Nigeria: CFAO Launches All New Mitsubishi L200 Pickup

CFAO Motors Nigeria Limited, leading distributor of Mitsubishi brand in Nigeria, has launched the all-new Mitsubishi L200 one-ton pickup truck into Nigeria market. The unveiling of the all new L200 pickup took place at theAbuja Sheraton Hotel, last Tuesday.

The L200 is one of Mitsubishi's long-time global best-sellers. At the press conference, the Managing Director of CFAO Motors, Mr Thomas Pelletier, stated "The all-new L200 gets its full redesign in nine years and CFAO Motors is happy to introduce the all new L200 to the Nigerian Market."

The all new L200 is now available to the Nigerian customers with 2.4L petrol and 2.5L diesel engine. Mitsubishi Motors was well represented at the press conference by Mr.Taiki Murai General Manager, Mitsubishi Motors Corporation, Nairobi Liaison Office.

The all-new L200 has been developed to be the "Ultimate Sport Utility Truck," combining the comfortable interior of a passenger car with the functionality and reliability of a pickup.

Muscular, sleek and dynamic styling, which evokes the form of a well-honed athlete, the all-new L200 also provides generous interior space, ample payload capacity, and class-leading handling. The all-new L200 achieves high levels of safety performance through its durable and sturdy chassis and frame structures along with MMC's own RISE (Reinforced Impact Safety Evolution) impact safety body.

The all-new L200 also delivers quietness and ride comfort at par with a passenger car, thanks to a new engine, optimization of the suspension, the strategic placement of sound insulation, absorption and vibration damping materials.

The all-new L200 is available in single cab and double cab variants, with a three-engine line up. A new 2.4-liter MIVEC (Mitsubishi Innovative Valve Timing Electronic Control System) turbo diesel, which provides environmental and motive performance among the best in its class joins improved versions of the well-proven 2.5-liter turbo diesel and 2.4-liter petrol engines.

The all-new L200 accommodates the varying needs and requirements of consumers, everything from commercial to private use.

The muscular new L200 is built tough to handle all kind to terrain. Streamlined styling also contributes to class-leading aerodynamics and a smooth, quite ride.

Key feature of the new L200 pickup include, new innovative design, high performance, quietness, and better fuel efficiency, driving ease, comfortable cabin, improved reliability and durability, and high safety performance

Mitsubishi Motors has been producing pickups since 1978, selling over four million units worldwide. The previous L200 was launched in August of 2005 and has sold a total of 1,260,000 units worldwide as at September 6 last year. The L200 is one of the most important product in the Mitsubishi line up.

The launch of the new L200 is backed by CFAO Motors' commitment to providing customers with sales and service experience of international standard. With branches nationwide, CFAO Motors is fully equipped to support customer's sales and after-sales needs.