The sixth generation of the Delica people carrier
has just been revealed by Mitsubishi. Previewed by last year’s Delica
Concept, the D:5 Delica is essentially a mashup between a minivan and an SUV,
and is believed to use the same chassis as the Outlander.
It has a generous ground clearance and a very bold
exterior design, with Mitsubishi’s signature grille at the front, flanked by a
couple of slim headlights and large, vertical LED DRLs.
Opening the door reveals a very spacious cabin that
can haul up to six passengers, on three rows of seats. There’s a tablet-like
infotainment system in the middle of the dashboard, between the central air
vents, with the controls for the climate system being positioned under the
screen.
Power comes from a turbocharged 2.2-liter diesel
engine that puts out 172 PS and 392 Nm of torque,
which are directed to both axles via an eight-speed automatic gearbox. The AWD
system allows drivers to select between 2WD, 4WD and Lock.
The new Mitsubishi D:5 Delica is aimed at the local
market, where it will be available in two versions, called simply Delica D:5
and Urban Gear. The latter is a better equipped model, adding some exterior
updates, new wheels and extra gear inside.
