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Specifications

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MOTOR
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Drive Train:Rear-wheel
EV Motor Type:AC synchronous permanent magnetic motor
EV Motor Code:Y4F1
Cooling System:Water-cooled
Horsepower BHP @ RPM (kW):66 hp (49 kW) @ 3000~6000
Torque lb.-ft. @ RPM (Nm):145 lb.-ft. (196 Nm) @ 0~300
Maximum RPM:9900
Top Speed: 81 mph
Emissions:Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV)
Radiator Core Size (mm):370x399x16
TRANSMISSION
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Type:Single speed, Fixed reduction gear
Final Gear Ratio:7.065:1
Wheels/Tires
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Wheel Type:SteelAluminum-Alloy
Wheel Size:15-inch15-inch
Front Tire Size:145/65 R15
Rear Tire Size:175/60 R15
Tire Type:Dunlop Enasave 01 A/S (all-season)
Spare Tire:None (Tire Repair Kit)
Body/Suspension/Chassis
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Front Suspension:McPherson strut
Front Stabilizer Bar Diameter (mm):21
Rear Suspension:3-link de Dion type
Type:Rack-and-pinion EPS
Ratio:16.06
Turning Circle - Curb to Curb (ft.):30.8
Steering Wheel Turns - Lock to Lock:3.49
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) 4 sensor, 4 channel with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD):SS
Regenerative braking systemSS
EPA Mileage Estimates
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City (MPGe)1:126
Highway (MPGe)1:99
Combined (MPGe)1:112
Range Combined (EPA 5-cycle, official):62 miles
Battery
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Main Drive Battery Chemistry:Lithium-ion
Energy (kWh):16
Voltage (V):330
Cooling System:Forced air ventilation
Standard Home (120V / 8A) Charge Time:22.0 hours
Optional Home (240V / 15A) EVSE Charging Dock Charge Time: 7.0 hours
CHAdeMO Level 3 Public Quick-Charge Port Charge Time: Optional (30 minutes to 80% charge)
Battery heater for cold weather charging:Optional
Exterior Measurements
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Wheelbase (in.):100.4
Length (in.):144.7
Width (in.);62.4
Height (in.):63.6
Track (in., front/rear):55.9/54.3
Minimum Ground Clearance (in.):6.1
GVWR (lbs.):3,329
Curb Weight (lbs.):2,579
Weight Distribution (%, front/rear):45/55
Exterior Features
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Auto off/on headlight control-S
Halogen projection headlightsSS
Halogen fog lights with DRL function-S
LED rear combination tail lampsSS
Side fender running lampsSS
Charge door releaseSS
Rear window defrosterSS
Front and rear intermittent wiper and washerSS
Roof-mounted radio antennaSS
Body color outer door handlesSS
Body color power side view mirrorsSS
i-MiEV side decals (only available on 2-tone blue/white)-Pkg.
Black door sashes (only available on 2-tone blue/white)-Pkg.
Interior Measurements
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Seating Capacity:4
Interior Volume (cu. ft.):97.9
Passenger Volume (cu. ft.):84.7
Head Room (in., front/rear):35.6/34.3
Shoulder Room (in., front/rear):54.8/54.8
Hip Room (in., front/rear):49.4/47.8
Leg Room (in., front/rear):33.8/30.0
Cargo Volume (with rear seats down):13.2 (50.4)
Comfort and Convenience
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On-board recharging system with Level 1 120V or Level 2 240V charging capabilitySS
120V (8 Amp) portable charging cableSS
Electric manual air conditioning with micron filterSS
Electric compressor cabin heaterSS
Leather wrap steering wheel and shift knob-S
Front map lampsSS
Rear dome lampSS
Rear cargo lampSS
Front and rear assist gripsSS
Dual sun visorsSS
Driver visor vanity mirrorSS
Passenger vanity mirror-S
Auxiliary 12V DC power outletSS
Cup holders (driver and front passenger)SS
Front door pocketsSS
Glove boxSS
Floor matsSS
Silver interior accents-S
2-tone instrument panel (Premium Brown)-S
Door trim with cloth insert-S
Seating
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4-passenger seating capacitySS
6-way manual adjustable driver's seatSS
4-way manual adjustable front-passenger's seatSS
Front-seat height-adjustable headrestsSS
Rear-seat height-adjustable headrestsSS
50/50 split fold-down and recline rear seatsSS
Driver's seat heaterSS
Upgraded seat material-S
Audio Systems
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100-Watt, AM/FM/CD audio system with MP3/WMA playback with 4 speakers (front door and tweeters)S-
360-Watt, deluxe AM/FM/CD audio system with MP3/WMA playback and 8 speakers-S
Integrated audio panelSS
Instrumentation
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Power windows with driver's one-touch auto down featureSS
Power door locksSS
Remote keyless entrySS
Center Instrument Display (odometer, charge level, low battery warning indicator, Charge/ECO/Power meter)SS
Low battery warning indicatorSS
MiEV Remote SystemSS
40GB HDD Navigation system with rearview camera, music server and real-time traffic-Pkg.
FUSE Hands-free Link System™ with USB port-Pkg.
Steering-wheel mounted audio controlsSPkg.
Safety
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Advanced airbag‡ system with dual-stage supplemental front airbagsSS
Driver and front-passenger seat-mounted side-impact supplemental airbags‡SS
Roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental airbags‡SS
4-wheel Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)‡SS
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)SS
Active Stability Control (ASC)‡ with Traction Control Logic (TCL)SS
3-point seat belts for all seating positionsSS
Front seat belts with pretensioners and load limitersSS
Brake Assist (BA)SS
Brake override systemSS
LATCH System (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children)SS
RISE body construction with front and rear crumple zonesSS
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)SS
High voltage cut-off systemSS
Acoustic Vehicle Alert System (AVAS) for pedestriansSS
Vehicle Immobilizer SystemSS
Vehicle Security SystemSS
Warranty

We're so confident in the quality, reliability and durability of the Mitsubishi i-MiEV that we back it with extensive warranties designed to give you thousands of miles of worry-free driving. This list is headed by an 8-year/100,000 mile‡‡ limited warranty for the main drive battery, as well as a 5-year/60,000-mile Powertrain Limited Warranty and a 3-year/36,000-mile New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Additionally, you're eligible for one complimentary out of energy tow per year for three years if you drain the battery while on the road. Because peace of mind is knowing that we're looking out for you. Today, tomorrow, and long into the future.

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