Auto Choice
I A PERFORMANCE 78 LTD TA EX POLICE CARS
Essex 4x4 Centre
CW Vehicle Sourcing Ltd
MHL MOTORS
MCD Cars
Leisure Car Shop Ltd
Formula 1 Car Supermarket
Leisure Car Shop Ltd
White Horse Motors
Mitsubishi has a great reputation and the Shogun is a car with a good reliability record. Despite a somewhat sluggish performance and interiors that aren't exactly up to date, it's unlikely to let you down on the road thanks to its off-road ability and high towing capacity.
Designed with a high towing capacity and either five or seven seats, the Mitsubishi Shogun is more than capable of carrying a few passengers at once, making it a good choice for families. And thanks to its ample boot capacity that holds 1,120 litres with the seats folded down, there's plenty of space for all the luggage if you're embarking on a family road trip. With the three-door bodystyle coming with a smaller boot and less legroom (and being generally quite difficult to find anyway), families are best off opting for one of the bigger Shogun trims.
If you're looking for a super-smooth drive, you're best off looking elsewhere. With its tall body and soft suspension, the Mitsubishi Shogun can feel pretty sluggish to handle and its slow steering can be exhausting work during sharp bends and three-point turns. That said, its ability to trail 3.5 tonnes makes it one of the best tow cars on the market.
Despite being more expensive than the likes of the Kia Sorento, the Mitsubishi Shogun is still an affordable car to buy - although you'll want to opt for the SG2 trim if you're looking for the cheapest option. This standard design still boasts features like electric windows, Bluetooth capacity, keyless entry, climate control and automatic lights and wipers. Since the Mitsubishi Shogun isn't exactly the most eco-friendly car on the market, its costs are higher than that of its rivals like the Volkswagen Touareg, with annual road tax causing a sting at �500. This is thanks to its relatively high CO2 emissions. That said, it does come with a decent five-year, 62,500 mile warranty. Meanwhile, its insurance groups are around average.
The Mitsubishi Shogun was discontinued in 2019 after 37 years on the market. Before this, the sturdy 4x4 was built at the Mitsubishi plant in Sakahogi, Japan.
With an ability to tow at least 3000kg, the Mitsubishi Shogun is packed with low-down power , making it a strong choice and fun drive for off-road terrains and multiple passengers. The switchable 4-wheel drive comes with a 197bhp 3.2-litre diesel engine and automatic gearbox, with the three-door trim being the most fuel-efficient. This tends to reach 0-62mph anywhere between 10.4 and 11.1 seconds and returns an economy of 31.4mpg with relatively high CO2 emissions of 238g/km.
The Mitsubishi Shogun is available in a variety of different trims including the entry-level SG2 , SG3 , SG4 , SG5 , Warrior and the top-of-the-range Barbarian . All come with a range of notable features as standard.
Despite having fewer frills than other workhorse 4x4s and being recently replaced by the Shogun Sport , the Mitsubishi Shogun still boasts some impressive features. These vary depending on the trim and year.
Japanese cars are known for their reliability and the Mitsubishi Shogun has long set a benchmark for other 4x4s on the market. Despite not being exactly top of the range, the Mitsubishi Shogun is fun to drive and unstoppable off-road, with its high ground clearance, tough underbody and impressive towing capacity.
Motoring news from around the country
Mitsubishi has unveiled an updated version of its supermini, the Mirage. The car has been given a ‘sharper and more dynamic’ look thanks to the addition of the brand’s ‘Dynamic Shield’ front end design. Furthermore,... (18-11-2019)
Mitsubishi has made a renewed push to state the benefit of petrol hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), and surveyed its customer base to show the benefits of plug-in hybrid motoring. Not enough is being done to... (08-05-2019)
Take a look at the various pick-up offerings on the market and there are some pretty well established names in there. Cars like the Mitsubishi L200, Ford Ranger and Nissan Navara, cars that are... (07-12-2018)