Mitsubishi has been exploring its more adventurous side lately. The Japanese automaker is back in rallying with the all-new Triton, and it has been exhibiting more ourdoor-themed models.
But Mitsubishi's latest concept aims to take that to the next level. Dubbed the D:X Concept, it's a four-wheel drive MPV/minivan.
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As futuristic as it looks, there's also a bit of a throwback to the original Delicas/L300s from decades past. It has a flat nose with a windshield the all the way to the van's fascia. Its T-shaped headlights then stick out prominently at each corner. While we won't expect that look to reach production, we can expect the production model to look daring.
The van rides high off the ground, further emphasizing its off-road/overlanding ambitions. Its stubby tires and serious looking wheels add to that effect. The rest of the body is slab-sided, from its doors, windows, and even tailgate. Oh, and that roof box screams 'take me to camping'.
Inside, it's what one would expect from a concept vehicle with a digitized dashboard and haptic touches every where you look. The large windows bring in lots of light, giving an impression of spaciousness. It has captain chairs for everyone on board, so it has the potential to be a comfortable lounge in the great outdoors. It also has a augmented reality heads up display, projecting information in glass panel in front of the passengers.
Perhaps unsurprisingly, the D:X Concept uses an electrified drive system. In this case, it's a plug-in hybrid similar to the latest Outlander PHEV. Of course, it also has Mitsubishi's latest all-wheel drive technologies, so there's Super-All Wheel Control, Active Yaw Control, and more.
So, will the Mitsubishi D:X be the next Delica? In a nutshell, yes, but don't take our word for it. It was Mitsubishi Motors president Takao Kato who confirmed it during the Japan Mobility Show 2023. When can we expect it, you ask? Well, the president's lips are sealed for now.
However, Mitsubishi's previous financial report revealed an all-new MPV in the pipeline. The model wasn’t shown in the product rollout timeline, but it’s possible that it could reach production by 2024 or 2025. If so, it will be just in time for the release of the next-generation Montero Sport/Pajero Sport.
