Mitsuoka Viewt

{{Infobox automobile

| name = Mitsuoka Viewt

| image = Mitsuoka Viewt (K11 base) front.JPG

| production = 1993–2023

| body_style = {{ubl

| 4-door sedan

| 2-door cabriolet (1997–2003)

| 3-door hatchback (1997–2003)

| 5-door hatchback (1997–2003, 2015–present)

}}

| related = Nissan March/Micra

| engine = {{ubl

| Petrol:

| K11

| 1.0 L CG10DE I4

| 1.3 L CG13DE I4

| 1.35 L CGA3DE I4

| K12

| 1.2 L CR12DE I4

| 1.4 L CR14DE I4

| 1.5 L HR15DE I4

| K13

| 1.2 L HR12DE I3

}}

| layout = Front-engine, front-wheel-drive

| transmission = {{ubl

| 5-speed manual (K11/K12)

| 4-speed automatic (K11/K12)

| CVT (all)

}}

}}

The first Viewt, introduced in January 1993, was produced on the basis of the K11 March. The March's hatchback was replaced by a fixed rear window and rounded boot, and the front grille and headlamp assembly was replaced by one closely resembling that of the Jaguar Mark II. In standard form the interior was much the same as the March's, but leather seats and wood trim could be added at extra cost.

The Viewt shared its 1.0- and 1.3-litre engines with the March. It was originally available with manual or automatic transmissions; later, more luxurious editions were automatic-only. In November 2001 the larger engine's displacement was increased from {{cvt|1275|to|1348|cc|cuin|1}}, reflecting changes made to the March/Micra.

Changes to the March were usually echoed in the Viewt; for example, when the March received a new dashboard the Viewt recieved it too, with a new wood kit. After the March convertible was introduced in 1997, Mitsuoka developed a Viewt convertible which used the Jaguar-style front but had a unique built-out rear. At the same time, the Viewt was also made available in 3- and 5-door hatchback models.

File:Mitsuoka Viewt 002.JPG|Rear view

1998 Mitsuoka Viewt Convertible in Greige, front right.jpg|1998 Mitsuoka Viewt Convertible

File:Mitsuoka Viewt 5door (K11) rear.jpg|Mitsuoka Viewt 5-door; rear view

When the March was updated (becoming the K12) Mitsuoka produced a new Viewt, which first appeared in September 2005. The changes in the style of the March are evident to some extent in the new Viewt: for example, the shape of the rear door has changed and the cabin appears rounder. However, Mitsuoka have persisted with their Jaguar-style front and rear. New safety rules introduced for 2009 meant that Viewts could not be based on cars built after 1 January 2009; Mitsuoka kept converting 2008s and briefly halted production. The only three-door version is the 12SR, which was created by converting used March 12SRs and sold through Mitsuoka's certified used car program. Mitsuoka also built the Mitsuoka Cute from March 2009 until 2013, a similar conversion based on the regular March hatchback.{{cite web | url = https://cobby.jp/mitsuoka-models.html | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20241212104555/https://cobby.jp/mitsuoka-models.html | archivedate = 2024-12-12 | title = 光岡自動車の車種一覧！現行車やマイクロカーなど個性豊かな歴代車種まとめ | trans-title = A list of Mitsuoka Motors' car models! A compilation of unique past and present models, including current models and microcars | language = ja | work = Cobby | date = 2023 }} Buyers could choose to base the Cute on any certified, used K12 March, with prices depending on age and mileage.{{cite web | url = https://www.webcg.net/articles/-/7279 | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20150824175950/http://www.webcg.net/articles/-/7279 | archivedate = 2015-08-24 | title = “ビュートの妹”、「ミツオカ・キュート」発売 | trans-title = "Viewt's little sister"; Mitsuoka Cute launched | language = ja | date = 2009-03-30 | work = webCarGraphic | publisher = webCG Inc. }}

In October 2009 production resumed; to meet the revised safety legislation the rear end received enclosed taillights while the bumper overriders were deleted. The revised version was first shown at the 2009 Tokyo Motor Show.{{Cite web|url=https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/jaguar-mkii-meets-nissan-micra-mitsuoka-viewt | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20231204233206/https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/jaguar-mkii-meets-nissan-micra-mitsuoka-viewt | archivedate = 2023-12-04 | first = Mark | last = Tisshaw | title=Jaguar MkII meets Nissan Micra in the Mitsuoka Viewt | work = Autocar| date=2009-10-20}} Production of new, K12-based Viewts ended sometime in the latter half of 2010, but Mitsuoka kept converting used cars until 2013 at least.

