OREANDA-NEWS. February 24, 2011. Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) announced today the launch of its all-new compact minivan Delica D:2. It achieves compact body yet having roomy interior space, as well as it features many convenient essences such as sliding rear doors on both sides and various seating arrangements. This Delica D:2 uses a fuel-efficient 1.2L engine mated to CVT, with all models eligible for Japanese domestic eco-car tax reduction of 75%. Delica D:2 goes on sale at affiliated dealerships throughout Japan from March 10, 2011, carrying a tax-inclusive price tag ranging fromJPY1,393,000 toJPY1,779,000.
 
The product basis of this new Delica D:2 are "spacious", "convenience", and "eco". It will be placed as an entry model within MMC's multi-featuring minivan series of "Delica", lined up along with a full size minivan Delica D:5.
Now, Delica D:2 is an OEM model from Suzuki Motors Co.

1. Product Outline
(1) Product Features


< Spacious >

Although with its compact body of overall length 3,710mm and overall width 1,620mm, its overall height of 1,765mm allows Delica D:2 to surpass the interior height of a full size minivan, Delica D:5 (1,310mm), with its 1,345mm. Combined with its interior length of 2,130mm ("G"), it provides the most spacious feel a passenger could have.
Its low and flat floor and the walkthrough space between the front and rear seat rows allowed Delica D:2 of its "H Walkthrough" system, enabling mobility in both front/rear directions but also in left/right directions.

 < Convenience >

Delica D:2 is available with sliding rear doors on both sides, that enhances the loading ease even in tight space, as well as aiding the passengers to get on/off the vehicle.
("S" comes with electricity-operated sliding rear doors on both sides. "X" and "G" have an electricity-operated sliding door on the left side.) 
Delica D:2 is capable of various seating arrangements, with a 50:50 split rear seat that slides 165mm each, as well as one-touch folding system (excluding "G" grade) that expands the luggage space ease. The luggage space and interior space are both easily arranged, either to get cozy in the flat-seat, or carrying lengthy luggage such as a bicycle.
Delica D:2 offers various storage spaces, such as front passenger under-the-seat console box, compartment under the luggage space and front passenger seat upper compartment with temperature-retaining capability.

< Eco >

Delica D:2 applies a combination of a 1.2L DOHC 16-valve engine (with a variable valve timing control) and high-efficiency CVT. Also helped by its light weight body (2WD "G" grade is 1,000kg), it achieves a topnotch fuel consumption of 22.5km/L (Japanese 10-15 mode fuel consumption for "G" grade) in compact minivan class. All models are applicable for Japanese eco-car tax reduction of 75%.
 
(2) Trim Levels

Delica D:2 is available in the following 3 trim levels:
• "G" (2WD) : standardized push-button ignition & keyless entry system, immobilizers and other high-end equipments.
• "X" (2WD, 4WD) : all the standard equipments in "G" trim, plus SRS side airbags for driver and passenger, automated air conditioning, and aluminum wheels.
• "S" (2WD, 4WD) : all the standard equipments in "X" trim, plus electricity-operated sliding rear doors on both sides, discharged head lights, front fog lamps, and others.
 
(3) Color Lineups


Following 6 colors:
• Pearl White (extra charge:JPY21,000)
• Bluish Black Pearl
• Classy Red Pearl
• Urban Brown Pearl Metallic
• Grace Blue Pearl Metallic
• Mellow Bronze Pearl Metallic.