1993 Mitsubishi Mirage ES Sedan 5MT
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- Photo: Mitsubishi Mirage CA4A Cyborg-RS Mystic Black - front by Ethan Llamas, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1992-1995 Mitsubishi Lancer (CC) GLXi coupe 01 by OSX, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1992-1996 Mitsubishi Lancer (CC) GL coupe 01 by OSX, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Mitsubishi Mirage CA4A Cyborg-RS Mystic Black - rear by Ethan Llamas, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1994 Mitsubishi Mirage S in Kauai Blue Pearl, rear right, 02-25-2023 by Cutlass, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1993 Mitsubishi Mirage ES Sedan 5MT is a 113-hp 1.8-liter inline-4 sedan with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $10,679 MSRP and is rated at 26 mpg combined.
It makes 113 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 116 lb-ft of torque at 4500 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 23 mpg city and 31 mpg highway (26 mpg combined).
The Mirage measures 172.2 inches long on a 98.4-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,250 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $10,679 ($24,019 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 4G93 I4 |
| Displacement | 1.8 L |
| Horsepower | 113 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 116 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm |
| Valvetrain | SOHC 16-valve |
| Bore and Stroke | 81.0 x 89.0 |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 |
| Injection Type | Multi-point fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 23 MPG |
| Highway | 31 MPG |
| Combined | 26 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular Unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 13.2 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Turning Diameter | 33.5 ft |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 172.2 in |
| Width | 66.5 in |
| Height | 52.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 98.4 in |
| Cargo Volume | 10.7 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 2,250 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39.2 in |
| Headroom Rear | 37.2 in |
| Legroom Front | 42.9 in |
| Legroom Rear | 33.5 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 53.9 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 53.5 in |
| Hip Room Front | 55 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 55 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1993 Mitsubishi Mirage ES Sedan 5MT with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | Not rated |
| Frontal crash | Not rated |
| Frontal – driver | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal – passenger | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | Not rated |
| Rollover | Not rated |
Recalls
3 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1993 Mitsubishi MIRAGE. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Jul 17, 2006 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING
CERTAIN AJ MOTORSPORT COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Consequence: LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: AJ MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 31, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AJ MOTORSPORT AT 626-618-2026.
NHTSA campaign 06E065000
Apr 18, 1997 · SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
THE GUIDE RAIL ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE CONTAINS A COVERED CABLE AND ALSO AN ANGLED BELT GUIDE AT THE TOP END OF THE WEBBING. THE COMBINATION OF THESE FACTORS CAN LEAD, OVER TIME, TO THE CABLE'S MOVEMENT EXERTING ABRADING FORCE TO THE LOWER EDGES OF THE CABLE'S CHAMBER, SUFFICIENT TO CAUSE THE CABLE TO DROP OUT OF THE CHAMBER WITH THE SHOULDER BELT ANCHORAGE BECOMING STUCK.
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW REPLACEMENT GUIDE RAIL.
NHTSA campaign 97V073001
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
74 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1993 Mitsubishi MIRAGE
Owner Complaints
74 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1993 Mitsubishi MIRAGE (2 mention a crash, 1 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Seat Belts | 57 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 6 |
| Seats | 4 |
| Electrical System | 3 |
| Equipment | 2 |
| Hydraulic | 2 |
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 1993 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.