Mitsubishi Shogun: final report

Arrived: Jan 2008
List price (including options): £34,849
Average economy: 23.3mpg

The Mitsubishi Shogun has been -

Racking up miles in the UK after its extended winter season in Chamonix, France.

We're loving the -

Space and ruggedness on offer in the big Mitsubishi, the Shogun a very useful thing to have around. The engine provides decent performance, though use it all and it's not that quiet or economical. In its brief time with us though the Shogun never failed, which given the harsh conditions it has faced is testament to Mitsubishi's impressive reliability record. This is our last report on the rugged machine as it has gone back to Mitsubishi, to be replaced by something completely different from its range - a Colt Ralliart three-door. We'll be bringing you regular updates so keep a look out for them.

But not so impressed by -

There's no denying that the Mitsubishi feels a good bit more utilitarian than some of its rivals. That's to the benefit of those of you who actually want to use it as a tool, but those wanting a 'lifestyle' vehicle might find it a bit too rugged. In Diamond specification it comes with loads of kit, though despite Mitsubishi always making a big deal of the stereo system this range-topper features, we were never really impressed by the sound.

The side opening door can be tricky in tight spaces and if you're on a gradient you'll need muscle to shut it - or prevent it from swinging open quickly.

We're looking forward to -

In the last report we were looking forward to fitting snow-chains. We did that in France but our fingers were so cold during the job we didn't take any photographs there. It might be sunny now, but check out our step-by-step photo gallery of how we put them on in the car park back here in the UK - it got us some odd looks doing it. Really we're looking forward to a summer in the go-faster Colt Ralliart that replaces the big Shogun; finding a parking space for it is going to be so much easier than in the massive 4x4.

Kyle Fortune