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  • Mitsubishi Adds SWB Barbarian To Shogun Line-Up

    Mitsubishi-Shogun-SWB-Barbarian-THUMB2014 Mitsubishi Shogun SWB Barbarian is the latest addition to the Shogun line-up. The SWB in the name of the car stands for short wheel base. The Barbarian edition is an example of the progressive evolution of company’s classic off-roading design philosophy. In addition, the vehicle combines four-wheel drive go-anywhere ability with bold and muscular styling. The Shogun has unique styling cues and it is instantly recognizable by its aggressive front grille. The latter incorporates a short front overhang, upright windscreen, strong high flanks, flared wheel-arches and rear-mounted spare wheel.

    SWB Barbarian sits above the Shogun Warrior and includes additional features. It runs on 20” gloss black / silver dual colour Le Mans alloy wheels, and can be ordered in one of the following four exterior colors: the metallic Eiger Grey and Cool Silver, the pearlescent Black Pearl and the solid Frost White.

    Inside, the new derivative includes L200 Barbarian style leather interior with carbon inserts, DAB digital radio, colour coded spare wheel cover and alloy pedal kit.

    The only engine on offer is the 3.2-litre diesel one. It produces 197 horsepower (147 kW) and 441 Nm (325 lb-ft) of torque. It can be coupled with a five-speed manual or a five-speed automatic transmission.
    Performance:

    Engine type In line4 cylinder 16-valve DOHC common rail diesel engine, turbocharger with intercooler In line4 cylinder 16-valve DOHC common rail diesel engine, turbocharger with intercooler
    Fuel system Electronic common rail direct injection (DI-DC) Electronic common rail direct injection (DI-DC)
    Fuel type Diesel Diesel
    Displacement cc 3200 3200
    Bore/stroke mm 98.5 x 105 98.5 x 105
    Compression ratio 16.0 : 1 16.0 : 1
    Max. output kw (bhp) at rpm 147 (197) / 3800 147 (197) / 3800
    Max. torque Nm (lb.ft) at rpm 441 (325) 2000 441 (325) 2000
    Acceleration 0-62 mph secs 10.4 9.7
    Maximum speed mph (kph) 111 (180) 111 (180)
    Alternator V/A 12 – 130 12 – 130
    Battery (12v) type 80D26L 80D26L

    Emissions And Economy:

    Co2 emissions g/km 216 207
    Vehicle excise duty band K K
    Vehicle excise duty – 1st year fee £635 £635
    Emission compliance Oxidation catalytic converter + closed flow D.P.F Oxidation catalytic converter + closed flow D.P.F
    BIK tax band 2014/15 tax year 35% 35%
    Economy – urban lts/100km (mpg) 10.0(28.2) 9.5(29.7)
    Economy – extra urban lts/100km (mpg) 7.2(39.2) 6.9(40.9)
    Economy – combined lts/100km (mpg) 8.2(34.4) 7.8(36.2)

    Source: Mitsubishi

  • Mitsubishi Shogun SG4 Black Edition

    The newest Mitsubishi Shogun (12MY) has been largely successful on the UK market since its launch so now the company has released a special edition to spice up the product range – Say hello to the Mitsubishi Shogun SG4, Black (long wheel-based)

    It’s been on sale since the 1st of January with prices starting at £42,999 (£1,000 more than the standard SG4). The colour schemes for the Shogun Black are the ones which can be found on the standard SG4: Frost White, Cool Silver, Pearl Black, Orient Red and Granite Brown. However, for that extra one grand you get some exclusivity with a satin black styling kit (suddenly the term Black makes sense). It manifests itself in black 20 inch alloy wheels, a black roof, spoiler, wing mirrors, grille and headlight bezels. The door handles, fog light nests and side steps are all also in black.

    Since it is based on the SG4, we still get the refined 3.2 Di-D diesel unit which develops 197bhp and some mesmerizing 441Nm of torque. So if, let’s say a mountain needs to be moved, the Shogun is up for the job. Then again, it has to be a reasonably small mountain (around 3.500kg or so) but still, an impressive towing capacity figure. The Di-D is clever too – thanks to low (lowest in its class, Mitsubishi say) carbon dioxide emissions, the engine goes easy on the environment and on the driver’s wallet if we think about road taxation.

    Mitsubishi Shogun SG4 Black Edition
    Mitsubishi Shogun SG4 Black Edition

    Standard equipment is as bundled as it is in a normal SG4 – satnav, reversing camera, electric power steering, the Mitsubishi Active Stability and Traction Control (M-ASTC) and auto lights and wipers to name a few.

    What makes the whole deal even more appealing is the 3 year warranty, mileage unlimited policy which Mitsubishi has on the Shogun. One should service a 12MY Shogun every 9000 miles or once a year (whichever comes first) and at the cost of £750, the first three services are from the house.

    Source: Mitsubishi