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Kato Motor unveils Nocti camper based on Mitsubishi Delica D:5

10.07.2026 20:25 4 min 9 sources
新潟日報 JPN + 8 more
Kato Motor unveils Nocti camper based on Mitsubishi Delica D:5
Original source: 新潟日報

In Brief

Kato Motor, in collaboration with Sanjo Mitsubishi Motor Sales, has launched the NOCTI camper based on the Mitsubishi Delica D:5. The premiere and sales start on July 11, 2026 at the Tokyo Camping Car Show.

Kato Motor (Tsubame City) together with Sanjo Mitsubishi Motor Sales has presented the NOCTI camper based on the Mitsubishi Delica D:5. The premiere and start of sales are scheduled for July 11–12, 2026 at the Tokyo Camping Car Show at Tokyo Big Sight.

The vehicle is equipped with S-AWC all-wheel drive and a 2.2-liter diesel turbo engine. The third row of seats has been removed, allowing the space to be transformed into a sleeping area for two adults. The model seats five for transport and two for sleeping.

Two trims are available: NOCTI SL at 6,044,500 yen and NOCTI M at 8,244,500 yen. The higher trim includes a 600 Ah lithium-ion battery and a 12-volt air conditioner. The model name is derived from the Leica Noctilux lens.

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Mitsubishi Delica turned into a camper: Kato Motor unveils Nocti model

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Camper NOCTI based on Mitsubishi Delica D:5 to debut at Tokyo Camping Car Show 2026

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Kato Motor launches new camper based on Mitsubishi Delica D:5

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Camper 'NOCTI' based on Mitsubishi Delica D:5 to debut at Tokyo Camping Car Show 2026

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New NOCTI camper van based on Mitsubishi Delica D:5 unveiled in Tokyo

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New NOCTI camper based on Mitsubishi Delica D:5 unveiled in Japan

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