Mitsuoka Viewt: Which Version Should You Buy?
The Mitsuoka Viewt version to choose depends chiefly on whether you value low kerb weight, stronger output, a particular transmission, or AWD. The first generation offers the lightest listed cars at 850–870 kg and includes Manual, Automatic, and Variable transmissions. The second generation has the broadest engine range—1240–1498 cc—and the highest output at 109 hp in the 1.5 CVT.
The Mitsuoka Viewt version to choose depends chiefly on whether you value low kerb weight, stronger output, a particular transmission, or AWD. The first generation offers the lightest listed cars at 850–870 kg and includes Manual, Automatic, and Variable transmissions. The second generation has the broadest engine range—1240–1498 cc—and the highest output at 109 hp in the 1.5 CVT. The third generation simplifies the choice to two technically similar 1.2 CVT versions, distinguished mainly by FWD or AWD and ground clearance of 140 or 145 mm. Across the supplied catalogue, the Viewt appears in three Sedan generations: April 1995–May 2003, September 2005–April 2012, and from May 2012 onward.
Mitsuoka Viewt generations: what changed?
The first generation, produced from April 1995 through May 2003, is a Sedan with four versions: 1.0 MT, 1.0 AT, 1.3 MT, and 1.3 CVT. All use Gasoline, Inline four-cylinder engines without boost and FWD. Outputs are 58 hp for the 997 cc versions and 79 hp for the 1274 cc versions. Kerb weight rises from 850 kg in the 1.0 MT and 1.0 AT to 870 kg in the 1.3 MT and 1.3 CVT, so choosing the larger engine adds 21 hp for only 20 kg in the versions with stated weights.
The second generation, available from September 2005 through April 2012, is also a Sedan with four versions: 1.2 MT, 1.2 AT, 1.4 AT, and 1.5 CVT. It expands the choice from FWD alone to FWD or AWD and raises the output range to 90–109 hp. It also replaces the first generation’s independent rear spring suspension with a semi-independent torsion arrangement. Depending on version, kerb weight is 1040–1130 kg where measured, while ground clearance ranges from 135 to 150 mm.
The third generation begins in May 2012 and is listed without a stop date. This Sedan generation contains two versions, both named 1.2 CVT and both rated at 79 hp and 106 Nm from a 1198 cc Gasoline Inline three-cylinder engine without boost. The essential buying distinction is drive: one 1.2 CVT is FWD with 140 mm of clearance, while the other 1.2 CVT is AWD with 145 mm. Their listed kerb weight, gross weight, tank capacity, suspension, and brakes are otherwise identical.
Mitsuoka Viewt engine and specs comparison
| Generation and version | Power | Torque | Displacement | Fuel | Cylinders/layout | Boost | Gearbox | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First generation 1.0 MT | 58 hp at 6000 rpm | 79 Nm at 4000 rpm | 997 cc | Gasoline, 92 | 4, Inline | No | Manual, 5 | FWD |
| First generation 1.0 AT | 58 hp at 6000 rpm | 79 Nm at 4000 rpm | 997 cc | Gasoline, 92 | 4, Inline | No | Automatic, 4 | FWD |
| First generation 1.3 MT | 79 hp at 6000 rpm | 105 Nm at 4000 rpm | 1274 cc | Gasoline, 92 | 4, Inline | No | Manual, 5 | FWD |
| First generation 1.3 CVT | 79 hp at 6000 rpm | 105 Nm at 4000 rpm | 1274 cc | Gasoline, 92 | 4, Inline | No | Variable | FWD |
| Second generation 1.2 MT | 90 hp at 5600 rpm | 121 Nm at 4000 rpm | 1240 cc | Gasoline, 92 | 4, Inline | No | Manual, 5 | FWD |
| Second generation 1.2 AT | 90 hp at 5600 rpm | 121 Nm at 4000 rpm | 1240 cc | Gasoline, 92 | 4, Inline | No | Automatic, 4 | FWD |
| Second generation 1.4 AT | 97 hp at 5600 rpm | 136 Nm at 3200 rpm | 1386 cc | Gasoline, 92 | 4, Inline | No | Automatic, 4 | AWD |
