Mitsubishi has been developing an all-new Delica for
quite some time, recently previewing it with the Xpander and Delica Concepts
last year. Now, Carscoops spy photographers at CarPix have managed to snap
a prototype up close.
Most notably, it will feature split headlights and includes
short front and rear overhangs. Evidently eager to maximize interior space,
Mitsubishi has designed an elongated roof that stays at the same height all the
way to the rear window. The new Delica will comfortably seat seven
people and looks to be particularly airy, thanks also to the
generously-proportioned side windows. There’s even a small side window between
the A-pillars and wing mirrors.
Compared to the front, the rear looks particularly
tame compared to the concept. Rather than having taillights which stretch up
the D-pillars and along the rear three-quarter panels, the production-spec car
appears to have adopted much smaller lights.
Beyond the styling modifications, our sources tell
us that the Delica will feature the same platform as the Mitsubishi Outlander.
Additionally, the Japanese marque’s Super All Wheel Control system will be
standard on all new Delicas sold. Power is tipped to come from a 2.2-liter
turbocharged diesel mill delivering roughly 170 hp.
The new-generation Mitsubishi Delica should premiere
later this year.
