Mitsubishi Proudia

The Mitsubishi Proudia is a luxury sedan made by Mitsubishi Motors. It was first produced from 1999 to 2001, and later from 2012 to 2016. The Proudia was designed to be a luxury vehicle, positioned below the flagship Dignity limousine in Mitsubishi's range.

Mitsubishi Proudia
First-generation Mitsubishi Proudia (S32A)
Overview
Manufacturer	Mitsubishi Motors (1999–2001) Nissan (2012–2016)
Production	1999–2001 2012–2016
Body and chassis
Class	Full-size luxury car (1999–2001) Executive car (2012–2016)
Body style	4-door sedan
Layout	Front-engine, front-wheel-drive (1999–2001) Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive (2012–2016) Front-engine, four-wheel-drive (2012–2016)
Related	Mitsubishi Dignity Hyundai Equus
Chronology
Predecessor	Mitsubishi Debonair

First Generation (1999-2001)

First generation (S32A/S33A)
Overview
Also called	Hyundai Equus
Production	1999–2001
Assembly	Japan: Nagoya, Aichi (Ōe Plant)
Body and chassis
Related	Mitsubishi Dignity (S43A)
Powertrain
Engine	Gasoline: 3.5 L 6G74 V6 (S32A) 4.5 L 8A80 V8 (S33A)
Power output	177 kW (237 hp; 241 PS) (6G74) 206 kW (276 hp; 280 PS) (8A80)
Transmission	5-speed INVECS-II automatic
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)

Rear view

Interior

The first generation of the Mitsubishi Proudia was made between 1999 and 2001. With Hyundai selling their own version called the Hyundai Equus It came with different engine options, including a V6 engine and a V8 engine. The car was available with front-wheel drive. It was equipped with features such as CCD cameras and adaptive cruise control. However, the Proudia did not sell well, and production ended after only a few years. A total of 1,227 units were made but the Hyundai Equus was a success being sold until 2009.

Second Generation (2012-2016)

Second generation (BY51)
Overview
Also called	Nissan Fuga/Infiniti M/Q70
Production	2012–2016
Assembly	Japan: Kaminokawa, Tochigi
Body and chassis
Platform	Nissan FM platform
Related	Mitsubishi Dignity/Nissan Cima (Y51)
Powertrain
Engine	Gasoline: 2.5 L Nissan VQ25HR V6 (BY51) 3.7 L Nissan VQ37VHR V6 (BKY51/BKNY51)
Power output	165 kW (221 hp; 224 PS) (VQ25HR) 245 kW (329 hp; 333 PS) (VQ37VHR)
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 (3,792–4,012 lb)

The second generation of the Proudia was made from 2012 to 2016. This model was based on the Nissan Fuga, which Mitsubishi sold under the Proudia name. The second generation had both rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive options. It also had a hybrid version, but this was only available in the Dignity limousine.

Markets

Both first and second gen Mitsubishi Proudia were sold only in the Japanese Market.

Discontinuation

In 2016, Mitsubishi stopped making the Proudia and Dignity cars. The Proudia was not popular in the market, and the company decided to end production.