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Market trends for mid-class pickup trucks

Pickup truck demand has only slightly increased over the years and developing countries 

are forecasted to account for 60% (currently 50%) of the pickup truck market by 2016.

The market share for the L200 is around 10%. Competitors are expected to make full 

model changes in the highly active market.

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L200 

Summary of Contents for L200 1978

Page 1: ... trucks P2 History of L200 model P3 Target users P4 Model concept P5 Product characteristics 1 Excellent design P6 2 Comfortable cabin P12 3 Driving ease P16 4 High performance P19 5 Toughness reliability P21 6 Advanced safety P22 Exterior colours Alloy wheels P24 Audio equipment P25 Genuine accessories P26 Competitor comparison P27 ...

Page 2: ...de of ownership Its key features are An innovative design reminiscent of a lean athletic body with no excess bulk High performance quietness and better fuel efficiency provided by a new all aluminium MIVEC diesel engine incorporating state of the art technologies Driving ease unlikely for a large body size whether driving on highways or narrow streets thanks to the well thought out chassis and sus...

Page 3: ...e highly active market 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 FY 2000 K Unit Forecast Actual 1500 1000 500 Australia New Zealand Middle East Africa Growing Latin America Asia ASEAN Russia Ukraine Europe Mexico 0 Mature 1189 1274 1362 1204 1123 1370 1368 1747 1670 1574 1630 1687 1747 1807 18741908 Pickup truck demand by area Global pickup truck market share for 2013 by model 2 72 27 LOX a ...

Page 4: ...he L200 has embodied the Sport Utility Truck concept which combines the comfort of a passenger car with the functionality and reliability of a pickup to meet consumers diversifying needs Use of the distinctive J line to connect the double cab and cargo bed contributes to a generously roomy interior space and agile driving performance While maintaining the concept of the previous model the all new ...

Page 5: ...al 4 Leisure activities Transportation service Mining Commuting Target users The L200 is a sporty utility truck practical for commercial leisure and various other purposes that meet consumer needs Commercial services Shopping L200 ...

Page 6: ... 9m 5 Model concept Exterior Aerodynamic design J line Cargo bed space Exterior features Interior Seats Wide open interior space Peaceful interior space Riding comfort Interior amenities Agile drivability Excellent visibility Ground clearance Engine 4WD system Body structure Reinforced Impact Safety Evolution RISE Driver support P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 P11 P16 P17 P18 P19 P20 P21 P22 P23 P12 P13 P14 L200 ...

Page 7: ...s solid strength and enhances the sense of wideness with the bumper styled to express its protective function Front view 6 Exterior Styling is sportier and more dynamic Less space between the cabin and bed integrates their forms more clearly The L200 s J line is further refined to give the Double Cab a unified look Side view The new design more stylishly fuses the cabin and bed The side glass swee...

Page 8: ...ility and ample interior space with class leading interior length The neat clean line fuses attractively with the vehicle s styling Interior length Wheelbase 0 40 Computational fluid dynamics and wind tunnel testing are used to create a sporty design with reduced air resistance that contributes to improved fuel efficiency J line A pillar cross section Bumper side surface angle Roof shape optimisat...

Page 9: ...ok 1548 528 1563 1 3 Toyota Hilux 1559 460 1513 1 1 Isuzu D MAX 1550 476 1523 1 1 Nissan NAVARA 1508 477 1507 1 1 Chevrolet COLORADO 1554 483 1522 1 1 Ford RANGER 1549 511 1504 1 2 Mitsubishi Cargo bed size Double Cab Length floor mm Depth mm Width top section mm Capacity m3 1 5 2 0 m m 1470mm 1 Measured from top edges 2 Measured from bottom of bed 1 2 1 Measured from top edges 2 Measured from bot...

Page 10: ... presence Chrome type Chrome vertical crossbars create a sense of unity with the headlamps Black type Black vertical crossbars contribute to a look of strength The stylish bumper provides raised steps on the sides for easier entering and exiting of the cargo bed Side step A chrome tube type side step contributes to a sporty side view while a plank type side step provides solid sturdy looks Rear co...

Page 11: ...ck panels and silver accessories creates a sporty and stylish high quality impression Instrument panel Combination metre 2 types Centre panel White type Amber type Gearshift panel Power window switch panel Multi information display Drivers can obtain various vital information with a quick glance at the multi information display in the combination metre available with white or amber illumination Se...

Page 12: ...an incline they hold bottles firmly in place even when travelling on bumpy roads A grainy pattern on which scratches are less noticeable has been adopted on the door trim where arms rub against it A light grey colour on the upper door trim creates a greater sense of roominess for rear passengers The thickness of the centre of the door trim is reduced to add shoulder space Leather black High grade ...

Page 13: ...re rear leg space and a reclined rear seatback angle make the ride more relaxing for rear seat passengers The luxurious new seats are designed for enhanced leg support and greater seatback side support The seat material contributes to enhanced support and a better fit Total leg space mm Driver passenger seat leg space mm Rear seat leg space mm Previous model 1725 915 810 New model 1745 915 830 VW ...

Page 14: ...or space akin to that of a passenger vehicle Sound insulation measures Sound insulation materials in various body parts effectively reduce engine road and wind noise to achieve a quietness unlike conventional pickup trucks Pleasant conversations can be enjoyed between front and rear occupants Note Equipment may vary by model Quieter than previous models and competitors New model Previous model Com...

