From the fourth-generation Canter on, Japan got wide-cab 2- and 3-ton variants alongside the narrow ones.
Lead trim: 3.3 Diesel (4D30)
Mitsubishi Canter FE1/2FE1/2 · 1978–1985
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FactFrom the fourth-generation Canter on, Japan got wide-cab 2- and 3-ton variants alongside the narrow ones.
The fourth-generation Canter arrived in November 1978, nicknamed the "golden Canter" for its ochre launch colour, and was the first to offer a wide cab and a 3-tonne version. A 1.5-tonne Canter 15 followed in 1980, and in November 1982 direct-injection diesels, naturally aspirated and turbocharged, were added. It was replaced in October 1985.
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Trims & Figures
5 published trims in the catalogue. A blank is a figure not recorded, not zero.
| Trim | Years | Engine | Power | Torque | 0–60 | Drive | Gearbox | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.7 Diesel (4DR5) | 1978–1985 | 2.7 L | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 3.3 Diesel (4D30) | 1982–1985 | 3.3 L | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 3.3 Diesel (4D31) | 1982–1985 | 3.3 L | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 3.3 Diesel Turbo (4D31) | 1982–1985 | 3.3 L | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Petrol (4G62) | 1978–1985 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Owners’ builds
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The October 2020 facelift folded the old Canter Guts into the line as 1.5-ton Canter variants.
The Canter Eco-Hybrid paired a 150 hp diesel with a 40 kW motor-generator and a 2 kWh lithium-ion battery.
The 2002 Canter moved its gear lever to the dashboard, a world-first for cab-over trucks.
In October 1997 the Canter Guts' all-wheel drive went from on-demand with a crawler to a permanent system.
In June 1991 the Canter got ABS brakes, a first for its class in Japan, and power windows became standard on every one.
From the fourth-generation Canter on, Japan got wide-cab 2- and 3-ton variants alongside the narrow ones.
Rivals
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