The Mitsubishi L200 Series 7 pickup arrived in the UK this Summer & we finally got our hands on one in October. It comes with a new design on a re-engineered chassis with a new diesel powertrain. We stepped aboard a Barbarian model for fun week of driving.
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L200 is only offered as a double cab in two specifications, Titan & top spec Barbarian. To keep the tax man away, commercial variants will follow.
Technical stuff
The L200 deliver’s a payload capacity of over one tonne, a braked towing capacity of 3,500 kg & an un-braked capacity of 750kg. Both are rear-wheel drive with optional four-wheel drive. The Barbarian also features Mitsubishi’s Super Select four-wheel drive -II system allowing full-time four-wheel drive to be selected on tarmac as well as off road. A gross train weight of 6,250 kg coupled to Trailer Stability Assist means it’s a great towing vehicle.
A high-mounted double wishbone suspension with coil spring & stabiliser bar is fitted at the front, with a heavy-duty leaf spring at the rear, meaning that the L200 has a front & rear axle weight of 1,580 kg and 2,040 kg respectively.
Power and performance
A new 2.4 litre four-cylinder twin-stage bi-turbo diesel engine with outputs of 204 PS & 470 Nm of torque at 1,500 to 2,750 rpm. Acceleration from 0- 62 mph is achieved in 12.6 seconds with a maximum speed of 111 mph.
Off road
Both models come with six-speed automatic transmission, with Titan offering Mitsubishi Easy Select. A dial on the centre console allows easy switching between two & four-wheel drive with ‘4H’ four-wheel drive high gear selectable through the shift-on-the-fly system. For more extreme off-road situations, ‘4L’ four-wheel drive low gear & additional rear differential lock can be selected for off-road conditions.
Driving modes
Talking of which Barbarian comes with seven off-road driving modes: NORMAL, ECO, GRAVEL, SNOW, MUD, SAND & ROCK. The Barbarian’s Super Select 4WD-II incorporates Active Yaw Control (AYC). This enhances cornering stability by shifting torque across the rear axle and braking the inside wheel, also supporting precise handling on loose surfaces. Hill Descent Control (HDC) on the Barbarian automatically governs speed and braking on steep inclines.
Ground clearance & load bed dimensions
Ground clearance is 222 mm, with approach & departure angles of 30.4 degrees & 22.8 degrees respectively.
The interior of the load bed is 1,555 mm long by 1,545 mm wide, with a depth of 526 mm, so plenty large enough for a 1200 x 800 mm Euro pallet, with fixings to secure your load & Tailgate Assist, roof rails & styling bars located behind the cabin in the load space.
Specifications
Entry level Titan comes 17″ alloys, with keyless sentry, electric windows, front & rear parking sensors, Tailgate Assist, a 360 degree camera, 9″ touchscreen, DAB, Wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, 4-speakers with front & rear USB’s.
We were testing a Barbarian & it’s most definitely leaning towards the lifestyle end of the sector. This adds 18″ alloys, Active Yaw Control, a Chromic mirror, Hill Descent Control, dual-zone climate control, one-touch start, a leather steering wheel, LED headlamps, black roof rails, heated leather front seats, 6-speakers & power driver front seat adjustment. Quality wise it’s very good & certainly a match for the competition.
Safety
It’s all there & includes Adaptive Cruise Control, Advanced Driver Assistance, Lane Departure Prevention, Lane Change Alert, Driver Attention Alert, Forward Collision Mitigation, Blind Spot Warning, Front Cross Traffic Alert, Traffic Sign & Rear Automatic Braking.
Pricing
The Mitsubishi Titan is priced from £36,295.000 CVOTR & the Titan commercial from £37,495 CVOTR
The Barbarian starts from £39,995.00 CVOTR & the commercial from 41,195.00 CVOTR.
CO2’s & fuel economy
WLTP – CO2 – 222 g/km
WLTP – Fuel Consumption 33.3mpg
Servicing & Warranty
10,000 miles/12 months/5 years/62.5k
Infotainment & controls
Whilst the touchscreen is clear & the icons large enough, thankfully not everything is controlled by it. So for example, you get separate climate control’s beneath, with two front facing USB inputs next to the starter button. The 4WD dial, drive mode button & Hill Descent Control are all close at hand being located between the front seats. Steering wheel function’s include cruise control, media, voice control & usefully a dial to scroll through & turn off any safety warnings such as Driver Attention, Speed Warning & Lane Keeping Assist. The finishes in black & chrome mean for those who use their truck for dirty work, it should handle the mud & grime without too much fuss.
Driving
As urban warriors we didn’t venture off-road in our Barbarian, but we know from colleagues who tested it earlier in 2026 on a specialist off-road course, its really cuts the mustard especially if you choose a Barbarian.
In town
For tarmac driving we were able to drive 300 miles in our Barbarian & had no complaints whatsoever. Locally it’s easy to handle in the city & to park in the supermarket thanks in part to its reversing camera & parking sensors. Compared to trucks of old, the steering is super-light which really helps when manoeuvring in tight space – think 3-point turns for example- I had a shoulder op 12 months ago & whilst it’s now fine, there’s still a tendency for heavy steering to agitate it & this did not happen in the L200. We should also praise the L200 suspension because unladen, when you usually expect some pick-up bounce, the L200 is conspicuously bounce-free.
Motorway
A 22o mile around trip to Worcestershire saw us driving along the M6 & M5 for 4 hours. Not only was the Barbarian very comfortable, having an electrically adjustable driver’s seat meant it was easy to find the ideal driving position. Reach & rake steering wheel adjustment also helps. Cabin noise is noticeable & it’s the large wing mirrors that are to blame. At under 50mph they’re fine but drive above this & the noise noticeably increases due to their large size.
Real world economy
At a constant 70mph we were averaging 34.4 mpg. We were driving alone & unladen but it seems likely that the claimed mpg is accurate.
Pros
Comfortable, well equipped & easy to drive in or out of the town centre. Will tackle the rough stuff too.
Cons
Large wing mirrors equate to cabin noise at higher speeds.
Verdict
It’s great to have the L200 back & it’s better than ever. Whilst the double-cab sector has been hit with punitive taxation, it’s comforting to know that regardless of this, Mitsusbishi have a lot to shout about with their Series 7 model. The addition of two Commercial versions will increase the model’s appeal & we are delighted that it’s returned !
A welcome return to the pick-up sector 4/5
