Mitsubishi Dingo

Mitsubishi Dingo
Mitsubishi Dingo
Overview
Manufacturer	Mitsubishi Motors
Production	1998–2003
Body and chassis
Body style	Minivan
Powertrain
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 auto (1998–2000); 4-speed auto (2000–03); INVECS-III CVT (2000–03)
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,440 mm (96.1 in)
Length	3,885–3,920 mm (153.0–154.3 in)
Width	1,695 mm (66.7 in)
Height	1,620–1,635 mm (63.8–64.4 in)
Curb weight	1,170–1,280 kg (2,579.4–2,821.9 lb)
Chronology
Successor	Mitsubishi Colt

Last updated April 25, 2019

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In China, the Dingo is license-built and marketed as the Hafei Saima since April 2001.^[2]

Annual sales

Year	Domestic sales	Exports
1998	unknown
1999	unknown
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)

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References

↑ Facts & Figures 2000, p.17, Mitsubishi Motors website
↑ World of Cars 2006·2007. Warsaw, Poland: Media Connection Sp. z o.o. 2006. p. 234.

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[name-1] Facts & Figures 2000, p.17, Mitsubishi Motors website

[WOC-2] World of Cars 2006·2007. Warsaw, Poland: Media Connection Sp. z o.o. 2006. p. 234.