The King Returns: 2026 Mitsubishi L200 First Drive Review

After a five-year hiatus from the UK market, Mitsubishi has made a highly anticipated comeback, leading the charge with its seventh-generation L200 pickup. The market it returns to is vastly different, with strict emissions regulations having forced several key rivals out of the picture. However, starting at just £36,295 CVOTR, the all-new L200 arrives ready to reclaim its crown, trading the softer, swooping lines of its predecessors for a bold, boxy, and unapologetically rugged aesthetic that looks built for business. 

Under the bonnet, the new L200 keeps things traditional by bypassing hybridisation altogether, opting instead for a punchy new 2.4-litre twin-turbo diesel engine. Delivering 201bhp and a massive 347lb-ft of torque through a seamless six-speed automatic gearbox, the truck prioritises heavy hauling and robust towing capacity (up to 3,500kg) over outright speed. On-road refinement has taken a massive leap forward, and the top-tier Barbarian trim introduces the Super Select 4x4-II system, making it exceptionally stable on asphalt even when pulling heavy loads. 

Inside, the cabin strikes a great balance between modern utility and ergonomic sense. Auto Express highlights the welcome return of physical buttons and knobs for climate controls and driver assists, a huge win for ease of use. It remains a true truck at its core as a spacious, dependable, and highly capable workhorse, the L200’s return is an incredibly promising win for pickup fans. 

Read the full, detailed breakdown over at Auto Express:
New Mitsubishi L200 2026 Review: Promising Return for Pick-Up Favourite

Under the bonnet, the new L200 keeps things traditional by bypassing hybridisation altogether, opting instead for a punchy new 2.4-litre twin-turbo diesel engine. Delivering 201bhp and a massive 347lb-ft of torque through a seamless six-speed automatic gearbox, the truck prioritises heavy hauling and robust towing capacity (up to 3,500kg) over outright speed. On-road refinement has taken a massive leap forward, and the top-tier Barbarian trim introduces the Super Select 4x4-II system, making it exceptionally stable on asphalt even when pulling heavy loads. 

Inside, the cabin strikes a great balance between modern utility and ergonomic sense. Auto Express highlights the welcome return of physical buttons and knobs for climate controls and driver assists, a huge win for ease of use. It remains a true truck at its core as a spacious, dependable, and highly capable workhorse, the L200’s return is an incredibly promising win for pickup fans. 

Read the full, detailed breakdown over at Auto Express:
New Mitsubishi L200 2026 Review: Promising Return for Pick-Up Favourite

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