Mitsubishi needs to sell the Shogun in America

"Logansteno: Bought a VW?" (logansteno)
08/14/2014 at 23:42 • Filed to: None

Like, now.

I can't believe they don't sell this over here. We're like the SUV capital of the world.

The four-cylinder diesel engine is a total of 3.2 liters. Dear god.

Just click through the specs and images and stuff.

http://www.mitsubishi-cars.co.uk/shogun/explore…

The interior looks rather nice for being a Mitsu.

I like it.

DISCUSSION (22)

heliochrome85 > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
08/14/2014 at 23:46

I agree. I think there is a need for a rough and tumble sort of SUV. The 4Runner is simply too expensive. Sadly I don't think Mitsubishi knows what its doing anymore. Sad.

HammerheadFistpunch > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
08/14/2014 at 23:56

It was called the Montero and the US sales were sad, like most Mitsubishi car sales in the US.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > HammerheadFistpunch
08/15/2014 at 00:01

It looked a little dopey when it was for sale here.

They should try a round 2 with this. WITH that huge 4-pot diesel.

HammerheadFistpunch > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
08/15/2014 at 00:02

Those big 4 diesels are popular is countries that have no diesel restrictions, but they are far too agricultural for American tastes. As much as I want one.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > HammerheadFistpunch
08/15/2014 at 00:04

But..but there's huge 6.7L I6 Diesels running around in Rams :(

HammerheadFistpunch > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
08/15/2014 at 00:08

do a youtube search for Pajero diesel or Hilux/prado D4D and see what I mean.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
08/15/2014 at 00:25

Cummins are very smooth compared to these 4 cylinders. Think cell phone vibration, verses earthquake differences. One thing American manufacturers can get right, is a smooth diesel.

Yowen - not necessarily not spaghetti and meatballs > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
08/15/2014 at 00:36

I remember when I was a kid, playing an off-road game with this car in it, what on earth was it? I have a crazy need to play it now, now that I heard Mitsubishi Shogun.

Vicente Esteve > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
08/15/2014 at 00:58

Kinja'd!!!

This is what I dont get. WHY would anyone put buttons exactly where you have to distract to push them. Also, makes the wheel harder to turn. They sell them in Mexico, and I always thought it was an underdog and quite cool.

Vicente Esteve > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
08/15/2014 at 01:03

Here we have a 3.8 Litre V6 engine with almost 250 bhp. The same 5 speed auto, and all the 4WD stuff.

Its costs $38K...

Cé hé sin > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
08/15/2014 at 04:33

Have you driven both? Granted the Pajero/Shogun and Hilux aren't up to say BMW or Audi standards of smoothness but given their intended market they're generally found acceptable.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > Yowen - not necessarily not spaghetti and meatballs
08/15/2014 at 09:36

I was watching Wheeler Dealers and Mike was driving one and I was so curious as to what it was.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > Vicente Esteve
08/15/2014 at 09:38

I didn't even notice those ones on the under side of the wheel. Strange.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > Vicente Esteve
08/15/2014 at 09:39

That price seems pretty right.

Vicente Esteve > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
08/15/2014 at 12:07

I know, and that one at least has the navigation. In Mexico we get the stock head unit that vulgarly says ROCKFORD FORSGATE on the side.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > Vicente Esteve
08/15/2014 at 12:09

Oh yeah, those head units that brag about what company it is are kinda annoying and stupid.

Vicente Esteve > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
08/15/2014 at 12:17

Exactly. I only think they work when they are made into pieces of art or something. Like Burmester, or Bang and Olufsen. But BOSE on every single speaker, thats just bragging.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > Cé hé sin
08/15/2014 at 12:37

No, but I've heard them run(in video) and they are rough. Even BMW's new Twinpower diesel is relatively rough compared to the big three, especially Ford's 6.7.

Cé hé sin > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
08/15/2014 at 16:04

I don't know, I'm in one of those parts of the world where Cummins find themselves unable to sell any significant number of roadgoing engines due to everyone finding it rather cheaper to make their own and where Ford's biggest diesel (or any) engine is a 3.2 which is a very slow seller in comparison to their 2.2 that they use in the Transit van (although now that I think of it they make V6s and V8s for Jag and Land Rover). I'd be surprised though if commercial engines like those you mention were anything like as refined as those you find in a BMW or Merc.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > Cé hé sin
08/15/2014 at 16:10

BMW 328D:180 hp, 280(I think) ft/lbs

Ford 6.7 Scorpion:400 hp, 800 ft/lbs

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > Cé hé sin
08/15/2014 at 16:12

BMW 328D: 180 hp, 280ish ft/lbs

Ford 6.7 Scorpion: 400 hp, 800 ft/lbs

Cé hé sin > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
08/16/2014 at 12:13

Well, you are comparing an I4 that is no longer state of the art to a V8. It would be more realistic to compare it to another I4 such as Ford's 1.6 or 2.0 or indeed the opposite - BMW's I6 or V8 to the Ford one.