Misubishi Delica D:5
Watch Landscape photographers recent trip into the Yorkshire Dales in one of our D:5's
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SyAH1YVVoGQ
The Mitsubishi Delica D:5 was manufactured and released in Japan in 2007. Mitsubishi Motors announced this next generation of 'Minivan' would be called the Delica D:5 and it was based on a prototype first exhibited in the Tokyo Motor show in 2005. It is an eight seater, that features Mitsibishi's AWC four wheel drive system, this is the same system as the brands Outlander SUV. It also has the INVEC-III continuously variable transmission, coupled to a 2.4 L MIVEC inline-four engine. Based on a new global GS platform, the new Delica features Mitsubishi's next generation RISE safety body.
The Delica D:5 is extremely stylish looking if a little quirky and a much more modern design all round. It is certainly a great alternative and rival to any mainstream MPV!
From the outside it has a boxy design which is deceptively compact; the D:5 is actually 9cm shorter and 8.9cm narrower than the Ford Galaxy. It is designed with clean lines and smooth surfaces, these are combined with chunky alloys and the Hummer-style grill which really sets it's looks apart from any other vehicle.
It has a much more modern and almost futuristic centre console and it's twin dials give it a degree of character. Other endearing features are, the electric tailgate and double powered sliding rear doors, all these features are controlled from the dashboard.
The Delica D:5 makes for a very comfortable drive and it's high stance gives great visibility as well! As landscape photographer Tom Heaton stated in his recent film in one of our Delica D5's, 'It feels like I'm driving a Volkswagon Golf'.
The D5 is now our flagship vehicle.