Mitsubishi Shogun (07 on) - Review

Review by Simon Harris on
Last Updated: 29 March 2011
The Shogun is almost recognised as a brand in its own right and has been one of the stalwarts of the large 4x4 sector. For 2007 there was a (mostly) new model, bringing with it the most significant changes to the car since 2000. Still offered in compact three-door and roomy five-door versions the Shogun gains major updates to the interior, a revised diesel engine and improved safety. However, Mitsubishi has upgraded the Shogun conscious of the fact that plenty of customers still want a vehicle that is very capable off road - and as before it's virtually unstoppable on rough terrain.
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Safety

Mitsubishi claims the Shogun is good enough to gain a four-star rating out of five in official European crash tests, although it hasn't been tested by Euro NCAP. Electronic stability control, which can help correct a vehicle's line during a skid, is fitted as standard as well as twin front, side and curtain airbags.

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Reliability

Plenty of the original 1983 vintage Shoguns are still running. Large 4x4s are expected to be reliable because they may well be used in remote areas where a breakdown or fault is more than a mere inconvenience. The new model, retaining most of the mechanical parts of the previous model, should be well proven and dependable.

Car check problem points

Body

Check for off-road damage on used models.

Engine/Gearbox

No problems reported.

Other

No problems reported.