{"id":79155,"date":"2023-01-12T12:53:24","date_gmt":"2023-01-12T12:53:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dubizzle.com\/blog\/cars\/?p=79155"},"modified":"2023-01-12T12:53:27","modified_gmt":"2023-01-12T12:53:27","slug":"mitsubishi-l200-history","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dubizzle.com\/blog\/cars\/mitsubishi-l200-history\/","title":{"rendered":"Car History: Mitsubishi L200"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

With an origin that dates back over a century, Mitsubishi Motors is a renowned brand in the automotive world. The Japanese brand has launched a car line-up that depicts the latest innovations and advanced features. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A popular pickup truck from the lineup, the Mitsubishi L200, was introduced in the markets in 1978. The Mitsubishi L200 was well-received by car enthusiasts due to its advanced features, comfortable ride experience and road handling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We have put together the details of the Mitsubishi L200 generations and models to show its progress over the years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mitsubishi L200 Generations<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Mitsubishi L200 is listed as one of the most popular Japanese used cars in the UAE<\/a>. It has also been sold under the Triton nameplate in some markets. The model has become well-known because of its powerful design, off-road performance, durability and comfort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s unveil the Mitsubishi L200 model history and find out the reasons for its popularity in the pick-up category. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

FIRST-GENERATION MITSUBISHI L200 (1978-1986)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The first generation 1-tonne pick-up truck was introduced as \u201cForte\u201d in 1978. It featured a single-cab body style. The front fascia had four round headlights and an air-dam skirt. It had a wheelbase<\/a> of 109 inches and a 54-inch wide front track. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The first generation was introduced as a single-cab body style<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The interior came equipped with Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH) technology with a 2-piece prop shaft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The engine lineup included 2.0-litre, 2.6-litre and 1.6-litre petrol engines. The pickup model became available with a 4WD system<\/a> in 1980.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SECOND-GENERATION MITSUBISHI L200 (1986-1995)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

For the second generation, the pickup truck was launched in three body types: Single Cab, Club Cab and Double Cab. Short and long body styles were available for Single Cab. The exterior featured a new grille and plastic bumpers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Two-wheel drive<\/a> and four-wheel drive systems were available for the second-generation models. The engines offered included 2.0-litre petrol and 2.6-litre petrol variants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Mitsubishi L200 was launched under different nameplates such as Strada, Mighty Max, Triton and RAM 50 for varied markets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

THIRD-GENERATION MITSUBISHI L200 (1995-2005)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The third generation was offered in three configurations: Double Cab, Crew Cab and Single Cab. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The exterior of this Mitsubishi L200 new generation was redesigned for a cutting-edge look. The front fascia featured rectangular headlights which were rounded at corners and placed in deep clusters. Chromed brush guards were also introduced. Moreover, a sturdy roll bar was mounted on the back of the cabin. The wheelbase was extended to 118 inches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The third generation featured the most spacious cargo among other models<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The interior had seating for five. The extended wheelbase<\/a> offered more cargo space which made the model a suitable choice for personal and commercial use. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This Mitsubishi L200 model generation offered the following engine options<\/p>\n\n\n\n