Mitsubishi · 1998–2014

Mitsubishi Dingo

The Mitsubishi Mirage Dingo is a mini MPV built by Mitsubishi Motors from 1998 to 2003, using a shortened version of the Mirage platform.

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Successor: Mitsubishi Colt

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Overview

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. The "Dingo" name also sourced from a wild dog native to Australia, dingo (Canis lupus dingo). In Japan, it was sold at a specific retail chain called Car Plaza. The Dingo's exterior and interior is highly similar to the Mitsubishi Dion, which is another MPV sold in Japan. 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 having the ability to be slid forwards or backwards individually. Alternatively, folding or detaching the rear chairs provide 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 occupants to walk between the front and rear seats. Initially available with the 4G15 "Orion" 1.5 L GDI powerplant mated to an INVECS-II 4-speed automatic, 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.

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Specifications

name: Mitsubishi Mirage Dingo
Manufacturer: Mitsubishi Motors
aka: Hafei Saima (China)
Production: 1998–2003, 2001–2014 (China)
Assembly: Japan, China: Harbin (Hafei)
Class: Mini MPV
Body style: 5-door hatchback
Engine: 4G13 1.3 L I4, 4G15 1.5 L GDI I4, 4G93 1.8 L GDI I4 (2000–03)
Transmission: INVECS-II 4-speed automatic (1998–2000), 4-speed automatic (2000–03), INVECS-III CVT (2000–03)
Wheelbase: 2440 mm
Length: 3885 -
Width: 1695 mm
Height: 1620 -
Kerb weight: 1170 -
Successor: Mitsubishi Colt