Mitsubishi L200 Series 6 Warrior, Barbarian & Barbarian X - In-Depth Roadtest | Vanarama.com

The brand-new 6th Series of Mitsubishi’s L200 pickup truck is 40 years in the making and is everything you’d expect from a pickup truck built for European roads - except this latest version feels like much more of a refined package than the previous one.
So we decided to go the extra mile and show off the Warrior, Barbarian AND Barbarian X!
Nearly one in every three pickups bought in the UK is an L200 and the Series 6 is determined to better that. The interiors feel better than ever, the tarmac handling is the best it’s ever been, and the off-road capabilities are staggering.
Now, we’ve been lucky enough to drive this vehicle on all manner of surfaces - tarmac, deep mud, snow, a rally course - and now we get to tell you all about it in its very own Vanarama Roadtest - ain’t life grand?
Before we get started, we just wanted to take a moment to say that we hope you enjoy watching this review, and, if you do, please subscribe to our channel & click the bell to get notified when we post more content just like this.
And don’t forget that if you’re ever in the market for a new van or pickup truck, head to Vanarama.com! Now, with that done… let’s get stuck in!
The new front end of the Series 6 L200 is VERY different from the old Series 5, looking much more like the front of the Outlander SUV than ever - this is deliberate as Mitsubishi looks to bring its pickup trucks in line aesthetically with their cars.
These top 3 trim levels all feature the Dynamic Shield Front Bumper and chrome detailing around the excellent LED headlamps and fog lights
And all have 18" alloy wheels and an alloy spare… so far so similar.
But… there are SOME differences…
• External decals - showing you which one is which…
• Barbarian X is the only one to feature the full 360-degree camera view - and you can tell that because BOTH wing mirrors have the little cameras mounted on them
• Barbarian and X have puddle lamps - very useful in the colder months when it gets darker earlier
• Barbarian X has LED front fog lamps and LED number plate illumination
While the external look and feel are relatively the same, inside is where these derivatives really show their differences.
Some SUVs on the market don’t have luxury interiors like the L200… let’s take a trip through the highlights of each trim level.
WARRIOR
• Auto-dimming rearview mirror
• Cat 1 Thatcham approved alarm
• DAB radio
• Dual-zone air-conditioning
• KOS and push-button start
• Leather steering wheel & gear knob
• Multi-info display - colour
• Privacy glass
• Rear heater duct
• SDA and a rear-view camera
• Silver air vent surroundings
• Super Select 4WD
• Tilt & telescopic steering wheel
• 6 speakers
• Android Auto / Apple CarPlay
BARBARIAN
• Barbarian mat set
• Hill Descent Control
• Illuminated door entry guards
• Leather heated front seats with power driver's seat
• Mood lighting
• Off-road mode
• Rear USB x2
BARBARIAN X
• Auto transmission
• New Barbarian six-pack leather
• Safety Pack includes: Blind Spot Warning, Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, Ultrasonic Misacceleration Mitigation, Auto High Beam, Corner sensors (front and rear)
• Steering wheel heater
• 360° camera
The loading bay is the same for all 3 models… except that…
BARBARIAN and X
• Spring-assisted tailgate
• Tailgate damper
While there might be a lot of competition out there for the L200, this latest Series builds on the previous in ways we really didn’t expect - it feels like a totally new proposition, and Mitsubishi deserves real credit for creating this excellent vehicle.
So, how do we finish this one…
Well, what’s clear is that Mitsubishi has approached this latest version of the L200 with a much-improved clarity of vision.
This is a European pickup truck, designed to drive on European roads which is capable of driving on dust, mud, tarmac, snow, water, and anything else. And this vehicle CAN do it with what feels like bags of confidence!
What’s most impressive is how it does all the gritty stuff while feeling like your driving an SUV - and at the higher trim levels it feels like you’re sitting in a luxury hotel suite - the views alone justify that comparison.
The one you choose out of these three trim levels will be decided by how much you want to pay per month.
But either way, you’ll be driving an L200 - quite simply one of the best trucks we’ve ever driven.

[@b11480]

Can't wait, getting one in two weeks. Top review, enjoyed it 👍

[@vanaramauk]

Tom here: Great stuff, let me know how you enjoy it. Thanks for the support, really pleased you enjoyed the review.

[@adolynch]

How is your new L200 so far Barry? Ive had 3 of the older models as well as Nissan Patrols and Landcruisers and Hilux, L200 has been the best of the lot off road and for toughness

[@b11480]

@@adolynch oh it's been great. It's the first pickup truck I've ever had so not got anything to compare it to really but I'm loving it so far.

