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Mitsubishi Toppo

The Mitsubishi Toppo (Japanese: 三菱・トッポ) is a light recreational vehicle (RV) produced by Mitsubishi Motors from 1990 until 2004 and then from 2008 until 2013. The original version was derived from their Minica kei car and the first two generations were called the Minica Toppo. The name is a portmanteau of the English "top" (roof) and the Japanese "noppo" (lanky). Originally named the Mitsubishi Minica Toppo, a retro-styled variant was introduced in 1996 called the Mitsubishi Minica Toppo Town Bee. In 1998 a new generation was launched; now referred to as the Mitsubishi Toppo BJ ("Big Joy"). A larger derivative, the Mitsubishi Toppo BJ Wide was introduced in 1999. The model was replaced by the new eK in 2001, although it was sold alongside the eK until being discontinued in 2004. The Toppo was reintroduced in 2008; now referred to simply as the Mitsubishi Toppo. In Japan, it was sold at a specific retail chain called Galant Shop.

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Predecessor: Mitsubishi Toppo BJ · Successor: Mitsubishi eK Space

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Minica Toppo (first generation)

Based on the Minica, the tall three-door MPV model was introduced in February 1990. While Kei car standards had been altered for 1990, allowing for a 10 cm (3.9 in) increase in length and an increase in displacement to 660 cc, the Toppo, being developed before the new regulations were finalized, was unable to take full advantage of these and ended up 4 cm (1.6 in) shorter than other kei cars. This was rectified along with a minor facelift in January 1992. The Minica Toppo only ever received the new 657 cc 3G83 engine, with optional four-wheel drive. The Minica Toppo was available both as a commercial vehicle and as a better equipped passenger model. The car's body is asymmetric, with the left (offside) door being longer than the driver's side door to provide better entry to the rear seat from the safer side of the car. The most basic "Toppo C" was a strict two-seater with blanked out rear side windows, equipped with a four-speed manual and a minimum of equipment. In the original commercial vehicle lineup, the C was accompanied by the U, U2, and the four-wheel drive U2-4 models. The introductory passenger version lineup started with the lowest priced B, followed by the Q, the Q2, and the four-wheel drive Q2-4. Model codes are H22A/H27A for the passenger models, H22V/H27V for van models. H22 is front-wheel drive, H27 is four-wheel drive. Commercial use models and the lower-end passenger versions received a carburetted SOHC engine with 40 PS (29 kW) at 6000 rpm. Van models were uncatalyzed until May 1991. Passenger versions were also offered with a carbureted DOHC 15-valve engine (5 valves per cylinder) with 46 PS (34 kW) at 7000 rpm or a fuel injected variant with 52 PS (38 kW) at 7500 rpm. After the January 1992 facelift, the turbocharged Minica Toppo Qt Canvas Top was a

Minica Toppo (second generation)

The second generation Minica Toppo was sold from 1993 to 1998. It was essentially a thorough facelift of the short-lived first generation model, stretched out to take full advantage of the new kei class regulations. The new front end was the same as that of the new Minica, while the passenger compartment was largely unchanged, inside and out.

Toppo BJ (third generation)

The third generation Toppo was sold from October 1998 to 2004. A non-kei version with enlarged bumpers, a 1.1-litre engine, and five seats instead of four, the Toppo BJ Wide, was also produced from January 1999 until March 2001.

Toppo (fourth generation)

The fourth generation Toppo (H82A) was sold from 17 September 2008 and returned to using the Toppo nameplate. It used the door panels and many other sheet metal pieces from the third generation, on the underpinnings of the second generation eK Wagon with which it shared the H82 model code. The initial lineup started with the basic S and M, which mainly differ in that the S was the only Toppo model of this generation to be fitted with a three-speed automatic transmission - all other variants were four-speed automatics. The S was also the only model to be fitted with black door mirrors and handles, until it was discontinued in August 2010. The S and M models have regular halogen headlights and no black trim on the door frames, unlike the better equipped G which also received high-intensity discharge headlights and a digital speedometer incorporating a tachometer (the last being introduced in August 2010). The sportier T model has a turbocharged engine; exterior differences are limited to having 14-inch alloy wheels as standard equipment, rather than the 13-inch steel wheels with plastic wheel covers used on all naturally aspirated models. The Toppo T also has a somewhat lower, sport suspension incorporating a front stabilizer. All models share the clear acrylic, asymmetrical front grille and deep sideskirts. There were also special editions including the Limited, the M Navi Edition, Joyfield, and Marble Edition. The Roadest G and Roadest T were part of the regular lineup; they differ by having a chromed front grille, deeper skirts and air dams, a rear roof spoiler, and chromed surrounds on the taillights. Production ceased in June 2013 and the nameplate was retired. == References ==

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Specifications

name: Mitsubishi Toppo
Manufacturer: Mitsubishi Motors
aka: Mitsubishi Minica Toppo, Mitsubishi Toppo BJ
Production: 1990–2004, 2008–2013
Assembly: Mizushima plant, Kurashiki, Okayama, Japan
Class: Kei car, Mini MPV (Toppo BJ Wide)
Layout: Front-engine, front-/four-wheel drive
Related: Mitsubishi Minica
Successor: Mitsubishi eK Space

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