Our Review 1998 Mitsubishi Mirage
The Mitsubishi Mirage for 1998
Made in JAPAN for Mitsubishi, the Mirage for 1998 is a contender in the 5-seat SEDAN 2-DR market. It originally retailed for $10,830 USD with a invoice price of $9,842 USD.
Mirage Dimensions
In 1998 the Mirage has an overall length of 168.10 inches and a width of 66.50 inches. It sits a total of 52.40 inches off the ground, with a ground clearance of 4.90 inches. Front headroom is 38.60 inches.
The Ind front suspension gives the Mirage a turning radius of 32.80 inches. It uses 175/70R13 tires with a wheelbase of 95.10 inches.
Drivetrain
The Mirage comes standard with a 5-Speed Manual Overdrive or 4-Speed Automatic Overdrive transmission and is a front-wheel drive vehicle. It has a curb weight of approximately 2170 lbs. The Non-ABS or 4-Wheel ABS front brakes are Disc and the rear brakes are Drum.
Fuel Economy
The engine powering the Mirage gets 28 - 33 miles/gallon city and 36 - 40 miles/gallon highway off a 13.20 gallon tank. This is average for its class. Hybrid versions of the Mirage are also available.
Pricing
The Mirage retails for $10,830 USD with a invoice price of $9,842 USD for the base model with no options. A standard delivery charge of USD is also applicable. Additional options and trim levels can raise the price significantly.
Specs & Equipment
Standard equipment includes Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Rear Window Defogger. While it varies per trim level optional equipment lists Power Door Locks, ABS Brakes, Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Tilt Steering.
Exterior color choices include Bangkok Blue Pearl, Cambridge Red Pearl, Innsbruck White, Munich Silver Metallic, New Zealand Green Pearl, Phoenix Red, Solano Black Pearl with interior choices of Gray Cloth. The Mirage seats 5 people with 43.00 inches front leg room.
Standard Warranty
The standard warranty period is months or miles. It also has a month/ mile powertrain warranty. Extended warranties are available through the manufacturer or third-party vendors. It's important to check with your dealer to verify all warranties.
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