[@tommypygall324]

best review ive ever seen really honest you told it like it is and covered all the bases thank you very much

[@vanaramauk]

Tom here: Really appreciate your feedback, so glad you enjoyed it and found it useful. Keep watching and keep feeding back if there's stuff you think we should cover!

[@pount6654]

At last a proper review, Excellent review so I have subscribed to your channel, been looking at the L200 series for a while now, this has cleared any questions i had about buying one in the near future.

[@vanaramauk]

Tom here: Thanks so much for that comment and welcome to the channel. Really appreciate your support. Check out the deals at Vanarama.com if you're interested in one.

[@flee.The.Cities]

Impressively done! Very well presented👌🏿

[@vanaramauk]

Tom here: Glad you liked it! Thanks for the support and kind words.

[@robfulano2552]

You are a good speaker. Nice review thanks.

[@vanaramauk]

Tom here: Thanks so much, glad you enjoyed it!

[@robfulano2552]

Vanarama I really did.

[@RealWorldCarReviews]

Great review. 👍

[@vanaramauk]

Tom here: Thanks so much, glad you enjoyed it. Cracking truck, easy to review.

[@bertofly9050]

Great review

[@vanaramauk]

Tom here: Thanks so much, glad you enjoyed it. Let me know what other vehicles you'd like to see me review.

[@cyberovoono]

It's very good (and rare to see) point to compare between different trim levels. Great thing indeed. Reliability is very important to add here... unlike many other vehicles, with pickups/utes/bakkies its very important to know about their reliability.

[@vanaramauk]

Tom here: Thank you very much... we had all 3 and thought it was a great excuse to do them all in one video... then we took one to an indoor snow slope: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jnrUhZ55ot1nqLM

[@stephanburgess654]

Great review. For a few months the Triton (L200) has been the 3rd top selling car in Australia. Utes now day rule the sales charts. A great car. Love Mitsubishi. P.S. Nissan don't actually get in the top 10. But the Toyota, Ford and VW do.

[@vanaramauk]

Tom here: Glad you enjoyed the review. Love the Toyota Hilux, what a vehicle!

[@alphalonzo]

Great review. Just wish you guys included at least 1 stickshift model for those who prefer that transmission type.

[@donkintoko]

I love it 😍

[@vanaramauk]

Tom here: Me too. Me and that truck have been through some stuff together: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jnrUhZ55ot1nqLM

[@franciscobarahona964]

@vanarama mate! Thank you very much for this great review!! Best one I've seen so far. Just one question, in your opinion which of the 3 colors is best long-term (Easier to maintain, to clean, to keep clean, last longer, and aesthetics).Thank you in advance!

[@jb6368]

Had navara and fact no grab handle for driver was let down,,loving the handle and trim on bar x,,,

[@peter112999]

Interesting review. Here in Australia Mitsubishi stopped calling it a L200 back in the early 90s, they call them Triton now, with the model being from MH to the current MR. We still have the 2.4 Lt motor but no Adblue option. I had a 1987 L200 but now have a Triton 2009 ML in 3.2 turbo diesel and a Triton 2016 MQ in 2.4 turbo diesel on the farm. The older 3.2 motor has better low down torque than the new ones. Love my Tritons for hard farm work in a dusty country 👍

[@vanaramauk]

Tom here: Glad you found the review interesting - having all 3 trim levels makes a world of difference for comparing & contrasting them. Hard work in all types of terrains is what the L200s or Tritons were made for. Their platform is tough, engines resilient & they still pack a load of comfort in the cabin. I'm a big fan of these trucks... check out the video of the time we took one to an indoor snow slope: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jnrUhZ55ot1nqLM

[@tettegahtheophilus7587]

I really love the car

[@elishaemanuel8512]

Mitsubishi Triton Athletes GSR is the top spec of Mitsubishi Triton as the fastest running on highway very very very pretty and good handling driving performance at cornering manuvering uphill and downhill,in some country it call barbarian x class,Fiat fullback is the similarities with Mitsubishi Triton same company marketing for European car market.

[@mongol3560]

Hi, Rob. On which of these models you can recline front seats flat as we can do this on Shoguns when headrests removed? Or pickups are not designed for this option?

[@vanaramauk]

Tom here: I'll have to do some research...

[@mongol3560]

@@vanaramauk That's great, Tom!!

