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Today Lorraine from Van Leasing Quotes tells us why the range-topping Mitsubishi L200 Barbarian offers one of the best van leasing/pickup leasing deals available today:

Since its release the Mitsubishi L200 has proved to be extremely popular for both commercial and non-commercial customers and it is now the biggest selling pickup in the UK. The Barbarian is the range-topping L200 model and it replaces the Animal version of the vehicle to provide even more performance, added features and commercial ability.

So if you’re looking for your next commercial vehicle could the Mitsubishi L200 Barbarian be the perfect pickup / van lease for you?

Size Matters

I think it would be fair to say that Pickup vehicles are much of a muchness in terms of load ability and the Barbarian offers no better or no worse than most pickups on the market today. It has a 1 tonne payload and can easily carry a pallet on the rear deck. In terms of size and space in the cab, there is plenty of space for both the driver and passengers – especially in the doublecab version, which offers impressive spaciousness in the back as well as the front.

Creature Comforts

When sitting in the cab you won’t be in the least bit surprised to find out the Barbarian is the range-topping version of the L200. It has everything you would expect in a top of the range vehicle (and more) including satellite navigation, reversing camera, leather trim and electric windows, which include an electric rear window that gives access to the load bay directly from the cab. The seats with leather trim are extremely comfortable although the driving position would probably be better if the seat could adjust slightly lower than it does.

On the Road

The Barbarian, as the name suggests, is a rugged workhorse that offers plenty of power and ability. It comes with a 2.5 Litre turbo diesel engine, 5-speed gearbox, offers up 175 bhp and gets from 0-62 in 13 seconds flat. The diesel engine provides plenty of torque – just what you need when carrying heavy loads on the rear deck. The stability control also helps a lot when the Barbarian is full to the brim.

How well does the Barbarian Drive? Bare in mind this is a raw commercial vehicle at heart, so it’s by no means a refined and calm experience. It is however absolutely perfect for the commercial pickup driver who needs plenty of pulling power and performance on all terrains,

The Verdict

So, is the Mitsubishi L200 Barbarian the perfect van lease or van contract hire deal for you? Well, if it’s a pickup you’re looking for then you’ll struggle to find something better than the Barbarian. It offers great performance, plenty of added features, fantastic commercial ability and even a little bit of luxury in the cab. Ok so the Barbarian isn’t the most refined driving experience you’ll ever have but I’ve still to meet a pickup driver who’s looking for refinement rather than raw ability! Overall it really is a great van leasing deal.

 

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Leading UK van leasing company VanLeasingQuotes.com has just released statistics showing that 20% of businesses leasing a vehicle are leaving themselves open to a financial risk.

If a vehicle is stolen or written off during the period of a van leasing, van lease purchase or van contract hire agreement, an insurance company will agree to pay the vehicle's market value at the time of the loss. They will credit their settlement to the businesses account; however this amount may not be enough to settle the lease if the balance on the agreement is higher than the vehicles value at this time. This is especially the case during the early stages of a van lease agreement. In this event there would be a financial shortfall.

Awareness

The study carried out by VanLeasingQuotes.com found that the vast majority of businesses are aware of this risk and have taken the preventative measures to ensure they protect themselves in such an event. 20% of businesses however still opt not to protect themselves against this eventuality. The study found the 2 major reasons for not protecting against the financial risk was because of the perceived low chance of vehicle theft or write off and not wanting to pay to insure the business further against these risks.

The Solution

The way for businesses to protect themselves against any financial shortfall is by taking out a GAP insurance policy. This straightforward and extremely low-cost insurance policy protects a company against up to £5,000 of financial shortfall and costs very little on a monthly basis.

What is GAP Insurance?

GAP Insurance protects a business from any loss if their vehicle is stolen or written-off during its lease period. It will cover any shortfall up to a value of £5000 - offering businesses additional peace of mind at minimal cost.

GAP Insurance provides up to £5000 of additional cover, can be included in monthly rentals, provides a fixed cost for the duration of the lease and has a simple online application process.

VanLeasingQuotes.com Managing Director Debbie Monro stated: “We find most of our customers want to protect themselves against the risk of theft or vehicle write off but we do find there are still some who are willing to take the risk. We’re hopeful that by clearly explaining the benefits and little cost involved in taking out a GAP Insurance policy we can protect even more of our customers in the future”

Click here to find out more about our low-cost GAP Insurance policies