Like the March, the new Viewt is available with 1.2-, 1.4- and 1.5-litre engines, with automatic or manual transmissions. The interior resembles the March's; leather seats are optionally available. The 12SR version uses some of the March 12SR's interior decoration, such as carbon fibre inserts on the dashboard.

File:Mitsuoka Viewt - Tokyo, Japan - DSC04595.jpg|Mitsuoka Viewt (K12)

File:Mitsuoka Viewt (K12) rear.JPG|Rear view

Mitsuoka Viewt K12 12LX interior.jpg|Interior (Viewt 12LX)

The third generation Viewt was based on the Thai-built K13 March and first appeared in May 2012. The hatchback version called Viewt Nadeshiko first appeared in July 2015. Since it used the tailgate and tail lamps from the Nissan March directly, the price was significantly lower than that of the Viewt saloon. With the discontinuation of the March in the Japanese market, Mitsuoka announced the end of Viewt production in January 2023. However, Mitsuoka continued to carry out conversions on suitable used Nissans.

File:The frontview of Mitsuoka Viewt 12ST (K13).jpg|Mitsuoka Viewt (K13)

File:3rd generation Mitsuoka Viewt rear.jpg|Rear view

Mitsuoka Viewt Nadeshiko (DBA-K13) in Beige, front right.jpg|Mitsuoka Viewt Nadeshiko

Mitsuoka Viewt Nadeshiko (DBA-K13) in Beige, rear right.jpg|Mitsuoka Viewt Nadeshiko

{{Infobox automobile

| name = Mitsuoka Viewt

| image = Mitsuoka Viewt story 15DX 2WD (5BA-MXPA10) front.jpg

| production = 2023–present

| body_style = 5-door hatchback

| layout = {{ubl

| Front-engine, front-wheel-drive

| Front-engine, four-wheel-drive

}}

| related = Toyota Yaris (XP210)

| engine = {{ubl

| Petrol:

| 996 cc 1KR-FE I3 (KSP210/211)

| 1490 cc M15A-FKS I3 (MXPA10/11/15)

| Petrol hybrid:

| 1490 cc M15A-FXE I3 (MXPH10/11/15)

}}

| motor = {{unbulleted list

| {{cvt|59|kW|PS hp|0}} 1NM AC synchronous (front, hybrid)

| {{cvt|3.9|kW|PS hp|1}} 1MM AC synchronous (rear, hybrid)

}}

| transmission = {{ubl

| 5-speed manual (1.0 L FWD)

| 6-speed manual (1.5 L FWD)

| K120 CVT with physical first gear

| eCVT (hybrid)

}}

| drivetrain = Power-split

| battery = Lithium-ion

}}

The Viewt Story is based on the Toyota Yaris (XP210) hatchback and was introduced in February 2023; it was released for sale in September 2023. The model lineup includes 1.5-liter gasoline vehicles "15LX" and "15DX", 1.0-liter gasoline vehicles "10LX" and "10DX", and 1.5-liter hybrid vehicles "Hybrid LX" and "Hybrid DX". In addition, a 6-speed manual transmission is available for the 1.5-liter model, and a 4WD model (E-four for the hybrid) is available for the 1.5-liter and hybrid models.

The 1-liter variant produces {{cvt|51|kW|PS hp|0}}, while the 1.5-liter petrol variant has between {{cvt|88|and|92|kW|PS hp|0}}. The internal combustion engine of the Hybrid model produces {{cvt|67|kW|PS hp|0}}; combined system output is {{cvt|85|kW|PS hp|0}}.

File:Mitsuoka Viewt story 15DX 2WD (5BA-MXPA10) rear.jpg|Rear view

File:Mitsuoka Viewt Story 15LX 2WD (5BA-MXPA10) interior.jpg|Interior

{{reflist}}

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• [http://www.mitsuoka-motor.com/global/ Official Mitsuoka Global page]
• [http://www.carsensor.net/catalog/mitsuoka/viewt/ Mitsuoka Viewt] {{in lang|ja}}

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