The design language of The Great also defined the look of the succeeding generations of the Canter and Fighter trucks.

It has frequently been used as a basis for armored security vehicles by Japanese law enforcement, as a fire truck, and even in competition: The Greats participated in the 1997 Dakar–Dakar Rally, finishing fifth and sixth in the truck (T4-2) category with teams headed by veteran French drivers Gilbert Versino and Christophe Granjon.

[1] While both Greats entered finished, the result was overshadowed by competitors Hino's triple victory and Mitsubishi did not return to Dakar with heavyin the truck category.

[2] Export models for certain markets and special vehicles such as snowplows used four, easier to replace, round headlights.

It was designed to be more easy to use, with single-key operation, a steering lock, and no battery relay switch.

Major revision, heralding the design later seen on the later Super Great, using projector headlights shared with the second generation Fighter.

The tractor underwent minor changes to accommodate Japan's relaxation of regulations on total vehicle weight.