Mitsubishi Proudia S32A
Mitsubishi's rare, front-wheel-drive flagship developed with Hyundai.
- Power
- 240 bhp
- Top speed
- 124 mph
- Est. value
- $8k–$18k
About the Mitsubishi Proudia S32A
The Mitsubishi Proudia was a short-lived flagship luxury sedan developed in partnership with Hyundai, who marketed their version as the Equus. Unusually for a full-size executive car of its era, it utilised a transverse engine layout with front-wheel drive. Despite featuring advanced technology like laser-activated adaptive cruise control and CCD cameras for blind-spot monitoring, it was a commercial failure in Japan. Production lasted only fifteen months before Mitsubishi's financial crisis and a recall scandal forced its discontinuation, making it one of the rarest modern Japanese luxury cars.
Mitsubishi Proudia S32A specs
The Mitsubishi Proudia S32A produces 240 bhp (179 kW) and 343 Nm (253 lb-ft) of torque. It has a top speed of 124 mph (200 km/h).
| Make | Mitsubishi |
|---|---|
| Model | Proudia |
| Generation | S32A |
| Trim | 3.5 |
| Years | 1999–2001 |
| Type | Luxury |
| Body style | Sedan |
| Country | Japan |
| Production | About 1,227 built |
| Engine | 3.5-litre GDI V6 |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 3,496 cc (3.5 litres) |
| Induction | Naturally aspirated |
| Power | 240 bhp (179 kW) at 5,500 rpm |
| Torque | 343 Nm (253 lb-ft) |
| Redline | 6,000 rpm |
| Top speed | 124 mph (200 km/h) |
| Transmission | 5-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive |
| Weight | 1,950 kg (4,299 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 123 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
How much is a Mitsubishi Proudia S32A worth?
A typical Mitsubishi Proudia S32A is estimated to be worth $8,000 – $18,000 (about £6,000 – £13,000).
Values are directional estimates for a typical example, not appraisals. Condition, mileage, history and specification all change what a real car is worth. Pound figures use the exchange rate of 3 November 2026. How values are estimated
Mitsubishi Proudia S32A rarity in CarSpot
The Mitsubishi Proudia S32A is a Rare card in CarSpot, with a rarity score of 42 out of 100. Performance cars, typically worth around £50,000 to £100,000. A Rare card is worth 40 XP.
Each model's tier starts from a 0–100 score based on its value plus its power or production numbers. Once enough players have spotted a model, how often it is spotted can move it up or down one tier. How CarSpot rarity works
Rarity is a collectible game mechanic, not an assessment of real-world scarcity or value.
Mitsubishi Proudia S32A fun facts
- The name Proudia is a portmanteau of 'proud' and 'diamond', referring to the Mitsubishi logo.
- Only 1,227 units of the first-generation Proudia and its long-wheelbase Dignity sibling were ever produced.
- It was one of the first production cars to offer a LIDAR-based adaptive cruise control system, marketed as 'Preview Distance Control'.