Owner of 1997 Mitsubishi L300 Versa Van shares driving experience

Updated Feb 24, 2022 | Same topic: Car Owners Speak Up

He also drives a Lancer and a Montero Sport.

The Mitsubishi L300 is considerably one of the most well-known vehicles in the country mainly due to its reliability, practicality, and functionality. These characteristics encouraged Dr. Ronald Anthony Fernandez to buy a Mitsubishi L300 that he uses mainly for the family.

Before owning the Mitsubishi L300, Fernandez used to drive a Mitsubishi Space Wagon. He didn’t plan to buy a van since the wagon provides sufficient space for his family. However, one of his patients offered a good price for the 1997 Mitsubishi L300 Versa Van and he took it.

1997 Mitsubishi L300 Versa Van front view

Dr. Fernandez with his 1997 Mitsubishi L300 Versa Van

“We didn’t plan to buy a van but my patient offered it to me at a very good price so we decided to acquire it because we needed the space for family outings. We were using the Mitsubishi Space Wagon at that time and my family outgrew the MPV,” said the 51-year old dentist.

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1997 Mitsubishi L300 Versa Van side view

A reliable workhorse

Fernandez got the 1997 Mitsubishi L300 Versa Van in 2011 which comes with a gasoline engine. He shared that the Mitsubishi L300 offers convenient car ownership as the van is reliable, affordable, and comfortable. Plus, the parts are always available which eases maintenance issues.

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1997 Mitsubishi L300 Versa Van interior view

It can take the family anywhere with ease

Aside from the Mitsubishi L300, Fernandez also has decided to add other Mitsubishi vehicles in his garage after his dad bought a Mitsubishi Celeste when he was still young. These include a Mitsubishi Lancer Box Type GSR, which is his first car, and a Montero Sport. He believed in Mitsubishi as a brand that Filipino car buyers can rely on.

1997 Mitsubishi L300 Versa Van interior view

Interior view of the 1997 Mitsubishi L300 Versa Van

Today, Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) continues the unwavering legacy of the L300 in the local market. The Mitsubishi L300 is still a top-seller in the Japanese carmaker’s local lineup and has gone through various updates for better rigidity and enhanced performance.

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Mitsubishi L300

The current Mitsubishi L300 2023 by Japanese automaker Mitsubishi is based on the L300 Versa Van. While the latter was more of a family carrier, Mitsubishi has since marketed the L300 FB mainly as a commercial vehicle (CV). It is sold under one variant only which is the Cab & Chassis priced at Php 804,000. In the Philippines market, the L300 FB uses a Euro 4 compliant 2.2-liter 4N14 diesel power plant. At most, this mill can make up to 98 horsepower and 200 Nm of torque. Power is sent to the rear via a five-speed manual transmission.

When it comes to dimensions, the L300 spans 4,440 mm in length, 1,695 mm in width, and 1,915 mm. Also, it gets a wheelbase and ground clearance rated at 2,350 mm and 195 mm, respectively. This Mitsubishi CV is competing in the local market against the likes of Kia K2500, Isuzu Traviz, and Hyundai H-100.

 

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