Shogun
With the success of the latest (12MY) Mitsubishi Shogun, Mitsubishi Motors (UK) are extending the Shogun range with the introduction of a new special edition model with enhanced exterior styling, the Shogun Black.
Externally the new Mitsubishi Shogun Black displays a dynamic appearance with the introduction of satin black styling kit that includes black 20” alloy wheels, roof, spoiler, wing mirrors, grille and headlamp bezels, fog lamp surrounds, door handles and side steps.
The Special Edition 'Black' is based on the current Mitsubishi 3.2 Di-D LWB Shogun SG4, and goes into dealerships from 1st January 2012 in the following metallic colours:
¦Frost White (Solid)
¦Cool Silver (Metallic)
¦Diamond Black (Pearlescent)
¦Orient Red (Metallic)
¦Granite Brown (Metallic)
The Euro V compliant Mitsubishi Shogun is the strongest, quietest, safest and smartest Shogun ever built. With a 197bhp and a massive 441Nm of torque it has increased towing capacity to 3,500kg, best-in-class CO2 emissions which not only means it is kinder to the environment, it also has lower road tax too. Complete with new satellite navigation and Bluetooth systems to help with any on or off road adventure. As always, the Shogun comes packed with an array of standard safety and luxury equipment:
The Shogun SG4 standard features include:
¦Mitsubishi Motors Communication System (MMCS) with: ¦Satellite navigation
¦Reversing camera
¦iPod connection
The interior boasts items such as:
¦New high-quality material leather upholstery
¦New enhanced illumination for instruments
¦New brushed silver finish for power window control panels
Other features include:
¦Mitsubishi Active Stability and Traction Control (M-ASTC)
¦Auto lights, auto wipers and privacy glass
¦A colour coded spare wheel cover as standard
¦Brake override system – in case the driver accidentally hits the brake and accelerator at the same time (the car automatically opts for the safer braking option)
¦Rear under-cover, thus reducing aerodynamic drag
¦Electric power steering
Servicing and Maintenance
The legendary Mitsubishi Shogun has a 3-year / unlimited mileage warranty together with a pan-European roadside assistance package. Service intervals for all 12MY Shogun variants are 9,000 miles/12 months (whichever comes first) and Mitsubishi’s extremely competitive service plan (MSP), covering the first three scheduled services can be purchased for just £750.
Pricing
The Mitsubishi Shogun Black is priced £1,000 above the SG4 model at £41,999. The metallic charge for Shogun is an additional £540.
Summary
With a market away from the “Chelsea tractor” luxury soft-roaders, the Shogun has carved out a very unique niche in the market where ability and dependability matter first and foremost.
Since its debut in 1982, Mitsubishi has produced millions of Shoguns, with a whopping 104,328 units sold in the UK alone. The Mitsubishi Shogun is a vehicle that inspires exceptional brand loyalty, with seven in ten customers retaining a Shogun. The new Shogun Black adds a new dimension to the increasingly exciting Shogun range.