Mitsubishi Minicab Van
Mitsubishi's 1999 sixth-generation Minicab Van uses a semi-cab layout and rear sliding doors. Its 2,390 mm wheelbase differs from the same-generation truck; the rear seats fold to create a flat cargo area.
By The Kei Hub · Updated
Which specifications apply?
Mitsubishi's January 1999 sixth-generation Minicab Van launch reference. Engine, transmission and 2WD/4WD availability must be matched to the exact grade and chassis.
- Length × width × height
- 3,395 × 1,475 × 1,890 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,390 mm (truck: 2,200 mm)
- Engine
- 657 cc three-cylinder, lean-burn MVV
- Body and cargo
- Semi-cab; rear sliding doors; folding rear seat and large tailgate
Which years and generations should you compare?
January 1999 — sixth generation
Mitsubishi introduced the semi-cab Minicab Van. The van used a 2,390 mm wheelbase versus 2,200 mm for the truck; the rear seat folded to a flat cargo area.
A model year alone does not establish U.S. import eligibility. Follow the import planning guide and check the actual manufacture date.
What condition problems should you look for?
These are inspection priorities for an older vehicle, not a claim that every Minicab Van has these defects. Use an independent inspection to assess the vehicle being sold.
- Inspect the sliding doors, rear hatch, floor seams and roof gutters for corrosion, damage or poor repairs.
- Request a cold-start video and a full warm-up check for smoke, leaks or unstable temperature.
- Confirm the seating, cargo configuration and installed safety equipment on the actual van.
What should you check before an auction bid?
- Match the chassis code and grade to the registration/export paperwork and correct model-year manual.
- Request clear photos of the chassis plate, cargo floor, sliding-door tracks and underside; check for rust and repairs.
- Verify engine type, transmission, drivetrain, seating and safety equipment on the actual vehicle; do not infer them from the family name.
Use the auction sheet decoder as a reference, then ask the exporter to translate the full sheet and clarify the auction house's grading rules.
How should you plan maintenance and ownership?
Get the service manual that matches the chassis, engine and transmission. Have a mechanic establish a baseline for brakes, tires, belts, hoses, leaks and fluid condition. Oil grades, capacities, timing-drive parts and service intervals should come from that manual.
Before buying, review your state's registration and road-use rules, request an insurance quote for the actual vehicle, and put written transport and broker quotes into the import cost calculator.
Where do these model details come from?
Manufacturer history establishes the references above. It does not verify the condition, modifications or equipment of an individual vehicle.