Used until now on special edition versions of first the Pajero and then the Pajero Sport, Mitsubishi has now expanded the Shogun moniker to the Triton as part of the current models lifecycle conclusion.
Penned-in to be replaced by the all-new generation in the third quarter of this year, the Shogun, a moniker used for the original Pajero in the United Kingdom, becomes the flagship Triton model above the off-road focused Xtreme, albeit with a slightly toned down appearance.
Its aesthetic more in-line with that the Triton Athlete, the Shoguns exterior additions comprise gloss black 18-inch alloy wheels wrapped in Dunlop Grandtrek AT36 all-terrain tyres, a black Dynamic Shield grille with a chrome outer surround, black roof rails and mirror caps, a unique Shogun branded sports bar and standard side-steps.
Rounding the exterior off a satin silver front skidplate, a soft tonneau cover, gloss black fog lamps surrounds and doors handles, a black tailgate handle and rear bumper, standard tow bar and as an option, a Shogun-branded nudge bar.
Inside, the Shogun touches are a lot more minimal by consisting of a black leather steering wheel, black centre console and black leather upholstery. Red stitch work completes the transformation.
As with the standard Triton, the Athlete and the still available limited run Heritage Edition, specification in the Shogun comprises a seven-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a Sony sound system, LED headlights, dual-zone climate control with rear vents, keyless entry and push-button start, reverse camera, rear parking sensors, Hill Start Assist and Hill Descent Control.
Mechanically, the Shogun carries over the now outgoing 4N15 2.4 D-ID turbodiesel engine that sends 133kW/430Nm to the rear or all four wheels through a six-speed automatic gearbox.
Fitted with the Dakar-derived SuperSelect-II system that allows for shift-on-fly four-wheel-drive selection below 100 km/h, the Shogun gets a rear diff-lock as standard, together with a Rock mode in low range. The claimed ground clearance is again pegged at 220 mm.
As with the rest of the Triton range, the Shoguns sticker price includes both a three-years/ 100 000 km and five-year/90 000 km service plan as standard.
