The Mitsubishi Delica Mini is a kei variation of the Delica series. Replacing the eK X Space on which it was also based, it went on sale in May 2023.[1][2] A second generation arrived in August 2025.
Mitsubishi had considered naming the car the "Delica D:1", as a continuation of the larger Delica D:5, D:3, and D:2 models, but in the end they opted for "Delica Mini" to tie it to the very successful Pajero Mini instead.[3]
The first-generation Delica Mini was offered in G, G Premium, T, and T Premium grade levels. The "T" models have the turbocharged engine. Announced in late 2022, the Delica Mini went on sale in May 2023 – to coincide with the 55th anniversary of the original Delica.[3]
Like the related EK X Space, the Delica Mini features "Grip Control", which applies the brake to any wheel which loses traction on slippery surfaces. It also features Hill Descent Control (HDC), which applies the brakes to maintain a slow, steady speed on steep inclines or slopes, allowing the driver to concentrate on steering. The Delica Mini shares a lot of design elements with the X Space, such as the "Dynamic Shield" grille design, but also has prominent "DELICA" lettering at the front and rear. The interior is largely carryover, albeit with new upholstery.
Rear view
G Premium 4WD
Delica Mini AXCR
Interior
Awards
Mitsubishi Delica Mini Won Design Car of the year award at 2023-2024 Japan car of the year. Mitsubishi Motors Corporation's Delica Mini super height-wagon kei-car has been awarded the Design Car of the Year at the 2023-2024 Japan Car of the Year awards. This prestigious award recognizes cars with exceptional exterior and interior design. This is a significant achievement for Mitsubishi Motors as it is the first time they have won this award.[4]
The second-generation Delica Mini was unveiled on 22 August 2025.[5][6] Along with the third-generation eK Space and its sister car, the fourth-generation Nissan Roox.
The front retains the Dynamic Shield from the first generation, but the semicircular LED position lamps have been enlarged.[7] The three diamonds logo have been slighty enlarged. The Dynamic Shield itself has been integrated into the bumper and is now the same color as the body. The rear tailgate garnish now has a larger "DELICA" logo engraved in the same color as the body, and the combination lamps now have a block motif.
Like first generation, The grades are "T" for turbo engine vehicles and "G" for naturally aspirated engine vehicles, with "T Premium" and "G Premium". In addition, a new grade, DELIMARU Package, based on the T/G Premium, has been added.
Awards
The second generation Delica Mini as announced that it was selected as one of the Best 100 in the 2025 Good Design Awards along with Delica series, and Destinator.[8] This is the second consecutive generation to win the Best Design Award, following the first generation that won in 2023. It was announced that it had won the 2026 RJC Car of the Year award alongside the third-generation eK Space and its rebadged version, the fourth-generation Roox.[9]
Interior
References
↑Tsubakiyama, Kazuo (2022-11-04). "三菱自動車、新型軽「デリカミニ」2023年度初夏投入へ 東京オートサロン2023に参考出品予定"[Mitsubishi Motors' new light car "Delica Mini" to be launched in early summer 2023. Scheduled to be exhibited at Tokyo Auto Salon 2023]. Car Watch (in Japanese). Impress Corporation.
12Shinohara, Masaaki (2022-11-04). "三菱が新型軽スーパーハイトワゴン「デリカミニ」をスペシャルサイトで初披露。2023年夏に発売予定だが、待ち遠しいぞ！"[Mitsubishi unveiled the new light super height wagon "Delica Mini" for the first time on a special website. It is scheduled to be released in the summer of 2023, but we can't wait!]. Motor Magazine (in Japanese). Archived from the original on 2024-06-18.
↑"三菱自動車、新型デリカミニ、新型デスティネーター、デリカシリーズが「2025年度グッドデザイン賞の各部門を受賞"[Mitsubishi Motors, New Delica Mini, New Destinator, and Delica Series Win 2025 Good Design Awards in Various Categories] (Press release) (in Japanese). Mitsunishi Motors. 2025-10-15. Retrieved 2026-01-23.
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