Mitsubishi Minicab
Underrated, well equipped, and usually cheaper at auction.
About the Mitsubishi Minicab
The Minicab is Mitsubishi's kei truck and tends to be the value option. It does the same job as a Carry or Hijet, frequently with generous factory equipment, but attracts fewer bidders — which can mean a better truck for the same money. Later models share engineering with the Suzuki Carry under a supply agreement.
Best suited to
- Best value at auction
- Well-equipped trims
- Buyers flexible on badge
- Utility work
Parts are slightly less common outside Japan than Carry or Hijet. Not usually a problem for service items, worth knowing for body panels.
Mitsubishi Minicab Specifications
Figures are typical for the model range and vary by generation, trim and market. The specification of any individual truck is confirmed from its own documentation.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Engine | 660cc 3-cylinder petrol (3G83) |
| Power | Approximately 39–52 hp |
| Drivetrain | 2WD or selectable 4WD, low range on many |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual or automatic |
| Equipment | Air conditioning and power steering common on higher trims |
| Payload | 350 kg (about 770 lb) as rated in Japan |
Generations
Eligibility for import depends on build date, which varies within a generation.
| Chassis code | Years | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| U14T / U19T | 1991–1999 | 3G83 660cc. Solid, simple, widely available. |
| U61T / U62T | 1999–2014 | 3G83 with improved cabin. Common eligible target. |
| DS16T | 2014– | Rebadged Suzuki Carry. Not US-eligible under the 25-year rule. |
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