4 Mitsubishi L200 cars for sale

Used Mitsubishi L200 for sale: everything you need to know

Back in the 1990s the Mitsubishi L200 was one of the first pickups that became popular for more than just commercial use, as the brand realised fancier versions would appeal just as much to the burgeoning market for SUV buyers. Mitsubishi’s truck doesn’t dominate the UK pickup market like it used to, but it remains a popular choice even today.

That’s despite being slightly off the pace when it comes to driving characteristics, creature comforts and engine choice, but it’s still a rugged truck that’s suited to hard use, and a 3500kg braked towing rating doesn’t hurt its credentials either. Below we cover the L200 in more detail, including its engines, trim levels, and costs.

Should you buy a Mitsubishi L200?

Even in the face of popular rivals like the Ford Ranger, the L200 still has strong credentials as a working vehicle. It’s got a larger load bed than several of the other trucks on the market, a payload of over a tonne depending on the model, and it’s rated to tow a braked trailer of up to 3500kg, beating some rivals by a good half-tonne.

It’s also well-suited to off-road use thanks to standard four-wheel drive (selectable, like many trucks it runs primarily in rear-wheel drive) and some sensible wheel and tyre combinations, while higher-specced versions like the Barbarian come with dedicated off-road driving modes to make best use of the various high and low-range modes and the locking differential. It’s a better road car than previous generations too though, feeling more composed on bumpy roads and stable on the motorway.

The four-cylinder engine does the job, but some drivers may miss the smoothness and extra performance that some six-cylinder rivals offer. Several rivals have more cosseting cabins too with fancier toys and more modern layouts - though fundamentally there’s little to complain about with the L200’s tough and well laid-out cabin. It’s fairly spacious too, housing five adults if you need to.

The Ford Ranger is the big player in the UK market today, and has a much wider range than the L200, including the appealing Raptor performance model. The Volkswagen Amarok meanwhile is more car-like in its earlier iteration (the 2023-on models are Ranger-based), while the Toyota Hilux, Nissan Navara, and Isuzu D-Max all remain popular workhorses just like the L200. Mercedes and Fiat have also sold pickups in this class - the X-Class and Fullback, respectively.

What’s the best used Mitsubishi L200 model to buy?

It’s good to see equipment such as air conditioning and cruise control even on the basic 4Life, and if you’re using an L200 as a workhorse, this might be just enough to make the truck liveable for more than just short trips. We wouldn’t blame you for looking further up the range for more kit, though we should point out that as the L200 has a handy double-DIN sized aperture in its dashboard, you can install whatever smartphone-friendly media head unit you like in any model rather than searching further up the range for one with build-in infotainment or navigation. The Barbarian is worth considering if you plan to spend more time off-road, but spend any more and you may be better served by some of the L200’s rivals.