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The Mitsubishi offers this L200 with just one engine: a new 2.3-litre turbo diesel producing 150hp and 400Nm (from 2,000rpm). It’s got an AdBlue tank large enough to last 12,000 miles between fills and stop-start technology as standard. There’s a new gearbox, too – a six-speed automatic.
The L200’s seats are relatively basic – even the most expensive models get electric movement for the driver only, and it’s a simple fore-aft, tilt, back and height range without lumbar or thigh adjustments. Getting a comfortable driving position isn’t hard, though, and the seats are shaped well enough to suit a wide variety of bodies. Barbarian X models get a really appealing half leather, half-suede effect trim that looks and feels good, though the heaters take a little longer to feel warm though the plush material. We wouldn’t want to be responsible for cleaning it after a muddy site visit, but for lifestyle owners, it’s very attractive.
It feels measurably smaller than its rivals and has impressively precise steering on the road, albeit with a lot of twirling needed to make full use of the tight turning circle. That sporty attitude is helped by the near-unique provision of selectable all-wheel drive, which can be used on dry roads for extra traction and security as well as off-road (most pickups can only use their four-wheel drive off-road). A slight front-wheel drive bias when the 4WD is engaged reduces under steer and helps the already grippy front end feel astonishingly sharp for a tall off-road-friendly commercial vehicle. The handling is good enough, though, that you can stay in rear-wheel drive and save fuel most of the time, knowing that in poor weather you have the option of adding some extra traction.
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