The trappings of an SUV and the ruggedness of a utility vehicle, the Mitsubishi L200 Series 4 has all the makings of an excellent overlander. This particular model – manufactured between 2005 and 2015 – actually sparked a revolution within the pickup market, with the craze for high-spec often thought to have been born with the ML. A decade on and the L200 is still among the bestselling pickup trucks in the UK.
Make your L200 Series 4 even more primed for adventure by adding the following upgrades to your setup…
1. Switch up your suspension
Good ground clearance matters; in fact, it is integral to safe overlanding. Take on any trail with ease, efficiency and safety by switching your MN’s OE suspension for this Terrain Tamer Suspension Kit.
Terrain Tamer provides everything you need to relish one of the highest quality, most durable suspension kits around. From coil and leaf springs, and tapered and parabolic springs to expanded body and bypass reservoir shock absorbers, you’ll have it all, and it’ll make a huge difference to on-road ride comfort and off-road durability.
2. Feel more powerful
The thrill of overlanding often comes down to your vehicle’s performance on the trail. Make sure your L200 offers the ride of your life by fitting an evcX Bluetooth Throttle Controller.
This small but mighty device allows you to tune into the responsiveness of your accelerator pedal, with dramatic results. Reduce throttle lag, boost acceleration, improve throttle response, enhance your overland experience, increase security and even save fuel during your travels.
3. Perform to the extreme
Are you looking for high initial bite and friction consistency from low to high temperatures? If the answer is “yes”, you can get just that (and much more) by upgrading with the DBA Xtreme Performance Brake Kit.
These brakes go above and beyond your OE system to deliver the best stopping performance on the market. They’re ideal for towing, heavy vehicle builds and fast road use, and ensure the highest spec and standard of safety in the harshest conditions.
4. Go back to basics
Despite being one of the best vehicles for overlanding, there’s one area where the Series 4 is a major let down as this review from Honest John details:
“There’s no getting away from that bounce, however, when the L200 doesn’t have much in the load bed. It also means the rear wheels can spin up all too easily coming out of junctions or slow corners as the tyres scrabble with the job of transmitting the power to the road. Switch into four-wheel drive mode and this problem disappears, but economy will suffer if you leave the L200 in all-wheel drive all of the time.”
With less space to play with, you’ll need to be decisive when packing those overlanding essentials. Swap larger roof top tents with the compact Outhaus Davenport 1100 Canvas Swag. It’ll save space without compromising on comfort or sleep quality.
5. Refine your recovery gear
Store one recovery essential no overlander should be without as well as other touring must-haves (like driving lights and CB antennas) using the ARB Sahara Winch Bumper Bar. It’s vehicle-specific, which means a quick and seamless fit, and delivers added vehicle protection for your ML.
Explore our full range of Mitsubishi L200 Series 4 (2005-15) upgrades for more inspiration ahead of your trip.