The Mitsubishi Delica D5 is the fifth generation model of the Mitsubishi Delica initially introduced in 1968. The Delica D5 is a 5-door 8-seat MPV unveiled in the year 2007. The Delica D5 features a standard 2.4 L 4B12 MIVEC inline-4 petrol engine paired with an automatic or CVT transmission sending power to the front or all wheels via Mitsubishi’s AWC 4×4 drive system. A 2.0 L 4B11/4J11 inline-4 petrol and a turbocharged 2.2 L 4N14 inline diesel engine are also available. The Diesel engine has a fuel consumption rating of 13.6 km/L. The Delica utilizes Mitsubishi’s next-generation RISE safety body which guarantees its occupant’s safety. In this review, we will further shed some light on our readers regarding the Delica D5.
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Best Suited for
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- The Delica D5 is an 8-seat van, a true people mover
- A great companion for holiday-makers
- As a 4×4 with a good ground clearance, it can take you places other similar vans can’t.
- It’s a good car for large families that prefer traveling together
- A chauffeur-driven limousine for executives and affluent families
- A camper van for buddies
- A van for grannies to drive around with their grandkids
- A taxi shuttle service
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Mitsubishi Delica D5 Price
Price
| Mitsubishi Delica D5 2009 | US$570 – US$28,830 |
| Mitsubishi Delica D5 2016 | US$9940 – US$22,490 |
| Mitsubishi Delica D5 2022 | US$20,210 – US$43,870 |
| Mitsubishi Delica D5 2024 | US$29,460 – US$47,380 |
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Exterior
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- It’s boxy and deceptively compact
- Its dimensions in length, width, and height are: 4800mm x 1795mm x 1877mm
- Chunky alloy wheels are standard
- Smooth surfaces and clean lines adorn the exterior
- A Hummer-style grille is common in some earlier models
- The latest models feature the Mitsubishis Dynamic Shield design concept with LED Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) placed at the top for better pedestrian visibility and LED headlights at the bottom to mitigate dazzling to pedestrians and oncoming cars.
- High ground clearance
- Sliding rear doors on both sides
- A taillight that runs the whole width of the car
- Standard powerlifting tailgate and rear sliding doors
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Interior
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- Spacious cabin, comfortable and supportive seats, and a high driver position.
- Cloth upholstery is standard with semi-aniline available
- Available as a seven-seater in a 2+2+3 configuration or eight-seater in a 2+3+3 configuration.
- Entertainment is courtesy of a stereo system with a 9.0-inch display, a DVD/CD player, an 860-watt Rockford Fosgate premium audio system, and 12 speakers with Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound.
- Seven or eight-seat configuration. The seven-seat configuration features captain seats on the middle row, while the eight-seat configuration features a 60/40 split bench seat on the second row and a 50/50 split on the third.
- Storage options include glovebox, door pockets, bottle holders, center tray, and cup holders
- Features include a 30 GB navigation system, a rearview camera, power windows, mirrors, a tailgate, rear doors, dual-way air conditioning, and folding side steps.
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Fuel Consumption & Engine
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- The base engine is the 2.4-liter 4B12 MIVEC VVT I4 petrol engine which has 170HP and an average fuel consumption of 10 km/L.
- One of two 2.0-liter 4B11 DOHC/4J11 SOHC I4 MIVEC petrol engines with 160 HP and 150 HP and a fuel consumption rating of 13 km/L.
- The turbocharged 2.2-liter 4N14 MIVEC I4 diesel engine with 174HP, and an average fuel consumption rating of 15 km/L.
These engines transfer power to the front (FWD) or all wheels (4×4) via 6-speed or 8-speed automatic, or INVECS-III CVT transmission.
Mitsubishi’s AWC four-wheel drive system powers the 4WD models. The driver can select one of three drive modes: 2WD, 4WD Auto, and 4WD Lock.
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Is the Mitsubishi Delica D5 a safe car?
The Delica D5 utilizes Mitsubishi’s Reinforced Impact Safety Evolution (RISE) body that improves passenger passive safety in the event of an accident. Other passive safety features include 3x Dual-mode SRS airbags (knee, passenger, and driver), ABS brakes, Active Stability Control (ASC), Traction Control (TCS), and Electronic Braking Distribution (EBD).
On the active safety feature front, the D5 is powered by the e-Assist active safety technology package, which features a Forward Collision Mitigation (FCM) System.
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Why is the Mitsubishi Delica D5 so popular?
The Delica D5 is well-built, has nice enticing looks, trusted safety, enormous comfort, and great handling boosted by its drivetrain. Built by the trusted Japanese automotive powerhouse, the Delica D5 delivers durability, dependability, efficiency, and trustworthiness. The great exterior looks are replicated inside with an uncluttered, and spacious cabin, good entertainment features, an airy feel, and supportive and comfortable seats.
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Writer’s Perspective
For anyone who plans to buy an MPV, the Mitsubishi Delica D5 has to be on your wish list. The Delica D5 is an enticing prospect for families, friends, or colleagues who travel in numbers, its seven or eight spacious, and comfortable seats will make your journey soothing, its 4×4 drivetrain and safety systems will guarantee a safe arrival to your destination, and its efficient, and durable engine, and mechanical parts will provide the much-needed calm, and ease throughout the journey. For picnics, camping, family, or official trips, the Delica D5 is your ideal partner.
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Customer Feedback
The vehicle was just as described on the website and arrived on time. Everything went smoothly.
by Loriau Frédéric (Belgium)
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Final Verdict
The Minivan category is a hotly contested category in the automotive industry, with many entrants from different companies. The Delica D5’s competitors include Honda StepWgn, Toyota Noah, Nissan Serena, Mazda Biante, and Toyota Voxy. These are all great vehicles in their own right, but none ticks as many boxes as the Delica D5. The D5’s trump card is its legendary 4×4 drivetrain, and turbocharged diesel engine. These two combine to produce a formidable minivan with a low-range 4×4 capability, high torque, and power, and high efficiency. The petrol engines are equally good, giving the buyer a wide choice.
If you are in the market for a minivan, look no further than the Mitsubishi Delica D5 and you won’t regret it.
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I am a Telecom & ICT specialist with a career spanning over 15 years in the demanding Tanzanian telecom industry.
I am also an avid DIYer with a good knack for everything technical and a wealth of vocational skills, with automotive being the top, and here I am writing about cars.
In 2017 a guy created a WhatsApp group called MyCar for the sole purpose of members helping each other with all matters regarding cars. I joined this group in 2018, and with my enormous wealth of knowledge regarding cars, and my readiness to share the knowledge with others, I became a top contributor, and that didn’t go unnoticed, as one member thought I was a potential writer and had contacts with Be Forward Japan who were looking for writers then. Fast forward to January 2020, I began writing for the Be Forward blog with 2024 being my fourth year.
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