16 March 2006

Mitsubishi's new pickup next month



The new fourth-generation Mitsubishi L200 pickup is aiming to return the model to being Europe's top pickup in sales terms. It is being launched in Ireland in April.

In 2005 it was passed out by the Nissan Navara after being eight years at the top of the segment league.

The latest version has a new body-on-frame platform, and has features such as ESP and traction control. Power comes from a 136hp 2.5-litre diesel engine.

Brian Byrne.