Mitsubishi Shogun Sport (2018 – 2021) | Expert Rating [hide]
Summary
The Mitsubishi Shogun Sport is a seven-seat SUV that was the largest model in the Mitsubishi SUV family when the company decided to withdraw from the UK market in September 2021.
It is based on the popular L200 pick-up, which is reflected in it being more functional and less luxurious than the car-based crossovers from other brands.
The Shogun Sport received generally poor reviews from the UK motoring media through its short life on sale in the UK. As of December 2021, it has the unwanted distinction of being one of the lowest-rated cars we have analysed in our Expert Ratings index. At the time of Mitsubishi’s withdrawl, its Expert Rating of just 33% was better than just two other cars, both from within its own family – its smaller sibling, the Mitsubishi ASX, and the Mitsubishi Mirage.
The Mitsubishi Shogun Sport received praise for its off-road ability, towing ability and overall spaciousness, but was criticised for its poor on-road driving experience, poor fuel consumption and general lack of refinement.
Shogun Sport highlights
- Impressive towing capability
- Talented off-roader
- Spacious seven-seater cabin
- Durable build quality
Shogun Sport lowlights
- Dated interior trim
- Heavy weight impacts steering
- Rigid ride quality
- Excessive fuel consumption
- Noisy engine
Key specifications
Body style: Large SUVEngines: diesel
Price: From £29,999 on-road
Launched: Spring 2018Last updated: N/A
Removed from sale: Autumn 2021
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Media reviews
Reviews, road test and comparisons from across the UK automotive media. Click any of the boxes to view.
The Car Expert
“As a pure SUV, it falls flat compared to the likes of the Kia Sorento and SsangYong Rexton. And if you’re after just a seven-seat family bus, a Skoda Kodiaq will prove far superior.”
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Auto Express
Score: 4 / 10“Delivering a compromised driving experience with disappointing fuel consumption from an unrefined engine, the Shogun Sport is neither cheap to buy nor run and lags behind its rivals in many areas.”
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Autocar
Model reviewed: Range overviewScore: 6 / 10“Mitsubishi has a small and clearly defined market in mind for the Shogun Sport in the UK and there’s no doubt that the new 4×4 has a fitness for purpose that could appeal to those who tow, haul big loads, need to regularly carry up to six passengers or simply desire a granite-hewn vehicle that is rugged enough to survive World War III.”
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Carbuyer
Model reviewed: Range overviewScore: 5.6 / 10“The Mitsubishi Shogun Sport is a capable seven-seat SUV that’s good off-road, but trails its key rivals in almost all other areas.”
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Carwow
Model reviewed: Range overviewScore: 5 / 10“Need to transport seven people in comfort across harsh terrain? Few do it better than the Mitsubishi Shogun Sport. Plenty of alternatives are better to drive on-road and nicer inside, though.”
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Company Car Today
Model reviewed: 2.4-litre diesel automatic ‘4’“The ride quality is way off the class best, but it’s dependable, durable and very capable off-road, though not exactly a budget choice.”
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Heycar
Model reviewed: Range overviewScore: 4 / 10“The Mitsubishi Shogun Sport offers many elements that are popular with modern buyers – seven seats, rugged SUV styling and the ability to drive over all kinds of tricky surfaces.”
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Honest John
“Ride quality and handling on the road are not up to Land Rover Discovery standards, obviously, but once you get used to the Shogun Sport, you accept it for what it is.”
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Model reviewed: Range overviewScore: 8 / 10“Based on the L200, the Mitsubishi 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.”
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Parkers
Model reviewed: Range overviewScore: 5.8 / 10“Excellent off-roader fails to convince on-road”
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The Sunday Times
Model reviewed: 2.4-litre diesel automatic ‘4’Score: 4 / 10“Spacious and capable off road, but below par in too many other areas”
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The Telegraph
Model reviewed: 2.4-litre diesel automaticScore: 4 / 10“Its undoubted space advantages, as well as knee room for rear-most seat passengers, don’t make up for the Mitsubishi Shogun Sport’s noisy engine and agricultural dynamics. Put simply, it isn’t really good enough.”
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Top Gear
Model reviewed: (range review)Score: 3 / 10“Unless you need proper off-road ability and colossal towing capacity, give this one a miss.”
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What Car?
Model reviewed: (range review)Score: 4 / 10“Old-school inside and out, but not in a good way. Unless you’ll need its off-road ability regularly, you’re better off with its seven-seat rivals.”
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Safety rating
Independent crash test and safety ratings from Euro NCAP
No safety rating
The Mitsubishi Shogun Sport was not crash tested by Euro NCAP during its production life.
Eco rating
Independent economy and emissions ratings from Green NCAP
No eco rating
The Mitsubishi Shogun Sport was not lab tested by Green NCAP during its production life.
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