Mitsuoka Viewt

The Mitsuoka Viewt is a series of retro-styled subcompact cars sold by the Japanese automaker Mitsuoka, intended to resemble the 1963 Jaguar Mark 2.^[1] The Viewt is Mitsuoka's best selling model.^[2]

Mitsuoka Viewt
Mitsuoka Viewt (K12)
Overview
Manufacturer	Mitsuoka
Production	1993–present
Body and chassis
Class	Subcompact car (B)
Related	Nissan March/Micra (1993–2023) Toyota Yaris (XP210) (Story, 2023–present)

It was initially a modification of the Nissan March/Micra until 2023. The Viewt Story which was introduced in February 2023 is based on the Toyota Yaris (XP210) hatchback.^[3] The line was launched in January 1993. Over the thirty-year production period of the Nissan-based Viewt, around 13,000 examples were sold.^[4] It, along with Mitsuoka's later Galue, encouraged larger Japanese manufacturers to produce retro-styled versions of their own cars.

Micra-based Viewts

Mitsuoka Viewt
Overview
Production	1993–2023
Body and chassis
Body style	4-door sedan 2-door cabriolet (1997–2003) 3-door hatchback (1997–2003) 5-door hatchback (1997–2003, 2015–present)
Layout	Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
Related	Nissan March/Micra
Powertrain
Engine	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
Transmission	5-speed manual (K11/K12) 4-speed automatic (K11/K12) CVT (all)

K11 Viewt (1993–2003)

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 1,275 to 1,348 cc (77.8 to 82.3 cu in), 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 received 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.

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  Rear view
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  1998 Mitsuoka Viewt Convertible
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  Mitsuoka Viewt 5-door; rear view

K12 Viewt (2005–2010)

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.^[5] Buyers could choose to base the Cute on any certified, used K12 March, with prices depending on age and mileage.^[6]

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.^[7] 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.^[7] 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.

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  Mitsuoka Viewt (K12)
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  Rear view
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  Interior (Viewt 12LX)

K13 Viewt (2012–2023)

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.^[4]

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  Mitsuoka Viewt (K13)
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  Rear view
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  Mitsuoka Viewt Nadeshiko
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  Mitsuoka Viewt Nadeshiko

XP210 Viewt Story (2023–present)

Mitsuoka Viewt
Overview
Production	2023–present
Body and chassis
Body style	5-door hatchback
Layout	Front-engine, front-wheel-drive Front-engine, four-wheel-drive
Related	Toyota Yaris (XP210)
Powertrain
Engine	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)
Electric motor	59 kW (80 PS; 79 hp) 1NM AC synchronous (front, hybrid) 3.9 kW (5.3 PS; 5.2 hp) 1MM AC synchronous (rear, hybrid)
Transmission	5-speed manual (1.0 L FWD) 6-speed manual (1.5 L FWD) K120 CVT with physical first gear eCVT (hybrid)
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.^[3]

The 1-liter variant produces 51 kW (69 PS; 68 hp), while the 1.5-liter petrol variant has between 88 and 92 kW (120 and 125 PS; 118 and 123 hp). The internal combustion engine of the Hybrid model produces 67 kW (91 PS; 90 hp); combined system output is 85 kW (116 PS; 114 hp).

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  Rear view
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  Interior