Mitsubishi Long Bed Mitsubishi have announced its new L200 Double Cab Long Bed option, it gives you an extra 7 inches (18 cms) in load length and 42 BHP more power to give that extra bit of ‘poke’ More load-carrying capacity The L200 Long Bed will run alongside existing L200 Standard Bed variants and will feature load beds extended by 18cm in overall length, with no reduction in passenger cabin space. The cargo area is also higher and squarer at the rear, increasing carrying volume.
More power Long Bed variants also feature a higher power engine – 176 BHP, making it the highest power engine in its class, the Nissan Navara Outlaw 2.5 DCI is the next most powerful at 171 BHP. Specifications The L200 Warrior Long Bed comes with a substantial increase in engine output at 176BHP (previously 134 BHP), 17” alloys, stability and traction control, super select 4WD, cruise control, chrome door mirrors/handles, climate control, leather steering and gear shift, and chrome rear bar. The L200 Animal Long Bed also benefits from an increased engine output of 176 BHP (previously 166 BHP), Animal leather seats, Bluetooth, DVD satellite navigation with 7” screen, chrome door recess covers, fuel filler cap and tailgate cover, illuminated door entry guards, and chrome lamp bezels.
Mitsubishi L200 Special Edition Mitsubishi has launched the new Walkinshaw Performance Special Edition L200 pick-up with sports suspension and exhaust upgrades. The Walksinshaw special edition Mitsubishi L200 double cab pick-up includes a is powered by a 168PS Rallitronic power upgrade, 20-inch ‘Equinox’ alloy wheels and tyres, Walkinshaw Performance leather seats, Walkinshaw Performance decal stickers, DVD satellite navigation system with 7 inch screen, cruise control, ‘Mitsubishi Power’ sound system, Bluetooth connectivity, a CD Auto-changer and stainless steel fuel filler cap, tailgate cover and door handle covers.

In addition, customers buying Mitsubishi’s L200 ‘Walkinshaw Performance’ can opt for enhanced ride, handling and performance courtesy of a ‘Walkinshaw Performance’ sports suspension and exhaust upgrade kit, including five-link rear suspension with coil springs over dampers, polyurethane performance suspension bushes, rubber performance suspension bushes, Koni performance dampers, stainless steel twin exit performance exhaust system and an anti-corrosion protection system.

The L200 Walkinshaw Performance will be available in Starlight Silver, Cosmos Black, Graphite Grey, Aztec Red and Sapphire Blue, with metallic and pearlescent paint as an additional option. Source motortorque.com

What Van? 2007 “Best Pickup” The Mitsubishi L200 has been named ‘Best Pick-up’ at this year’s prestigious What Van? Awards. What Van?’s Neil McIntee commented that the L200 was a good example of a “stylish, well equipped comfortable package…
not lacking in punch around town or the motorway”. He also noted that it “is no slouch off-road either, fording streams and tackling muddy ascents and descents, and rutted boulder strewn tracks with ease”, which is exactly why small businesses, farmers, construction companies and Government Departments such as the Environment Agency have once again chosen the L200 for their businesses in 2007.

The L200 has won the title for the 11th time out of the last 15 years since the awards began.Toby Marshall, General Manager of Fleet & Used Car Sales at Mitsubishi stated that “it is an honour for us to receive this award as it firmly establishes the L200 as the clear favourite among commercial vehicle operators”.

The All New L200 Review

On the road ****
There is less body roll, the ride is much firmer and handling is improved. There’s the option of a four-speed auto on the Warrior, Animal and Elegance models while the Animal gets the optional power boost of 26bhp to 160bhp as standard. The all-new diesel engine (Euro IV compliant) packs 134bhp and 231lb ft of torque and is the only engine available. The five-speed gearbox requires a firm action, has a long travel, and makes the most of the engine’s power. Road noise is still noticeable at 70-80mph but is much quieter than the previous model.

Behind the wheel *****
The 4Work versions are the most basic with CD player with MP3 and manual height adjustable driver’s seat as standard. 4Life adds power windows, manual air con, keyless entry and central locking. Warrior throws in rear electric glass window and climate control. Animal gains DVD Sat/Nav, CD autochanger and Animal graphics, leather, and powered heated seats. Driving position feels more car-like, driving wheel is tilt-adjustable and the whole interior has more of a quality feel. Double cabs are more spacious than its predecessor especially in the rear.

Load Capacity ***
Payload is one tonne for all derivatives (with optional load covers fitted) with the single cab having the longest load bay at 2220mm. Club cab load bay shrinks to 1805mm with the double cab’s at 1325mm. All load bays are 1130mm wide. These aren’t class-leading figures, but Mitsubishi claims that at a total length of five metres the L200 will fit into a conventional parking space. Mitsubishi is offering a full and wide range of accessories from hard covers through to bike racks and soft covers. However, the accessories from the past model do not fit the new one. All versions have a towing capacity of 2.7 tonnes.

Safety & Security ****
L200 scored a commendable four stars in Euro NCAP crash tests. All versions get new brakes as well as ABS and an electronic braking system to enhance stopping performance. Plus driver’s and passenger air bags, pre-tension seat belts with force limiters, collapsible steering column and pedals that move back in an accident are fitted as standard. The Warrior, Animal and Elegance versions come with an electronic stability programme that helps stop the car from skidding is sudden manouevres such as an emergency swerve or lane-change, and an upgraded four-wheel drive system fitted means four-wheel drive can be used on dry roads at any speed. Double cab version also comes with fixing points for child seats.

Overall ****
It’s an all-new car to take on the mantle of the previous best-selling L200. Mitsubishi claims it has provided a more car-like pick-up with an emphasis on design and comfort, but it retains the practicality and ruggedness of the past model. It certainly looks much more striking and it handles and performs more like a car. The L200 is more comfortable inside especially the Double Cab versions such as the Animal and Warrior.

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