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1978 → present
Mitsubishi L200 – 8 Generations, Technical Specifications 1978–2019
Since 1978, the Mitsubishi L200 has occupied a pivotal position in the global one-tonne pickup segment, bridging workhorse utility and passenger-vehicle refinement. Mitsubishi built 8 documented generations through 2019, with production continuing into the present. The Automobilisto database catalogs 100 variants spanning single-cab, double-cab, and 1.5-cab body configurations, with powertrains ranging from 65 PS to 186 PS across petrol and diesel options. The L200's longevity reflects its adaptability to evolving emissions standards, payload demands, and regional market requirements across five continents.
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The fifth-generation restyling (2018–present) continues production with 10 diesel variants (150–181 PS). Updates include revised front-end styling, enhanced driver-assistance systems, and recalibrated powertrains to meet Euro 6d-TEMP and equivalent global emissions norms.
Generation five (2015–2019) debuted an all-diesel range with 5 variants spanning 154–181 PS. The platform adopted higher-strength steel and revised suspension geometry to meet updated crash standards and improve unladen ride quality in double-cab and 1.5-cab forms.
A 2013 restyling narrowed the fourth-generation lineup to 6 diesel-only double-cab variants (136–178 PS), reflecting market consolidation toward crew-cab formats and the phase-out of petrol engines in key export territories.
The fourth generation (2006–2014) represented a platform leap, yielding 31 variants and a power peak of 186 PS. All three cab styles returned, with advanced common-rail diesel technology and variable-geometry turbochargers enhancing both efficiency and driveability.
A mid-cycle restyling (2004–2006) refined the third generation with 11 variants, eliminating single-cab offerings. Minimum power rose to 95 PS, aligning with stricter Euro 3 and Euro 4 emissions compliance while maintaining the 136 PS ceiling.
Generation three (1996–2006) marked the addition of 1.5-cab bodies, bringing total variants to 18. The power band of 75–136 PS prioritized torque delivery for off-road traction and towing, with diesel engines increasingly dominant in European and Oceanian markets.
The second generation (1986–1996) introduced double-cab configurations alongside single-cab models, expanding the variant count to 12. Power output reached 145 PS, reflecting demand for higher-speed highway capability and improved gross vehicle weight ratings.
The inaugural generation (1978–1986) established the L200 nameplate with 7 single-cab variants. Powertrains spanned 65 PS to 114 PS, offering both petrol and diesel options to address diverse load-carrying and fuel-economy priorities in emerging markets.
Mitsubishi L200
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Mitsubishi L200
1978 → present
5 generation, restyling