A LEGEND REBORN

THE NEW FACE OF AN ICON

Reassuringly familiar yet notably different the brand new, fourth generation Mitsubishi Shogun is the culmination of more than a quarter century's expertise in building one of the world's favourite, most successful and most enduring 4x4s. Externally both 3- and 5-door models are reminiscent of the original Shogun concept - a cleaner, sharper silhouette than recent incarnations - with new features such as auto-levelling Xenon (High Intensity Discharge) headlamps with washers, rear view camera and reversing sensors* which are fully focused on the job in hand.

* Not available on all models.

MODEL AESTHETICS

Inside the materials are high-grade and soft touch, the access has been improved and so has the interior lighting. The seats are more supportive, the leather is more luxurious, and the third row is more spacious too. Instruments are zoned by function and on most models the frequently used audio and cruise controls can be adjusted at the steering wheel. The 30 gigabyte hard drive satellite navigation system incorporates a 7" touch-screen display whilst top-of-the-range models enjoy an exclusive, 860w Rockford sound system with 12 speakers. An even stronger body satisfies the criteria for Euro NCAP four-star rating and all models include side, curtain and dualstage front SRS airbags.

THE POWER OF EVOLUTION

Building upon the technological breakthroughs of recent years - monocoque body, all-wheel independent suspension, SS4-II four-wheel drive system, Engine Brake Assist Control, Mitsubishi Active Stability and Traction Control - the new Shogun takes all that is good from previous models and builds upon it. Smoother suspension and a more rigid body results in better handling and a quieter, more stable ride; steering is crisper and visibility improved, both at front and rear; excellent ramp angles have been retained and the wading depth increased. The 3.2 litre, common rail, direct injection diesel engine is cleaner and more economical, with increased torque on the manual, greater output power for the automatic, and better top end speed. Indeed, this new Shogun is powerful testimony to the benefits of evolution over revolution, to taking that which is proven and enhancing it.