Body style: Van
Segment: Medium MPV
Production years: 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994
Mitsubishi introduced the third generation of the L300 minivan in 1986 and sold it under different names globally, while the U.S. received it in 1987.
When the Japanese carmaker designed the third generation of the Delica for the Japanese market, it built it as a light-utility van adapted as a passenger version. But soon, it became a vehicle chosen by hotels and companies as a shuttle bus.
Its roots as a utility vehicle were evident, despite its raked windshield at the front. The flat front panel sported a pair of squared headlights with separate corner-mounted turn signals. As a people-carrier, it featured a sliding door on the passenger side. Thus, Mitsubishi eased the ingress and egress to the car for the second and third rows. The L300's side windows and a glass roof option made it ideal for resorts and touristic trips.
Inside, the carmaker installed the front seats as forward as possible, on top of the front axle. Its dash panel was flat and low, with an angular-shaped instrument cluster in front of the driver. Between the front seats, the carmaker installed the engine covered by a big center console. There was room for six adults on the benches in the rear and an average-sized trunk behind them.
Under the hood, Mitsubishi installed a choice of two gasoline and one diesel engine, all paired to a five-speed manual. For the 2.4-liter version, the carmaker added an option for an automatic gearbox.
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 5MT FWD (90 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1983 cm3 |
Power: | 66 KW @ 5500 RPM 90 HP @ 5500 RPM 89 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 109 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM 148 Nm @ 3000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 87 mph (140 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 21.1 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185 R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 168.3 in (4275 mm) |
Width: | 66.7 in (1694 mm) |
Height: | 72.2 in (1834 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 88 in (2235 mm) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 18.4 mpg US (12.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 25.3 mpg US (9.3 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 19.9 mpg US (11.8 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 281 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.4L 5MT FWD (111 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2334 cm3 |
Power: | 82 KW @ 5000 RPM 111 HP @ 5000 RPM 110 BHP @ 5000 RPM |
Torque: | 136 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM 184 Nm @ 3500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 96 mph (154 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 15 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185 R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 168.3 in (4275 mm) |
Width: | 66.7 in (1694 mm) |
Height: | 72.2 in (1834 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 88 in (2235 mm) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 19.6 mpg US (12 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 25.6 mpg US (9.2 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 20.6 mpg US (11.4 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 272 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.5L 5MT FWD (69 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2454 cm3 |
Power: | 51 KW @ 4200 RPM 69 HP @ 4200 RPM 68 BHP @ 4200 RPM |
Torque: | 108 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM 146 Nm @ 2500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Indirect Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 81 mph (130 km/h) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185 R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 168.3 in (4275 mm) |
Width: | 66.7 in (1694 mm) |
Height: | 72.2 in (1834 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 88 in (2235 mm) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 24 mpg US (9.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 29.4 mpg US (8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 27 mpg US (8.7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 231 g/km |