Mitsubishi L200 pickup review - Carbuyer
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“The fifth-generation Mitsubishi L200 is the best yet - good enough to demand a place on any pickup buyer’s shortlist.”
On sale for more than three decades, the Mitsubishi L200 is one of Britain's most popular pickup trucks. That's because it's a very reliable and tough workhorse. Plus, by offering the same kind of equipment as you’d find in a conventional car, it becomes a desirable piece of kit.
Part of the appeal of these plush pickups used to be some very favourable tax conditions. Today, they’re not quite as cheap to run, but this latest version of the Mitsubishi L200 follows a well-trodden path.
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I am a Nigerian and I love this vehicle. It's special
HAD THIS L200 FOR 3 MONTHS DONE 4500 MILES IN IT JUST HAVE TO SAY YOUR REVEIW IS SPOT ON I JUST LOVE IT
GREAT ALL ROUND GETING ABOUT 36 TO 39 MPG I HAVE THE WARRIOR 65 PLATE IT IS THE BEST ONE FOR THE MONEY
l200 is the worlds best picup
Great review as always!
My family friend has this car. Year 2015 but previous model 2,4Td, (100kw),manual .I itself have a cheap old car, but I am car enthusiast and I´ve driven so many cars. Expensive cars, cheap cars, sports , sedans, coupes, 4x4 off road , custom ,hot rod cars and so on. Many different brands. I have to mention that the Mitsubishi L200 2015 as well as the previous model and certainly the last also, are one of the best 4x4 cars at all ! So their quality, driveability , techniques, visibility, economy, very comfort seats and so on ! Excellent car, excellent price and excellent buy !
Yo No one cares your life and your whatever has
We have the auto transmission with shifter paddles
Much easier to reverse with a trailer lol
love your reviews man
Hey Mat...when will you do a review on the 2019-2020 L200?
I bought my L200 new in 2014, and it's better now than when it was new. Engine's smoother, doesn't rattle at idle, and the leaf springs have bedded in. Nothing's ever gone wrong apart from a wheel arch that wasn't tightened properly at the factory.
I like this trick with head camera :)
+SwPiotrek i need to pee
Whoa, we can not comment the sponsored videos. Very professional.
Really nice shirt Matt :)
I'm 6'4". What put me off the seating position on the old L200 was that there wasn't a rake adjustment on the wheel which meant taller drivers had to drive with arms out stretched. Also the low box leaver was too close to the knee which meant it was vibrating again your left leg all the time. This would have stopped me from buying one. They have also finally added a 6th gear and improved the mpg which for me now makes this the best pickup on the market. It ain't the prettiest but a chunky set of steel wheels would soon improve its appearance 😉
+BUTCH3R242 I'm also 6'4" and enjoyed several hundred comfortable miles in this L200. Sixth gear on the motorway is relatively refined and the fuel economy is brilliant. It isn't quite as good as an SUV in my opinion, but it's a huge improvement. Remember that the next generation of pickups is likely to arrive soon, possibly with a new Hilux at Tokyo - the L200 just sets the benchmark!
It will be interesting to see the compairisons and let's face it, economy is the key.... and a good seating position for the big lads!
Now this is a pickup up I want
I had a 2005 then got a 2012 one but I felt the 2005 was more of a truck and just looks better the 2012 just felt badly built but the biggest Dangerous thing about mine was it never liked to stop specially if it was a bit wet I was going to buy a 2019 one but was put off I was going to buy a Ford ranger but I ended up with a 4.2 audi A8 I wish there did a v8 pickup which looks great and the Interior high quality i still like the interior better in the l200 then the ranger just feels good it has that feeling about it
Love watching the video 📹
Just bought a Barbarian 2017 model and first pickup I have ever owned. We love it - and even wifey, who steadily drives it to her work every day, well, she loves it too. All the creature comforts, automatic too, so none of that old skool changing gears (that;s for wimps). I have to agree about the 'infotainment' system though, it is an absolute nightmare, so, I will be changing that very very shortly. Its terrible. Great all round family car and driving sensibly around town, we can hit at least 30mpg.
Let Mat test the Nissan NP300 Navara as well. It's doing very well here in the Far East (against vehicles like the new Hilux and the new Triton).
