Monday, 31 March 2008

REVISED L200 ADDS VALUE, STYLE AND FUNCTIONALITY

• L200 Warrior and Animal double, club and single cab revisions result in higher levels of specifications
• Introduction of ‘Dropside’ sees expansion in the L200 commercial range

The Mitsubishi L200 has revolutionised the pick-up segment with its refined engine and high levels of safety, comfort and equipment. To add to its already strong appeal, the range is now set to be refreshed as Mitsubishi bosses aim to keep this class-leading off-road vehicle in number one position.

The announcement comes shortly after announcing that the new L200’s manual transmission variants will come with a 225 g/km CO₂ emissions rating, placing them in the lower Congestion Charge band and saving drivers £17 per trip in and out of the Capital.

The revised line-up will apply to the L200 Warrior and Animal variants in double, club and single cab variants.

Revised L200 Warrior
The revised Mitsubishi L200 Warrior, which is still the best selling variant of the L200 range, will now offer higher levels of specification, meaning better value for money.

In line with customer and dealer feedback, body coloured wheel arches have been added in order to maximise the visual impact of the vehicle. The revised L200 Warrior Club Cab variant will now be available with a cloth seat option, and will also include many of the same features fitted as standard on the L200 Warrior Double Cab.

The Warrior itself has enhanced equipment levels, such as:

• cruise control,
• Mitsubishi Power Sound System (420 Watts – double cab only),
• new seat fabric design,
• Super Select Four Wheel Drive,
• 17 inch alloy wheels, and more.

Specially branded ‘Warrior’ leather can also be added for only £1,000 plus VAT, available on both Club Cab and Double Cab variants. Pricing will range from £16,049 for Club Cab variants to £18,799 for Double Cab variants.

Revised L200 Animal
In a similar manner, the revised L200 Animal comes with even more standard features. These include:

• a full DVD satellite navigation system with seven inch colour screen,
• Bluetooth mobile phone connectivity,
• an optional Rallitronic Power Upgrade,
• specially branded ‘Animal’ leather seats,
• ‘Animal’ illuminated door entry guards,
• a six disc CD auto-changer, and more.

Pricing will range from £19,749 to £21,049 (list price). With the additional features now fitted as standard, the Mitsubishi L200 Animal variant is poised to be the most striking L200 yet.

New Colours Available
As well as a list of additional features, the revised L200 Warrior and Animal range will be available in: Starlight Silver (metallic), Cosmos Black (metallic), Graphite Grey (metallic), Aztec Red (solid) and Sapphire Blue (metallic).

All-new L200 Dropside
In response to customer demand following the successful introduction of the L200 Single Cab Tipper’s, Mitsubishi is now launching the L200 Single Cab Dropside.

Available on both the L200 Single Cab 4Work and 4Life variants, the conversion includes:

• an extruded aluminium frame (deck and sides),
• quick release sides with flat bed for easy loading and unloading,
• a locking tool box,
• ladder tie down points,
• thermoplastic moulded mudguards and lashing rails.

The payload for the L200 Dropside is 1,120 kilograms with load bed dimensions of 2,495mm by 1,775mm.  Pricing will range from £14,999 for the 4Work variant to £16,249 for the 4Life variant.

ENDS

Notes to Editors:

• The Mitsubishi L200 Elegance and Diamond variants have been deleted from the L200 range as a result of higher specification levels on the revised L200 Warrior and Animal variants.
• The revised L200 Warrior and Animal variants will be available in both automatic and manual transmission.
• The revised L200 Animal manual transmission variant is available with or without a Rallitronic Power Upgrade.

For further information please contact the Mitsubishi Press Office on 01285 647200

Andy Wertheim, General Manager Press & Public Affairs a.wertheim@mitsubishi-cars.co.uk
Angela Osman, Press Officer, Product Affairs & Events a.osman@mitsubishi-cars.co.uk
Jordan Irvine, Press Officer, Product Affairs & Press Fleet j.irvine@mitsubishi-cars.co.uk

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