Used Mitsubishi Shogun Sport for sale: everything you need to know

The Mitsubishi Shogun Sport is a beefy seven-seat SUV that is well-known for its very capable off-road abilities. Added to that, it's decent to drive on the road, is tough, versatile and has space inside for people and kit.

While it's tough credentials mask the underpinnings, which are based on the L200 pick-up truck from the same company, there's no doubt that the four-wheel-drive system used by the Mitsubushi gives a it a lot of used appeal. However, if you're looking for a used example to drive mostly on the roads, you might be paying for a  feature that'll seldom be tested.

What is of universal appeal though is the seven seats that fill the interior, allowing you to carry people and their things with ease. It's an easy car to search for on the used market too, with just one engine and two trims levels to choose from. Note that the entry-level model is called the ‘3’ while the other version is the ‘4’, which makes searching for one a doddle.

Anyone needing off-road appeal should also consider Mitsubishi’s own L200, the Nissan Navara and the Volkswagen Amarok, which all work as decent alternatives. Less off-roady vehicles include the non-premium seven-seat SUVs – like the Hyundai Santa Fe, Nissan X-Trail and the Skoda Kodiaq. Buyers on a budget might also want to investigate the Ssangyong Rexton.

Should you buy a Mitsubishi Shogun Sport?

The Mitsubishi Shogun Sport is a very capable off-road vehicle, of that there is no doubt, so if you're after that and less in the way of comfort and finesse, it's a solid offering. Out on regular roads the Shogun Sport is prone to roll and fairly sedate performance.

It is, however, ideally suited to anyone with people to carry albeit in less than salubrious cabin surroundings. While the trims levels are acceptable enough, there are compromises. Add to this the less than amazing fuel economy and the package looks decidedly average. 

Really though, it always comes back to the 4X4 abilities of this vehicle. All models have a wide range of kit that let you get into places that many others wouldn’t get close to. It comes with permanent four-wheel drive and four different terrain settings that means you should be able to deal with muddy, steep, gravelly, icy or wet surfaces easily. The fact that you can switch into these different modes just by twisting a dial means it is accessible and easy to understand too.

If you are going to be spending more time off road, then the Mitsubishi Shogun Sport is a really strong performer but it is a shame that it can’t back this up on road.

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What’s the best used Mitsubishi Shogun Sport model to buy?

The Mitsubishi Shogun Sport range is phenomenally easy to navigate. There is just one engine, one gearbox and two trims to choose between. It essentially comes down to whether you want to spend extra to get some kit that includes heated seats, a blind-spot warning system and adaptive cruise control but not navigation.

Most, but not all, of that extra kit comes in handy on the road rather than down a muddy track, so we’d suggest saving the extra cash and sticking with the basic model.

Used Mitsubishi Shogun Sport fuel economy and performance

• Shogun Sport 3 / Shogun Sport 4 2.4L DI-D 4WD Automatic: The 2.4-litre might not be the most modern of units but it offers 181PS and delivers a hefty 430Nm of torque. Due to its permanent four-wheel drive and relatively heavy weight, the Mitsubishi Shogun Sport is pretty poor when it comes to economy, averaging around 32.8mpg. Performance-wise, a less than dazzling 0-62mph time of 11 seconds makes it rather sedate.

What used Mitsubishi Shogun Sport trim levels are available?

The Mitsubishi Shogun Sport features plenty of home comforts, including black leather seats (with power adjustment for the driver and front passenger) along with a leather steering wheel and shift knob are standard. There's dual-zone climate control and electric windows while the Shogun Sport 4 adds heated front seats. 

The Smartphone Link Display Audio comes with six speakers, DAB radio as well as connectivity through Bluetooth, USB and HDMI. Apple CarPlay or Android Auto are part of the package while the Shogun Sport 4 trim offers an upgraded eight-speaker system with a 510W amplifier.

Used Mitsubishi Shogun Sport dimensions and boot size

The Mitsubishi Shogun Sport’s dimensions are:

• Length: 4785mm
• Width: 1815mm
• Height: 1805mm
• Ground clearance: 218mm (wading depth 700mm)

The Mitsubishi Shogun Sport’s boot size is:

• 503-litres
• 1488 litres with second row seats folded down

Used Mitsubishi Shogun Sport road tax

One of the downsides of the Mitsubishi Shogun Sport is that it's not cheap to tax. It was launched after the pure CO2-based taxation system arrived, but it sits in the second-to-top bracket for the showroom tax, which added a hefty chunk to the first-year costs. Used buyers should fare slightly better as, thankfully, it is just below the £40,000 price point so doesn’t qualify for the extra VED bills in the first five years of its life.

How much is it to insure a Mitsubishi Shogun Sport?

Although they feature the same engine and gearbox, the two models of Mitsubishi Shogun Sport sit in different insurance groups. The 3 is in group 43 while the higher-spec and more expensive 4 is surprsingly the cheaper of the two to insure as it sits in group 38. This is down to the increased levels of safety kit. This puts the Mitsubishi Shogun Sport on a similar level to the Hyundai Santa Fe, but it's worth noting the Skoda Kodiaq is significantly cheaper to cover.

Read our full Mitsubishi Shogun Sport review