The Mitsubishi Shogun is another name for the Pajero. It has been in production from 1982 to present. The first generation was in production from 1982 to 1991, the second generation from 1991 to 1999, the third generation from 1999 to 2006 and the fourth generation from 2006 to present. The Mitsubishi Shogun is a large 4×4 with capacity to comfortably carry 7 passengers. At the first row, the space is excellent and there’s enough legroom for tall people. At the second row, the legroom is similarly impressive with enough room to stretch. At the third row, the space is moderate and passengers will find it tolerable. The seats are not as well elevated as in the Land Rover Discovery so passengers seat with a slight bend to the knees. On the outside, the Mitsubishi Shogun is a tall car with sharp and angular…

The Mitsubishi Rosa is a line of medium-sized buses that have been in production since the 1960s and was initially known as the Mitsubishi Light Bus. In Kenya, the Rosa is more popular with corporate transport as opposed to public transport and it’s regarded as a comfortable and safe commercial transport vehicle. It faces stiff competition from locally assembled buses that are based on Isuzu and Mitsubishi truck frames. Nevertheless, the Rosa is an excellent bus for those in need of a safe mass transport vehicle that meets international standards. The latest Mitsubishi Rosa comes with two engine options; a 3.0-Litre turbo diesel 4P10 engine and a 4.0-Litre turbo diesel 4D34 engine. These are available with either a 5-Speed manual transmission or a 6-Speed automatic transmission and 2WD and 4WD options are offered. The Mitsubishi Rosa is available in 3 body types: Short body,…

The Mitsubishi Mirage is a small car that has been in production from 1978 to present. Production took a pause in 2003 and resumed in 2012. It replaced the Mitsubishi Colt that was discontinued in 2013 and the Mirage has since become a favorite economy car in many markets around the world. It competes with the Nissan March, Suzuki Alto and Daihatsu Mira. The Mitsubishi Mirage is a utilitarian car that comes with basic features and fewer luxuries. The legroom at the front row is decent and people of average height will find it manageable. At the second row, the legroom is decent but tall people will find it tight. The Mitsubishi Mirage is a narrow and short car that is best suited for navigating tight urban roads. It is offered with a choice of bright colors such as lemonade yellow, pop green and…

The Mitsubishi Lancer was once a popular economy car in Kenya and many people loved it for its simplicity, affordability and fuel efficiency. On the other hand, there were questions around its long term reliability, which consequently affected its resale value.  In 2007 It was replaced by the Mitsubishi Galant Fortis  in Japan but it retained the Lancer name in other markets. The Lancer Evolution which is a popular rally car is based on this platform. Production of the Evolution ended in 2015 while that of the Lancer ended in 2017. A few exceptions are being manufactured in China due to its popularity there. The Lancer is moderately spaced and comfortable. It’s a no frills car with a bias for plastic in the interior but other than that the car is perfectly functional. In terms of space, at the first row, there’s enough legroom…

The Mitsubishi L200 pickup has been around for a while and in this period, it has racked up a reputation as a hardy pickup that can do the heavy lifting without skipping a beat. Though it has never been as popular as the Toyota Hilux or the Isuzu D-Max in Kenya, it has a loyal following and there are many who will swear by it any day. It also closely competes with the Ford Ranger, Mitsubishi BT-50, Nissan Hardbody and VW Amarok. Previously it has been criticized for being bland in terms of design but going by the looks of the latest iteration, then it’s fair to say the L200 has arrived at the big boys table. The current generation- 5th generation- is powered by a 2.2-Litre turbo diesel engine that is linked to a choice of manual or automatic transmissions. Earlier versions came…

The Mitsubishi Canter also known as the Mitsubishi Fuso Canter is a line of small to medium-sized trucks and buses that have been in production since 1963. In Kenya, the Mitsubishi Canter is the most popular truck and its renown for being reliable and hardy. In fact, the Canter is synonymous with small trucks so much that any truck of its size is simply referred to as a Canter. These trucks have been hauling luggage on our roads for many years and they are favored by small and large businesses alike. Mitsubishi Fuso Canter Generations First Generation Type T720: 1963 – 1968 Second Generation Type T90: 1968-1973 Third Generation Type T200: 1973 – 1978 Fourth Generation Type FE1: 1978 – 1985 Fifth Generation Type FE3: 1985 – 1993 Sixth Generation Type FE5/6: 1993 – 2002 Seventh Generation Type FE7: 2002 – 2011 Eighth Generation…

The Mitsubishi Pajero Mini is a 4-seater small SUV that was in production from 1993 to 2013. As the name suggests, it’s in theory a smaller version of the Pajero and it was conceptualized to maximize on the name while bringing economy and affordability to the equation. It never attained widespread success in Kenya and this is somewhat ironic considering its excellent fuel economy and good ground clearance. Generally, 3-door cars don’t do well in Kenya as most people prefer proper family cars which the Pajero Mini is unfortunately not. But for people looking for an economical car for the daily commute to the office or for weekend getaways, then the Pajero Mini fits the bill. Mitsubishi Pajero Mini Generations First Generation (H51/56A) – 1994 – 1998 Second Generation (H53/58A) – 1998 – 2013 Mitsubishi Pajero Mini Engines and Drivetrain The Second generation Pajero…

The Mitsubishi Delica D:5 is an 8-seater minivan that has been in production from 2007 to present. It’s built on the GS platform that is shared with the Mitsubishi Outlander, RVR and Eclipse Cross. It boasts of SUV grade capabilities and is touted as the world’s premier SUV minivan. It was initially available as a 4WD only until later in 2007 when 2WD options were added to the lineup. The Mitsubishi Delica D:5 is a comfortable and spacious van that can seat 8 passengers in a three row configuration. At the first row, there’s enough legroom for both the driver and passenger with elevated seats that provide for an excellent view of the road. At the second and third rows, the legroom is similarly good with seats that can be adjusted to fit a desired position. The dual electric doors that can be controlled…