MITSUBISHI SHOGUN 4X4 REVIEW

For The Shogun is great off-road and feels robustly built. It seats up to seven and is well equipped, but it may be the Tonka Toy looks that really appeal

Against The Mitsubishi lacks refinement and although the diesel engine has plenty of pulling power, it can still struggle with the weight of the car

What Car? says

1 out of 5 stars

It looks good, it's well specified and it’s a proper off-roader. Unfortunately, the on-road drive is less impressive, and the Shogun’s best rivals are far more civilised.

Reader review rating

3.714286

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Performance
1 out of 5 stars
Just one diesel engine
Ride & Handling
1 out of 5 stars
Not great on the Tarmac
Refinement
1 out of 5 stars
Rough diesel and plenty of wind and tyre noise
Buying & Owning
3 out of 5 stars
High running costs
Quality & Reliability
2 out of 5 stars
Rivals feel much posher
Safety & Security
4 out of 5 stars
Every model is well fitted out
Behind The Wheel
2 out of 5 stars
Should have more adjustment
Space & Practicality
3 out of 5 stars
Huge cabin for five, seven is tight
Equipment
3 out of 5 stars
Entry-level Shogun has most of what you're after

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There are 7 Mitsubishi Shogun versions available

Mitsubishi Shogun 4x4 3.2 DI-DC 197 Equippe 3dr	£30,134	What Car? says:1 stars out of 5
Mitsubishi Shogun 4x4 3.2 DI-DC 197 Equippe 5dr	£32,764	What Car? says:1 stars out of 5
Mitsubishi Shogun 4x4 3.2 DI-DC 197 Warrior 3dr	£33,234	What Car? says:1 stars out of 5
Mitsubishi Shogun 4x4 3.2 DI-DC 197 Elegance Auto 5dr	£38,634	What Car? says:1 stars out of 5
Mitsubishi Shogun 4x4 3.2 Di-D SG4 3dr	£40,999	What Car? says:1 stars out of 5
Mitsubishi Shogun 4x4 3.2 DI-DC 197 Diamond Auto 5dr	£41,634	What Car? says:1 stars out of 5
Mitsubishi Shogun 4x4 3.2 Di-D LWB Black 5dr	£41,999	What Car? says:1 stars out of 5

Mitsubishi Shogun 4x4 3.2 DI-DC 197 Equippe 5dr

With no choice of engine, all you have to choose is the size of the car and the trim - and, with the five-door body and decent equipment, this is the pick of the range.

What Car? says:1 stars out of 5

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Buyer's notes

Target Price team says:

The Shogun is very much an old-school 4x4, in that it is designed as an off-roader. In other words, if you want to venture away from Tarmac, it could be just what you want; but; if your idea of off-road is the supermarket car park, it probably isn't.

There's just one engine in the range, all of which have an automatic gearbox. The most basic trim is the one we’d recommend, because it’s the most affordable Shogun and it comes with a good amount of standard kit.

Also, consider Mitsubishi’s Service Plan that will cover all the scheduled services required throughout the first three years of a new car’s life, ensuring that they are performed by Mitsubishi-trained technicians, using genuine Mitsubishi parts. You can also include the cost of the Service Plan in your finance, and the plan can be transferred to a new owner if you sell your vehicle.