[@MarkN67]

What kind of mpg were you getting? What was the fuel range? I've owned a series 4 and currently a series 5, with the current truck I'm very lucky to see 30mpg. When towing the caravan I'm lucky to 17mpg.

[@simonperry330]

Series 4 32 Mpg average Towing 22-23 series 5 33.5 MPG average Towing 24 nothing like what was claimed 42 mpg average both manual I wont be having a Series 6 gutless 2.2 rubbish.

[@gr0149]

What's the MPG on the barbarian x?

[@stevelothian6481]

Here in Australia my 2020 shutters with a load at take off. It also has a big delay at take off. Mitsubishi said they do not have a fix for this??????

[@vanaramauk]

Tom here: Interesting, how bad is the shuddering?

[@goldcoins4109]

Drive train torque overload on my stock 2019 GLS from Perth Western Australia.

[@olivermaskell6244]

I've found the 3.5 ton rating interesting. Is that with all 3 axles braked or simply a 3 axle trailer with at least one braked? Also, do all models/varainfs have diff locks or is that simply on the higher trims?

[@vanaramauk]

Tom here: The super select 4WD option is available on the L200 Warrior, Challenger and Barbarian models (1 in the video was a warrior and we have 2 Barbarian models - standard and X). The manual states using a "three-axle braked trailer" which is ambiguous... let me ask Mitsubishi for you.

[@olivermaskell6244]

@@vanaramauk Sweet :) Over here in New Zealand we have the GLX, GLX - R and VRX (vrx being Equivalent to your Warrior X) Only the VRX here has super select 4wd with the Center diff. I believe the other 2 models still have a rear diff lock in both auto and manuals but it's hard to find info on it. I had thought that overseas models would be essentially the same but maybe I was wrong.

[@vlogjoaofreire9182]

Muita tecnologia para pouco motor!

[@EduardoVargas955]

Pouco motor? Ta de brincadeira neh

[@MOTOLINK]

@@EduardoVargas955 Sem noção, como a grande maioria dos brasileiros. Motor de dentista.

[@nanoam4527]

X gon give it to ya!! just for that u get a like

[@vanaramauk]

Tom here: Appreciate that.

[@jamesdaly6885]

Are they using the same diesel engine that is in the outlander?

[@vanaramauk]

Tom here: Looks like it... both have a 2.4l-diesel.

[@jamesdaly6885]

@@vanaramauk yeah is it the 2.2litre that closer being to a 2.3l engine. surely it would need to be in a different state of tune though to lug this yoke around.i own a diesel outlander if it was the the same engine its saying something if Mitsubishi have the confidence to put it the l200.

[@vanaramauk]

@@jamesdaly6885 Tom here: Well, look at Ford and their 2.0-litre EcoBlue engine... it's in the Transit Custom, the Transit, the Ranger pickup truck. All of them are using it in different power outputs.

[@fessellsahmed2587]

Make is electric and it will be much better 👌👌👌Fantastic review.

[@vanaramauk]

Tom here: Yeah? You're an electric fan? I would imagine it's not going to be too long until we see an all-electric L200.

[@fessellsahmed2587]

@@vanaramauk The first cars ever made in 1832 were all electric. There are 17 moving parts in electric compared to 200 in petrol cars. Service charges and spare parts are a drain. Video of a range rover made electric. kzbin.info/www/bejne/f3jNgIxqf6egr5Y land rover made electric kzbin.info/www/bejne/nX6ciKqCqNRjrMk I want to see an electric Hilux

[@vanaramauk]

@@fessellsahmed2587 Tom here: Toyota are releasing all-electric versions of their vans this year... Hilux must be on the agenda too!

[@fessellsahmed2587]

@@vanaramauk I am honoured that you have replied. You must have seen Top gear trying to destroy a Hilux by setting fire to it and dropping it from a high storey. Not a chance. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rp-6fK1teNmboc0 Many people wouldn't accept a free brand new Range Rover. I have a Tesla S on a lease with free fast charging for life. Car is actually free as tax deductible. I have 2018 model

[@vanaramauk]

@@fessellsahmed2587 Tom here: I did. Those vehicles are tough as!

[@robfulano2552]

I will have mine first week 2020. I can’t Waite.

[@vanaramauk]

Tom here: Wise choice, Rob. It's a really smart vehicle.

[@eaxnitro]

Wait

[@robfulano2552]

eaxnitro Yes sorry.

