Mitsubishi L200 Leasing News

Mitsubishi Introduce New L200 Tipper

2006-10-09T21:58:00.000+01:00

A major addition to Mitsubishi’s already extensive range of L200 pick-ups is the brand new tipper-bodied model. Available from this month it’s destined to be a hit with the business and fleet markets, with over 70 orders already placed – even before it’s officially launched.

The L200 Tipper has been created in conjunction with one of the UK’s most respected conversion companies, Southampton-based VFS. Using a standard L200 Single Cab as their starting point, VFS’s expert engineers remove the flatbed and replace it with their own high quality version

The combination of the L200’s driver-friendly cockpit together with the practicality of a flat-bed tipper at the rear creates a vehicle which is as competent on the road as it is on a construction site. Added to this is the real benefit of its easy-select four-wheel-drive system, enabling access and driving safety when the going gets tough. This outstanding on/off road performance coupled with its 903 kg payload carrying and off-loading capabilities make the new L200 tipper a consummate work-horse, with attributes that suit a host of industrial applications.

The powder-coated steel tipper deck is powered by a chrome-plated, electro-hydraulic under-floor ram, which is activated by hand-held controls connected by a ‘wander’ lead.

The flat 2405 x 1650 cm tipper bed is supported by a powder-coated sub-frame and surrounded by aluminium side and tail boards with six load-lashing points. The conversion also includes thermoplastic mudguards and a tubular rear-cab protector with infill panels and ladder stops, plus locking toolboxes located either side of the sub-frame.

Initially offered in two versions, 4Work and 4Life, both are fitted with the 2.5 litre 134bhp turbo-charged engine which powers other models in the L200 range. A drop-side version is also being considered for a later launch.

The 4Work tipper goes on sale at £17,147 CVOTR, with the 4Life priced at £18,397 CVOTR and features the addition of air conditioning, electric windows, central locking and a number of other trim modifications. Both models are available in three colours: black (pearlescent), white (solid) and silver (metallic).

New L200 Contract Hire Prices

2006-08-15T14:47:00.000+01:00

Following the latest residual value review, SGP Leasing are delighted to confirm new reduced monthly rentals on selected Mitsubishi L200 pickups.

This is an improved deal from the one's offered in July, representing a £24 monthly reduction. Plus, the Trojan now comes with Leather interior making it a very attractive and highly competitive contract hire deal.

L200 Savings

To highlight our commitment to offering some of the best deals on L200 contract hire, increased support is also available on the following L200 models.

L200 Warrior Double Cab (Leather) £250* per month
L200 CR Warrior £269* per month
L200 CR Animal £299* per month
L200 CR Elegance £329* per month

*Rentals excluding V.A.T. Business users only. Terms & conditions apply.

Mitsubishi L200 Picks Up Top Award

2006-08-14T21:30:00.000+01:00

Mitsubishi Motors UK has been presented with the Best Pick-Up award in the 2006 Commercial Fleet World Honours. Beating off all opposition in its class, the new L200 pick-up was announced as the category winner at a high-profile awards ceremony held at the Royal Automobile Club in London’s Pall Mall.

The Commercial Fleet World awards are presented annually to motor manufacturers and service companies which, in the opinion of the judges, have achieved the highest possible level of excellence in their sector.

Judging was carried out by a panel of leading industry experts and members of Fleet World magazine’s editorial team. Each vehicle was carefully assessed on a variety of categories, including quality, reliability and operating costs.

Commenting on the award, Commercial Fleet World editor John Kendall said, "Mitsubishi has done for the pick-up sector what Ford has done for panel vans.

"With the new diesel engine, the new L200 has the performance to match its bold new looks, while fuel consumption is much improved," added Mr. Kendall. "There’s a broad range of specifications, from the no-nonsense 4Work models, to the Elegance – designed to woo SUV drivers. The interior is as radical as the exterior, with a dashboard that has far more in-keeping with a car than a pick-up truck. It’s hard to see how the new L200 can fail."

Jim Tyrrell, Managing Director of Mitsubishi Motors UK responded, "Winning a Commercial Fleet World award reinforces our credibility even further in the fleet market, an endorsement which is very important to us. Mitsubishi has been market leader in this sector for the past five years and judging by the reaction to the all-new model, we will remain number one for many years to come."

The Commercial Fleet World Honours come just three weeks after Mitsubishi took 2006 Pick-Up of the Year at Professional Van & Light Truck Magazine’s award ceremony. Having been on sale for only eight weeks, taking victory in both these industry awards is testament to just how highly the new L200 is regarded.

The L200 continues to out-sell its rivals, with sales exceeding 3,500 units since its introduction in March. Mitsubishi expects to sell over 12,000 of the new model this year in addition to a further 5,000 of the highly successful previous version.