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1.5L, 5-speed manual, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD
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Mirage Base (1996) price & specs
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Overview
The 1996 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 $14,990 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 Five-speed Manual 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 935kg (2061.3 lbs) of unladen weight. The Mirage Base comes standard with 175/70 R13 front tyres and 175/70 R13 rear tyres. It has a 24 month, 50,000 km warranty.
The 1996 Mirage Base has a 150mm ground clearance with a 750kg braked and 400kg unbraked towing capacity.
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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
$14,990 - $16,730
$14,990
$20,990
Warranty (Years)
2 years
2 years
3 years
Warranty (Distance)
50,000 km
50,000 km
100,000 km
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Braked Towing Capacity
750 kg
750 kg
Ground Clearance Unladen
150 mm
150 mm
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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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Catalytic Converter
Type: 3-Way
Emission Control Level
Standard Met: Adr 79/01
Engine
Engine Block Composition: Cast Iron
Bore Engine: 75.5
Engine (cc): 1468
Compression Ratio: 9
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine Head Composition: Light Alloy
Engine (L): 1.5
Engine Location: Front
Number of Cylinders: 4
Number of Valves per Cylinder: 3
Engine Orientation: Transverse
Stroke Engine: 82
Valve Gear Type: Overhead Cam
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Fuel Type: Unleaded
Fuel System
Ignition Type: Electronic
Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 13.2
Main Capacity (L): 50
Main Type: Total
Clock
Type: Digital
Instrument Cluster
Type: Analogue
Odometer
Number of Odometers: 1
Oil Pressure
Type: Warning Light
Water Temperature
Type: Gauge
Fuel Consumption
AS 2877 Combined (L/100km): 4.8
AS 2877 Combined (mpg): 49
AS 2877 Country Highway (L/100km): 4.8
AS 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 49
AS 2877 Standard: As 2877
AS 2877 Urban (L/100km): 7.2
AS 2877 Urban (mpg): 33
Fuel Economy
AS 2877 City (L/100km): 7.2
AS 2877 Highway (L/100km): 4.8
Performance
Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 10.8
Maximum Speed (km/h): 172
Maximum Speed (mph): 107
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
Number of Speeds: 5
Shift Lever Location: Floor
Type: Manual
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: Partial
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 13
Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 5
Rear Covers: Partial
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 13
Rear Rim Type: Steel
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 5
Body Style
Body Type: Hatchback
Local Body Type: Hatchback
Mud Flaps
Front Mud Flaps Location: Front
Rear Mud Flaps Location: Rear
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
Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 5.9
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 150
Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 32.8
Overall Height (in): 53.7
Overall Height (mm): 1365
Overall Length (in): 152.8
Overall Length (mm): 3880
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
Exterior Door Handles
Color: Black
Headlights
Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
Configuration: Twin
Lens Type: Conventional
Paint
Type: Gloss
Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery
Material: Cloth/Felt
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
Sun Visors
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Fixed
Number of Windshield Wiper Speeds: 2
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): 935
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 2061
Antenna
Type: Pillar
Audio System
Brand Name: Manufacturer'S Own
Number of Bands: 2
Radio Type: Am/Fm
Seek Scan: yes
Tape Logic Deck: yes
System Type: Stereo
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 2
Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf
Type: Rigid
Ashtray
Illuminated Front Ashtray: yes
Location: Front
Cigar Lighter
Illuminated Front Seat Lighter: yes
Location: Front Seats
Courtesy Lights
Number of Door Switches: 2
Passenger Assist Handles
Number of Handles: 1
Remote Trunk Hatch Release
Operation: Mechanical
Door Panel Trim
Material: Partial Cloth
Floor Covering
Load Area: Textile
Vehicle Cab Compartment: Textile
Load Area Side Covering
Type: Plastic/Rubber
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Driver Airbag Type: Us-Bag
Location: Passenger
Passenger Airbag Type: Us-Bag
Front Seat Belts
Driver Grabbers: yes
Driver Operation: Reel
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Driver Type: 3-Point
Passenger Grabbers: yes
Passenger Operation: Reel
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Passenger Type: 3-Point
Head Restraints
Front Seats Integrated: yes
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Front Seats Type: Cushion
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
Driver Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Reclining: yes
Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
Passenger Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Reclining: yes
Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Vinyl
Main Seat Material: Cloth
Seating
Capacity: 5
Console
Location: Dashboard
Dashboard Storage: Open
Dashboard Type: Full
Location: Floor
Floor Storage: Open
Floor Type: Full
Door Pockets Bins
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Glove Compartment
Lid: yes
Ventilation System
Number of Fan Speeds: 4
Recirculation Setting: yes
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