Item: Used Mitsubishi L200 2015-2019
Rating: 3
Author: What Car? Team

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<h3 dir="ltr">Door latching mechanism could&nbsp;malfunction in hot weather</h3>

There was a problem with some L200 models that were built between 10 December 2015 and 5 June 2016 relating to their door latching mechanisms. In hot weather, the latch might not stay closed and could open while&nbsp;driving. Your Mitsubishi dealer will be able to let you know if your car is affected by this recall.

<h3 dir="ltr">Sidestep rivet corrosion</h3>

The rivets used on the sidesteps of some L200s manufactured between 23 April 2015 and 3 April 2016 could corrode and lead to the steps being insecure. Speak with your dealer to find out if your car is affected because it'll need to have bolts installed in place of the rivets to sort this&nbsp;issue.

Mitsubishi, as a brand, managed to secure an okay 13th&nbsp;place finish out of 31 manufacturers according to our&nbsp;most recent What Car? Reliability Survey.

If you'd like to see the full reliability list, head to the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/news/2018-what-car-reliability-survey/n17798">What Car? Reliability Survey</a> pages for more information.&nbsp;

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While Mitsubishi sells both the Mirage hatchback and the L200 pick-up truck in the UK, the core of its range is in SUVs – handy, since this is one of the largest markets worldwide.

There’s an SUV to suit everyone, too. If you’re a company car driver, the Outlander PHEV mixes low fuel bills with a spacious interior. The ASX, meanwhile, is attractively priced against key rivals such as the Nissan Qashqai and Seat Ateca. Or, if you prefer mud to asphalt, the Shogun offers genuine off-road ability.

More SUVs are on the way, too, including one that’s rumoured to bring back the ‘Evo’ name made famous in rallying.

MITSUBISHI

L200

Tough, good to drive and with plenty of examples out there, the Mitsubishi L200 is a fine used pick-up truck

Used Mitsubishi L200 2015-2019

<h3 dir="ltr">MPG</h3>

As with most pick-up trucks, the running costs will be fairly high. The automatic dual-cab version is the least efficient with a combined figure of 37.7mpg (NEDC). A manual single cab is a little better at 40.9mpg.

<h3 dir="ltr">CO2 emissions</h3>

An auto Double Cab has the highest&nbsp;CO2 output of 196g/km,&nbsp;while a manual 4Life has the lowest greenhouse gas emissions of&nbsp;180g/km

<h3 dir="ltr">Road tax</h3>

If you’re buying an&nbsp;L200 registered after 1 April 2017, you’ll be charged under a different road tax system with a flat rate fee, plus an additional charge if your car was worth more than £40,000 when new. Find out more about the current <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/advice/buying/car-tax-changes-in-2019-%E2%80%93-what-do-i-need-to-know/n1153">road tax costs here</a>.&nbsp;

<h3 dir="ltr">Servicing</h3>

Mitsubishi servicing costs are pretty reasonable compared with those of rivals, but you can always look into their discounted value servicing range on older models. It’s only available at participating dealers and there are no prices quoted online, so you’ll need to speak to your local dealer to make sure they are part of the scheme.&nbsp;

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Tough, good to drive and with plenty of examples out there, the Mitsubishi L200 is a fine used pick-up truck

Prices for an early 2015 model start at around £13,000, while a mid-range Titan from 2016 can be found for £14,500. A 2017 Barbarian with below-average mileage can be found for upwards of&nbsp;£16,500 from an independent dealer. If you fancy a year-old example&nbsp;expect to pay upwards of £20,000 for a lightly used L200 from a franchised dealer.

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<h3 dir="ltr">Specification</h3>

The L200 makes more&nbsp;sense in mid-range&nbsp;Titan trim,&nbsp;which comes with all the features that most drivers&nbsp;really need. However, there are a lot more&nbsp;Warrior and Barbarian models available and are worth a shout if you can find one of those for similar money to a Titan.

<h3 dir="ltr">Engine</h3>

If you go for a Titan, you’ll also be getting the higher-powered version of the 2.4-litre diesel engine. The 177bhp version is the one to buy because it won’t cost that much more to run and it’ll be noticeably faster.

Our favourite Mitsubishi L200: 177bhp 2.4&nbsp;Titan

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<h2>What we're looking for:</h2><ul><li>Go-anywhere capability</li> <li>Work-ready load bay</li> <li>Robust, durable yet also pleasant interior</li> <li>Commanding driving position</li> <li>Heavyweight towing capacity</li></ul>

The popularity of pick-up trucks is growing in the UK, thanks in part to a fixed-rate company car tax for business users, due to them being categorised as light commercial vehicles.

