Mitsubishi Shogun Sport

• Rating:
• Latest deal price: from £25,485 to £34,845
• On the road price: £31,254 - £40,604
• For : Good on-road, well built
• Against : Plain cabin, lack of storage space

Slotting into a gap in the 4x4 market which the Shogun has priced itself out of (£20,000 to £25,000) the Shogun Sport is a surprisingly appealing way into the Shogun brand name. While it may lack the sophistication of its more expensive brother, it is a fine machine on the road. There are few off-roaders that can be driven with such gusto; the ride is firm as a compromise, but for a large vehicle it's exceptionally controllable, in the mud too it's a seriously capable machine.

There's two engines available, a 2.5-litre turbo diesel or a 3.0-litre V6; both choices being recently revised to improve power and emissions while offering ample performance for the able 4x4. Inside though it's a bit of a let down. While there is sufficient space for five people, the lack of storage space is disappointing. The good-sized boot suffers from an overly high loading edge too. The dashboard is typically Japanese, plain, plain, plain, but you can't complain about the way it is built. Benefiting from a three-year, unlimited mileage warranty as standard the Shogun Sport offers much when it comes to everyday driving.

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Model Variants and Specifications

• Mitsubishi Shogun 3.2 DI-DC Equippe £29754
• Mitsubishi Shogun 3.2 DI-DC Equippe Auto £31254
• Mitsubishi Shogun 3.2 DI-DC Equippe £32104
• Mitsubishi Shogun 3.2 DI-D WARRIOR £32804
• Mitsubishi Shogun 3.2 DI-DC Equippe Auto £33604
• Mitsubishi Shogun 3.2 DI-D WARRIOR Auto £34304
• Mitsubishi Shogun 3.2 DI-DC Elegance Auto £37604
• Mitsubishi Shogun 3.2 DI-DC Diamond Auto £40604