Mitsuoka Ray

The Mitsuoka Ray is a compact car produced by Mitsuoka. The car is a heavily modified Mazda Carol.[5] It has a 52-58 hp 0.7 gasoline engine.[3][4] It has a 30L fuel tank.[4][6] The car started out with 3 doors; however, in 2002 Mitsuoka changed it into a 5-door car based on the Daihatsu Mira Gino.[3] The price ranges from 911,000 yen to 1,359,750 yen.[4] Mitsuoka described the Ray as "like a dignified and graceful flower." [7]

Mitsuoka Ray
1st generation Mitsuoka Ray
Overview
Manufacturer	Mitsuoka
Also called	Mitsuoka Rei[1]
Production	1996-2004[1]
Body and chassis
Class	Kei car/subcompact executive car
Layout	FF, AWD[2]
Related	Mazda Carol
Powertrain
Engine	3 cylinder[3]43 cu in (0.7 L)
Transmission	3-speed auto, 5-speed manual[2]
Dimensions
Length	131.9 in (3,350 mm)
Width	54.9 in (1,395 mm)
Height	55.9 in (1,420 mm)
Curb weight	1,400–1,786 lb (635–810 kg)[4]

Trims

There are two trim levels.[2]

Reception

The Mitsuoka Ray received mixed reviews, earning a place on the Ugliest Cars in Britain list due to problems with quality and design. However, it was chosen the most attractive car in Australia.

References

1. "Mitsuoka History". conceptcarz. Retrieved 25 June 2014.
2. "Mitsuoka Ray 1996". Amayama. Retrieved 25 June 2014.
3. "Mitsuoka Ray (Мицуока Рэй)". drom.ru. Retrieved 25 June 2014.
4. "MITSUOKA RAY". GooNetExchange. Retrieved 25 June 2014.
5. "History of MITSUOKA". Mitsuoka. Archived from the original on 29 July 2014. Retrieved 25 June 2014.
6. "Mitsuoka Ray1996 – 1999". yandex. Retrieved 25 June 2014.
7. "Ugliest Cars in Britain". Archived from the original on 3 September 2014. Retrieved 26 June 2014.