By Otsile Kadiege

Mitsubishi South Africa has added a new limited edition Shogun model derivative to the Pajero Sport range. The newly added Pajero Sport Shogun Limited Edition is based on the Aspire 4×4 derivative and this locally developed model will join the range just below the Exceed derivative.

What you get with Pajero Sport Shogun

The Pajero Sport Shogun is differentiated by a variety of aesthetic enhancements as well as the fitment of additional equipment that will bolster this model’s off-road ability. These include a black bonnet decal and badging, Special All Terrain Tyres measuring 265/60R18 and featuring white lettering, a black Shogun nudge bar, a snorkel, side window deflectors, fender flares and Shogun rock sliders. Aspire models on which the Shogun are based are only available in Jet Black or White Diamond, with a two-tone roof and feature black roof rails, a black front grille and 18-inch alloy wheels.

Powertrain and off-road capabilities

The Pajero Sport Shogun is still powered by a 2.4 litre MIVEC four-cylinder intercooled turbodiesel engine that boasts 133kW and 430Nm which is coupled with an eight-speed automatic transmission. Mitsubishi’s Super Select 4WD-II takes the guess work out of off-road driving by ensuring that engine output, transmission settings and braking are optimised for superior traction across challenging surface conditions. Four selectable off-road modes include 2H, 4H, 4HLc (4WD High range with centre diff locked), 4LLc (4WD Low range with centre diff locked). The Pajero Sport boasts an approach angle of 30 degrees, a departure angle of 24.2 degrees and a 23.1-degree ramp over angle.

Pricing and warranty

Pajero Sport 2.4L DI-DC 8AT (4WD) Shogun – R914,900

The fitment of the Shogun specific equipment is backed up by the fact that the special edition Mitsubishi Pajero Sport Shogun is sold with an additional two-year drivetrain warranty, bolstering the warranty to five-years/100 000km alongside the standard five-year/90 000km service plan and five-year roadside assistance. Service intervals are set at every 10 000 km.