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On sale since the first quarter of 2015, the fifth generation of the Mitsubishi Triton prepares for a mid-cycle refresh. Come 2019, the newcomer will be in production at the Laem Chabang plant in Thailand, featuring the four-cylinder engine options we know from the outgoing model.
The carparazzi caught two examples of the breed testing in Spain, both Double Cab. The intercooler hiding right behind the grille is there to keep the turbo diesel in check even in the hottest of weather conditions. Known as the L200 in Europe, the mid-size pickup truck features the Dynamic Shield design language from the Eclipse Cross and Xpander.
Love it or hate it, the sharper styling comes with split headlights. The Hyundai Kona and all-new Santa Fe have been criticised for the aesthetic approach that Mitsubishi has embraced in its own interpretation, but then again, the facelift brings something new to the table. It doesn’t look half bad either.
Wrapped in black-and-white camouflage from wheel to roofline, the 2019 Mitsubishi L200 is further expected to improve in terms of cabin design, ride comfort, and technology. Along with the Japanese pickup truck, the Fiat Fullback and Ram 1200 will be refreshed as well.
The changes brought to the tailgate and rear bumper shouldn’t get your hopes up for superior capability. After all, a workhorse in this segment and with this type of engine can only tow so much. Payload, meanwhile, could be improved by a couple of tens of kilograms.
Now that Mitsubishi is owned by Nissan and integrated into the Alliance that also includes Renault, the future of the L200 is uncertain yet clear at the same time. The synergies between the three companies translate to a shared vehicle architecture, which will underpin the next generation of the Nissan Navara and Renault Alaskan. Regarding the engine and transmission options, Mitsubishi could be out of the game in this regard.
By 2022, the Alliance expects to sell 14 million vehicles per year, representing a 30-percent increase over the volume sold in 2017. Last year, the three companies and lesser automakers owned by Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi sold 10.6 million vehicles worldwide, making the Alliance the top dog of the automotive industry.
Love it or hate it, the sharper styling comes with split headlights. The Hyundai Kona and all-new Santa Fe have been criticised for the aesthetic approach that Mitsubishi has embraced in its own interpretation, but then again, the facelift brings something new to the table. It doesn’t look half bad either.
Wrapped in black-and-white camouflage from wheel to roofline, the 2019 Mitsubishi L200 is further expected to improve in terms of cabin design, ride comfort, and technology. Along with the Japanese pickup truck, the Fiat Fullback and Ram 1200 will be refreshed as well.
The changes brought to the tailgate and rear bumper shouldn’t get your hopes up for superior capability. After all, a workhorse in this segment and with this type of engine can only tow so much. Payload, meanwhile, could be improved by a couple of tens of kilograms.
Now that Mitsubishi is owned by Nissan and integrated into the Alliance that also includes Renault, the future of the L200 is uncertain yet clear at the same time. The synergies between the three companies translate to a shared vehicle architecture, which will underpin the next generation of the Nissan Navara and Renault Alaskan. Regarding the engine and transmission options, Mitsubishi could be out of the game in this regard.
By 2022, the Alliance expects to sell 14 million vehicles per year, representing a 30-percent increase over the volume sold in 2017. Last year, the three companies and lesser automakers owned by Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi sold 10.6 million vehicles worldwide, making the Alliance the top dog of the automotive industry.
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