The new Mitsubishi L300 2019: Let's take a closer look!

Updated Oct 22, 2020 | Same topic: Automotive Industry Updates

Mitsubishi Motors Philippines has decided to resurrect the Mitsubishi L300 2019 and it now comes with a Euro 4 compliant engine.

The Mitsubishi L300, a veritable icon of the 90s which is ever present today on the Philippine roads in the form of a light utility vehicle. It is very reliable, economical and definitely affordable for the young, enterprising business person just starting out.

The L300 has come into a bit of trouble once the Euro-4 emissions standards were rolled out. Now trouble would be putting it lightly as the Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation or MMPC had to halt making more L300’s at the beginning of 2018.

Now, this is where the good news starts as MMPC has decided to resurrect the said vehicle with new technologies to make it run cleaner and thus in line with Euro 4 emission standards.

Mitsubishi L300 2019 side view

The 2019 Mitsubishi L300 is very reliable, economical and definitely affordable for the young, enterprising business person just starting out

MMC however as of late has not yet revealed what exactly the new Mitsubishi L300 2019 has for an engine but as news sources have observed, the new vehicle has a new 4N1 which is from a series of the engine which also powers the Montero Sport and the Strada.

The new L300 also now has a common rail diesel injection or CRDi system and other internal parts that make it Euro-4 compliant. Apart from these changes, it can also be surmised that the new L300 might have more horsepower and torque than the older one.

Mitsubishi L300 2019 angular rear

MMPC has decided to resurrect the L300 with new technologies

If that is indeed the case, many loyal users of the vehicle will gladly welcome the change as we have indeed observed in the past that these vehicles can enjoy these changes due to the way they are used; mainly for cargo, for shuttling passengers, and even as an ambulance.

Mitsubishi L300 2019 steering wheel

The new Mitsubishi L300 2019 also gets a fresh interior

Outside, the new Mitsubishi L300 also has visibly different things added to it. The updated L300 now has a chrome grille, a longer rear cab, different windows which give it a more streamlined look, and dual rear doors.

>>> Check out our brief review of Mitsubishi L300 to have a deeper understanding of its specs and features

The overall size of the L300 has also changed because apart from the aforementioned longer rear cab, the vehicle has either a taller cab for more headroom or a more robust suspension. Either way, the vehicle is as utilitarian as ever with its function over form boxy styling which harkens back to an earlier time in automotive history.

Mitsubishi L300 2019 engine

Timeless and utilitarian but now with a new, cleaner running engine

While the exterior has had many different upgrades, the dash, the steering wheel, the ac vents, and shifter, and the interior door panels remain largely unchanged. What little changes can be found in the audio unit which is more of the times, the case is same with the gauges.

Inside the rear cab, the vehicle still has that simple, utilitarian feel to it with its side-facing benches, metal flooring and an aircon unit mounted on the center of the vehicle’s ceiling. As we’ve said, the updated cab can now carry more people and with the seats folded up, can carry even more cargo.

According to the latest car news, MMC has not yet released the pricing for the new Mitsubishi L300 2019 though that information can be announced anytime. Overall, the resurrection of the L300 is advantageous for Mitsubishi Motors Philippines because it will certainly provide them again with a market-dominating vehicle.

>>> Related: Latest Mitsubishi cars in the Philippines

Know more about Mitsubishi L300 2024

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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Cesar G.B. Miguel

Cesar G.B. Miguel

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Cesar Guiderone B. Miguel was born and raised in Iligan City, Lanao Del Norte. He graduated in 2010 with a Bachelor of Arts in English degree from Mindanao State University - Iligan Institute of Technology. He previously worked as a freelance writer for various websites, as a member of the Iligan City Disaster Risk Reduction Management's training staff, and as a medical sales representative.

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