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Mitsubishi L200

A one-ton brief, 150 countries, about 5.6 million pickups built by 2023.1

Researched October 30, 2026 from 34 sources

Also called

  • ForteLaunch name from 1978; Italian for “strong.”2
  • TritonAustralian market badge, alongside L200 in other regions.2
  • Mighty MaxMitsubishi's US badge, used until 1996.3
  • StrakarPortuguese badge from 1999, blending Strada with Dakar.3

At a glance

0150300
66.1–203.1 hpPower
07.515
10.1 s0–60 mph
0100200
126–179 km/hTop speed
0250500
169–470 N·mTorque
01,0002,000
1,220–1,860 kgWeight

The coral arc spans the family, from its mildest version to its wildest.13614

Layout
Front engine; rear-wheel drive or 4WD; body-on-frame3
Gearbox
Manuals: 4–6 speeds; automatics: 4–6; gen 4 auto gained fifth gear in 20103513
Built at
Main hubs: Ohe, Japan (gens 1–2); Laem Chabang, Thailand (gen 3 onward)2
Units built
About 5.6 million across the first five generations by July 20231

The story

Built for a one-ton load and sedan comfort, the L200 family also wears Triton, Forte, Strada and Mighty Max badges, plus Dodge Ram 50 and Plymouth Arrow truck badges.23

1978: Forte launches with a one-ton brief19781980: Jeep know-how brings four-wheel drive19801995: Laem Chabang becomes the production hub19952005: Super Select takes 4WD onto pavement20052015: Fifth generation drops 30 kg of engine20152019: Series 6: 2.3 L diesel and AdBlue20192022: Ralliart wins AXCR at its first attempt20222023: All-new Triton gets a new backbone20232026: UK Series 7: Titan and Barbarian2026 Mitsubishi Forte / L200 (L200): 1978–1986L200Mitsubishi L200 / Strada (second generation) (K00/K10/K20/K30): 1986–1996; Brazil 1999–2007K00/K10/K20/K30Mitsubishi L200 / Strada (third generation) (K50/K60/K70): 1995–2006; Brazil 2004–2012K50/K60/K70Mitsubishi Triton / L200 (fourth generation) (KA/KB): 2005–2015; Brazil 2005–2017KA/KBMitsubishi Triton / L200 (fifth generation): Introduced 2014Mitsubishi Triton / L200 (sixth generation): 2023–present 19801990200020102020
GenerationsMilestones1234812
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YearWhat happened
1978–1986Mitsubishi Forte / L200 (L200)
1986–1996; Brazil 1999–2007Mitsubishi L200 / Strada (second generation) (K00/K10/K20/K30)
1995–2006; Brazil 2004–2012Mitsubishi L200 / Strada (third generation) (K50/K60/K70)
2005–2015; Brazil 2005–2017Mitsubishi Triton / L200 (fourth generation) (KA/KB)
Introduced 2014Mitsubishi Triton / L200 (fifth generation)
2023–presentMitsubishi Triton / L200 (sixth generation)
1978Forte launches with a one-ton brief
1980Jeep know-how brings four-wheel drive
1995Laem Chabang becomes the production hub
2005Super Select takes 4WD onto pavement
2015Fifth generation drops 30 kg of engine
2019Series 6: 2.3 L diesel and AdBlue
2022Ralliart wins AXCR at its first attempt
2023All-new Triton gets a new backbone
2026UK Series 7: Titan and Barbarian
  1. 1978

    Forte launches with a one-ton brief

    September's single-cab pickup debuts in Japan and goes abroad as the L200, designed to combine payload with sedan comfort.2

  2. 1980

    Jeep know-how brings four-wheel drive

    October adds part-time 4WD with a silent-chain transfer case, developed from Mitsubishi Jeep experience.4

  3. 1995

    Laem Chabang becomes the production hub

    From November, Laem Chabang in Thailand becomes the production hub; the third generation offers Easy Select 4WD and three cab styles.2

  4. 2005

    Super Select takes 4WD onto pavement

    Gen 4's 2.5 L diesel starts with 134 or 164 hp, later 174 hp. Super Select's center differential lets 4WD work on pavement.25

  5. 2015

    Fifth generation drops 30 kg of engine

    The new 2.4 L diesel has an aluminum block, saves 30 kg and is offered with 151 or 178 hp.67

  6. 2019

    Series 6: 2.3 L diesel and AdBlue

    The new diesel produces 148 hp and 400 Nm, uses AdBlue and pairs with six-speed manual or automatic transmissions.8

  7. 2022

    Ralliart wins AXCR at its first attempt

    Chayapon Yotha's Triton wins the Asia Cross Country Rally overall in 8:22:42.9

  8. 2023

    All-new Triton gets a new backbone

    New frame and suspension arrive; the 2024 Triton pairs a 2.4 L twin-turbo diesel with 201 hp, 470 Nm and 3,500 kg braked towing.11011

