Mitsubishi’s Urvan-based people carrier has an official name: the Versa. This was revealed by way of its LTO homologation papers which have just been made public.
The upcoming Mitsubishi Versa received certification for just one variant: the Versa GLX. Per its paperwork, it’s a 15-seater van fitted with a manual transmission.
With its measurements listed as 4,710 mm in length, 1,990 mm in width, and 1,695 mm in height (wheelbase is at 2,555 mm), its configuration is different from its mechanical twin, the Urvan.
To recall, the local market Urvan has four body styles—a narrow body MPV “standard” version (4,695 mm x 1,695 mm x 1,990 mm), a premium MPV “wide body” version (5,230 mm x 1,880 mm x 2,285 mm), and two cargo versions—wide (5,230 mm x 1,880 mm x 2,285 mm) and narrow (5,080 mm x 1,695 mm x 2,285 mm).
If the LTO documents are true, the Mitsubishi Versa will fill in the gap between the Urvan variants by having the standard body’s length and height, but the premium version’s width. Its 2,555 mm wheelbase also matches that of the standard body Urvan.
Dimensions aside, the Versa’s powertrain has been revealed and here, it’s a 2.5-liter diesel. Likely, this points to the same YD25 DDTi engine used by the Urvan which helps it put out 129 horsepower and 356 Nm of torque. This is mated to a 5-speed manual.
Other key specs of the Versa include its wheels and tires—195/80 R 15 C (matching that of the standard body Urvan), a curb weight of 2,011 kilograms and a payload capacity of 1,389 kilograms.
With the Versa receiving its LTO paperwork, it’s going to be just a matter of months before it’ll arrive (probably after the Destinator). Its sibling van, the Urvan is priced from P 1,260,000 for the narrow body cargo to P 2,115,000 for the wide body premium variant. Expect the Versa to be priced around P 1.5-million when it arrives at local showrooms.
So probably gonna get underpinnings from the Nissan Urvan. Sharing is caring.
ReplyDeleteIn classic Pinoy action films - the vehicle of choice for contrabidas. Roomy interior perfect for long firearms and sliding doors convenient for drive-bys and quick abductions.
ReplyDeleteLooks like the Mitsubishi Versa Van GLX based on the Nissan Urvan uses a different bumper and grille
ReplyDeleteMost likely priced at 1.6 Million Pesos similar to the Urvan Standard SWB
Baliktad yang width at height. Kasi kung 1.7m lang ang actual height, edi parang mpv lang yan. Tsaka sana may a/t man lang para maiba dun sa urvan.
ReplyDeleteHindi eh. That's what we originally thought, but the LTO paperwork says 169.5 cm in height and 199 cm in width.
Delete1695mm wide at 1990mm height ng current e26 narrow-body urvan. Kahit pa tingnan sa brochure yan ang indication.
DeleteWhat about the Mitsubishi Grandis?
ReplyDeleteMMPC won't sell Renault vehicles in the Philippine market due to cost issues
DeleteA new engine to match the old body. Human legs for crumple zones and thin seats to warm the buttocks on a nice rainy day.
ReplyDeleteLooks like typo on height, 1695 mm?
ReplyDeleteCrv-tall height for a van?
That's what we thought so too...pero that's the official height as listed in its LTO documentation eh.
DeleteThen LTO has the typo then.
DeleteThe Express should be the one in ph, not another Urvan
ReplyDeleteRenault stopped supplying vans to Mitsubishi
DeleteBorrowing the Nissan Urvan as basis for the rebadged Mitsubishi van is much more cost effective
They should use mitsu engines rather than the noisy nissan diesels.
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ReplyDeletePerfect for undas launch. St Peter first in line to order.
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