Which Mitsuoka Galue Version Should You Buy?
The Mitsuoka Galue version to choose depends chiefly on whether you want the lighter first-generation Sedan, the more powerful second-generation Sedan, or the third-generation Cabrio. The 4.6 AT Cabrio is the performance leader with 304 hp and 433 Nm, while the first-generation 2.0 MT and 2.0 AT offer the lowest listed kerb weight at 1,285 kg.
The Mitsuoka Galue version to choose depends chiefly on whether you want the lighter first-generation Sedan, the more powerful second-generation Sedan, or the third-generation Cabrio. The 4.6 AT Cabrio is the performance leader with 304 hp and 433 Nm, while the first-generation 2.0 MT and 2.0 AT offer the lowest listed kerb weight at 1,285 kg. Between those extremes, the second-generation 3.0 AT combines 240 hp with a 1,620 kg kerb weight, and the third-generation 2.5 AT provides 210 hp with a 5-speed Automatic transmission. The catalogue records three generations produced from February 1996 through December 2020.
Mitsuoka Galue generations compared
The first generation ran from February 1996 to November 1999 as a Sedan. Its five listed versions all carry the exact names 2.0 AT or 2.0 MT. Every version uses a 1,998 cc Gasoline Inline 6-cylinder engine producing 130 hp at 5,600 rpm. Torque is listed as either 171 Nm or 172 Nm at 4,400 rpm. The 2.0 AT has a 4-speed Automatic transmission, while the 2.0 MT has a 5-speed Manual transmission; all are RWD. Listed kerb weight is 1,285 kg where measured, giving 9.88 kg per horsepower, while ground clearance is 170 mm and tank capacity is 72 litres. This generation is the logical choice for buyers prioritizing the Manual option, the lowest measured weight, or the greatest listed ground clearance.
The second generation ran from December 1999 through June 2005 and remained a Sedan, but its two versions introduced stronger V-shaped 6-cylinder engines and Direct injection (direct). The 2.5 AT produces 210 hp and 264 Nm from 2,495 cc, whereas the 3.0 AT produces 240 hp and 308 Nm from 2,987 cc. Both have 4-speed Automatic transmissions, RWD, 1,620 kg kerb weights, 150 mm ground clearance, and 80-litre tanks. Choosing the 3.0 AT brings an additional 30 hp and 44 Nm without increasing the listed kerb weight. Its weight-to-power figure is 6.75 kg per horsepower, compared with 7.71 kg per horsepower for the 2.5 AT.
The third generation ran from July 2005 through December 2020 as a Cabrio and contains three versions: 4.0 AT, 4.6 AT, and 2.5 AT. All use Gasoline engines, 5-speed Automatic transmissions, RWD, multi-point Distributed injection, and no boost. The 2.5 AT develops 210 hp and 265 Nm, the 4.0 AT develops 213 hp and 325 Nm, and the 4.6 AT reaches 304 hp and 433 Nm. All three have 135 mm ground clearance. Their listed kerb weights are 1,650 kg, 1,640 kg, and 1,720 kg respectively, so the 4.0 AT is actually 10 kg lighter than the 2.5 AT despite its larger displacement.
Mitsuoka Galue engine and specs
| Generation and version | Power | Torque | Displacement | Fuel | Cylinders and layout | Boost | Gearbox | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First generation 2.0 AT, 171 Nm | 130 hp | 171 Nm | 1,998 cc | Gasoline, 92 | 6, Inline | No | 4-speed Automatic | RWD |
| First generation 2.0 MT, 171 Nm | 130 hp | 171 Nm | 1,998 cc | Gasoline, 92 | 6, Inline | No | 5-speed Manual | RWD |
| First generation 2.0 MT, 172 Nm | 130 hp | 172 Nm | 1,998 cc | Gasoline, 92 | 6, Inline | No | 5-speed Manual | RWD |
| First generation 2.0 AT, 172 Nm | 130 hp | 172 Nm | 1,998 cc | Gasoline, 92 | 6, Inline | No | 4-speed Automatic | RWD |
| First generation 2.0 MT, 172 Nm, 1,285 kg | 130 hp | 172 Nm | 1,998 cc | Gasoline, 92 | 6, Inline | No | 5-speed Manual | RWD |
| Second generation 2.5 AT | 210 hp | 264 Nm | 2,495 cc | Gasoline, 95 | 6, V-shaped | No | 4-speed Automatic | RWD |
| Second generation 3.0 AT | 240 hp | 308 Nm | 2,987 cc | Gasoline, 95 | 6, V-shaped | No | 4-speed Automatic | RWD |
| Third generation 4.0 AT | 213 hp | 325 Nm | 4,009 cc | Gasoline, 92 | 6, V-shaped | No | 5-speed Automatic | RWD |
| Third generation 4.6 AT | 304 hp | 433 Nm | 4,606 cc | Gasoline, 92 | 8, V-shaped | No | 5-speed Automatic | RWD |
| Third generation 2.5 AT | 210 hp | 265 Nm | 2,495 cc | Gasoline, 98 | 6, V-shaped | No | 5-speed Automatic | RWD |
On calculated specific output, the third-generation 2.5 AT leads with approximately 84.2 hp per litre. The second-generation 2.5 AT follows closely at approximately 84.0 hp per litre, while the second-generation 3.0 AT produces approximately 80.3 hp per litre. The third-generation 4.6 AT delivers approximately 66.0 hp per litre, the first-generation 2.0 AT and 2.0 MT versions produce approximately 65.1 hp per litre, and the third-generation 4.0 AT produces approximately 53.1 hp per litre.
