The Mitsubishi L200 (Strada in the Philippines) has been named ‘Best Pickup’ at UK’s Business Vans of the Year Awards 2020. Now in its sixth year, the Business Vans awards are judged by an independent panel of experts from the commercial vehicle segment, reflecting the real needs of entrepreneurs, small businesses and commercial fleets in the SME sector.
The judges recognized Mitsubishi Motors as an innovator of technology in the segment, with proven reliability and renowned 4WD ability, and praised its comprehensive warranty and excellent real world fuel economy.
The multi-award-winning L200/Strada has not only been engineered to be the most capable pickup truck Mitsubishi Motors has ever produced, it has also introduced car-like levels of driving refinement and state-of-the-art safety systems to the segment, making it the perfect solution for business users looking for the practicality and versatility of a pickup truck without compromising on comfort, driving pleasure or running costs.
Chris Wright, Managing Editor, Business Vans said, “The Mitsubishi L200 has always represented outstanding value for money, offering SUV levels of specification at a competitive price — which is why it is a winner with Business Vans.”
Clive Messenger, General Manager, Fleet Operations, Mitsubishi Motors in the UK said, “It is fantastic that the Mitsubishi L200 has been awarded Best Pickup at the Business Vans of the Year Awards, this is recognition of the evolution of the Mitsubishi L200 that has now created a new standard of excellence within the pickup sector.”
In the Philippines, the Strada pickup is distributed by Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corp. It’s powered by a state-of-the-art 2.4-liter 181hp/430Nm MIVEC turbodiesel engine and comes in eight variants (including a cab & chassis version), two transmissions (5-speed MT and 6-speed AT), two drive systems (2WD and 4WD), with prices that range from P815,000 to P1,760,000. The high-end models come with a host of comfort, convenience, and safety features befitting a luxury car.