We say The rugged L200 is a real workhorse vehicle; a rugged, practical, spacious and capable off-roaders - not much fun to dirve though.Performance The L200 uses a 2.5-litre turbodiesel with two outputs of either 138bhp or 165bhp. The lesser engine does respectable pace but the 165bhp is what allows the L200 to keep up with similar rivals.Emissions The single cab two-door model has a recorded average fuel economy of 34.9mpg and emits 215g/km.Driving You’re much better off with a four-wheel drive powertrain as opposed to the rear-wheel drive system when traction is generally lacking. The L200 has pace but grip is killed off by the wheel speed, an issue inexperienced off-roadsters may not understand.Feel Can get things done off-road but driving the L200 on the road is a generally rough experience. The steering is numb, body roll through corners is substantial and the vehicle will step out of line under heavy braking.Space Whether you go for the two-seater Twin Cab or five-seater Double Cab the cabin is relatively spacious and both model types can carry over a tonne of cargo.Equipment The most standard models have little equipment beyond a CD player with MP3 compatibility. Higher-spec models will offer some luxuries like leather seats, satellite navigation and air conditioning.Price Current pricing ranges from £15,568 to £28,589.Quality The vehicle is built to last and the materials used are actually appealing, particularly compared to older pick-up vehicles. On the downside the engine makes a noisy rattle and drone noise, wind noise also intrudes at motorway speeds.Safety The L200 has a four star rating in the Euro NCAP crash safety tests.Pros Tough and rugged, four-door double cab specifications can fit in five people ok, good for towing and off-road.Cons Its size is awkward on roads particularly travelling in a city; the ride is generally rough, wheel speed kills grip.Alternatives Nissan Navara, Toyota Hilux, Ford Ranger
