Mitsubishi Proudia/dignity 3.5 24V (241 Hp)
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Mitsubishi Proudia/dignity:
The Mitsubishi Proudia is a luxury sedan manufactured by Mitsubishi Motors, positioned below the flagship Dignity limousine in the company's range. Its name is a portmanteau derived from the English word "proud" and "diamond". The first generation was produced from late 1999 to 2001, while the second generation was produced from 2012 to 2016....(Read more on Wikipedia)
Proudia/dignity Overview:
Mitsubishi Proudia/dignity (Proudia/dignity). With 343 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1950 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. The top speed reaches 180 km/h. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
Performance Verdict
The 3.5L V6 offers strong, smooth acceleration suitable for a luxury cruiser, providing ample power for highway driving and confident overtaking.
Fuel Economy
Fuel consumption is notably high, especially in urban settings (16 L/100km), making it an expensive choice to run by modern standards.
Best Use Case:
Highway cruising and comfortable long-distance travel.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Exceptional ride comfort and spacious interior
- • Powerful and smooth V6/V8 engine options
- • Distinctive and understated luxury styling
- • High level of standard equipment for its time
- • Unique alternative to more common luxury sedans
Cons:
- • Very high fuel consumption across the lineup
- • Limited availability outside Japan (JDM import challenges)
- • Potentially expensive and difficult to source parts
- • Dated infotainment and safety technology by modern standards
- • Resale value can be low due to niche market
Specifications:
| General: |
| Brand: | Mitsubishi |
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| Model: | Proudia/dignity |
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| Generation: | Proudia/dignity |
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| Modification (Engine): | 3.5 24V (241 Hp) |
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| Start of production: | 1999 |
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| End of production: | 2001 |
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| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
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| Body type: | Sedan |
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| Seats: | 5 |
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| Doors: | 4 |
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| Engine: |
| Power: | 241 Hp @ 5500 rpm. |
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| Power per litre: | 68.9 Hp/l |
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| Torque: | 343 Nm @ 2500 rpm. |
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| Engine displacement: | 3497 |
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| Number of cylinders: | 6 |
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| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
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| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
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| Fuel injection system: | Direct injection |
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| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
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| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
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| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
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| Cylinder Bore: | 93 mm mm |
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| Piston Stroke: | 85.8 mm mm |
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| Compression ratio: | 10.4:1 |
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| Performance: |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 16 l/100 km |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 9 l/100 km |
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| Maximum speed: | 180 km/h |
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| Weight-to-power ratio: | 8.1 kg/Hp, 123.6 Hp/tonne |
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| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 5.7 kg/Nm, 175.9 Nm/tonne |
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| Space: |
| Kerb Weight: | 1950 |
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| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 505 l |
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| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 l |
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| Size: |
| Length: | 5050 mm mm |
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| Width: | 1870 mm mm |
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| Height: | 1480 mm mm |
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| Wheelbase: | 2830 mm mm |
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| Front track: | 1615 mm |
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| Rear (Back) track: | 1615 mm |
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| Powertrain: |
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
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| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
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| Number of gears | 5 |
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| Transmission type | Automatic |
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| Front brakes | Disc |
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| Rear brakes | Disc |
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| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
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| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
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| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
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| Tires size | 225/60 R16 |
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| Front suspension | Coil spring |
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| Rear suspension | Coil spring |
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If you could change one thing about the Mitsubishi Proudia/dignity, what would it be?