£15,989 +VAT

Ah, the Mitsubishi L200 2.2 DI-D DC Warrior Pickup Double Cab... a name that rolls off the tongue quite beautifully, doesn't it? I mean, you’d expect something that sounds this majestic to arrive with a horse-drawn carriage... but here we are in the age of diesel and four-wheel drive.

This particular specimen, clad in white – a colour that evokes images of frozen tundras and, perhaps, unsold postal vans – is powered by a 2.2-litre turbo-diesel. Now, what does that mean in practical terms? Well, the 150 ps (that's metric horsepower, mind you) serves the dual purpose of hauling both family and furniture with reasonable aplomb... yet remember, the L200 is not exactly meant for spirited Sunday driving around the Cotswolds.

The automatic gearbox... ah, a charming piece of engineering that, in the hands of a skilled driver, translates power smoothly. However, it’s important to understand that the term "automatic" can occasionally mask a tendency to ponder its options... particularly when you demand that extra shove on a steep incline.

Now, moving to the four-wheel drive, a delightful feature indeed, allowing you to traverse both muddy fields and snowy roads alike. Historically, pickups have been regarded as the workhorse of the working class, but today, models like this have become somewhat posh.

In conclusion, the Mitsubishi L200... offers functionality deserving of both admiration and respect. It stands as testimony to how engineering can meet necessity, whilst possibly leaving your wallet on precarious ground... ...after all, style and practicality seldom come cheap.