The Mitsubishi Delica has been one of the most dependable people carriers for five decades and the legacy continues with the latest version of the Delica D:5, the minivan that carries the Delica tradition of being tough, dependable, and versatile for the Japanese family. So, what's it all about the latest minor change for Mitsubishi's decade-old Delica minivan?
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| 2019 Mitsubishi Delica D:5 |
Mitsubishi labels the latest Delica D:5 an all-new car but in reality, this is basically a big minor change to the model that has been on the road since 2007, as old as Hyundai's Grand Starex when it gained a minor change a while back, but longevity aside, the new Delica D:5 promises new and exciting ways for the Japanese family to experience while taking road trips to numerous prefectures on the weekends or holidays.
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| 2019 Mitsubishi Delica D:5 |
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| 2019 Mitsubishi Delica D:5 |
There are two style variations the latest Delica D:5 such as the normal one which looks tough thanks to come SUV-like cladding while the new Urban Gear adds some minor aero stuff to make it more city focused but whichever Delica D:5 you're on, you are greeted by Mitsubishi's signature Dynamic Shield face that makes it more aggressive and sporty at every angle as well as its redesigned rear view for a more dramatic taste. Although odd-looking, the new shape really is the embodiment of Japanese minivans everywhere and it still works like every other minivan should.
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| 2019 Mitsubishi Delica D:5 interior |
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| 2019 Mitsubishi Delica D:5 interior |
On the inside, the redesigned interior of the Delica D:5 adds some freshness to one of Japan's most enduring minivans of this era and has plenty of room for family, friends, and relatives to make themselves while on the road. The eight-seater variants deliver the best out of its people carrier experience but those who want to get through the third-row seat easier in case all second-row seats are heavily occupied by child seats should be better off with the seven-seater variant. No matter the variant, the seats can be easily arranged for numerous purposes and provide a generous boot space for picnic stuff for the whole family to travel.
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| 2019 Mitsubishi Delica D:5 |
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| 2019 Mitsubishi Delica D:5 |
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Being the only Japanese minivan at this age to be powered by a diesel engine, the Delica D:5 is powered only by a 2.2L Common Rail DI-D Clean Diesel engine that generates 145PS of power and 380Nm of torque while mated with an 8-speed Sports Mode AT, the fuel economy is about 12.6km/L on the WLTP scale. Apart from the engine that makes the Delica D:5 unrivaled, the optional 4WD with All Wheel Control makes the Delica D:5 capable of getting through tarmac, gravel, and snow. Word of advice that when in 2WD mode, most of the power is transferred to the front rather than to the back for stability purposes but when set to 4WD Lock, the Delica D:5 can be turned into a modest offroad minivan that can get through muddy and snowy roads and while it sounds too rough for a people carrier, the reinforced body and suspension setup really works its magic and that's something you can't do in your normal minivan.
As a certified Safety Support Car, the Delica D:5 is offered with Mitsubishi Safety Technology as well as e-Assist, making it a much safer car to travel from the beginning to the end of the day. Basic safety includes RISE body, SRS Airbags, ISO FIX, Multi-Around Monitor, Emergency Stop Signal, and others.
The Delica D:5 starts at 3,842,640 Japanese Yen (around $39,000) for the standard model while the Urban Gear starts at 4,067,280 Japanese Yen (around $40,700). So there we are, for a minivan as old as the Hyundai Grand Starex, the recently facelifted Delica D:5 continues to cater to today's Japanese families with its all-wheel drive capability, safety features, and versatile interior that makes it unrivaled.
Photo: Mitsubishi Motors Corporation
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