But it's not just those savings to your wallet that makes the pick-up a compelling buy; incredibly durability, huge towing capacity and the surprising about of technology available means the majority are worthy for much more than just working on building sites.

Prices start at under £30,000 for examples such as the Ssangyong Musso, while top-spec models, including the Volkswagen Amarok, feature rear-view cameras, heated seats and smartphone mirroring. Just beware high running costs, as might be expected for vehicles of this size.&nbsp;

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The high sidewalls of the tyres used on the L200 mean&nbsp;its alloy wheels should remain unscathed from kerb damage, but jagged rocks that you might encounter while driving off road can cut into the rubber. These cuts might look innocent, but they increase the risk of a blowout at high&nbsp;speeds.

Although the L200 is designed&nbsp;to handle hardcore off-roading, you should still check underneath for signs of damage from such activities. Also, make sure any thick mud has been washed off the chassis,&nbsp;otherwise it’ll trap moisture and encourage corrosion.

It's annoying when cars are sold in other parts of the world with far cooler names than they are over here. Take the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/used-reviews/make/mitsubishi">Mitsubishi</a> Triton, which is named after a Greek god that’s represented as half human and half fish. This is perhaps why it was chosen for a pick-up truck:&nbsp;half SUV, half commercial vehicle. However, in the UK, it’s called the L200. That doesn't have&nbsp;quite the same ring to it, but the L200 is still one of the more popular pick-ups around and there are loads of used ones for sale&nbsp;to choose from.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Like most pick-up trucks you can buy, such as the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/toyota/hilux/pick-up/used-review/n19008">Toyota Hilux</a>, the L200 is available only with a diesel engine. In this instance, it’s a turbocharged 2.4-litre unit with either 151bhp in 4Life trim, or 177bhp in higher spec Titan, Warrior and Barbarian models. The L200 is more powerful than the Hilux&nbsp;but somewhat shy of the 197bhp 3.2-litre <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/ford/ranger/4x4/used-review/n19095">Ford Ranger</a> or the 3.0-litre V6 <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/volkswagen/amarok/pick-up/review/n17220">Volkswagen Amarok</a>. As you’d expect, there’s plenty of low-down torque for towing and going off road. That being said, people that are interested in towing might want to go for a 2018 example or newer,&nbsp;for upgrades to the chassis that increased overall capacity to 3.5 tonnes.

Entry-level&nbsp;4Life examples get air-con, Bluetooth audio and&nbsp;electric windows&nbsp;but only a basic two-speaker stereo on the single cab version. Club Cab&nbsp;4Life comes with&nbsp;two more speakers, alloy wheels and side steps, while Double Cab 4Life adds cruise control.&nbsp;Titan trim – available on the double cab only – gives you&nbsp;additional luxuries such as dual-zone climate control, electrically adjustable door mirrors and automatic lights and wipers. Warrior models give&nbsp;you a rear-view&nbsp;camera, leather seats&nbsp;(heated in the front) and bi-xenon lights. Top-of-the-range Barbarian models have a soft-opening tailgate and an electric driver’s seat. Like the Titan, the latter two models are available in Double Cab form only.&nbsp;

The L200 is a pretty capable vehicle if you want to venture away from the Tarmac. There’s 205mm of ground clearance and the wading depth is 600mm – not as much as is offered by the class-leading Ranger,&nbsp;but the L200&nbsp;does have a better approach angle of 30deg. Breakover and departure angles are 24 and 22deg respectively. One word of caution is that, unlike the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/fiat/fullback/pick-up/review/n17308">Fiat Fullback</a>&nbsp;to which it's&nbsp;closely related, the L200 doesn’t get a locking rear differential, which could become a problem when doing more serious off-road driving.

To drive, the L200 is never going to be the most agile of vehicles, but it handles pretty well for what it is. As with any pick-up with heavy-duty rear suspension, you’ll find that ride quality is compromised if you drive around without any weight in the load bed, but on the whole&nbsp;it's a bit more compliant than the Fullback.

The interior plastics are stout and durable&nbsp;rather than luxurious. Not that this is a major concern, because unless you go for the more expensive <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/mercedes-benz/x-class/pick-up/review/n186">Mercedes X-Class</a>, you won’t find soft-touch plastics in any pick-up. What’s more of an issue is that the rather high floor in the back&nbsp;means rear seat passengers have to travel with their knees bent at an uncomfortable angle. Head room isn’t great in either&nbsp;the front or the back seats, but leg and shoulder room are fine.

Bed length depends upon the size of the cab. The Club Cab has a longer 1850mm rear end, while the Double Cab has a shorter 1470mm one, but both versions can still accept a European-sized pallet. Although, the bed of the Amarok is taller, longer and wider than that of&nbsp;the&nbsp;L200.

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Used Mitsubishi L200 2015-2019 review

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