Road Tests: Mitsubishi Fuso Canter 7C14

There's no doubt that the latest Canter is a major improvement on its predecessor. In terms of cab accomodation and payload potential it also has the edge on its rivals. The lack of an affordable automatic transmission is a drawback for operators on urban multi-drop operations, but it's not the end of the world. Less impressive is the slightly nervous chassis behaviour, manifested by a rather top-heavy feel, and the characteristics of the rather dated engine. We hope performance and economy will be enhanced when the Euro-4 180hp variant arrives. As this is definitely our last Euro-3 truck test, some of these issues will be resolved by the time you read this and choose to buy one. And if you're in the market for a compact truck with the ability to carry a decent load, buying one is certainly something you should consider.