Mitsubishi Mirage fifth generation
The Mitsubishi Mirage fifth generation (1997–2002): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 11 versions in the United States.
Model codes: CJ · Sold in: United States
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | North America | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Width | – | 1,680–1,690 mm |
| Wheelbase | – | 2,415–2,500 mm |
| Seats and space | ||
| Luggage space (EPA) | 311 L EPA | – |
| Passenger space (EPA) | 2,435–2,577 L EPA | – |
Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: Wikipedia, US EPA fuel economy data. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Reliability and owner reports
Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)
245 complaints for model years 1997–2002. 59 crashes · 5 fires · 41 injuries
- Airbags 39
- Engine 34
- Transmission and drivetrain 27
- Brakes 26
- Body and structure 21
Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints
All 11 versions of the Mitsubishi Mirage fifth generation
United States 11 versions
Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Drive | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001–2002CMODE CLKUP · SOHC, CMODE CLKUP | 1.5 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 27 MPG (8.7 L/100 km) EPA | 205 g/km |
| 2001–2002SOHC | 1.5 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 30 MPG (7.8 L/100 km) EPA | 184 g/km |
| 2000–2002SOHC | 1.8 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 27–28 MPG (8.4–8.7 L/100 km) EPA | 197–205 g/km |
| 2000–2002SOHC, CMODE CLKUP · CMODE CLKUP | 1.8 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 25 MPG (9.4 L/100 km) EPA | 221 g/km |
| 2001 | 1.8 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 28 MPG (8.4 L/100 km) EPA | 197 g/km |
| 1997–2000SOHC-3 (FFS) · SOHC | 1.5 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 31 MPG (7.6 L/100 km) EPA | 178 g/km |
| 1998–2000SOHC · SOHC, CLKUP · SOHC, CMODE CLKUP | 1.5 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 28 MPG (8.4 L/100 km) EPA | 197 g/km |
| 1998–1999SOHC · SOHC, CLKUP | 1.8 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 25 MPG (9.4 L/100 km) EPA | 221 g/km |
| 1997–1999SOHC-4 (FFS) · SOHC | 1.8 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 28 MPG (8.4 L/100 km) EPA | 197 g/km |
| 1997SOHC-3 (FFS) | 1.5 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 28 MPG (8.4 L/100 km) EPA | 197 g/km |
| 1997SOHC-4 (FFS) | 1.8 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 26 MPG (9.0 L/100 km) EPA | 212 g/km |
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Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.