What kind of transmission does a Mitsubishi Pinin have?
There’s a choice of five-speed manual and four-speed automatic transmissions, neither of which feel particularly sporty. Both however, are well suited to urban use, where the responsive rack and pinion power steering and the great all-round visibility make the Pinin feel nippy and manoeuvrable.
When did the Mitsubishi Shogun Pinin 5 door come out?
A five-door variant with a 2.0 GDI engine was announced in mid 2001 and by late 2001 all Pinins were powered by this engine. All that changed in early 2002 when the budget 1.8-litre MPI engined models were introduced. These were fitted with permanent four-wheel drive and represented keen value for money.
What’s the top speed of a Mitsubishi Shogun Pinin?
The Shogun Pinin’s on-road performance credentials are underlined by the provision of the punchy 120bhp 1.8-litre GDi engine. Though barn-door aerodynamics limit the top speed to 104mph, rest to sixty takes just 10.2s – which is almost as quick as some hot hatchbacks.
How is the Mitsubishi Shogun Pinin rated on Trustpilot?
Rated 4 out of 5 stars on Trustpilot from over 45,000 reviews. The Shogun Pinin is Mitsubishi’s offering in the baby 4×4 sector. With the Japanese giant’s range of 4x4s becoming increasingly varied, the Pinin draws on the strong brand image of the Shogun name and adds a touch of Italian flair.
What kind of car is the Mitsubishi Pinin?
Sales of the Pinin’s two closest rivals (Land Rover’s Freelander and Toyota’s RAV4) have – in three-door form at least – been mainly to the kind of people who ten years ago would have bought a Golf GTI.
What kind of engine does a Mitsubishi Shogun Pinin have?
The range was built around one engine, the 1.8-litre GDI gasoline direct injection unit, and three trim levels, base, GLX and range-topping GLS. Automatic transmission was offered as an option on the GLS and GLX models.
Rated 4 out of 5 stars on Trustpilot from over 45,000 reviews. The Shogun Pinin is Mitsubishi’s offering in the baby 4×4 sector. With the Japanese giant’s range of 4x4s becoming increasingly varied, the Pinin draws on the strong brand image of the Shogun name and adds a touch of Italian flair.