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Vans appear to be making a comeback this year and the latest van-tastic addition to that growing list from the Japan Mobility Show is the Mitsubishi D:X concept that hints at a very promising future for the Delica van.
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And what a bright future that is, especially taking into account the amount of light that’ll make its way into the cabin courtesy of the wraparound glass from the windshield to the D pillar. If anyone complains about outward visibility in this, a trip to the optometrist should be the right move.
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Borrowing inspiration from Land Rover, the D:X also incorporates a front-mounted camera that provides a virtual “see-through” hood for the driver to navigate off-road conditions. The feature extends from the base of the windshield to display vital information such as the terrain conditions (useful for off-road conditions) and the turning angle for the front tyres.
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It’s pretty obvious that off-roading will be a primary selling-point for the new Delice. There’s the raised suspension, short front and rear overhangs as well as all-wheel drive. You’ll also find front and rear skid plates and side-step protectors to protect the body on challenging off-road conditions.
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While Mitsubishi didn’t reveal any propulsion specifics, it did confirm that the D:X’s all-wheel drive will be an electric system powered by a plug-in-hybrid powertrain. Additionally, it’s also capable of a pure EV mode for short distance and will switch to hybrid mode for longer distances. That pure EV mode could be especially useful off-roading.
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Cosmetically, the D:X is still very much van-shaped with the mandatory sliding doors. Slide them open and you’ll find a cabin for 6 with a 2+2+2 layout with seats that can rotate and move up and down.
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The current Delica D5 has been in production since 2007 and given the model’s lifecycle history, expect the new Delice D6 based on the D:X concept to arrive very soon. Will it make its way here to Malaysia? That’s unfortunately unlikely.
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