Mitsubishi will launch the new Shogun Sport -also
known as Pajero Sport- in the UK in spring 2018. The new seven-seat model,
which is already on sale in Asian markets, is based on the same underpinnings
with the L200/Triton pickup truck and will be exclusively offered with the
180 hp 2.4-liter diesel engine paired to an all-new eight-speed automatic
transmission and the firm’s Super Select 4WD II system.
Customers will be offered two well-equipped trim
levels to choose from, with both featuring leather upholstery, keyless entry
with push-button start, LED daytime running lights, Hill Descent Control,
Trailer Start Assist, a choice of driving modes depending on the terrain you’re
driving and smartphone integration.
The range-topper will add things like heated front
seats and additional safety features such as Forward Collision Mitigation,
Blind Spot Warning and Multi-around Monitor System.
As you might have guessed already by the
underpinnings, the new Mitsubishi Shogun Sport will be a more capable
off-roader than other similarly priced rivals in the UK market.
Similarly-minded rivals include the Ford Everest and the soon-to-be-announced
Nissan Navara-based SUV but none of them is available in Europe currently.
