Cute Mitsubishi Delica Van Turns into Tiny Overlander

The Mitsubishi Delica is an lovely little Japanese van, and this one has a load of mods to be a succesful off-roader. A lifted suspension, all-terrain tires, and plenty of gear let the proprietor go nearly anyplace on this tiny rig.

This technology of Delica was by no means out there from Mitsubishi in the USA. They’ve began trickling into the nation as a result of the 25-year automobile importation rule lastly made them authorized on this nation. 

The proprietor paid $16,500 for this one in 2020. It packs a 2.8-liter four-cylinder turbodiesel making 140 horsepower (104 kilowatts) and 232 pound-feet (315 Newton-meters). It has a five-speed handbook with an intriguing switch case. The motive force can choose 2WD excessive, 4WD excessive with an open heart differential, 4WD excessive with a locked heart differential, and 4WD low. 

This Delica’s construct consists of heavy-duty entrance and rear bumpers. On the nostril, there is a winch. The tail has a full-sized spare wheel and a gasoline can. An enlarged gas tank holds 30 gallons (113.6 liters) and gives round 500 miles (805 kilometers) of vary.

Opening the hatchback reveals a Nestbox multifunction storage answer. Opening the drawers reveals issues like a cooktop, sink, fridge, and chopping board. A fold-out mattress mounts to the highest. Fairly than bolting to the ground, this field has straps for holding it down, which implies homeowners can take away the cupboard when not vital for a visit.

Mitsubishi just lately confirmed off the tiny, rugged Delica Mini forward of a public debut on the Tokyo Auto Salon in January 2023. It has adorably small skid plates. Not many powertrain particulars can be found but, however the mannequin has all-wheel drive and a hybrid engine.

On the 2022 Tokyo Auto Salon, Mitsubishi introduced a custom-made Delica D:5 for modifications for off-roading. It has a lifted suspension and 16-inch wheels with all-terrain tires. A roof rack holds a deployable tent.