Mitsubishi Minica (LA20)

Mitsubishi Minica (LA20). 1962–9 (prod. n/a). 2-door sedan. F/R, 359 cm³ (I2 2-str.). Sedan version of 1961 360 kei van, with suicide doors; transverse leaf front suspension with rigid axle and leaf springs at rear. Having the engine in the front was novel at a time when tiny rear-engined cars were more common. Engine produced 17 PS at launch, increased to 18 PS in 1964 when Minica had its first facelift; 21 PS in 1967 with another facelift. By 1968, this increased again to 23 hp with Super Deluxe model.

Manufacturing location: Japan

Marque: Mitsubishi | Model: Mitsubishi Minica | Successor: Mitsubishi Minica (A100)