Mitsubishi's all-new L200 pick-up truck offers greater efficiency, space and more safety equipment than its predecessor, says the manufacturer.

The vehicle, which goes on sale in September, is available with a new MIVEC diesel engine, offering 42.8mpg on the combined cycle. 

Power and torque are now 178hp and 317lb-ft at 2,500 rpm, while the pick-up features a new six-speed manual transmission or automatic gearbox.

The vehicle's interior width has also increased, as have the sizes of the driver and front passenger seats, which now incorporate high density, soft touch ‘memory’ foam, while Mistubishi says fully-revised suspension will increase ride comfort.

New L200 incorporates Mitsubishi’s Reinforced Impact Safety Evolution (RISE), which is an energy absorbing structural design that disperses shock from any direction.

On board active stability and traction control (ASTC) prevents wheel slip by controlling unstable vehicle movements. It individually brakes spinning wheels and controls power distribution from the engine, if traction is lost on slippery surfaces or when negotiating steep slopes.

Seven SRS airbags have been incorporated into the cabin to protect the vehicle’s occupants, while the steering wheel retracts in a collision.

Shock absorbing structures are installed around the bonnet and bumpers that minimise injury in the case of pedestrian impact. The new model is also fitted with lane departure warning, trailer stability assist, hill start assist and ABS with electronic brake force distribution.

The new L200 has a load bed capacity and full towing capability of 4.1 tonnes.Its cargo bed offers more depth and greater overall volume than its predecessor.

For additional strength, it is also reinforced with cross sills connected directly to the chassis frame, and has toughened steel panels around the rear gate pillars to resist fatigue.

Initially available in double cab, prices for the L200 start from £19,749 for the 4Life, £20,749 for the Titan, £23,049 for the Warrior and £23,799 for the top of the range Barbarian.