Mitsubishi Proudia
| Series S32A | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Mitsubishi Motors |
| Production | 1999–2001 |
| Assembly | Nagoya Plant, Okazaki, Aichi Japan |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Luxury car |
| Body style | 4-door sedan |
| Layout | FF layout |
| Related |
Mitsubishi Dignity Hyundai Equus |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | |
| Transmission | INVECS-II 5-speed semi auto |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,830 mm (111.4 in) |
| Length | 5,050 mm (198.8 in) |
| Width | 1,870 mm (73.6 in) |
| Height | 1,475 mm (58.1 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,950–2,265 kg (4,299–4,993 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Mitsubishi Debonair |
| Series BY51 | |
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| Overview | |
| Also called | |
| Production | 2012–present |
| Assembly | |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 4-door sedan |
| Layout | |
| Platform | Nissan FR-L "enhanced FM" platform |
| Related | |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | |
| Transmission | 7-speed automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,900 mm (114.2 in) |
| Length | 4,945 mm (194.7 in) |
| Width | 1,845 mm (72.6 in) |
| Height | 1,500 mm (59.1 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,720–1,820 kg (3,790–4,010 lb) |
The Mitsubishi Proudia (Japanese: 三菱・プラウディア Mitsubishi Puraudia) is a luxury car manufactured by Mitsubishi Motors, positioned just below the flagship Mitsubishi Dignity limousine in the company's range. Its name is a portmanteau derived from the English word "proud", and "diamond" (referring to the company's logo), In Japan, it was sold in 2012 as a large luxury sedan exclusive to Japanese buyers, and was reintroduced 2012 to Japan based on the Nissan Fuga. It was sold at a specific retail chain called Galant Shop.
The entire Proudia/Dignity range was designed by Mitsubishi Motors and co-manufactured with Hyundai of South Korea, who marketed their own version as the Hyundai Centennial/Hyundai Equus. The Proudia was introduced as a competitor to the Nissan Cima and Toyota Celsior as a full size luxury car, however Mitsubishi chose to use a transversely installed engine with front wheel drive. Production was discontinued after only 1227 vehicles were produced during three years.
The Proudia was priced from ¥4.6 million to ¥6.4 million, and came in three specifications labelled A, B or C. A and B featured a 6G74 3497 cc GDi V6 producing 240 PS (177 kW) at 5500 rpm and 343 N·m (253 lb·ft) of torque at 2500 rpm, while specification C featured the 8A80 4498 cc GDi V8 producing 280 PS (206 kW) at 5000 rpm and 412 N·m (304 lb·ft) at 4000 rpm. The car was equipped with several advanced features like CCD cameras to monitor adjacent lanes and behind the car, and a laser activated adaptive cruise control. It used MacPherson struts for the front suspension and a multi-link suspension for the rear wheels.
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