A potential Mitsubishi Delica of the future has been previewed with the unveiling of the dramatic Mitsubishi D:X Concept at the Japan Mobility Show in Tokyo. While the bold plug-in hybrid maintains a resemblance to Delicas of the past, being a concept, it embraces a more extravagant and over-the-top design. Mitsubishi describes the D:X Concept as an electrified crossover MPV that is said to combine the large cabin of an MPV with the road handling of an SUV. The exterior design has a reinterpretation of the firm’s current Dynamic Shield front fascia with a skid plate and LED daytime running lights positioned at the base of the windshield.
The firm’s designers have then created a
set of study fenders for the D:X Concept to “convey a sense of strength” and
finished the entire exterior in a striking shade of copper inspired by
luxurious glamping. The concept also sports a large storage box on the roof and
has T-shaped LED lights at the rear to complement those at the front.
Mitsubishi has conceived the new-age
Delica as a six-seater with a 2+2+2 seating arrangement. The front seats can
spin around and there is a see-through hood that works in conjunction with VR
to show what is directly in front of the wheels. The D:X Concept also rocks a
flat-bottomed and flat-topped steering wheel clad in brown leather with a
central screen to display important vehicle information. There is also a
digital instrument cluster and an interactive AI-powered concierge.
Yamaha has also played a role in the creation
of the D:X Concept, developing a special audio system that includes speakers in
the headrests. Few details have been provided about the concept’s powertrain
but Mitsubishi says it has an environmentally friendly PHEV with an electric
4WD system.
