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| 2013 Mitsubishi Proudia |
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| 2013 Mitsubishi Dignity |
Here it is and of course, this is what they come up with. Now a couple of years ago, you might think that the Mitsubishi Proudia and the Dignity are nothing more than the Japanese version of the Hyundai Equus when they came out in 1999 and went out of production in 2001. For the 2013 model year, not anymore it isn't! It's now daintily a Mitsubishi version of the flagship Nissan Fuga/Infiniti M premium sedan. The 2013 Mitsubishi Proudia is now essentially a Nissan Fuga Y51 with a Mitsubishi badge on it. The 2013 Mitsubishi Dignity though, is somewhat a China-only Infiniti M35hL or a Nissan Cima Y51 with the Mitsubishi badge on it. What it is then, the Dignity is essentially a rebadged version of the hybrid-only Nissan Cima and it's the very first hybrid sedan offered in a Mitsubishi!
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| 2013 Mitsubishi Proudia interior |
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| 2013 Mitsubishi Dignity interior |
On the inside, both the Proudia and the Dignity come with semi-aniline leather upholstery, a Bose Surround Sound System with 16 speakers and a 14-channel digital amplifier, and an "auto intake control" system that removes allergens and bacteria from the air. Also in both of these Nissan-derived Mitsubishi flagships was the forest air conditioner that provides the fresh air of the forest coming inside to give owners the freshness of the outside world they need. They also come with a Nissan CARWINGS navigation system that makes car navigation systems more convenient by connecting them to mobile phones. It can also provide a range of services to support eco-driving and ease congestion, thus enabling more fuel-efficient driving.
To differentiate both the Mitsubishi Proudia and the Mitsubishi Dignity, let's assume that the Dignity has more legroom than the Mitsubishi Proudia. Also, the Dignity comes with a dual-screen entertainment system and separate audio/climate controls.
The Mitsubishi Proudia comes with either a VQ25HR or a VQ37VHR V6 engine. The VQ25HR engine produces 165kW (225PS) of power, 258N・m (26.3kgf・m) of torque, and a fuel economy of 11.2km/L. The VQ37VHR though, the top of the line for the Proudia, produces 245kW (333PS) of power, 363Nm (37.0kg-m) of torque, and a fuel economy of 9.4km/L. Both are mated with a 7-speed automatic transmission with Sports Mode for smooth shifting with a bit more feel.
The Dignity though comes with the 3.5L V6 hybrid VQ engine that produces a power output of 306PS/6,400rpm and a torque output of 35.7kg-m/4,400rpm. Nissan's original one-motor two-clutch parallel hybrid system named "Intelligent Dual Clutch Control" was also included on the Dignity that connects the high-response electric motor and the 3.5-liter VQ35HR V6 engine directly to the transmission, without the use of a traditional torque converter. The result is a fuel economy of 16.6km/L.
For safety, both the Proudia and Dignity come reserved with a safety shield that takes away scratches from the car, an intelligent pedal that was accompanied by the navigation system, intelligent cruise control, cornering stability assist, Lane Departure Prevention, and Lane Departure Warning, and DSSS. (Driving Safety Support Systems) These features bring the owner come closer to a safe and pleasant trip on the road.
For the Proudia, available colors are Super Black, Crystal White Pearl, Brilliant Silver, and Deep Bronze. The Dignity though, it's available in Super Black, Crystal White Pearl, and Deep Bronze. The Proudia starts at 4,022,000 Japanese Yen for the one with the 2.5L V6 model up to 5,553,000 Japanese Yen for the one with the 3.7L V6 model without the 4WD. The Dignity is priced at 8,400,000 Japanese Yen, making it the most expensive Mitsubishi you can find.
My comment:
Returned as Mitsubishi versions of the Nissan Fuga and Cima, the Mitsubishi Proudia and Dignity aren't quite what I was expecting because, with a such premium price, I'd expect that these are the most expensive Mitsubishis you would expect. Sure, the Proudia is all about comfort and the Dignity is all about premium world-class luxury with hybrid ecology but for such, I would rather read a Jane Austen novel...
Photo: Mitsubishi Motors Corporation
