Sixth Generation
1989 Minica Piace 4WD |
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| Also called | Mitsubishi Towny |
|---|---|
| Production | 1989–1993 |
| Engine | 548 cc 3G81 I3 657 cc 3G83 I3 657 cc 3G83T turbo I3 796 cc 3G82 SOHC I3 |
| Wheelbase | 2,260 mm (89.0 in) |
| Length | 3,195 mm (125.8 in) |
| Width | 1,395 mm (54.9 in) |
| Height | 1,420–1,515 mm (55.9–59.6 in) |
| Curb weight | 580–720 kg (1,300–1,600 lb) |
In January 1989 the sixth-generation Minica was officially introduced, although the engine, wheelbase, and suspension remained unchanged. In addition to the three- and five-door models, a variant with a single door on the right side, two doors on the passenger side, and a liftgate was introduced, named the Minica Lettuce. An advanced new turbo engine with double overhead cams and the world's first mass-produced five-valve-per-cylinder engine was introduced for the Dangan ZZ model, producing 64 PS (47 kW). It was later made available in naturally aspirated form as well, while the older design engine also was increased in displacement to 657 cc in March, 1990 when the kei car regulations were again updated. A tall three-door MPV model with optional four-wheel drive, the Minica Toppo, was introduced in 1990.
Export versions were still usually carrying the "Towny" label and featured a 800 cc 41 PS (30 kW) engine.
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