Technical new to the UK - but WHY is it here..??

[Douglas Thierry]

In some countries

 

[g8rpi]

The main reason for the current popularity of pick-ups is a tax loophole. They attract far less company car tax than a car or small van. Van tax soared a few years ago.

Robert G8RPI.

 

[g8rpi]

Same happens for example with the boxer engine, desing by subaru and they sell the desing to Porsche

Hi,
Not sure where you got that idea from. Subaru's model 1000 was their first car with a boxer engine and was introduced in 1965. The VAG/Porsche Boxer was used in the Beetle that was first produced in 1938.
Porsche did licence balance shaft technology from Mitsubushi for the 922 2.5l 4 cylinder engine.

Robert G8RPI.

 

[g8rpi]

In some countries

Ahh, I guess not in Andora. Sorr for making assumptions, I normally check.
It is 60 in the UK though most pick-up (and non car-derived van drivers) drives don't know or don't care. Dribers are unlikey to get stopped for 70 but at hihgher speeds the difference could mean a bigger fine or even a ban compared to the same speed in a car.

Robert G8RPI.

 

[Douglas Thierry]

Here in Costa Rica (Central América) doesn't matter of is a pick up or a sedan it's the same speed limit highway like 98 mph

 

[Douglas Thierry]

Hi,
Not sure where you got that idea from. Subaru's model 1000 was their first car with a boxer engine and was introduced in 1965. The VAG/Porsche Boxer was used in the Beetle that was first produced in 1938.
Porsche did licence balance shaft technology from Mitsubushi for the 922 2.5l 4 cylinder engine.

Robert G8RPI.

True, it's german desing (Carl Benz) and they sell it to subaru

 

[varesecrazy]

Here in Costa Rica (Central América) doesn't matter of is a pick up or a sedan it's the same speed limit highway like 98 mph

Ah - starting to make sense ..

we though you were in Europe..the tiny state of Andorra - where ours have the 2.4 engine - presumably the JTD

https://www.fiatprofessional.co.uk/uk/Models/fullback-pick-up

 

[Douglas Thierry]

Interesting

 

[Maigretnz]

The chassis breaking issue seems worse in UK. Corrosion due to salting roads?
Might be wise to put extra rustproofing in chassis.

 

[rallycinq]

The chassis breaking issue seems worse in UK. Corrosion due to salting roads?
Might be wise to put extra rustproofing in chassis.

Chassis breaking is a Nissan issue on both Navara and Pathfinder models.

Currently the L200 doesn't seem affected.

D

 

[rallycinq]

It's an L200/ triton plataform, some details of body are diferent and powered by fiat

The UK one uses the Mitsubishi 2442 cc Twin cam unit.

D

 

[derbyshire gp]

There are lots of these in fuerteventura where i was holidaying recently
from the side there is barely any difference to the L200 saw a L200 and a full back both in white parked next to each other :idea:
Not seen any in derbyshire yet though

 

[varesecrazy]

There are lots of these in fuerteventura where i was holidaying recently
from the side there is barely any difference to the L200 saw a L200 and a full back both in white parked next to each other :idea:
Not seen any in derbyshire yet though

I have seen a FEW in the last 6 months..
But certainly not a popular vehicle!

I think they shouldve sponsored England rugby..as I have seen their liveried Mitsubishi pickups many times

 

[disgusted]

It's not an old L200.

It's the same as the current L200.

I have a Fullback

 

[chris3234]

Chassis breaking is a Nissan issue on both Navara and Pathfinder models.

Currently the L200 doesn't seem affected.

D

Nissan issues with the chassis were due to the fact they total ducked up the rust proofing in the inside of the chassis's and they had virtually nonethere so rust from the inside out

 

[SB1500]

I was beside one of these a week ago at a red light.

It looked like an L200.
It dwarfed my Panda like an L200.

But I looked across at the huge alloys, to see the red Fiat logo...

At first it struck me like the old VW Bora’s I see with Mercedes centre caps on their aftermarket alloys, but then I remembered that the Fullback is a thing!

It’s a bit like the older brother in the Fiat family that stops the other cars from getting bullied... or alternatively, a wolf in sheep’s clothing...

 

[Anothergasman]

I have just bought a 66 reg, very impressed so far, and pleasantly surprised how quiet it is inside even with the all terrain tyres I have.