Type: Automatic
Transmission Number Of Speeds: 4
Transmission Mode Select Auto Only: yes
Transmission Electronic Control Auto Only: yes
Transmission Lock Up Auto Only: yes
Disc Brakes
Disc Brakes Number Of: 2
Disc Brakes Number Of Ventilated Discs: 2
Steering Wheel
Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment: yes
Suspension
Suspension Rear Location: Rear
Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Front Location: Front
Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Suspension Front Type: Strut
Suspension Rear Type: Multi-Link
Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Tires
Wheels Tire Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Tire Front Location: Front
Wheels Tire Rear Width: 175
Wheels Tire Front Width: 175
Wheels Tire Rear Profile: 70
Wheels Tire Front Profile: 70
Wheels Tire Front Speed Rating: H
Wheels Tire Rear Speed Rating: H
Wheels
Wheels Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Front Location: Front
Wheels Rear Rim Diameter Inch: 13
Wheels Front Rim Diameter Inch: 13
Wheels Front Rim Type: Steel
Wheels Rear Rim Type: Steel
Wheels Front Rim Width Inch: 5
Wheels Rear Rim Width Inch: 5
Wheels Rear Covers: Partial
Wheels Front Covers: Partial
Body Style
Body Type: Hatchback
Local Body Type: Hatchback
Mud Flaps
Mud Flaps Front Location: Front
Mud Flaps Rear Location: Rear
Bumpers
Front Location: Front
Rear Location: Rear
Front Color: Black
Rear Color: Black
Cargo Capacity
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window L: 240
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window Cuft: 8.5
External Dimensions
External Dimensions Overall Height In: 53.7
External Dimensions Overall Height Mm: 1365
External Dimensions Wheelbase Mm: 2415
External Dimensions Wheelbase In: 95.1
External Dimensions Overall Width In: 66.1
External Dimensions Overall Width Mm: 1680
External Dimensions Overall Length In: 152.8
External Dimensions Overall Length Mm: 3880
External Dimensions Rear Track Mm: 1460
External Dimensions Rear Track In: 57.5
External Dimensions Front Track Mm: 1450
External Dimensions Front Track In: 57.1
External Dimensions Curb To Curb Turning Circle Mm: 10000
External Dimensions Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle Ft: 32.8
Internal Dimensions
Interior Dimensions Headroom Front In: 38.6
Interior Dimensions Headroom Front Mm: 980
Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear In: 36.6
Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear Mm: 930
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front Mm: 1360
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front In: 53.5
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear Mm: 1350
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear In: 53.1
Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front Mm: 1090
Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front In: 42.9
Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear Mm: 800
Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear In: 31.5
Exterior Door Handles
Doors Exterior Door Handles Color: Black
Headlights
Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
Headlights Lens Type: Conventional
Headlights Configuration: Twin
Paint
Type: Gloss
Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery
Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery Material: Cloth/Felt
Door Mirrors Cameras
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Location: Passenger
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Location: Driver
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Color: Black
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Color: Black
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Type: Internally Adjustable
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Type: Internally Adjustable
Sunvisors
Sunvisors Driver Location: Driver
Sunvisors Passenger Location: Passenger
Windshield Wipers
Windshield Wipers Intermittent Wipe: Fixed
Windshield Wipers Number Of Speeds: 2
Weights
Published Kerb Weight Lbs: 2105
Published Kerb Weight Kg: 955
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Kg: 750
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Lbs: 1653
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Kg: 400
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Lbs: 882
Antenna
Antenna Type: Pillar
Audio System
System Radio Type: Am/Fm
System Type: Stereo
Speakers
Speaker Number Of Speakers: 2
Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf
Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Rigid
Ashtray
Ashtray Front Location: Front
Ashtray Front Illuminated: yes
Cigar Lighter
Cigar Lighter Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Cigar Lighter Front Seats Illuminated: yes
Courtesy Lights
Courtesy Lights Number Of Door Switches: 2
Remote Trunk Hatch Release
Remote Trunk Hatch Release Operation: Mechanical
Door Panel Trim
Door Panel Trim Material: Partial Cloth
Floor Covering
Floor Covering Vehicle Cab Compartment: Textile
Floor Covering Load Area: Textile
Load Area Side Covering
Load Area Side Covering Type: Plastic/Rubber
Front Airbag
Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-Point
Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-Point
Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
Front Seat Belts Driver Grabbers: yes
Front Seat Belts Passenger Grabbers: yes
Head Restraints
Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Rear Seat Belts
Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
Rear Seat Belts Center Type: lap
Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Static
Rear Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-Point
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-Point
Front Seat
Front Seat Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Driver Location: Driver
Front Seat Passenger Type: Bucket
Front Seat Driver Type: Bucket
Front Seat Passenger Reclining: yes
Front Seat Driver Reclining: yes
Front Seat Driver Fore Aft Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Passenger Fore Aft Adjustment: yes
Seat Upholstery
Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Vinyl
Seating
Seating Capacity: 5
Console
Console Floor Location: Floor
Console Dashboard Location: Dashboard
Console Floor Storage: Open
Console Dashboard Type: Full
Console Floor Type: Full
Console Dashboard Storage: Open
Door Pockets Bins
Door Pockets Bins Passenger Location: Passenger
Door Pockets Bins Driver Location: Driver
Glove Compartment
Glove Compartment Lid: yes
Ventilation System
Ventilation System Number Of Fan Speeds: 4
Ventilation System Recirculation Setting: yes
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