Mitsubishi has announced plans to
introduce a new Special Vehicle Projects or SVP program at the Commercial
Vehicle Show later this week. Designed to offer British customers exclusive and
highly distinctive vehicles, the SVP program will see the company build an
assortment of limited edition models with "significant appearance
changes."
The first model is the L200 Barbarian SVP which
draws inspiration from the one-off L200 Desert Warrior Pre-runner. Its based
on the L200 Barbarian Double Cab and features an Electric Blue or Cosmos Black exterior
with a revised grille, tinted lighting units, and 17-inch black alloy wheels
with BF Goodrich all-terrain tires. The truck has also been equipped with
extended wheel arches, a black rear bumper, a soft-opening tailgate, and bed
lights.
Drivers will find an upscale interior featuring
leather seats with faux suede inserts, embroidered headrests, and illuminated
door sill plates. Other highlights include GPS navigation, a rearview camera,
and a keyless entry system.
Power is provided by a 2.4-liter turbodiesel engine
that produces 180 PS and 430 Nm of torque. It can be
connected to either a six-speed manual transmission or a five-speed automatic
with steering wheel mounted paddle shifters. Both are backed up by a standard four-wheel drive system.
Production will be limited to 250 units and pricing
starts at £ 28,479.