[@Prince-gu8or]

Whag colour and what country

[@robfulano2552]

Prince FamTube Hi dark grey Europe Great truck! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@nhosein4209]

Good, review. Do a comparison.

[@vanaramauk]

Tom here: Between what? All five versions? Or different makes? Because I'd be up for all of that!

[@nhosein4209]

@@vanaramauk Thank you for your response, how about the Ford ranger, Mitsubishi triton and the Toyota hilux.

[@fallenpastabean804]

Please compare the Navara and the Triton or as much trucks as you'd like! Would love to see them compared. Nice review!

[@vanaramauk]

@@fallenpastabean804 Tom here: Your wish is our command.

[@fallenpastabean804]

@@vanaramauk Thanks, Tom, looking forward to it!

[@riccistokes1055]

Can you get the barbarian X in manual thanks

[@vanaramauk]

Tom here: You can indeed opt for manual transmission if you want it.

[@leoceh6073]

Is their any ashtrays

[@vanaramauk]

Tom here: If you opt for the smokers pack then yes. It's a separate container that sits in a cup holder.

[@danmillar9582]

They nise trucks

[@jimbobjimbob8275]

The issue for me with these midsize trucks is the wasted space having the shifter and parking brake inbetween the seats like that.

[@vanaramauk]

Tom here: Interesting point. This is why a lot of manufacturers shift to electric handbrake with a single dash-mounted button.

[@auliyaalayubi6254]

Europe Great version ! Indonesia version minimalist accesesories 🤣 how about suspension? hard or comfortable?

[@vanaramauk]

Tom here: Suspension is great. Not too much bounce even when without a load in the back.

[@auliyaalayubi6254]

Vanarama thanks bro..

[@marwanal-ali3041]

What about Arabian one you don't get anything not even a screen

[@vlogjoaofreire9182]

Volante a direita!

[@jmconsultingoffice5348]

Where is the "in-depth" off-road test?

[@vanaramauk]

Tom here: It's right here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jnrUhZ55ot1nqLM

[@vlogjoaofreire9182]

Já devia ter motor eléctrico

[@bmwdaywhatyouwant7679]

Great video! I've been in one of these new L200 at a Mitsubishi dealer and to be brutally honest... I was unimpressed. The plastic was wobbly and just about everywhere in the interior. The interior and exterior design has got some identity issues, the seem generic. My Navara boasts strong character compared to the L200, the interior of my Navara feels and looks better quality than the L200. Sorry for pessimism here but Mitsubishi has fallen down in Belgium, there was a time they rocked the roads with the Shogun/pajero, L200 and the Lancer, but times changed...

[@vanaramauk]

Tom here: Personally, I think the series 6 L200 is far better and less cobbled together than the series 5. It feels more purpose-built than previous generations. Equally, the newest Navara trucks are a cut above previous generations. Either one is a good choice in my book.

[@bmwdaywhatyouwant7679]

@@vanaramauk By all means yeah! We can agree the previous generation Navara (D40) was a big hassle, I heard a lot of horror stories about reliability issues and chassis snapping in half due to rust! It very pleasant to see Nissan has gotten their acts together with the D23 Navara (the one I drive). The Mitsubishi L200 has been credited for being great value for money by Aussie car reviews. But I would buy an L200 over a Hilux because I don't want to follow the heard of sheep that cling to Hiluxes, Amaroks, and Rangers.

[@deepanjalimaharaj3807]

L200 is way better then nissan with crappy chasis and garbage suspension

[@chaizzzimple164]

Triton Vs Ford Review Please 🥺

[@robfox6230]

I bought a Barbarian x 4 months ago and not impressed with the overall performance. I find it to be lagging on the engine and the automatic transmission is unresponsive if compared to the ford Ranger I had before. In my personal experience with this truck it seems to have been over-engineered especially on the passive security side, with a range of "safety" features that cannot be excluded even when clearly not needed or even dangerous. also I found the whole security system being inconsistent at its best and completely random at time and the same is for the automatic engine shutdown when the truck stops. I had several trucks but I don't think I will finish the 3 years lease with this one

[@jameslevi9404]

Don't lie u dont have it lol

[@LynGriffiths70]

I don't think 60 in 13.5 secs is acceptable on a 2021 truck, s5 had 180hp and over 3 secs quicker off the mark.. Surely that should have been a starting point.

[@vanaramauk]

Tom here: Fair point. The transition to Euro 6 engines hasn't been easy for every truck. The economics of the engine is improved by sacrificing a slice of performance. Always a toss-up.