  9. 2026

    UK Series 7: Titan and Barbarian

    Titan and Barbarian pair 2.4 L bi-turbo diesels with six-speed automatics; Commercial versions have two seats and hidden storage.12

Every generation

  • Mitsubishi Forte / L200
    L2001978–1986
  • Mitsubishi L200 / Strada (second generation)
    K00/K10/K20/K301986–1996; Brazil 1999–2007
  • Mitsubishi L200 / Strada (third generation)
    K50/K60/K701995–2006; Brazil 2004–2012
  • Mitsubishi Triton / L200 (fourth generation)
    KA/KB2005–2015; Brazil 2005–2017
  • Mitsubishi Triton / L200 (fifth generation)
    Mitsubishi Triton / L200 (fifth generation)Introduced 2014
  • Mitsubishi Triton / L200 (sixth generation)
    Mitsubishi Triton / L200 (sixth generation)2023–present

Power over the years

From 66 hp to 201 hp in 45 years.

0100200300 19801990200020102020 hp 1978 · 66 hp · Forte/L200 2.3 L export diesel1983 · 80 hp · US TC05 turbodiesel1984 · 86 hp · US TD04 turbodiesel1991 · 116 hp · Mighty Max 2.4 L 2WD1991 · 143 hp · Mighty Max 3.0 L V6 4WD1996 · 103 hp · Gen 3 2.5 L turbodiesel2015 · 151 hp · Series 5 base 2.4 L diesel2015 · 178 hp · Series 5 2.4 L high-output diesel2019 · 148 hp · UK Series 6 diesel2023 · 201 hp · Gen 6 2.4 L high-output diesel 201 hp Gen 6 2.4 L high-output diesel 66 hp Forte/L200 2.3 L export diesel
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YearHorsepowerModel
197866Forte/L200 2.3 L export diesel
198380US TC05 turbodiesel
198486US TD04 turbodiesel
1991116Mighty Max 2.4 L 2WD
1991143Mighty Max 3.0 L V6 4WD
1996103Gen 3 2.5 L turbodiesel
2015151Series 5 base 2.4 L diesel
2015178Series 5 2.4 L high-output diesel
2019148UK Series 6 diesel
2023201Gen 6 2.4 L high-output diesel

Versions

8 versions worth knowing, with their power.

  • Standard

    Trojan (Series 6)

    2019–2021

    148 hp
  • Warrior (Series 6)

    Standard

    Warrior (Series 6)

    2019–2021

    148 hp

  • Standard

    Barbarian (Series 6)

    2019–2021

    148 hp
  • Barbarian X (Series 6)

    Standard

    Barbarian X (Series 6)

    2019–2021

    148 hp

  • Special

    Challenger (Series 5)

    2019

    178 hp

  • Limited

    Barbarian Black Edition

  • Limited

    Barbarian SVP

    2017

    180 hp

  • Limited

    Barbarian SVP II

    2018

    178 hp

How to spot one

Look for

  • Original 1978 Forte: four round headlights, a long nose and a low front air dam.2
  • Series 5: a curvy body, big chrome grille, bulging wheelarches and a small window area.15
  • 2019 Series 6: slim headlights, LED running lights and angular bumpers mark the Dynamic Shield nose.813
  • Global sixth generation: three L-shaped LED running lights sit above three-part headlights.1
  • Global sixth generation: T-shaped taillights frame the rear.1

Year by year

  1. 1993

    The second-generation facelift introduces a different grille and new plastic bumpers.3

  2. Late 2001

    Revised headlights distinguish the facelifted third generation.3

  3. 2015

    Series 5 joins headlights and grille into one sweeping shape; the opening rear window gives way to a single fixed pane.621

  4. 2017

    Warrior side steps switch from chrome to a muted silver finish.16

  5. 2019 (UK Series 6)

    A heavy revision gains the Dynamic Shield nose, slimmer headlights, LED running lights and angular bumpers.813

  6. 2023 (global sixth generation)

    The full redesign adds three L-shaped running lights above three-part headlights and T-shaped taillights.1

Don’t confuse it with

  • Photo of a Mitsubishi L200
    L200
    Photo of a Fiat Fullback
    Fiat Fullback

    Fiat Fullback

    Same basic body: Fiat badges, revised grille and headlights, less nose chrome and diamond-cut wheels on LX versions.315

  • Photo of a Mitsubishi L200
    L200
    Photo of a Dodge Ram 50
    Dodge Ram 50

    Dodge Ram 50

    1983 North American facelift: four rectangular headlights identify the Dodge; Mitsubishi uses single units.3

Against its rivals

  • Nissan NP300 Navara 2.3 dCi Tekna

    L200 vs Nissan NP300 Navara 2.3 dCi Tekna

    Maximum towing

    L2003,100 kg
    Nissan NP300 Navara 2.3 dCi Tekna3,500 kg
    14
  • Isuzu D-Max 2.5 TD Blade