The 4.6 AT remains the strongest choice despite not having the highest specific output. Compared with the third-generation 4.0 AT, it adds 91 hp and 108 Nm while increasing kerb weight by 80 kg. Its calculated weight-to-power ratio is 5.66 kg per horsepower, substantially better than the 4.0 AT’s 7.70 kg per horsepower.
Performance, mpg, and economy
Acceleration from 0–100 km/h is not measured for any listed Mitsuoka Galue version. Top speed is also not measured for any version. City fuel consumption, highway fuel consumption, and combined fuel consumption are not measured throughout the supplied catalogue data, so an mpg comparison cannot be made.
The available fuel information still distinguishes the versions. Every first-generation 2.0 AT and 2.0 MT is listed for 92 fuel. Both second-generation versions are listed for 95 fuel. In the third generation, the 4.0 AT and 4.6 AT are listed for 92 fuel, while the 2.5 AT is listed for 98 fuel. Fuel cost itself is not measured, so the data does not support a monetary running-cost comparison.
Tank capacity also varies. The first generation holds 72 litres, and both second-generation versions hold 80 litres. The third-generation 4.0 AT and 4.6 AT hold 60 litres, while the third-generation 2.5 AT holds 50 litres. Driving range is not measured because fuel consumption is not available.
Mitsuoka Galue dimensions, weight, and chassis specs
Complete exterior dimensions are not measured for any generation, and wheel sizes are not measured for any version. The usable comparison therefore rests on weight, ground clearance, tank size, suspension, and brakes.
The first-generation 2.0 AT with 171 Nm, the first-generation 2.0 MT with 171 Nm, and one first-generation 2.0 MT with 172 Nm each have a measured kerb weight of 1,285 kg. Kerb weight is not measured for the other first-generation 2.0 MT with 172 Nm or the first-generation 2.0 AT with 172 Nm. Gross weight is not measured for any first-generation version. All have 170 mm ground clearance, 72-litre tanks, Independent, spring front and rear suspension, Ventilated disc front brakes, and Drum rear brakes.
Both second-generation versions weigh 1,620 kg, while gross weight is not measured. Each has 150 mm ground clearance, an 80-litre tank, Independent, spring suspension at both ends, and Ventilated disc brakes at both ends.
The third-generation 4.0 AT weighs 1,640 kg, the 2.5 AT weighs 1,650 kg, and the 4.6 AT weighs 1,720 kg. Gross weight is not measured for the 4.0 AT or 4.6 AT; the 2.5 AT has a gross weight of 1,925 kg. All have 135 mm ground clearance and Ventilated disc brakes at both ends. The 2.5 AT has Independent, spring front and rear suspension, while the 4.0 AT and 4.6 AT have Independent, spring front suspension and Semi-independent, spring rear suspension.
Mitsuoka Galue reliability and problems
Reliability, repair frequency, component life, and recurring problems are not measured in the supplied data. No version can therefore be declared more reliable than another. A purchase inspection should treat the exact generation and version as essential identifiers, especially because several first-generation cars share the same 2.0 MT or 2.0 AT name while differing slightly in listed torque, compression ratio, bore and stroke, measured weight, or engine-location data.
Which Mitsuoka Galue version to buy
For maximum output, choose the third-generation 4.6 AT. Its 304 hp and 433 Nm exceed every other listed version, and its 5.66 kg-per-horsepower ratio is the best among versions with measured kerb weight.
For a Sedan with the strongest calculated performance, choose the second-generation 3.0 AT. It adds 30 hp and 44 Nm over the second-generation 2.5 AT at the same 1,620 kg kerb weight. Both share a 4-speed Automatic transmission, RWD, 150 mm clearance, and an 80-litre tank, making the 3.0 AT the straightforward specification upgrade.
For a Cabrio with lower measured weight than the 4.6 AT, the 4.0 AT is the lightest third-generation choice at 1,640 kg. It provides 213 hp and 325 Nm, but the 2.5 AT is only 10 kg heavier and trails by just 3 hp while producing 60 Nm less torque. The 2.5 AT instead offers the highest calculated specific output and Independent, spring rear suspension.
For the lightest measured configuration or the only Manual transmission, select a first-generation 2.0 MT with a listed 1,285 kg kerb weight. The first-generation 2.0 MT combines 130 hp with a 5-speed Manual transmission, while the contemporary 2.0 AT uses a 4-speed Automatic. Because the repeated names cover entries with 171 Nm and 172 Nm—and some entries have no measured kerb weight—the precise specification record matters more than the badge alone.
Prices and vehicles for sale in the UK, USA, or other markets are not included in the data, so no price or availability recommendation can be supported. On specifications alone, the 4.6 AT is the power choice, the second-generation 3.0 AT is the strongest Sedan choice, and a measured-weight first-generation 2.0 MT is the lightest and most transmission-focused choice.