Mitsubishi not sells minivans within the U.S., however the Delica continues to be a part of its Japanese-market lineup. On the 2023 Tokyo auto present, Mitsubishi introduced an idea automobile reimagining the Delica as a extra rugged plug-in hybrid.

Referred to as the D:X, the idea has exterior styling options that trace at off-roading, together with distinguished fender flares and aspect steps that fold into the physique sides. The entrance and rear bumpers are additionally pretty distinguished for a minivan, however seem like they will not intervene with strategy and departure angles an excessive amount of.

Mitsubishi D:X idea

The inside has leather-upholstered seats that may rotate and transfer up and down, in addition to a clear hood characteristic that reveals what’s immediately in entrance of the automobile. Different tech options embody an AI-based voice assistant and a Yamaha audio system that Mitsubishi says achieves a 3D-sound impact by inserting audio system within the seat headrests and different strategic places.

Few particulars had been supplied on the powertrain, however Mitsubishi confirmed a plug-in hybrid system linked to all-wheel drive and the automaker’s Tremendous All-Wheel Management (S-AWC automobile dynamics system). It is unlikely that Mitsubishi will deliver minivans again to the U.S., however the automaker presently presents the same mechanical package deal within the Outlander Plug-In Hybrid crossover.

Mitsubishi D:X idea

Mitsubishi additionally used the Tokyo present to unveil a prototype of the redesigned Triton (L200) mid-size pickup truck offered abroad. That mannequin can also be unlikely to achieve the U.S. Mitsubishi earlier this yr confirmed an electrical pickup, which might be developed alongside an electrical pickup from alliance associate Nissan that that automaker is investigating for the U.S.

The pickup is one in every of a number of EVs in growth at Mitsubishi. The automaker plans to launch 16 autos globally over the subsequent 5 years, together with 9 electrified fashions encompassing EVs, hybrids, and plug-in hybrids.