    L200 vs Isuzu D-Max 2.5 TD Blade

    Price as tested lower is better

    L20029,288 £
    Isuzu D-Max 2.5 TD Blade33,754 £
    14

  • L200 vs Fiat Fullback 2.4 Double Cab LX

    Price lower is better

    L20028,859 £
    Fiat Fullback 2.4 Double Cab LX28,963 £
    15
  • Ford Ranger Wildtrak

    L200 vs Ford Ranger Wildtrak

    Starting price lower is better

    L20063,840 A$
    Ford Ranger Wildtrak69,390 A$
    11

Prices

Value today $2.5K–$9.4K27

Price when newAuction saleValue today
$0$20K$40K$60K 1990200020102020 Value today: $2,500–$9,400 1985 · $5,749 · US Mighty Max, sticker MSRP2015 · $30,808 · UK 4Life DC ex VAT; £1≈$1.562015 · $37,126 · UK Barbarian ex VAT; £1≈$1.562019 · $26,033 · UK 4Life Club Cab ex VAT; £1≈$1.212019 · $35,120 · UK Challenger manual; printed USD2019 · $38,962 · UK Barbarian X ex VAT; £1≈$1.212026 · $47,184 · UK Titan ex VAT; £1≈$1.302026 · $51,994 · UK Barbarian ex VAT; £1≈$1.302026 · $48,744 · UK Titan Comm. ex VAT; £1≈$1.302026 · $53,554 · UK Barbarian Comm. ex VAT; £1≈$1.30 2023 · $8,750 · 1997 L200 (3rd Gen); £7,000, £1≈$1.25, Brightwells2024 · $12,008 · 1985 Mighty Max, 3,900 miles, BaT2024 · $7,600 · 1991 Mighty Max, 77k miles, BaT2024 · $4,800 · 1992 Mighty Max 5-speed, 127k miles shown, Bring a Trailer2025 · $2,700 · 2004 4Work, 123,145; said to run well; inc premium, Anglia Car Auctions2026 · $4,680 · 1988 L200 4x4; £3,600, £1≈$1.30, Mathewsons2026 · $2,470 · 2000 L200 4WD; £1,900, £1≈$1.30, Mathewsons2026 · $9,360 · 2014 L200; £7,200, £1≈$1.30, Mathewsons2026 · $23,691 · 2018 L200 Barbarian; £18,224, £1≈$1.30, PistonHeads2026 · $9,400 · 1990 Mighty Max 4G63 turbo, est. 160k miles, Bring a Trailer $23.7K PistonHeads, 2026
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YearPriceAmountDetail
1985Price when new$5,749US Mighty Max, sticker MSRP
2015Price when new$30,808UK 4Life DC ex VAT; £1≈$1.56
2015Price when new$37,126UK Barbarian ex VAT; £1≈$1.56
2019Price when new$26,033UK 4Life Club Cab ex VAT; £1≈$1.21
2019Price when new$35,120UK Challenger manual; printed USD
2019Price when new$38,962UK Barbarian X ex VAT; £1≈$1.21
2026Price when new$47,184UK Titan ex VAT; £1≈$1.30
2026Price when new$51,994UK Barbarian ex VAT; £1≈$1.30
2026Price when new$48,744UK Titan Comm. ex VAT; £1≈$1.30
2026Price when new$53,554UK Barbarian Comm. ex VAT; £1≈$1.30
2023Auction sale$8,7501997 L200 (3rd Gen); £7,000, £1≈$1.25, Brightwells
2024Auction sale$12,0081985 Mighty Max, 3,900 miles, BaT
2024Auction sale$7,6001991 Mighty Max, 77k miles, BaT
2024Auction sale$4,8001992 Mighty Max 5-speed, 127k miles shown, Bring a Trailer
2025Auction sale$2,7002004 4Work, 123,145; said to run well; inc premium, Anglia Car Auctions
2026Auction sale$4,6801988 L200 4x4; £3,600, £1≈$1.30, Mathewsons
2026Auction sale$2,4702000 L200 4WD; £1,900, £1≈$1.30, Mathewsons
2026Auction sale$9,3602014 L200; £7,200, £1≈$1.30, Mathewsons
2026Auction sale$23,6912018 L200 Barbarian; £18,224, £1≈$1.30, PistonHeads
2026Auction sale$9,4001990 Mighty Max 4G63 turbo, est. 160k miles, Bring a Trailer
2026Value today$2,500–$9,400

The rest of the story is in the app

The full file tells why each version matters, the legend behind the car and what to check before buying one.

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Every fact on this page links to the source it rests on.

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