Mitsubishi Pajero
| Mitsubishi Pajero | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Mitsubishi Motors |
| Production | 1982–present |
| Assembly | Pajero Manufacturing Co., Ltd,Sakahogi, Gifu Japan Tramagauto, Tramagal, Portugal |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Full-size SUV |
| Layout | Front engine, four-wheel drive |
The Mitsubishi Pajero (/pəˈdʒɛroʊ/; Spanish: [paˈxeɾo]; Japanese パジェロ [padʑeɽo])[1][2] is a sport utility vehiclemanufactured by Mitsubishi. It was named after Leopardus pajeros, the Pampas cat, which is native to the Patagonia plateau region of southern Argentina.[3] However alternative names have been used for many markets overseas. It is known as the Mitsubishi Montero (meaning "mountain hunter"[4]) in Spain, India, and the Americas (except Brazil).
Pajero in Latin American Spanish is a common term of abuse, usually translated as wanker or tosser. In the United Kingdom it is known as the Mitsubishi Shogun. In Japan, it was sold at a specific retail chain called Car Plaza. Discontinued in the United States in 2006, the vehicle continues to be sold in the rest of the world in its fourth-generation iteration.
Thanks to their success, the Pajero, Montero and Shogun names were also applied to other, mechanically unrelated models, such as the Pajero Mini kei car, the Pajero Junior and Pajero iO/Pinin mini SUVs, and the Mitsubishi Pajero/Montero/Shogun Sport. Main rivals are the Land Rover Discovery, Toyota Land Cruiser Prado SWB/LWB and Nissan Patrol Y61.
History
The first Pajero prototype was unveiled at the Tokyo Motor Show in November 1973. The Pajero II prototype followed in 1978, five years later. Mitsubishi’s aim was to create more of a recreational vehicle, not just an SUV, as an alternative to the Toyota Land Cruiser and the Nissan Patrol for Japanese buyers.
In January 1983, the first Pajero made its debut at the Paris Dakar Rally, taking first place in 1985 at only the third attempt. To date, the Pajero is the most successful vehicle in the Dakar Rally (winning its class 7 out of the last 10 races, and 15 of the full 32 races).[5] This not only gave the Pajero an off-road reputation, but also helped in the sales department. Other wins followed, at events such as the Australasian Safari and Northern Forest.
First generation (1982–1991)
| First generation | |
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| Overview | |
| Also called |
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| Production | 1982–1991 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 3-door SUV 5-door SUV (not on Raider models) |
| Related | Hyundai Galloper |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2.0 L 4G63 I4 2.6 L 4G54 I4 3.0 L 6G72 V6 2.3 L 4D55 diesel I4 2.3 L 4D55T TD I4 2.5 L 4D56T TD I4 |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual 4-speed Aisin automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 5-door: 2,695 mm (106.1 in) 3-door: 2,350 mm (92.5 in) |
| Length | 4,650 mm (183.1 in) 3-door: 3,995 mm (157.3 in) |
| Width | 66.1 in (1,679 mm) & 66.6 in (1,692 mm) |
| Height | 5-door: 74.4 in (1,890 mm) 3-door: 72.8 in (1,849 mm) & 72.4 in (1,839 mm) |
The first generation made its debut at the Tokyo Motor Show in October 1981, and was launched in May 1982. Initially, it was a three-door, short-wheelbase model available with a metal or canvas top and three different engines options, although more were gradually added, ending with a 3.0-liter V6 on top of the range.
- 2.0-liter 4-cylinder petrol (2000/2.0)
- 2.0-liter 4-cylinder turbocharged petrol (2000/2.0 Turbo)
- 2.6-liter 4-cylinder petrol (2600/2.6)
- 2.3-liter naturally aspirated diesel (2300 D/2.3 D)
- 2.3-liter turbocharged diesel (2300 TD/2.3 TD)
- 2.5-liter turbocharged diesel (2500 TD/2.5 TD)
- 3.0-liter V6 petrol (3000/3.0)
It was loaded with features that had previously not been seen on a Japanese four-wheel-drive car: a turbochargeddiesel engine, a front double wishbone suspension with torsion bar springs, power steering and suspension seats. This made the Pajero a four-wheel-drive vehicle which integrated all the amenities of a passenger car.