[@akiongjatah2844]

Good😊😊😊😊😊and woe

[@anth5122]

The X CLASS has been discontinued

[@vanaramauk]

Tom here: Indeed it has, it's added there because people can still buy them.

[@ryanzhou123]

someone need to tell car manufacture to change those rear mirror view cover, that looking cheap af....

[@vanaramauk]

Tom here: You're not the only person who's said this to me.

[@johnlee2540]

Try the boring Hilux , Dmax , Ranger , that build to last

[@vanaramauk]

Tom here: New Ranger Review has been shot, we're waiting to get a Hilux and DMax in for a full review each too.

[@deepanjalimaharaj3807]

I don't think so,L200 has been around for more than 40 years and still first model is being used.

[@deepanjalimaharaj3807]

I don't think so,L200 has been around for more than 40 years and still first model is being used.

[@dominicbarnett5334]

Seems they are copying American pick ups, ( gmc and chevy) models back in 2018 with the square archers and nose of the vehicle

[@vanaramauk]

Tom here: I completely agree with you. It looks like it has a lot more muscle, just like the big American pickups. The new L200 is also a lot higher than its competition in the UK.

[@simonperry330]

Engine 2.2 not 2.3 less HP than series 5 which is gutless at low revs allegedlly same torque at lower revs?. Inside the vehicle Barbarian X top spec no proper sat nav seats smaller than S5 no tray in cubby box suede seat inserts cheaper seats in S5 not as good which were not as good as the S4 so these will be worse, for durabi;lity tinny noises from rear tub on S6. Claimed 3.5 Ton towing capacity only on tri axle trailer so really 3.1 ton capacity none of the competitors state this. OOH but it does have Barbarian lighting up in blue on side entry plates beter quality carpets and a tread plate for your left foot would be better so the carpet isnt worn through in 2 years 45K miles would be better sorry but Mitsubishi have lost it, oh and I think it looks like a Wharthog Ugly Ugly Ugly. And no doubt it still has Mitsubishi`s terrible quality paint only has to look at a bramble and another scratch.

[@vanaramauk]

Tom here: It is tough though... kzbin.info/www/bejne/jnrUhZ55ot1nqLM

[@kristoffscuba5466]

I agree, the fact that this new engine is strangled by its requirement to meet euro 6 specs isn't being mentioned by any reviewer.

[@gerrydays2340]

Not as nice as ford ranger 😄

[@generalphoney6237]

Gerry Days agreed

[@vanaramauk]

Tom here: It looks a lot better than the previous model in my opinion.

[@gerrydays2340]

@@vanaramauk its looks more modern than the old model but ranger still very nice😄😄

[@vanaramauk]

@@gerrydays2340 Tom here: I agree, the Ranger is a stalwart!

[@lavramop]

Ford Ranger will surely let you down at some point in true ford style

[@simonperry330]

PURE SALES DRIVEL.This is the Happy Shopper Cheap Tat pickup The engine has 17% LESS POWER 25% increase in weight to power ratio than the series 5, same old dated poor quality interior and paint that will fall off in lumps and scratch like soft butter the cheap carpets will be worn through on the foot rest before the vehicle is 2 years old no tread plate having run series 4&5 L200`s I can honestly say the series 6 extended test drive left me totally underwhelmed Gutless no rear axle diff lock No Proper in built sat nav any more can only tow 3.5 tons on tri axle trailer No other Manufacturer has to concede this loaded with gizmos which will go wrong the only thing it has is the Super Select 4WD System which trumps all its rivals. My Next Truck will not be a series 6 L200

[@vanaramauk]

Tom here: At Vanarama we like to give people a look round the vehicle and an impression of how it will drive, but if they want to more research - like you clearly do - they should feel 100% free to do so. Having driven most versions of the L200 (including taking the top trim level up an indoor ski slope) I can speak with some authority that these vehicles are tough, practical and reliable. I'm a big fan, hence why it might sound like I'm selling them.

[@sultanalawawdeh4661]

can you speak Arabic

[@vanaramauk]

Tom here: Sadly not. I can speak a smattering of Italian, but that's about it.

[@paulgraves7949]

The front end of all 3 would scare a police horse...hideous!

[@ozevox]

how about driving it offroad gay review

[@vanaramauk]

Tom here: Rude words aside... check out this video where we did just that! kzbin.info/www/bejne/jnrUhZ55ot1nqLM

[@mendonesiac]

I hate everything about these "trucks"