The Mitsubishi L200 pickup has been updated with 3.5t towing capacity and a new infotainment system.

Mitsubishi’s current L200 pickup was introduced in 2015. This model has remained popular despite an increasing number of competitors. To help broaden the appeal of the L200, Mitsubishi has made a number of changes which should help it compete against the slightly larger offerings elsewhere in the sector.

Top of the list is towing capacity, which has been increased to 3.5 tonnes, albeit only for three-axle braked trailers. Towing capacity for single or twin-axle trailers is 3.1 tonnes. To complement the pickups upgraded towing abilities, the L200 will now be fitted with the Trailer Stability Assist system as standard. This brakes individual wheels automatically to stablise truck and trailer if ‘snaking’ is detected.

The bed payload at maximum towing weight is a still-usable 590kg, which Mitsubishi say is “significantly greater” than some rivals.

Driver comfort and convenience hasn’t been forgotten in the upgrades. The updated L200 gets a touchscreen and voice-controlled Smartphone Link Display Audio (SDA) infotainment system that’s compatible with most popular smartphones. Drivers can make and receive calls, listen to music and use their phone’s sat nav system through the in-vehicle screen, which also doubles up as the screen for the reversing camera.

An updated SDA infotainment system is available in the L200

Priced from £19,000 (CV List Price), the Mitsubishi L200 is available in single, club and double cab body styles. The pickup offers a payload of up to 1,060kg and a towing capacity of up to 3.5 tonnes (braked).