Mitsubishi Shogun review

The five-door version has a third row of rear seats that fold into the floor when not in use. They're best kept for kids since space is minimal. Still, passengers in the first two rows won't complain as they're extremely well catered for with plenty of leg and shoulder room. When not in over-qualified school bus mode, the boot is amply proportioned (1,790 litres) and has a long, flat load bay. The rarer three-door, obviously, has less space and the rear seats are difficult to access.

The revised Shogun is extremely well built and feels tough inside and out. The cabin quality has improved, but it still can't be called classy, burdened as it is by materials that are grey, dull and very unappealing.