The facelifted
Mitsubishi L200 pickup has reached UK shores and it brings a bolder look,
powertrain updates, and more tech than ever. The L200 Series 6 is now on sale
in Great Britain with a starting price of £ 21,515 (US$ 26k), excluding VAT. That’s the only price announced so far,
and it concerns the entry-level 4Life Club Cab.
Styling-wise, the
facelifted L200 adopts the brand’s “Dynamic Shield” identity at the front, a
raised bonnet, squared-off wheel arches, LED headlights and LED DRLs, as well
as 18-inch alloys on most trim levels.
Inside, the updated
pickup truck gains revised seating with improved bolstering, a chunkier
steering wheel with heating function, improved cabin storage and new
instrumentation, including a full-color LCD display.
Most of the updates
are actually under the skin, as the 2020 L200 introduces “car-like
levels of driving refinement and state-of-the-art safety systems to the
segment,” according to the automaker. Mitsubishi also claims the 2020 L200
offers “the practicality and versatility of a pick-up without compromising on
comfort, driving pleasure or running costs.”
The L200 adopts a
new 2.2-liter four-cylinder turbo diesel. Technically, it can be considered a
2.3-liter because it has a 2,268-cc displacement, but mated to a new
six-speed automatic transmission, it’s said to deliver lower emissions and
improved fuel efficiency “resulting in significant fuel savings in the real
world.”
No specs have been
released, though, so we have to assume the engine makes 150 PS as in
the rest of Europe. The updated L200 also features a significantly upgraded
Super Select 4WD-II system which adds a new Off Road Mode that offers Gravel,
Mud/Snow, Sand, and Rock settings.
Also, the L200 features larger brakes all-round on most versions as
well as a revised suspension for improved ride comfort and handling. Mind you,
this is still a pickup truck, so the L200 also brings an increased payload of
1,080 kg compared to its predecessor and gross train weight of
6,155 kg.
Finally, an array
of driving assistance systems, such as Hill Descent Control, Hill Start Assist,
Blind Spot Warning with Lane Change Assist function, Rear Cross Traffic Alert,
Lane Departure Warning, Forward Collision Mitigation and more, have been added
to the equipment list.
