The electrification of the automotive sector is giving people something to talk about. All manufacturers are looking for the best way to tackle it, but they may not be thinking much about the needs of customers. yes they are with him development of technology but not applied to the most "popular" segments. The reason for saying that is simple: why do we want SUVs that weigh 2 kilos and are worth more than 50 euros if we can't afford them...?
And this is when the Japanese Mitsubishi arrives and "returns" to present a very "sweet tooth" model for companies that are dedicated to last-mile transport. It is the "renewed" Mitsubishi Minicab-MiEV un kei car type van and electric who has been raising passions among companies in his native country for years. Yes, you read correctly, she is not a new model but the return to life of a best seller which is now updated with subtle aesthetic and technical changes...
The philosophy and powertrain of the Mitsubishi Minicab-MiEV derives from the i-MiEV, although in this case it is an industrial vehicle...
In case you did not know, the Mitsubishi Minicab-MiEV follows in the footsteps of the i-MiEV we had in Europe. One and the other have nothing to do aesthetically but under their body they are almost clones. In any case, its aesthetics fade into the background when we discover that it offers a van-type body with straight lines with one goal: to offer maximum interior space. It is more paneled so that the "friends of others" do not see the load.
With everything, the first version of the Minicab-MiEV hit the market in 2011 and since then its success has been resounding in its country with several thousand units sold. However, after a brief withdrawal, it returns to continue being a sales success and it does so with the Same powertrain as i-MiEV though with less power. now has 30 kW (41 hp) of power and 196 Nm of torque which reach the ground through the front axle.
The brand ensures that "the system includes a drive battery and a compact, lightweight and efficient motor" and that the battery is located in the lower area of the cargo floor but it does not reveal what its capacity is. All in all, taking a look at the official website of the model, we can see that it has a volume that oscillates between 10,5 and 16 kWh, which gives it a Autonomy ranging from 133 kilometers to 150 kilometers according to the WLTP protocol.
Finally, his production will go outside his native country. Until now Mitsubishi manufactured it in Japan but to satisfy the demand it will also mount it in the Krama Yudha technical center (Indonesia). The pity is that, despite its virtues, it will not reach Europe because these models are not interesting...
Source - Mitsubishi - Mitsubishi Minicab-MiEV
More information about this model
- Plazas 4
- Power 49kw - 67hp
- Consumer goods 126Wh/Km l/100km
- Assessment 3