Japan’s kei cars are the ultimate example of doing more with less. These little vehicles, designed to meet strict size and engine rules, can handle Japan’s narrow roads and busy towns with ease and surprise. Mitsubishi’s Delica Mini, updated for autumn 2025, takes this formula and wraps it in a bold, rough charm that’s hard to resist.
Mitsubishi has given the Delica Mini a full makeover, sharpening its look and packing it with tech that’s not entry-level. At 3,395 mm (133.7 inches) long, it’s true to kei car dimensions so it can slip through tight spaces where bigger cars would struggle. But despite its compact footprint, the Delica Mini feels like it’s ready to do more than just city streets, with a design that borrows from rugged SUVs like the Jeep Wrangler or Land Rover Defender.
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The headlights now have larger, semicircular LED patterns giving the front a fun, almost playful face. A thicker grille, inspired by Jeep’s design, centers around a big Mitsubishi emblem while the bumper has body-colored accents and a chunkier skid plate. The hood and fenders have been reshaped with more defined lines and the windshield is 115 mm (4.5 inches) higher than before, making the most of interior space. At the back, the LED taillights and bigger skid plate are modern. The solid D-pillar replaces the previous wraparound design and gives the Delica Mini a more robust look. New colors, Sand Beige Pearl and Denim Blue Pearl, come in single-tone or bi-tone with a black roof so you can add some personality.
Get inside and the Delica Mini feels like a big car in a small body. A 7-inch digital instrument cluster flows into a 12.3-inch infotainment screen, a rare combination for kei cars. Beige trim is warm and upscale, and improved insulation keeps the road noise out. The seating is flexible, so you can adjust it for passengers or cargo with ease. And safety hasn’t been forgotten – Mitsubishi has packed in a full suite of driver assistance systems, including a 3D Multi Around Monitor that uses four cameras to give you a clear view of the surroundings, perfect for squeezing into tight parking spots.
Mitsubishi hasn’t released specs for the new model yet, but the outgoing one used a 658 cc three-cylinder engine, producing 51 hp naturally aspirated or 63 hp with a turbo. Torque was 60 Nm or 100 Nm, and it went to the front wheels or all four via a CVT automatic. Five modes – Power, Normal, Eco, Gravel, and Snow – let you tailor the car to various driving conditions, whether it’s a slippery mountain road or a city commute. New Kayaba Prosmooth shock absorbers and a tweaked suspension means a smoother ride, and 4WD models get their own setup for better traction.
Pricing is affordable, from ¥1.95-2.95 million ($13,100-19,900) for the Delica Mini, and ¥1.75 million ($11,800) for the eK Space. They’re hitting Japanese roads this autumn, and prove that small doesn’t have to mean boring.
