Introduction

The Shogun Sport - known as the Pajero Sport in other parts of the world - has been on sale in the Far East for several years already. 

Based on the L200, the Shogun Sport is a seven-seater that's powered by the same 2.4-litre diesel from the pick-up. However, the four-cylinder diesel engine gets more power than the pick-up truck, with 180PS and 430Nm of torque. This means advertised economy will be a considerable 31.4mpg and 222g/km of CO2, while the max legal braked towing capacity will be 3100kg.

Mitsubishi describes the Shogun Sport as 'built for the most extreme family adventures' which is why it comes with lots of off-road systems as part of the grandly named Super Select II all-wheel drive system. These include hill descent control and a dedicated off-road mode, as well as trailer start assist.

Providing space for seven people, the entry-level '3' trim includes leather upholstery, electrically-adjustable front seats, LED headlamps and parking sensors. The higher spec ‘4’ model - which adds £2000 to the list price - gets heated front seats, adaptive cruise control and a 510W audio system.

Mitsubishi hasn’t release any figures for boot space, but has confirmed that all versions will provide 1488 litres of storage when the rear seats are folded. As with the rest of the range, the Shogun Sport will have a five-year/62,500 mile warranty when it goes on sale in March 2018.

The top of the range model adds heated seats, a bind spot warning system and a 'Multi-around Monitor System' which creates a bird's eye view around the Shogun. Handy for parking. As well as seven seats, the Shogun Sport will have up to 1488 litres of boot space.