Daihatsu Mira Gino: Which Version to Buy and Why
The Daihatsu Mira Gino catalogue covers two generations produced from October 1998 through December 2008. The main choice is between the 1 generation Mini 3-doors, offered with 0.7 AT and 1.0 AT versions, and the 2 generation Mini 5-doors, offered only as 0.7 AT.
The Daihatsu Mira Gino catalogue covers two generations produced from October 1998 through December 2008. The main choice is between the 1 generation Mini 3-doors, offered with 0.7 AT and 1.0 AT versions, and the 2 generation Mini 5-doors, offered only as 0.7 AT. Choose the 1.0 AT if the priority is stronger output: its 989 cc engine produces 64 hp and 94 Nm, compared with 58 hp and 64 Nm from the 659 cc 0.7 AT. Choose the 2 generation when the Mini 5-doors body matters more than the extra 6 hp and 30 Nm available from the earlier 1.0 AT. Both generations provide FWD and AWD choices.
Daihatsu Mira Gino generations compared
The 1 generation ran from October 1998 through October 2004 and used the Mini 3-doors body. The catalogue contains six entries: four 0.7 AT entries divided between FWD and AWD, plus two 1.0 AT entries with FWD or AWD. Two of the 0.7 AT entries cover October 2000 through September 2001 and use front Disc brakes; the other 0.7 AT entries span the full generation and use front Ventilated disc brakes. Both 1.0 AT entries also use front Ventilated disc brakes. This generation provides the widest engine choice and is the only one in the data with the 989 cc 1.0 AT.
The 2 generation ran from November 2004 through December 2008 and changed to a Mini 5-doors body. Its two entries are both named 0.7 AT: one has FWD and the other AWD. Both retain the 659 cc engine, 58 hp, 64 Nm and a 4-speed Automatic gearbox. Relative to the earlier generation, the major catalogue distinction is therefore the body configuration rather than a power increase.
Daihatsu Mira Gino engine specs
| Generation and exact version | Period | Power | Torque | Displacement | Fuel | Cylinders and layout | Boost | Gearbox | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 generation — 0.7 AT | Nov 2004–Dec 2008 | 58 hp (43 kW) at 7600 rpm | 64 Nm at 4000 rpm | 659 cc | Gasoline, 95 | 3, Inline | No | 4-speed Automatic | FWD |
| 2 generation — 0.7 AT | Nov 2004–Dec 2008 | 58 hp (43 kW) at 7600 rpm | 64 Nm at 4000 rpm | 659 cc | Gasoline, 95 | 3, Inline | No | 4-speed Automatic | AWD |
| 1 generation — 0.7 AT | Oct 2000–Sep 2001 | 58 hp (43 kW) at 7600 rpm | 64 Nm at 4000 rpm | 659 cc | Gasoline, 95 | 3, Inline | No | 4-speed Automatic | FWD |
| 1 generation — 0.7 AT | Oct 2000–Sep 2001 | 58 hp (43 kW) at 7600 rpm | 64 Nm at 4000 rpm | 659 cc | Gasoline, 95 | 3, Inline | No | 4-speed Automatic | AWD |
| 1 generation — 0.7 AT | Oct 1998–Oct 2004 | 58 hp (43 kW) at 7600 rpm | 64 Nm at 4000 rpm | 659 cc | Gasoline, 95 | 3, Inline | No | 4-speed Automatic | FWD |
| 1 generation — 0.7 AT | Oct 1998–Oct 2004 | 58 hp (43 kW) at 7600 rpm | 64 Nm at 4000 rpm | 659 cc | Gasoline, 95 | 3, Inline | No | 4-speed Automatic | AWD |
| 1 generation — 1.0 AT, 64 hp | Oct 1998–Oct 2004 | 64 hp (47 kW) at 7000 rpm | 94 Nm at 3600 rpm | 989 cc | Gasoline, 92 | 3, Inline | No | 4-speed Automatic | AWD |
| 1 generation — 1.0 AT, 64 hp | Oct 1998–Oct 2004 | 64 hp (47 kW) at 7000 rpm | 94 Nm at 3600 rpm | 989 cc | Gasoline, 92 | 3, Inline | No | 4-speed Automatic | FWD |
Every listed engine has 4 valves per cylinder and distributed injection (multi-point). The 0.7 AT has a compression ratio of 10 and a bore-and-stroke measurement of 68 × 60.5 mm. The 1.0 AT has a compression ratio of 9.5 and measures 72 × 81 mm.
The 0.7 AT develops approximately 88 hp per litre, while the 1.0 AT develops approximately 65 hp per litre. However, specific output does not make the smaller engine stronger overall: the 1.0 AT supplies 6 hp more and, more significantly, 30 Nm more torque. Its maximum torque also arrives at 3600 rpm rather than the 0.7 AT’s 4000 rpm.
