Mirage Base (2001) price & specs

Base
Overview
The 2001 Mirage Base is a front-wheel drive, 3-door Hatchback that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 1970 classified as a CE. The Mirage is regarded as a small car built in Japan with prices starting at $17,340 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, 3900mm (153.5 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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Dimensions
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 3,900 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,680 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,365 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,415 mm |
| Turning Circle | 10,000 mm |
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Engine
Bore Engine: 75.5
Engine (cc): 1468
Compression Ratio: 9
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine (L): 1.5
Number of Cylinders: 4
Number of Valves per Cylinder: 3
Stroke Engine: 82
Valve Gear Type: Overhead Cam
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Fuel Type: Unleaded
Fuel System
Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 13.2
Main Capacity (L): 50
Main Fuel Type: Unleaded
Main Type: Total
Fuel Consumption
AS 2877 Country Highway (L/100km): 5.2
AS 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 45
AS 2877 Standard: As 2877
AS 2877 Urban (L/100km): 7.6
AS 2877 Urban (mpg): 31
Fuel Economy
AS 2877 City (L/100km): 7.6
AS 2877 Highway (L/100km): 5.2
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 94
Maximum Power (kW): 69
Maximum Torque (Nm): 126
Measurement Standard: DIN
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5500
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3000
Drive
Driven Wheels: Front
Transmission
Electronic Control Auto Only: yes
Lock Up Auto Only: yes
Mode Select Auto Only: yes
Number of Speeds: 4
Shift Lever Location: Floor
Type: Automatic
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 2
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
Steering Wheel
Height Adjustment: yes
Type: Plastic
Suspension
Location: Front
Front Spring Type: Coil
Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Front Type: Strut
Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Location: Rear
Rear Spring Type: Coil
Rear Type: Multi-Link
Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Tires
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 70
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
Front Wheels Tire Width: 175
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 70
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 175
Wheels
Front Covers: Full
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 13
Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 5
Rear Covers: Full
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 13
Rear Rim Type: Steel
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 5
Body Style
Body Type: Hatchback
Driver Location: RHD
Local Body Type: Hatchback
Mud Flaps
Front Mud Flaps Location: Front
Rear Mud Flaps Location: Rear
Non-Corrosive Body
Non-Corrosive Panel Location: Part
Non-Corrosive Panel Type: Galvanised
Bumpers
Front Bumper Colour: Black
Location: Front
Rear Bumper Colour: Black
Location: Rear
Cargo Capacity
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 8.5
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 240
External Dimensions
Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10000
Front Track (in): 57.1
Front Track (mm): 1450
Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 32.8
Overall Height (in): 53.7
Overall Height (mm): 1365
Overall Length (in): 153.5
Overall Length (mm): 3900
Overall Width (in): 66.1
Overall Width (mm): 1680
Rear Track (in): 57.5
Rear Track (mm): 1460
Wheelbase (in): 95.1
Wheelbase (mm): 2415
Internal Dimensions
Front Headroom (in): 38.6
Front Headroom (mm): 980
Rear Headroom (in): 36.6
Rear Headroom (mm): 930
Front Leg Room (in): 42.9
Front Leg Room (mm): 1090
Rear Leg Room (in): 31.5
Rear Leg Room (mm): 800
Front Shoulder Room (in): 53.5
Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1360
Rear Shoulder Room (in): 53.1
Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1350
Headlights
Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
Lens Type: Complex Surface
Paint
Type: Gloss
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Black
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Internally Adjustable
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Black
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Internally Adjustable
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Fixed
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 750
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 1653
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 400
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 882
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 955
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 2105
Antenna
Type: Pillar
Audio Anti-Theft Protection
Type: Code
Audio System
In-Dash CD: yes
Radio Type: Am/Fm
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 4
Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf
Type: Rigid
Cigar Lighter
Location: Front Seats
Remote Trunk Hatch Release
Operation: Mechanical
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Driver Operation: Reel
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Driver Type: 3-Point
Passenger Operation: Reel
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Passenger Type: 3-Point
Head Restraints
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Front Seats Number: 2
Rear Seat Belts
Center Operation: Static
Center Seat Position: Centre
Center Type: lap
Driver Operation: Reel
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Driver Type: 3-Point
Passenger Operation: Reel
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Passenger Type: 3-Point
Front Seat
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
Seat Upholstery
Main Seat Material: Cloth
Seating
Capacity: 5
Door Pockets Bins
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Power Locks
Internal Switch: yes
Operation: key
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