Mitsubishi launched on the UK market a special edition pick-up - the Mitsubishi L200 Walkinshaw Performance. The Mitsubishi L200 Walkinshaw Performance features a new sports suspension and exhaust upgrades, 20 inch 'Equinox' alloy wheels, leather seats, a DVD satellite navigation system with 7 inch screen and a Mitsubishi Power sound system (420 watts). The Mitsubishi L200 Walkinshaw Performance is powered by a 2.5 DI-D engine that comes with a 168 PS Rallitronic power upgrade and is coupled with a manual transmission.
The Mitsubishi L200 Walkinshaw Performance price starts at pounds for the Double Cab Manual version and goes up to 22,799.00 pounds for the Double Cab Automatic.
Mitsubishi Press Release:
'WALKINSHAW PERFORMANCE' NOW AVAILABLE ON MITSUBISHI’S L200 PICK-UP
Mitsubishi launches new ‘Walkinshaw Performance’ Special Edition for market leading pick-up.
Sports suspension and exhaust upgrades (post-registration)
L200 drivers now get additional outstanding ride and handling characteristics.
Tom Walkinshaw began his motorsports career in 1968 and then formed Tom Walkinshaw Racing in 1975. Now with over 30 years’ experience in performance engineering, they have turned their expertise on the special edition Mitsubishi L200 double cab pick-up.
The L200 Walkinshaw Performance will benefit from the following standard equipment:
20 inch ‘Equinox’ alloy wheels and tires
Walkinshaw Performance leather seats
Walkinshaw Performance decal stickers
168PS Rallitronic power upgrade
DVD satellite navigation system with 7 inch screen
Cruise control
‘Mitsubishi Power’ sound system (420 watts)
Bluetooth connectivity
CD Auto-changer
Stainless steel fuel filler cap, tailgate cover and door handle covers.
In addition, customers buying Mitsubishi’s L200 ‘Walkinshaw Performance’ can opt for enhanced ride, handling and performance courtesy of a ‘Walkinshaw Performance’ sports suspension and exhaust upgrade kit, including:
5 Link Rear Suspension with coil springs over dampers
Polyurethane performance suspension bushes (increases axle control)
Rubber performance suspension bushes to chassis (reduces road noise)
Koni performance dampers (front and rear)
Stainless steel twin exit performance exhaust system
Anti corrosion protection system
Colors and Pricing
The L200 Walkinshaw Performance will be available in Starlight Silver, Cosmos Black, Graphite Grey, Aztec Red and Sapphire Blue, with metallic and pearlescent paint as an additional option.
Pricing will range from £21,499.00 (CV List Price) for the L200 2.5 DI-D Walkinshaw Performance Double Cab Manual (excluding the Ralliart power upgrade) to £22,799.00 for the L200 2.5 DI-D Walkinshaw Performance Double Cab Automatic (including Rallitronic power upgrade).
The post-registration sports suspension and exhaust upgrade kit is available from the Walkinshaw Performance Group for £2,595 plus VAT.
Award Winning Performance
The Walkinshaw Performance sports suspension and exhaust upgrade has already been winning awards, including the 2008 4x4 and MPV Driver Innovation of the Year Award.
The post-registration upgrade compromises none of the L200’s award winning off road capabilities or load capacity status, meaning the L200 Walkinshaw Performance is still a practical work horse, as well as a performance SUV with outstanding ride and handling characteristics.
