Electric-kei-truck Mitsubishi has given the Minicab Truck its biggest refresh in 12 years, and the update stays focused on what matters most to real-world users. The 2026 revision brings a redesigned front end, standard LED headlights, stronger safety technology, and a more useful cabin. At the same time, Mitsubishi keeps the core formula intact: a compact kei truck with simple dimensions, solid cargo utility, and a choice of 2WD or 4WD.
For buyers who still want a straightforward work truck, that matters. The lineup continues to offer a 5-speed manual, available 4WD, and the rugged “Minori” grade, while prices still start at ¥1,311,200（税込）. In other words, this is not a flashy reinvention. It is a practical upgrade for a long-running Japanese workhorse.
Electric kei truck~Mitsubishi Minicab Truck~
The Mitsubishi Minicab Truck traces its roots back to the original Minicab series launched in 1966. Over the years, it has built a reputation around compact size, straightforward operation, and strong day-to-day usefulness. The current generation first arrived in 2014, and it was designed with ease of use and cargo capacity in mind.
This kei truck measures 3395mm long, 1475mm wide, and 1765mm high, with a 1905mm wheelbase and seating for 2. The cargo bed is 2030mm long, while the cabin offers an interior width of 1310mm. Bed height is just 650mm, which helps make loading and unloading easier on the job.
A Small Truck Built Around Utility
The exterior uses a simple, functional shape that puts visibility and workability first. Inside, Mitsubishi sticks with a layout that favors easy operation over visual clutter. That approach fits the Minicab Truck well, because this model has always been more about practical value than showroom drama.
Power comes from a 660cc gasoline engine. Buyers can choose a 5-speed MT or a 4-speed AT, along with either 2WD or 4WD depending on their needs. Maximum output is 37kW（50PS）, and the best WLTC fuel-economy figure reaches 18.7km／L on 5MT models.
Even green looks right on the updated Minicab Truck.
What’s New on the 2026 Mitsubishi Minicab Truck
This update covers the areas owners notice most: exterior design, interior usability, safety systems, and functional equipment. First, Mitsubishi has significantly redesigned the front end. It also makes newly designed LED headlamps standard across the range, which gives the truck a fresher face while improving everyday visibility.
On the “G” grade, Mitsubishi adds LED front fog lamps and color-keyed fog lamp bezels. As a result, the upper trim level looks a bit more polished without losing its work-truck identity. That change may seem small, but it helps the Minicab Truck feel more modern in a segment that often prioritizes function over style.
Cabin Changes Make Daily Work Easier
Inside, the driver’s meter changes from analog to digital, which improves visibility while driving. Mitsubishi also adds a center tray in the instrument panel for small items such as a smartphone. In addition, both front occupants now get redesigned drink holders that can better accommodate paper-pack beverages.
The “G” grade gains Type-A and Type-C USB power sockets as well. So while this is still a work-focused kei truck, Mitsubishi has clearly spent time on the small details that make everyday use easier.
Mitsubishi e-Assist Brings Stronger Safety Tech
One of the biggest changes is the expanded Mitsubishi e-Assist package. Every Minicab Truck now comes standard with Dual Sensor Brake Support II, a collision-mitigation braking system that combines millimeter-wave radar with a monocular camera. Mitsubishi says the system can detect vehicles ahead, as well as pedestrians, bicycles, and motorcycles, and it also supports intersection scenarios.
The updated truck also adds lane departure mitigation, traffic sign recognition, front and rear parking sensors, a start notification function, and an emergency stop signal. In short, the 2026 update moves the Minicab Truck much deeper into modern safety territory than many buyers may expect from a basic kei commercial vehicle.
The “Minori” Grade Still Speaks to Serious Work Use
Mitsubishi has not forgotten buyers who need traction and durability. Mud-escape assist is now newly available on 5-speed manual versions of the “Minori,” where it works with the differential lock to help the truck pull away on snow-covered or muddy surfaces. That makes the grade even more appealing for agricultural, rural, and rough-surface use.
Meanwhile, the power-folding remote door mirrors on the “G” grade now include a heated function. It is a small addition, but it can make a real difference in cold or wet weather.
Dealer Response Suggests Real Interest
Dealers in Tokyo say the revised front-end design is already getting positive feedback from customers. That reaction matters, because kei truck buyers tend to notice practical improvements first and cosmetic changes second. Even so, a cleaner and more modern face clearly helps the updated Minicab Truck make a stronger first impression.
Another store reported inquiries from people who already use the Minicab Truck and want to know more about the equipment changes. So the early response does not appear to come only from casual shoppers. Existing users also seem to be paying close attention to what Mitsubishi has improved.
Pricing Keeps the Mitsubishi Minicab Truck Competitive
The updated Minicab Truck is priced from ¥1,311,200 to ¥1,677,500（税込）. That range covers the M, Minori, and G grades, with configurations that include 2WD, 4WD, 5M/T, and 4A/T depending on trim. As a result, buyers can still choose a version that matches their work needs instead of being pushed into a one-size-fits-all setup.
For North American readers looking at Japan’s kei-truck market from afar, that is part of what makes this segment interesting. Trucks like the Minicab Truck stay small and simple, yet they continue to evolve in useful ways. Mitsubishi’s 2026 update does not change the formula. Instead, it sharpens it.
（spec）
- Model: Mitsubishi Minicab Truck
- Body size: 3395mm × 1475mm × 1765mm
- Wheelbase: 1905mm
- Seating capacity: 2
- Cargo bed length: 2030mm
- Cabin interior width: 1310mm
- Bed height: 650mm
- Engine: 660cc gasoline
- Transmission: 5M/T, 4A/T
- Drivetrain: 2WD, 4WD
- Maximum output: 37kW（50PS）
- WLTC fuel economy: up to 18.7km／L（5MT） Source
（price）
- M 5M/T 2WD: ¥1,311,200
- M 5M/T 4WD: ¥1,463,000
- M 4A/T 2WD: ¥1,388,200
- M 4A/T 4WD: ¥1,540,000
- Minori 5M/T 4WD: ¥1,499,300
- Minori 4A/T 4WD: ¥1,576,300
- G 4A/T 4WD: ¥1,677,500
- Price range（税込）: ¥1,311,200 to ¥1,677,500 Source
（Contact）
Mitsubishi Motors
Official model page: https://www.mitsubishi-motors.co.jp/lineup/minicab_truck/index.html
Official news release: https://www.mitsubishi-motors.com/jp/newsroom/newsrelease/2026/20260205_1.html
(Editor’s comment)
The 2026 Mitsubishi Minicab Truck does exactly what a smart kei-truck update should do: it improves safety, visibility, and everyday usability without losing the simple, work-first character that made the model relevant in the first place.