Mitsubishi Delica D:5 Overview: Generations, Engines and Which One to Buy
A guide to the Mitsubishi Delica D:5 minivan (2018–present): its generation, 148–170 hp engine lineup, CVT and automatic gearboxes, and which version to choose.
The Mitsubishi Delica D:5 is a minivan produced from 2018 to the present, with outputs ranging from 148 to 170 hp. It combines people-carrier practicality with available 4x4 drive, which makes it a fit for large families who travel beyond paved roads as well as for everyday city and highway duty with front-wheel drive.
Mitsubishi Delica D:5 generations
1 generation (2018–present)
The 1 generation Mitsubishi Delica D:5 has been built from 2018 to the present exclusively as a minivan and counts 5 modifications. Power spans 148 to 170 hp, gearboxes are a conventional Automatic or a CVT, and drive is either 4x4 or FWD. The lineup includes the mass-market 2.0 CVT (150 hp) with a 1998 cc engine, the range-topping 2.4 CVT (170 hp) with a 2349 cc engine that reaches 100 km/h in 10.8 seconds, and the 2.3 AT — a 2267 cc diesel with 148 hp, an Automatic gearbox and 4x4 drive.
Which Mitsubishi Delica D:5 to buy
- 2.0 CVT (150 hp) (1 generation): the mass-market choice — a 1998 cc engine with 150 hp, CVT and 4x4 drive, the smallest displacement in the range.
- 2.4 CVT (170 hp) (1 generation): the most powerful version — 170 hp from 2349 cc, 0–100 km/h in 10.8 seconds with 4x4 drive.
- 2.4 CVT (170 hp) (1 generation): the economy-minded pick — the same 170 hp and 9.4 l/100km combined consumption, but with FWD instead of 4x4.
- 2.3 AT (1 generation): the diesel option — 2267 cc, 148 hp, a classic Automatic gearbox and 4x4 drive.
On the used market the picture is simple: every Mitsubishi Delica D:5 on sale belongs to the same 1 generation running from 2018 to the present, so there is no risk of landing an older platform — the main variables are engine, gearbox type and drive layout. Later production years simply mean a younger example of the same design.
Choosing by drivetrain
The Mitsubishi Delica D:5 splits along two axes. Gearbox: the 2.0 and 2.4 petrol-range versions use a CVT, while the 2.3 AT diesel pairs its 148 hp with a conventional Automatic. Drive: 4x4 is available across the range — on the 2.0 CVT (150 hp), the 2.4 CVT (170 hp) and the 2.3 AT — while the 2.4 CVT (170 hp) can also be had with FWD. Buyers who want the strongest performance take the 2.4 CVT (170 hp) 4x4 with its 10.8-second sprint to 100 km/h; those prioritizing running efficiency lean to the FWD 2.4 CVT (170 hp) at 9.4 l/100km; and the 2.3 AT covers those who specifically want a diesel with a traditional automatic.