Mitsubishi L300
Built: 1980-1995 · Series: L300
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Mitsubishi L300 – the semi-forward-control van since 1978: PV, DUB.CAB and 4WD versions, petrol and diesel engines of 1.6 to 2.5 litres, 64 kW, up to 2.8 tonnes gross weight
The L300 is Mitsubishi's light van with semi-forward-control bodywork, in the range since 1978, originally built in Japan and later under licence in Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand and Taiwan, where it remained in production in places into the mid-2010s, while in Europe it was replaced in the 1990s by the successor Delica/L400. The designations PV, DUB.CAB and Long give the body and wheelbase: PV stands for panel van, DUB.CAB for double cab, 4WD for four-wheel drive. The L300 was offered as a panel van, window van, pick-up and minibus with petrol and diesel engines.
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The register lists here 33 versions with 64 kW from four-cylinders of 1,598 to 2,477 cm³ displacement, unladen weights from 1,200 to 2,100 kg, gross weights from 1,700 to 2,805 kg, lengths from 4,380 to 4,780 mm and widths from 1,670 to 2,090 mm.
In Southeast Asia the L300 remains to this day a workhorse for tradespeople, small-scale haulage and shared taxis (replacing the jeepney in the Philippines); in Europe of the 1980s and 1990s it was a low-cost alternative to the VW Transporter and Ford Transit for trades and small businesses.
On used examples, corrosion on the load floor, sliding-door tracks and suspension mounts, the condition of the clutch and brake booster, on diesel versions (4D56) the cylinder head gasket and injection pump, and on 4WD versions the transfer case and freewheel hubs all count; in Europe spare parts are now only available through specialists.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Mitsubishi L300, Mitsubishi Motors (manufacturer)
Technical data
Engine
| Fuel | DIESEL | GAS | PETROLcorrect |
|---|---|
| Power | 64 kWcorrect |
| Cylinders | 4correct |
| Displacement | 2,477 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 4,380 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,090 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 2,900 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 1,940 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 2,805 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Gears | 5correct |
|---|---|
| Wheels | 4correct |
| Top speed | 126 km/hcorrect |
Origin and approval
| Version | L300correct |
|---|---|
| Number of versions | 5correct |
| Built from | 1982correct |
| Built to | 2007correct |
| First registered from | 1,983correct |
| First registered to | 2,007correct |
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 33 kW/t (64 kW / 1.9 t)
Stronger than 20% of the vans in the register — out of 7,144 models with a stated power figure.
Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the Mitsubishi L300 have?
The Mitsubishi L300 delivers 64 kW.
How much does the Mitsubishi L300 weigh?
The unladen weight is 1,940 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Mitsubishi L300?
2,805 kg.
What engine does the Mitsubishi L300 have?
4 cylinders, 2,477 cm³ displacement, DIESEL | GAS | PETROL.
How fast does the Mitsubishi L300 go?
Top speed is 126 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the Mitsubishi L300?
4,380 mm × 2,090 mm.
When was the Mitsubishi L300 built?
Production years: 1980-1995.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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This page carries 26 individual figures for this model. They come from 3 recorded sources; every figure can be traced there. What we cannot document is not here — we leave gaps open rather than estimate them.
The technical data on this page comes from official vehicle registration records (RDW/Traficom), not from the manufacturer.
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Other models in this series
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L300 1.6 VAN
L300 2.0 4WD WINDOW VAN
L300 2.0 B PV LONG
L300 2.0 PANEL VAN
L300 2.0 PANEL VAN LONG
L300 2.5 D LONG DC
L300 2.5 D PANEL VAN LONG
Sources: RDW — Dutch national vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · UK government data (DVLA) (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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