Kato Motor, based in Niigata Prefecture, has launched the Nocti camper van based on the new Mitsubishi Delica D:5. The model made its debut at the Tokyo Camping Car Show 2026, held on 11 and 12 July at Tokyo Big Sight.
Minimal conversion
The Nocti keeps an almost standard exterior. Inside, it has only essential equipment, including a bed kit. This approach preserves the Delica D:5's off-road ability and manageable body size. The vehicle can be used for everyday trips to work and shops as well as for camping and ski holidays.
The cabin sleeps two adults on a full-flat bed. The top grade comes as standard with a 600 Ah lithium-ion battery, which allows extensive use of the air conditioning even in midsummer. The third row of seats is removed, and the layout has been calculated to the millimetre.
The Delica D:5 has a 2.2-litre clean diesel turbo engine and the S-AWC four-wheel-drive system, giving it off-road performance comparable to a full SUV.