The original design was based upon a common full-length hull upon which the different mission variants would be provided through reconfigured interiors and external equipment and weapons fitments.

Maximum payload capacity is 8.5 t (19,000 lb)[1] The design is unusual in that it does not provide a hatch for the driver, who is instead located behind an armoured glass window.

Access to the rear troop/cargo compartment is provided through a large electrically operated ramp with a separately manually opening door.

Rear troop seats are folding and include footrests to maximise combat capability even after an 8-hour cross country ride.

[2] The engine is a MTU 6V199 TE21 turbo-diesel which is based upon the Mercedes-Benz OM 501 and features charge air cooling to increase power and reliability.

[1] A ZF LSG 1000 HD automatic transmission with six (6) forward and two (2) reverse gears operates through a hydrodynamic torque converter and features a hydrostatic steering system which provides true pivot turns within the vehicle's own length.

[1][3][4] The Norwegian Army ordered several recovery module to MITE to be installed on the ACSV G5 (Miller Industries Towing Equipment) in June 2023, to be delivered in 2027.