CMC Veryca
The CMC Veryca is a cabover microvan and mini truck built and sold in Taiwan by the Taiwanese automaker China Motor Corporation (CMC) since 2000. A new series of this model, called CMC J Space was launched in 2024.
The CMC Veryca started off as long wheelbase iterations of the fourth generation Mitsubishi Minicab, the Town Box Wide, available with a variety of bodywork. Unrestricted by the kei class regulations, the engines used soon grew larger than the ones used in Japan.
It's predecessor CMC Minicab, CMC's first commercial vehicle product, entered production in 1978, later became CMC Varica in 1985.
In 2013, CMC launched its first independent product, the CMC Leadca, redesigned all of its products, and started to brand them with the CMC badge instead of the Mitsubishi badge. The Delica and Veryca received their CMC facelift in 2013 while the CMC Zinger was not facelifted until 2015.
CMC Minicab (1978-1984)
The CMC Minicab debuted in 1978, it was a locally manufactured rebadged third generation Mitsubishi Minicab, and was the first commercial vehicle product of China Motor Corporation. The Chinese name was 百利.Second Generation (1985-1988)
The second generation CMC Minivan debuted in 1985, a rebadged version of the fourth generation Mitsubishi Minicab.CMC Varica (1989-1997)
Based on the same structure as the second generation CMC Minivan, the Varica was redesigned by Yulon and debuted in 1988 for the 1989 model year. The Chinese name was changed to be 威利.This generation was equipped with a 1061 cc 4G82 engine with. Overall length was up to, with a wheelbase lengthened to right in front of the rear axle. Top speed was. The Varica's nose was also extended somewhat.
From November 2004 India's Premier has been building a diesel powered Varica. Its body panels are shipped from Taiwan, and a Hindustan-built 2-liter Isuzu diesel unit is fitted. It has and is mated to a four-speed manual gearbox, while the car offers from five to nine seats. A multitude of other versions have since been developed, and as of 2009 the engine has been replaced by a 1.5 liter IDI diesel or by the CNG-powered 1.8-liter 4ZB1. The Sigma was discontinued around 2012, but the pickup version remains available with both engine options as of 2019.
First Facelift (1993-1997)
Varica received a facelift in 1993, updating the headlamps while canceling the grilles.Second Facelift (1998-2007)
1998, an extended facelift included a longer, more rounded nose design. A 1.2-litre engine replaced the smaller 1.1-litre. It was sold until 2007.Veryca (2000-Present)
In 2000, the succeeding product of the second generation Varica debuted. It was based on the sixth generation Mitsubishi Minicab Town Box Wide and was renamed to Veryca with the Chinese name changed to 菱利. The design was restyled by China Motor Corporation's own research and design center. The redesign extended the rear overhang and also changed the front and rear down road graphics.In 2001, a version called the CMC Veryca Magic was unveiled. The CMC Veryca Magic features wider wheel arches, a 1.6 liter engine, and was aiming towards the passenger vehicle market instead of the usual commercial vehicle market for the CMC Veryca.
In 2013, the CMC Veryca received a facelift featuring a restyled front fascia and a rear end from the 2010 Soueast C1 Xiwang.
In 2018, the CMC Veryca received another facelift, changing the front end and rear end designs while adding A180 for van models and A190 for pickup models.
In 2024, CMC debured the successor model J Space, but some models, such as the A190, continued to be sold.