1992 Mitsubishi Mirage Hatch 5MT
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- Photo: 1991 Mitsubishi Mirage LS, NYC by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Mitsubishi Mirage sedan front by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Mitsubishi Mirage 1991 (9456331824) by order_242 from Chile, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Mitsubishi Mirage sedan rear by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Mitsubishi MIRAGE HATCHBACK SWIFT X (E-C52A) rear by Tokumeigakarinoaoshima, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1992 Mitsubishi Mirage Hatch 5MT is a 92-hp 1.5-liter inline-4 hatchback with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $8,287 MSRP and is rated at 28 mpg combined.
It makes 92 horsepower and 93 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 25 mpg city and 32 mpg highway (28 mpg combined).
The Mirage measures 158.7 inches long on a 93.9-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,216 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Hatchback |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $8,287 ($19,197 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 1.5 L SOHC 12-valve inline-4, naturally aspirated (Orion 4G15) |
| Displacement | 1.5 L |
| Horsepower | 92 hp |
| Torque | 93 lb-ft |
| Valvetrain | SOHC, 3 valves per cylinder (12 valves) |
| Bore and Stroke | 75.5 x 82 |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 25 MPG |
| Highway | 32 MPG |
| Combined | 28 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded gasoline |
| Tank Capacity | 13.2 gal |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 158.7 in |
| Width | 65.7 in |
| Height | 52 in |
| Wheelbase | 93.9 in |
| Cargo Volume | 12 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 2,216 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 38.3 in |
| Headroom Rear | 36.9 in |
| Legroom Front | 41.9 in |
| Legroom Rear | 32.5 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 53.5 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 52.1 in |
| Hip Room Front | 52.8 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 52.8 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1992 Mitsubishi Mirage Hatch 5MT with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 1992 Mitsubishi MIRAGE. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Apr 18, 1997 · LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
EXCESS LUBRICATION CAN CAUSE THE RUBBER DOOR LATCH SWITCH COVER TO DEFORM, AND THE DOOR LATCH SWITCH TO MALFUNCTION, SO THAT THE SHOULDER BELT ANCHORAGE WOULD REMAIN AT THE A-PILLAR WHEN THE DOOR WAS CLOSED.
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DOOR LATCH SWITCH.
NHTSA campaign 97V063001
15 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1992 Mitsubishi MIRAGE
Owner Complaints
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1992 Mitsubishi MIRAGE. See all on nhtsa.gov
| Seat Belts | 8 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 |
| Fuel System | 1 |
| Gasoline | 1 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1992 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.