No turbocharged version appears in the supplied catalogue data. Every 0.7 AT and 1.0 AT entry has boost listed as No. Engine-swap specifications and engine-oil or gear-oil capacities are not measured.
Daihatsu Mira Gino performance, top speed and MPG
Acceleration from 0–100 km/h is not measured for any listed version. Top speed is not measured for any listed version. City fuel consumption, highway fuel consumption and combined fuel consumption are also not measured, so the supplied data cannot support a Daihatsu Mira Gino MPG or gas-mileage comparison.
The available engine figures still show a clear hierarchy. The 1 generation 1.0 AT produces 64 hp and 94 Nm, whereas every 0.7 AT produces 58 hp and 64 Nm. That is about 10% more horsepower and about 47% more torque for the 1.0 AT. Both engines use a 4-speed Automatic gearbox, so the mechanical comparison is not complicated by different transmission types.
Fuel requirements differ. The 0.7 AT is specified for 95 fuel, while the 1.0 AT is specified for 92 fuel. Tank capacity is identical at 36 litres across all entries. Actual driving range is not measured because fuel consumption is not measured.
Daihatsu Mira Gino dimensions, weight and clearance
Exterior length, width and height are not measured. Wheel sizes are not measured. Gross weight is not measured for any version.
Kerb weight is available for several entries. The AWD 0.7 AT is listed at 780 kg in both generations. The 1 generation 1.0 AT weighs 780 kg with FWD and 820 kg with AWD. Kerb weight for the FWD 0.7 AT is not measured.
For versions with recorded weight, the AWD 0.7 AT carries about 13.4 kg per horsepower. The FWD 1.0 AT carries about 12.2 kg per horsepower, while the AWD 1.0 AT carries about 12.8 kg per horsepower. On the available figures, the FWD 1.0 AT has the most favourable weight-per-horsepower result. Within the 1.0 AT pair, AWD adds 40 kg without changing the 64 hp output.
Ground clearance is 150 mm for every 0.7 AT and 140 mm for both 1.0 AT versions. Choosing the 0.7 AT therefore adds 10 mm of clearance over the 1.0 AT. Each listed version has a 36-litre tank.
The front suspension is Independent, spring throughout. The 0.7 AT uses Semi-independent, torsion rear suspension in both generations. The FWD 1.0 AT also uses Semi-independent, torsion rear suspension, while the AWD 1.0 AT uses Independent, spring rear suspension. All versions have Drum rear brakes. Front brakes are Disc on the October 2000–September 2001 0.7 AT entries and on both 2 generation entries; the full-period 1 generation 0.7 AT entries and both 1.0 AT entries have Ventilated disc front brakes.
Daihatsu Mira Gino reliability, problems and parts
Reliability ratings, recorded problems, maintenance costs and parts availability are not measured in the supplied data. The data also does not identify chassis codes, so it cannot confirm whether parts described elsewhere as L700 or L710S fit a particular car. A purchase decision involving replacement parts should therefore be based on the exact generation, production period, version name and drive type rather than an unsupported compatibility assumption.
The catalogue does show where important specification differences can affect parts selection. The 1 generation contains both Disc and Ventilated disc front-brake configurations for versions sharing the exact 0.7 AT name. It also contains FWD and AWD layouts, two engine displacements, and different rear-suspension arrangements among the 1.0 AT versions. Those differences make the production period and drivetrain essential identifiers when checking components.
Which Daihatsu Mira Gino version should you buy?
For the strongest engine figures, choose the 1 generation 1.0 AT, 64 hp. Its 989 cc engine provides 6 hp and 30 Nm more than the 659 cc 0.7 AT. The FWD 1.0 AT is the lighter of the two recorded 1.0 AT versions at 780 kg, giving it the best calculated weight-per-horsepower figure in the available data. Its trade-off is 140 mm of ground clearance, 10 mm less than the 0.7 AT.
Choose the 1 generation 1.0 AT, 64 hp with AWD when AWD and Independent, spring rear suspension matter more than minimum weight. It retains the same 64 hp and 94 Nm as the FWD version but weighs 820 kg, an increase of 40 kg.
Choose a 0.7 AT when 150 mm of ground clearance is the priority or when the 659 cc engine is specifically required. Every 0.7 AT has 58 hp, 64 Nm and the same 4-speed Automatic gearbox, so drive type, generation, body and brake configuration are the meaningful distinctions. The FWD 0.7 AT offers FWD, while the AWD 0.7 AT offers AWD; no performance or fuel-consumption figures are measured to establish an advantage beyond those recorded specifications.
Choose the 2 generation 0.7 AT if the Mini 5-doors body is decisive. Choose the 1 generation 0.7 AT if the Mini 3-doors body is preferred, paying attention to the production period because its front brakes may be Disc or Ventilated disc. In short, the 1.0 AT is the specification-led choice for power and torque, the 0.7 AT is the clearance-led choice, and the 2 generation is the body-led choice for Mini 5-doors access.