It's still not in sale in Europe, should be coming out by the end of the year. As far as I know, NTCE is still working on the European model that the Barcelona plant will produce (in the Middle East is coming from Thailand)
It’s engine is so expensive if broke to be fixed
Great review guys.. Glad the L200 become better. And i like Mitsubishi also because they had great history in racing ("Dakar Rally" and "World Rally championship"). Mitsubishi are sometimes underrated from people including me before, but from my own experience with my relatives, I had opportunity to drive and also become passanger in the Montero Sport for long journeys and i'm feel comfortable & feels not too tired better than in my honda CR -V and toyota Fortuner(in fortuner sometimes i feel dizzy & queasy , maybe because of the suspensions & body movement). And montero sport's horsepower & torque are great enough for overtaking on the motorway and climbing/ hill roads, & Fun to drive also. But still every car has it's own weakness, test drive personally or with freinds or family.
A great review I think the new l200 looks great, I am a big fan of car buyer.
Does anyone know what type of rear chrome step that is? Part number would help. Ordered a barbarian but I'm thinking it's coming with the plastic type step and will be changing
Thanks
I haven’t seen one of those in a long time since I moved to the States.
Thanks for the video....................................... & THUMBS UP :D
How many airbags? In malaysia they only comes with 2airbags,even at the top spec.
+zahid zakaria All models come with seven airbags here, starting with the cheapest (£19,749 plus tax).
+Carbuyer Even the Mitsubishi Triton (L200), has paddle shifters, if you want to have some fun.... We use a different engine. Not a 2.4litre turbo diesel, but a rather cranky 2.5litre turbo diesel mated with a 5 speed transmission. Specs are a bit different if i do say so myself
Yesterday I got towed from mud with this beast ..... And yeah I must get this baby🙌✊✊
I have extra big wheels and mud/snow tyres on mine. Phenomenal off road, does 30 mpg. Rubbish in snow, dangerously so actually. And black ice on roundabouts....yikes, but you can correct a skid if you're quick enough.
nice review matt, but u didnt talk about the engine power !!!
+mugtaba rabih The car in this video has 178bhp - I drove it quite a bit and it was plenty powerful enough. Very comfortable at motorway speeds, and with 6th gear it's nearly as quiet as a normal car at 70mph. You can also get it with a 151bhp engine, which is slower but still has the low-end grunt required in such a utilitarian work vehicle.
Thanks man , between this l200 and vw amarok which one you will choose?
+mugtaba rabih vw amarok
I have the 2007 l200 and love it but I want this one now. Just a shame I can't afford it. I was intimidated by its size at first but now I just drive it like its a small car. Find it easier to be honest. Only thing I'd change is I'd have gone for the single cab just for more room for camping gear.
Are they still making the L200 with a "closed back" like they did until now?
My parents just bought one of these brand-spanking new.
i quite like this but how long before the head gasket blows
The monkey bar on the back is radical....i owned the 2013 model....dual cab man diesel....and ..absolutely nothing has gone wrong in 5 yrs......good machines ...wouldn't touch anything else ..
I like it! +Carbuyer , have you any idea of when you're reviewing the new ford s max?
+Eoin Maher It's on my list - we'll be shooting the video as soon as we can!
+Eoin Maher It's on my list - we'll be shooting the video as soon as we can!
Carbuyer thanks! looking forward to it (:
I love this top spec
thinking of buying an old shape L200. is it worth it?
Let us know what you think of the styling on this one - the chrome is a bit, er, controversial in the Carbuyer office!
the chrome looks abit aggresive
Its soooooo ugly!
+Carbuyer I know a gamekeeper, said they bought a fleet of L200s for the estate, all fell apart in less than a year and they went back to Land Rover.. It's a shame as they are quite good looking
+Carbuyer it's out there I love it! Too many automakers are slaves to convention I recall a time when cars were outlandishly brave with their styling
+Carbuyer I think it looks really nice.
I swear I've seen Mat wear this shirt like 1000 times
There's a thing called a washing machine...
Available in 6 forward manual?
im american. too bad i cant get one. i love small pickups but there are none for sale here. Lets be honest, the colorado and tacoma are mid-sized
is the canyon midsized?
the canyon and colorado are the same truck but the gmc has more amenities than the chevy.
Samwise Drogod I’m from the uk and really want a full size pickup but can’t all that’s sold in the uk are to small and the biggest engine is the ford ranger 3.2 inline 5 turbo diesel.
Andrew Wordsworth we'll send you some full size gm junk and you send us those Mitsubishi and Rangers with manual transmission please
can anyone tell me what the button is between the heated seat controls and the usb port? the little round one. thanks
Lovely Review +carbuyer Id Love If You Would Keep Posting On Instagram Thanks.
Has Anyone Noticed That Mat Or Ginny Do 2 Reviews A Day As Mat Wears The Same In The Audi Q7 Review And This One, Also One Involving The Jaguar XE And Another Car...
