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Mitsuoka Viewt Royal Edition revives the lost spirit of classic Jaguar

You may have lost faith in Jaguar given the brand’s new direction.

However, Mitsuoka is the answer you’ve been searching for to rekindle that long-lost ‘aura.’

Introducing the Mitsuoka Viewt Royal Edition, inspired by the design of the classic Jaguar Mk2 from the 1960s.

The Mitsuoka Viewt has actually been on the market since 1993, originally based on the Nissan Micra and March.

For this latest offering, Mitsuoka has now adopted the popular Toyota Yaris as its foundation.

This new Viewt Royal Edition is a special edition featuring three exclusive colors: Royal Green, Royal Red, and Royal White.

Similar to the standard Viewt, the Viewt Royal Edition comes equipped with chrome front and rear bumpers, round-shaped headlights, and a chrome grille.

Inside the cabin, the Viewt Royal Edition boasts Royal Brown faux leather trim on the seats, door panels, and lower dashboard section.

Utilizing the TNGA-B platform, the Viewt shares the same engine options as the Yaris, including a 1.0-liter engine with 68 hp, a 1.5-liter engine (producing either 118 hp or 123 hp), and a 1.5-liter hybrid engine with 114 hp, available with either a six-speed manual transmission or CVT.

In addition to front-wheel drive, the Viewt is also available in an all-wheel-drive variant, only for the 1.5-liter and 1.5-liter hybrid models.

In Japan, the Mitsuoka Viewt is priced starting at 3.85 million yen (approximately RM112,000) and can go up to 5.13 million yen (approximately RM150,000).

EV, NEWS

2026 Nissan Micra debuts as an urban EV on the Renault 5 platform

Amid challenges with financial issues, Nissan has officially unveiled the sixth generation of its urban hatchback, the Nissan Micra 2026.

Unlike its five predecessors, the Nissan Micra now functions as a fully electric vehicle (EV).

Here are some quick facts you need to know:

 

1. Renault Platform


This B-segment hatchback is not developed entirely by Nissan; instead, it uses the CMF-B (or AmpR Small) platform.

Along with sharing the same body as the Renault 5, the Nissan Micra also features similar electric drive unit specifications.

 

2. Power

The base variant of the Nissan Micra is powered by a 121 hp/225 Nm electric motor, with a 40 kWh battery pack that provides a range of 310 km.

The most powerful version is equipped with a 148 hp/245 Nm electric motor and a 52 kWh battery pack, allowing for a driving range of 408 km.

 

3. Dimensions


Unlike the fifth-generation Micra, the new Micra has shorter dimensions (3,920 mm), but it is wider (1,800 mm) and has a longer wheelbase (2,540 mm). In fact, the Micra is also wider compared to the original Renault 5.

 

4. Design

 

Due to sharing its body with the Renault 5, several elements from the donor model still exist, such as the side windows, the side mirror housing structure, the wide C-pillar, and the hidden rear passenger door handle.

Unique to the Nissan Micra is the oval-shaped round headlight and taillight design inspired by the Concept 20-23 model.

As standard, this EV comes equipped with 18-inch wheels featuring three design options.

Additionally, the Nissan Micra features multi-link suspension settings at the rear—a characteristic typically found in more expensive car segments.

 

5. Interior


The driver-oriented dashboard layout found in the Renault 5 has been fully integrated into the Nissan Micra EV.

There is a 10.1-inch digital cluster screen supported by a matching center screen deliberately positioned facing the driver.

Besides the NissanConnect infotainment system, which includes built-in Google services, it also supports connections to Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

The start button is located between the two screens, while the transmission lever is positioned on the steering column, close to the start button.

 

6. Production


The Nissan Micra EV will be assembled at the Renault ElectriCity factory located in Douai, France—which has been producing the Renault 5 since 2024. This EV is expected to enter the European market by the end of 2025 as a 2026 model.