Off-Roading… MINIVAN?!?! JDM Mitsubishi Delica Jasper

I’m back after surgery to bring you yet another JDM oddity. This time, in the form of Mazda’s Bongo Friendee - Auto Free Top version (that’s a mouthful!)
Enjoy learning about this magnificent van and let me know what your favorite feature is, as well as which car I should review next!
Take care, -Ben

[@soroushtaghiyar1891]

This thing is every dads dream.

[@marcelcicort9671]

I often wondered why the insides of vehicles are not really built to offer us better living solutions of late.. in the past a bench was awesome to napping. No more. If I tell you how many times I drove cross country and sleeping in a present car is a miserable affair..

[@ThatOddGarage]

My old Subaru still gives me a flat floor with the second row down that me as a 6ft1 individual fits in. I’ve slept in the back of that car more times than I can count, and it saddens me that a wagon from 1996 is more comfortable by far than something new.

[@YeeYee03]

I recognized that clinometer immediately. Same one as my grandpa's Dodge Raider (American imported Pajero)

[@king_chip_15]

Ahh yes 30 years old still looks like new. But that 85hp sings.

[@saeedhossain6099]

mine grumbles.... but like an old dog it does snuggle well when sitting

[@deltaview2151]

Now we have steel sheet triangular trucks

[@XXX-XX-X-X]

I would love to find one like this even with a bit of work needed. Hot damn. Going to be ready to buy a kei truck or van soon. I’ll have my eyes out.

[@battles.digital]

Also, this is not a Kei van. It’s much bigger.

[@goodwiil]

never thought id like vans... i wish they still made them like this

[@xylem3996]

I want one

[@bullithedjames937]

Not legal in Maine . I want one

[@ImMattlol]

I see delicas sometimes in maine

[@bullithedjames937]

@@ImMattlol they cannot be registered in msine

[@ImMattlol]

Hm, the one I'm talking about might not be a jasper but I see it every once in a while

[@uriahmartinez9454]

Yeah, Maine started pulling everybody’s registrations for vehicles like these makes sense you gotta go after people who import vehicles don’t worry about people who make complaints about psychotic soldiers having access to firearms Gotta go after those dangerous van owners instead

[@bullithedjames937]

@@uriahmartinez9454 that is a reach putting those together. Fyi usmc

[@dansworth392]

projector headlights too, classic jdm

[@nimay13]

Mitsu made some crazy cars back then. Now….eh.

[@jonathangraham3738]

I need one in reno nv =/

[@Damianmarleyfan]

They used to make sure you had exactly what you needed in a vehicle. Then they realized people would stay in their vehicle more probably and opted to design things to be less usable

[@GardenFootCreature]

These are the vehicles that america should love

[@MelodyOo]

Climbmonitor? No way this is a real unit...

[@krazykorean42069]

How do u get one in the USA?

[@kaleb5426]

Where can i get these ?

[@battles.digital]

This one was at Southeast Imports if they still have it.

[@Matt-nw2pt]

Parts would be hard to come by I assume 😢

[@salamander405]

I see lots of Mitsubishi Delicas on the road, at least where I live (Victoria BC)

[@mobsterman1992]

Not really. Shares parts with a lot of vehicles and the engine is still made (now by Hyundai)

[@Syedraiyan9714]

Someone see the range Rover??

[@anshulnaudiyal8623]

My family does not enjoy the elegance of JDM. I own one

[@shalinweeraratneSNW]

Delica Spacegear looks way better