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April 7, 2022

MITSUBISHI L200 Club Cab 2015 - Present

Body style: Truck

Segment: Midsize Pickup

The 2015 Mitsubishi L200 Club Cab is the name given to the Crew Cab version of the fifth generation L200 sport utility pickup truck.

And just like its bigger brother, L200 Club Cab got on sale in 2015 coming with more than ever regarding style, equipment and performance.

Visually, the L200 Club Cab got sharper, ditched the bubbly shapes and adopted sharp angles and wide arches to enhance the "sport utility truck". The interior received an overhauled dashboard, glossy plastic panels as well as redesigned seats. Storage space is not a problem and equipment wise, the L200 comes with almost anything you would find on a standard passenger car - touchscreen infotainment system with multiple connectivity, steering wheel shortcut buttons, electric windows and mirrors, cruise control, lane departure warning, rear view camera, climate control and a lot more.

Mechanically, the chassis has been updated along with the engines, sound insulation and suspension. The 2015 Mitsubishi L200 is also the lightest truck in its class, returns the best fuel economy and can haul a bit more than the competitors.

While featuring improvements in functionality and reliability as a work vehicle, the all-new L200 was developed as the "ultimate sport utility truck" and to provide an interior space with comfort levels on a par with a passenger model.

Exterior

Crafted from powerful, taut and muscular surfaces and with an edgy character line, the all-new L200's sporty styling oozes a dynamism that evokes the form of a well-honed athlete. It retains the distinctive "J line" separating the cab and cargo bed, giving visual appeal to the spaciousness of the cab while elegantly fusing it with the cargo bed in a manner which enhances its high-quality feel.

Interior

The all-new L200 features a comfortable interior space which while being sporty in appearance expresses high quality and reassuring safety. Elements contributing to this include the cockpit's sporty color scheme which runs from the instrument panel into the side trim and soft-touch surfaces.

Engine & transmission

The powertrain uses MMC's 4N15 turbocharged 2.4-liter MIVEC diesel engine which complies with stringent European environmental regulations and is fitted with MMC's Auto Stop & Go idling stop system. On the move, CO2 emissions are kept to just 169 g/km (6-speed manual transmission models) giving it environmental performance among the best in its class. The engine also uses a variable geometry turbocharger, which allows the effective aspect ratio of the turbine to the altered as conditions change, to generate gutsy torque right from low-end engine speeds and deliver smooth acceleration and virtually lag-free response all the way up to high rpm.

This engine gives the L200 powerful and stress-free performance even when carrying a full load of cargo Two transmissions are offered: a new 6-speed manual and MMC's 5-speed with Sport Mode and paddle shifting.

Chassis

The L200 uses the same Super Select 4WD-II drivetrain as the Pajero all-round SUV. The 4WD system achieves superior all-terrain performance with the choice of four modes, including 2WD for maximum fuel economy and three 4WD modes to handle different surface condition.

Comfort

Living space noise levels have been minimized through the strategic placement of sound- and vibration-absorbing as well as damping materials and by increasing body stiffness. The suspension has been optimized to deliver a very smooth ride. The new L200 retains the 5.9 m turning radius of its predecessor, among the tightest in its class, while the use of a lower steering ratio reduces the amount the wheel has to be turned, making for more responsive steering and better drivability.

Safety

The new L200 uses MMC's RISE reinforced impact safety body structure and is fitted with seven SRS airbags for improved occupant safety in the event of a crash. Active safety features include Trailer Stability Assist (TSA) which, when pulling a trailer, automatically helps keep it on line in side winds and other times it becomes unstable; and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) which warns the driver when his vehicle is about to drift out of its lane.