| Second generation 1.5 CVT | 109 hp at 6000 rpm | 148 Nm at 4400 rpm | 1498 cc | Gasoline, 92 | 4, Inline | No | Variable | FWD |
| Third generation 1.2 CVT, FWD | 79 hp at 6000 rpm | 106 Nm at 4400 rpm | 1198 cc | Gasoline, 92 | 3, Inline | No | Variable | FWD |
| Third generation 1.2 CVT, AWD | 79 hp at 6000 rpm | 106 Nm at 4400 rpm | 1198 cc | Gasoline, 92 | 3, Inline | No | Variable | AWD |
Calculated from the supplied displacement and output figures, the first-generation 1.0 MT and 1.0 AT produce about 58.2 hp per litre, while the 1.3 MT and 1.3 CVT produce about 62.0 hp per litre. The second-generation results are about 72.6 hp per litre for the 1.2 MT and 1.2 AT, 70.0 hp per litre for the 1.4 AT, and 72.8 hp per litre for the 1.5 CVT. Both third-generation 1.2 CVT versions produce about 65.9 hp per litre. On this comparison, the second-generation 1.5 CVT combines the greatest total output with the highest calculated specific output, although only narrowly ahead of the second-generation 1.2 versions.
Mitsuoka Viewt performance and mpg
Only the first-generation 1.3 CVT has measured performance figures in the supplied data: acceleration from 0–100 km/h takes 15 seconds, and maximum speed is 155 km/h. For the 1.0 MT, 1.0 AT, 1.3 MT, second-generation 1.2 MT, 1.2 AT, 1.4 AT, and 1.5 CVT, both 0–100 km/h acceleration and maximum speed are not measured. They are also not measured for either third-generation 1.2 CVT.
City fuel consumption, highway fuel consumption, and combined fuel consumption are not measured for every Viewt version in the supplied data. Consequently, mpg cannot be calculated for any version, and no economy ranking can be made from these figures. CO₂ output and environmental class are likewise not measured across the range.
The only supported performance comparison beyond the single measured result comes from output and weight. Among versions with a stated kerb weight, the first-generation 1.3 MT and 1.3 CVT carry about 11.0 kg per hp, compared with about 14.7 kg per hp for the 1.0 MT and 1.0 AT. The second-generation 1.2 MT is about 11.6 kg per hp, the 1.4 AT about 11.6 kg per hp, and the 1.5 CVT about 9.9 kg per hp. Both third-generation 1.2 CVT versions are about 14.4 kg per hp. This arithmetic favors the second-generation 1.5 CVT, but it is not a substitute for a measured acceleration time.
Mitsuoka Viewt dimensions, weight, clearance, and tank
| Generation and version | Kerb weight | Gross weight | Ground clearance | Tank | Wheel sizes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First generation 1.0 MT | 850 kg | not measured | 150 mm | 42 L | not measured |
| First generation 1.0 AT | 850 kg | not measured | 150 mm | 42 L | not measured |
| First generation 1.3 MT | 870 kg | not measured | 150 mm | 42 L | not measured |
| First generation 1.3 CVT | 870 kg | 1200 kg | 150 mm | 42 L | not measured |
| Second generation 1.2 MT | 1040 kg | 1315 kg | 135 mm | 41 L | not measured |
| Second generation 1.2 AT | not measured | 1315 kg | 135 mm | 41 L | not measured |
| Second generation 1.4 AT | 1130 kg | 1405 kg | 140 mm | 41 L | not measured |
| Second generation 1.5 CVT | 1080 kg | 1355 kg | 150 mm | 41 L | not measured |
| Third generation 1.2 CVT, FWD | 1140 kg | 1415 kg | 140 mm | 41 L | not measured |
| Third generation 1.2 CVT, AWD | 1140 kg | 1415 kg | 145 mm | 41 L | not measured |
Overall exterior length, width, height, and wheelbase are not measured in the supplied data for these generations, so a complete Mitsuoka Viewt dimensions comparison is not possible. Wheel sizes are also not measured for any listed version.
