{"id":3190,"date":"2016-09-20T12:14:30","date_gmt":"2016-09-20T12:14:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ukcarline.co.uk\/news\/?p=3190"},"modified":"2016-09-20T12:18:42","modified_gmt":"2016-09-20T12:18:42","slug":"mitsubishi-l200-warrior-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ukcarline.co.uk\/news\/mitsubishi-l200-warrior-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Driven: Mitsubishi L200 Warrior Review"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Driven: Mitsubishi L200 Warrior Review<\/h2>\n

It’s not often we get a commercial vehicle to test drive, but since so many people are driving pick-ups we couldn’t resist. So here is our Mistubishi L200 Warrior review.<\/p>\n

At over 17 feet, this is a long vehicle. It can comfortably seat five and has a six foot load bay behind the cab. The load bay can be left open, or Mitsubishi will supply a number of different types of load covers. As well as practicality for those carrying a lot or who need 4WD, the lower company car tax for this type of vehicle is why many drivers choose a pick-up.<\/p>\n

Our L200 has a 2.4 litre diesel engine producing 151hp and a six speed transmission (automatic is also available). Obviously not designed to perform like a Golf, it has respectable performance with a torquey engine at low revs, and settles into a steady cruise on the motorway. Since it’s more designed to cope with rough terrain: its ride height, long suspension and all-terrain tyres compromise the handling and comfort on the road compared to a car. However, if you ever need to travel off-road, then the L200 will take you where other vehicles can’t. With two and four wheel drive, high and low range gears and a diff-lock as standard, the L200 really can handle anything.<\/p>\n

The Warrior comes with alloy wheels, leather seats, sat-nav, Bluetooth and air-conditioning as standard plus much more. It’s not the highest spec in the L200 range, but by no means is it stingy with tech. Some of the trim is a little shiny and plasticky, but this is a vehicle that loves being driven in mud, and will need a bit of a wipe down afterwards. There’s plenty of cabin space, although if you regularly have people in the back, you might want to get a load-bed cover for security and protection.<\/p>\n

On a mix of driving, our L200 returned an average of 37mpg, which is impressive for something so big.<\/p>\n

You said company car tax was lower…?<\/h2>\n

Yes. In the UK, benefit-in-kind tax for company car drivers is calculated using a combination of the vehicle’s list price and carbon emissions. The more expensive and\/or more polluting the car, the more company car tax you pay. However, a company car driver will be taxed on a lower (sometimes), flat rate if they drive a commercial vehicle, such as a pick-up. So is there much sacrifice in comfort when driving one in order to reduce your tax bill?<\/p>\n

The L200 doesn’t offer the comfort of a car, but if you need a load-lugging workhorse, 4WD capability, like towing things, or just want something different then it’s worth a look. The L200 range can be leased from as little as \u00a3205 + VAT per month (click here for more info<\/a>), and you’ll get the reassurance of a five year warranty<\/p>\n

tl;dr<\/h2>\n

For:<\/strong> Equipment, versatility, 4WD system & long warranty.<\/p>\n

Against:<\/strong> Not a lot<\/p>\n

Verdict:<\/strong> Very capable<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

I forgot to take any photos, so stock will have to do. Driven: Mitsubishi L200 Warrior Review It’s not often we get a commercial vehicle to test drive, but since so many people are driving pick-ups we couldn’t resist. So here is our Mistubishi L200
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