Please Listen..I Watch Every Review And Love You Geniusses At Carbuyer =) 😊
How much is tax on a L200 2.5L diamond edition (its 2007)
What's the deal with the roll bar? Here in the US, those haven't been popular for 25 years. I would think a more squared off rack for carrying items above the bed like bikes, kayaks, or work materials would be more practical and allow for carrying things in the bed which looks really short.
+Aaron Fink Everyone's a bit confused by the shiny roll bars - they're essentially decorative. Most commercial users will fit a hard top to the load bed for security and to keep the weather out. The load bed is certainly short compared to some US pickups...
Hi, Good review thanks. I'm thinking of buying ones of these with a hard box to use as a cheaper harder working alternative to a large SUV. I need the space and safety for driving my family with a dog. I would have like to have seen you drive it around town to see the practicality.. I think the Roll Bar is actually intended to be a ladder Bar..
roll bars prevent roofs from smashing in case you roll over, this is why they are called roll bars
I was tying my sandwiches to them. You live and learn.@@cainele2010
thanks matt i may try gopro like that
It has love or hate looks but I simply love how it looks it's aggressive
Excellent.
Is this new model of pickup really comfortable?
المعلم المتفائل The L200 has the most comfortable backseat than most rivals, so yes it is comfortable overall but don't expect it to be like a family sedan, it's still rugged underneath as you'd expect.
since this is the best on the market, your market doesnt have the 2015 hilux?
It's not the most stylish truck but very functional. Depending on your needs, this truck may be better than most other offerings. It's not suppose to be luxurious, it's done well for its mission.
My dad had a fiat fullback pickup LX model. Now that was a nice pickup, better looking than the L200. It was very comfortable to sit in despite a bit of a bouncy suspension but it wasnt bad at all. It was smooth and I loved sitting high up.
in indonesia, called mitsubishi strada triton, it's features much to removed.
I'm having a hard time choosing from the ranger, hilux and the triton. Which do you guys think is best? Honest opinion
go on triton, very powerful engine and it's a durable pick up, the fuel economy is better in the competition
L200 is underrated its the best pick up market right now
Look who it is 😄
What I cant understand is, if you're doing a review of a pickup like this, what not include a review on its towing capacity, handling, fuel economy etc when towing. Not everybody buys one of these as a 'Chelsea Tractor', some us actually use them for towing and it would be nice to get a professional review on this as well. It would give a great overall idea of what the pickup is like.
Mike Brewer did a review of the L200 a few years ago (at least a decade).
how do you see through this device on your head?????????
+XSunacX It goes between his eyes, not over them. While still not great he only used it for a few seconds.
Great car!
I’m looking to buy my first car inside of London and I need a car that is ULEZ compatible. Any suggestions?
leave London: it's a dump.
Hi guys,do you think this is a good family 2+2 car? Thx.
Love how air-co is an option in Europe! And how the presenter uses 4wrd on dry land!
Pajeros and L200s have the Super Select wich means they can drive normaly in 4high even on pavement
Why we don't have it here in california
it's best pickup inthe world
You say the plastics are hard and brittle, but later on you mention you'll forgive it because it's durable... which is is? brittle or heavy duty and durable?
I wish they sold this in the USA!
They sure could use this here in the USA.
better to drive than even the Mazda BT-50 or Ranger?
+boy638 Yes! It's the first of a whole new generation of pickups - presumably we'll see improvements to other models in the future, too.
+Carbuyer Matt you are awesome at your reviews!!!
I consider buying this l200 or the np300 navara 2016. what do you have to advice me ?
thanks in advance ☺
if only there were Dodge rams and ford raptors/ f150 in the uk like in america.
@@pg88corfu I hope you didnt buy the navara - real corrosion problems underneath and snapping in two!
@@riboid nissan navara. Think twice. Never buy such Renault junk.
Why don't they sell this in the US? We love pickup trucks here
Your Mat Watson right? Your from carwow channel
You said 2wd when on road, so fwd or rwd?
Lewis Harley obviously RWD
Review the Nissan NP700 because i think its a better pick up
+Carbuyer my opinion is to test Isuzu D-Max and im pretty sure that Isuzu will leave a bigger smile than Mitchubishi L200 done :) pls test it, and take all the pickups and see who's the winner :)
then test the Iveco Daily 4x4 pickup, the best of the lot. Unimog performance and size for pickup money plus £25k.
My usual driving position is in the front seat as well ..
Is it really that good? or did they get paid.