The first generation has the largest listed tank at 42 L, which is 1 L more than the 41 L tank used by every listed second- and third-generation version. Its 850–870 kg kerb weights are also 170–290 kg lower than the measured second-generation weights and 270–290 kg below the third generation’s 1140 kg. Gross weight cannot be compared across every version because it is not measured for the first-generation 1.0 MT, 1.0 AT, and 1.3 MT.
Ground clearance provides a clearer comparison. Every first-generation version has 150 mm. In the second generation, the 1.2 MT and 1.2 AT have 135 mm, the 1.4 AT has 140 mm, and the 1.5 CVT returns to 150 mm. In the third generation, the FWD 1.2 CVT has 140 mm and the AWD 1.2 CVT has 145 mm.
All versions use ventilated disc front brakes and Drum rear brakes. First-generation cars have independent spring suspension at both ends. Second- and third-generation versions combine independent spring front suspension with semi-independent torsion rear suspension.
Which Mitsuoka Viewt version should you buy?
Choose the first-generation 1.0 MT if the priorities are the lowest stated kerb weight and a Manual gearbox. At 850 kg, it ties the 1.0 AT as the lightest Viewt listed, while its 5-speed Manual distinguishes it from the 4-speed Automatic. Both have the same 997 cc engine, 58 hp, 79 Nm, FWD, 150 mm clearance, and 42 L tank, so the decision between 1.0 MT and 1.0 AT is fundamentally a transmission choice.
Choose the first-generation 1.3 MT when you want the same 5-speed Manual and 150 mm clearance with more output. Compared with the 1.0 MT, the 1.3 MT adds 21 hp and 26 Nm while adding 277 cc and 20 kg. The 1.3 CVT offers exactly the same 79 hp, 105 Nm, 1274 cc displacement, and 870 kg kerb weight but substitutes a Variable transmission. It is also the only version with measured acceleration and maximum-speed figures.
Within the second generation, the 1.2 MT and 1.2 AT share 90 hp, 121 Nm, 1240 cc, FWD, and 135 mm clearance. The 1.2 MT uses a 5-speed Manual; the 1.2 AT uses a 4-speed Automatic. A direct weight-per-power comparison is unavailable because the kerb weight of the 1.2 AT is not measured.
Choose the second-generation 1.4 AT if AWD is essential and you want an Automatic transmission. Relative to the FWD 1.2 AT, it adds 7 hp, 15 Nm, 146 cc, AWD, and 5 mm of ground clearance. Its torque peak also occurs at 3200 rpm rather than 4000 rpm. Kerb-weight difference cannot be calculated because the 1.2 AT figure is not measured.
The second-generation 1.5 CVT is the numerical choice for maximum output. Its 109 hp and 148 Nm exceed the 1.4 AT by 12 hp and 12 Nm, while its 1080 kg kerb weight is 50 kg lower and its 150 mm clearance is 10 mm higher. The trade-off shown in the data is FWD rather than AWD and a Variable transmission rather than a 4-speed Automatic.
For the third generation, choose between the two identically named 1.2 CVT versions by drive system. The FWD 1.2 CVT and AWD 1.2 CVT each have 79 hp, 106 Nm, a 1198 cc Gasoline Inline three-cylinder engine, 1140 kg kerb weight, 1415 kg gross weight, and a 41 L tank. AWD brings 5 mm more ground clearance—145 mm instead of 140 mm—but no listed gain in power, torque, or measured performance.
There are no price or sale figures in the supplied data, so the extra money required for any version is not measured. The catalogue therefore cannot support claims about value for money, current prices, cars for sale in the USA, UK, or Singapore, or convertible availability. It can support a clear technical shortlist: first-generation 1.0 MT for minimum listed weight, first-generation 1.3 MT for the stronger Manual combination, second-generation 1.4 AT for AWD with Automatic, second-generation 1.5 CVT for the best listed power and weight-per-horsepower figures, and either third-generation 1.2 CVT according to whether FWD or AWD matters more.