Mitsubishi Dingo
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| Mitsubishi Dingo | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Mitsubishi Motors |
| Production | 1998–2003 |
| Body style(s) | Minivan |
| Engine(s) | 4G13 1.3 L I4 4G15 1.5 L GDI I4 4G93 1.8 L GDI I4 (2000–03) |
| Transmission(s) | INVECS-II 4-speed auto (1998–2000) 4-speed auto (2000–03) INVECS-III CVT (2000–03) |
| Wheelbase | 2440 mm (96.1 in) |
| Length | 3885 mm (153 in) – 3920 mm (154.3 in) |
| Width | 1695 mm (66.7 in) |
| Height | 1620 mm (63.8 in) –1635 mm (64.4 in) |
| Curb weight | 1170 kg (2579 lb) – 1280 kg (2822 lb) |
| Fuel capacity | 50 litres (13.2 US gal/11.0 imp gal) |
The Mitsubishi Mirage Dingo is a mini MPV built by Mitsubishi Motors from 1998–2003, using a shortened version of the Mirage platform. The "Dingo" name is derived from Bingo and its connotations of good fortune, but with the B replaced by D to represent Mitsubishi's Diamond logo.[1]
As with most direct competitors in the market segment, accommodation is limited to two rows and five seats. The rear bench is split 50-50, with each section able to be slid forwards or backwards individually. Alternatively, folding or detaching the rear chairs provides a large and flat storage area. The rear seats can also be flipped downward to form a pair of beds. Because the gearshift is column-mounted there is no transmission tunnel, thus enabling oocupants to walk between front and rear seats.
Initially available with the 'Orion' 1.5 L GDI powerplant mated to an INVECS-II 4-speed auto, a smaller 1.3 L version (without GDI) and a larger 4G93 1.8 L version were introduced with a facelift in 2000, as well as Mitsubishi's INVECS-III continuously variable transmission.
 First generation Mitsubishi Dingo. |
 Facelifted Mitsubishi Dingo. |
[edit] Annual sales
| Year | Domestic sales | Exports |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | unknown | |
| 1999 | ||
| 2000 | 16,696 | 1 |
| 2001 | 15,143 | - |
| 2002 | 4,076 | - |
| 2003 | 24 | 143 |
| 2004 | - | 127 |
(Sources: Facts & Figures 2000, Facts & Figures 2005, Mitsubishi Motors website)
[edit] References
- ^ Facts & Figures 2006, p.29, Mitsubishi Motors website
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