+VTECB18 It's good - Mat and I have driven it pretty extensively and it's a very pleasant surprise. Probably the best pickup on sale at the moment (though the other manufacturers will be releasing their new models soon, so the L200 really just sets the benchmark).
Looks really good, and the interior is fine, but VW Amarok with new LED headlights and 8 speed ZF gearbox, would be a much better choice, imho.
Gökberk Hahha it doesn’t even have rear airbags kid
VW use the 2.0l engine for the Amarok, it's just not powerful enough or torquey enough for the job.
I don't really need a pick up although I would love to drive one for a month. Just to experience what is it like to drive one.
+Darko Marjanović Not as good to drive as a car...
Their great, nobody seems to pip you, whatever you do!
Everyone avoids bumping it in a car park! and you can drive through a flooded river lol.
miss mine!!
Just don't know about these new buttons/sensors etc.
(problems)
Q. why would anyone want a auto box in one of these?
I'd prefer a good old gear stick 4x4.
ps. they never mention the vat.
in the real world it is: you get more respect on the road, and you can see further ahead, so it's less tiring.@@carbuyer
Woah that was some intense off-roading, not. My two wheel drive Astra could even handle that.
You know 2wd means you can switch between rwd and fwd
Can you review the Isuzu D-Max please ?
Can it do 1000km per tank ?
Dra Tempest It's a truck if you expect that economy then buy a Prius.
best I've done is 780km with a bit in reserve. So no.
Love the L-200, better than toyota4 hilux and nissan navara(frontier), better offroader as well..
Wrong link carbuyer
Most Americans are very loyal to our Fords, Chevys, and RAMs. A lot of us wouldn't buy foreign brand pick ups tho😂 but in my opinion, if I were to pick one foreign brand tuck, it would be Toyota. Because they have the best looking trucks better than Nissan, Mitsubishi, and Subaru.
They should sell this in the U.S.
In Việt Nam not have option like this video!
Uwhy ??
No pointing watching this video, if you're looking for pickups. Aussie does more thorough review
Mitsubishi Perfect.....
In malaysia that car name is mitsubishi triton
If you're impressed with that, Matt, then wait till you drive the Nissan NP300.
What colour is shown in this video? Don't say grey.
grey
i wish this came to united states because more people use pickups here
Wheels look too small
for first time I hear this is the best pickup. always was Hilux now is the new Ranger. The best comfort pickup, again?the best maybe is the new navara with his new coil spring. I will not consider this a good review. Looks like is paid by mitubishi to sell more .
have you driven one?. had one over the weekend from the dealer for testing. monday morning i ordered one, its that good. thinking for years what company car to get. family member have a 10 year old L200. only repleced glow plugs in it.
is not yet invented the best pickup .
I'd still have a Ford ranger over this personally. I don't think this looks as nice. And at the end of the day I don't really want it to feel like a car, I want it to feel like a truck!!
went off Rangers when I saw one snapped in half: the farmer loaded up the bed and drove it down a track to the main road. I've heard similar of the Nissans.
That shirt though..
A farmer might need a vehicle like this. The 1:1 flatbed is however really unpractical if you want to travel longer items, so buy a van unless you need to go off-road.
Well yeah, the point of vehicles like this is to cater to a certain niche market.
The rear windows winds down so you can put long items through the whole cab and load bay, and you can also get a ladder rack for large sheets of wood 😄
+Hare Brahs How's that? Trucks are open body, they can transport over-sized items, haul items with racks, they can transport items taller than the cabin height. Trucks are the best way to haul, not vans.
ya guys just couldnt adapt to 7.3 powerstroked and cummins diesel engines and rolling coal
Great review. Finally somebody acknowledges pickup for what it is, a work vehicle. But I think the L200 is ugly vehicle, but that is subjective.
Looks great, but I don't think than it's better than Ford Ranger Raptor
Man all that add on chrome crap. I'm sure the aussie version doesn't have it, must be tacked on for tasteless poms.
Same like Tata Motors of Pick up.
Those rollbars are awful
I thought that too!
Noop
what about the F-150, Dodge RAM or GMC Sierra?
Thats was i was thinking as a fellow american. But i guess in the UK they have these ugly trucks instead.
have you noticed how this is an English channel? we only get those if we import them ourselves
This is Britain
Ford don't sell F150s here. Dodge / GMC don't even trade here at all.
+MGD We don't have them, pickups aren't that popular here, people mainly get vans.
The only reason I don't buy Mitsubishi is because of its engine and body reliability issue
No comments? WTF?
Previous model was much better and good looking, the front of this l200 looks like a Chinese made bus
Where is Ginny?