Mitsubishi L200 Barbarian 4x4 (2014) review - CAR Magazine
With the Land Rover Defender not long for this world, the Mitsubishi L200 pick-up truck is in with a shout of being the world’s most serious old-school 4x4 very soon. With off-road ability to potentially embarrass a NASA moon buggy, and a go-anywhere/carry anything attitude for less than £30k tested, it’s a Swiss Army knife among cars. I’ve always secretly liked the idea of a pick-up truck like the Mitsubishi L200 If you’re into the subject, you’ll know the L200 has a reputation among pick-ups like AK47s have among rifles – it’s a veteran, but still a dependable, useful piece of... Meanwhile, Mitsubishi combines Bear Grylls-esque hardiness with all the toys a man could want on, well, a Swiss Army knife. Special edition L200s all sport aggressive names (Animal, Warrior, Trojan) but our test car brandishes the ‘Barbarian’ name on its illuminated steel kickplates. Plus, selectable all-wheel drive with locking central and rear differentials mean not only is the L200 capable off road, it’ll also tow up to 2700kg. Normally, we coin BMW M3s and Golf GTIs ‘all the car you’ll ever need’, but the L200 takes that... Well-kitted, can go off-road, go on… Thing is, the L200 is about as bad on the road as it is good off it. We understand. Source: www.carmagazine.co.uk