Page 15: ...ber material offer greater driving stability quietness and ride comfort A new oil separation mechanism improves A C cooling performance enabling the cabin temperature to be quickly cooled while driving in hot areas An upgraded front stabiliser bar and optimised front and rear springs contribute to more stable confident handling Riding comfort is also improved through optimised shock absorber dampi...

Page 16: ... box Push lock design is adopted for simple surface styling and ease of operation from the driver s seat An air damper is also incorporated for a smooth luxurious open appearance Bottle holders that can hold 1L plastic bottles are included Set at an incline they hold bottles firmly in place even when travelling on bumpy roads A USB port on the console enables easy connection for charging or playin...

Page 17: ...ring is necessary even on sharp curves less burden is placed on the driver The new vehicle has a telescopic steering function as well as the tilt steering function of the current vehicle The driving position can be adjusted for ease of driving even by drivers with a large frame You can shift up or down quickly without moving your hands from the steering wheel This makes driving more enjoyable Mini...

Page 18: ...ehind the vehicle even when the view through the rear window is blocked by cargo The screen also shows reference lines for reversing the vehicle The extended front overhang prevents water from splashing and impairing the view A clean view can be maintained even when the vehicle runs through puddles Front view Rearview camera Less splashing on windshield Excellent visibility Sales Point Improved fo...

Page 19: ...n be opened or closed for 30 seconds before opening the door If you forget to turn the headlights off they turn off automatically when the ignition is switched off and the driver side door is opened Within 30 seconds of pressing the unlock button from outside the car this system will automatically relock all the doors if none have been opened When the wiper switch is set to the intermittent mode t...

Page 20: ...2 4 litre diesel engine class leading fuel efficiency was achieved in EU mode A new 5AT with optimum shift patterns supports high torque improved fuel consumption and greater silence The vehicle also features a paddle shifter for quick shifting up and down You can shift the transmission without removing your hands from the steering wheel New model Previous model 4D56 4WD 5MT KA4TXJNUZL6 199 7 5 En...

Page 21: ...economical 2WD mode can be used at most times and switched to the 4WD mode when necessary For the new L200 the drive mode selector dial provides lower gear ratios for improved performance in the 4L mode Using the drive mode selector dial you can switch between 2WD 2H and 4WD 4H 4HLc with shift on the fly convenience at up to 100km h When the going gets rough lock the centre differential by enterin...

Page 22: ...body mounts Application of high tensile materials Strengthened steel material high tensile steel is effectively applied to the body structure The strengthened structure is further streamlined to reduce the weight to about 14 kg below that of the current vehicle Increased use of anti rust steel plates Anti rust steel plates are applied to the hood doors cargo bed and various other parts To improve ...

Page 23: ...tect passengers in a collision Pedestrian protection performance 7 SRS airbags Pretensioners Shock absorbing structures are installed around the hood and bumpers to minimise damage to the head or chest of a pedestrian in case of a collision Driver s and front passenger s SRS airbags front SRS side and curtain airbags and a driver s seat SRS knee airbag are included as standard features on all mode...

Page 24: ... ascending a steep slope Operational image of Active Stability Control ASC Operational image of Active Traction Control ATC Without ASC rear wheel skidding Without ASC front wheel skidding With ASC With ASC Wheel spinning The spinning wheel is braked to prevent driving force from being wasted Rear wheel skidding A p p l y i n g m o r e braking force to the outer front wheel is sufficient to return...

Page 25: ...d high performance that enhances stability 17 inch alloy wheel with 245 65R17 tyre Quartz Brown Metallic C06 Red Solid R59 New colour Impulse Blue Metallic D23 White Solid W32 Titanium Grey Metallic U17 New colour Earth Green Metallic F27 White Pearl W54 New colour Sterling Silver Metallic U25 L200 Black Mica X08 L200 ...

Page 26: ...isplay with SD navigation interface for displaying the rearview camera image are optionally available in 3 variations 1 Easy to select menu The intuitive interface makes selecting functions safe and easy 2 Rearview camera Safely navigate into even tight parking spaces 3 USB connectivity Use the touch panel to select music directly from your portable player 4 Hands free Bluetooth telephone Incoming...

Page 27: ... combination lamp garnish Side window deflector Front undercover CONCEPT GR 2013 Geneva Motor Show Model Side Door Garnish Side Step Decoration Side Window Deflector Alloy Wheels Rear Combination Lamp Garnish Full Box Canopy Front undercover L200 Note Equipment and accessories may vary by market and may vary from those shown or change without notice Please consult your local Mitsubishi Motors deal...

Page 28: ...wheels 6 speed manual transmission Variable intermittent windshield wipers Auto rain sensor and auto lighting control Bi Xenon projector headlamps Projector type headlamps LED type daytime running light with Bi Xenon projector headlamps Keyless Operation System KOS Engine start switch Rear view camera Leather wrapped steering wheel Leather wrapped gearshift knob Steering audio control switch Cruis...

Page 29: ...ion with Sports mode Drive mode selector dial Easy Select 4WD Variable intermittent windshield wipers Auto rain sensor and auto lighting control Projector type headlight LED type daytime running light with Bi Xenon projector headlamps Keyless Operation System KOS Engine start switch Rear view camera Full auto air conditioning Steering audio control switch Cruise control Leather wrapped steering wh...

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