In January 1983, only a year following its launch, mildly tuned production Pajeros entered the world of motor sport. The Pajero, however, failed to appeal to everyone. In Japan it was seen as a commercial vehicle, and since it was only available in a short-wheelbase form, it didn’t really appeal to those with families.
Hence, in February 1983, Mitsubishi came out with a long-wheelbase, five-door model, to serve the needs of a larger target market. The long-wheelbase model was available with a choice of two different engines; a 2.0-liter turbocharged petrol (badged as "2.0 Turbo" and "2000 Turbo" in some markets) and a 2.3-liter turbocharged diesel. It also came in Standard, Semi-High Roof and High Roof body styles. A stripped down nine-seater version of the High-Roof variant was commonly used in UN Peace Operations.
Second generation (1991–1999)
| Second generation | |
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| Overview | |
| Also called | Mitsubishi Pajero Field Master (Philippines) Mitsubishi Pajero SFX (India) Mitsubishi National Montero (Colombia) Beijing BJ2032 Tornado (China) |
| Production | 1991–2000 (up to 2008 in thePhilippines, up to 2012 inColombia) |
| Assembly | Sakahogi, Gifu, Japan (Pajero Manufacturing Co., Ltd.) Tiruvallur, Tamil Nadu, India Bogotá, Colombia Venezuela Beijing, China |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 3-door SUV 5-door SUV |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 4D56 2.5L TD I4 4M40 2.8L TD I4 4G64 2.4L I4 4G54 2.6L I4 6G72 3.0L V6 6G74 3.5L V6 |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual 4-speed Aisin automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 5-door: 2,725 mm (107.3 in) 3-door: 2,420 mm (95.3 in) |
| Length | 186.6 in (4,740 mm) & 185.2 in (4,704 mm) |
| Width | 1998–2000: 69.9 in (1,775 mm) 1992–97: 66.7 in (1,694 mm) & 70.3 inches (1,786 mm) |
| Height | 1992–94 5-door: 73.4 in (1,864 mm) & 74.0 in (1,880 mm) 1995–2000 5-door: 73.8 in (1,875 mm) & 74.6 in (1,895 mm) 3-door: 72.8 in (1,849 mm) |
Mitsubishi redesigned the Pajeros for s second generation, which debuted in January 1991, although exports did not commence until later in the year. Just about everything was now new and further enhanced. A new, larger body was available in four different versions; Metal Top, Canvas Top Convertible, Semi High Roof Wagon and High Roof Wagon (long wheelbase). The short wheelbase models were stretched by 70 millimetres (2.8 in) and the long-wheelbase models by 30 millimetres (1.2 in). The available engines included a 3.0-liter 12-valve SOHC with ECI-Multi electronic fuel injection and a 2.5-liter turbocharged diesel engine (4D56T) with an intercooler.
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The second generation also saw the introduction of Super Select 4WD (SS4) [known as ActivTrak 4WD in some markets] and multimode ABS, which were firsts on Japanese four-wheel drives. SS4 was ground-breaking in the sense that it combined the advantages of part-time and full-time four-wheel drive with four available options: 2H (high-range rear-wheel drive), 4H (high-range full-time four-wheel drive), 4HLc (high-range four-wheel drive with locked center differential) and 4LLc (low-range four-wheel drive with locked center differential). Another advantage of this second generation system is that it gave the driver the ability to switch between two-wheel drive and full-time four-wheel drive at speeds up to 100 km/h (62 mph), whereas the first generation Pajero had to be stationary to switch from rear-wheel drive to four-wheel drive (but not from four-wheel drive back to rear-wheel drive). Multimode ABS, on the other hand, was equally innovative. This meant ABS would be fully functional in all modes of SS4, as braking with a locked center differential requires completely different braking parameters.
In July 1993, two new power plants were introduced; a 3.5-liter 24-valve DOHC with ECI-Multi and a 2.8-liter turbocharged diesel with an intercooler. A new, larger transmission and transfer case was also part of the upgrade.
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In 1996 the 3.0 V6 engine was revised, staying SOHC but changing to 24v. At the same time the ignition system was upgraded from the old distributor system to solid state coil packs. Power to 177 bhp (132 kW).
The Pajero Evolution was introduced in October 1997, which was developed in response to new entry requirements for the Paris – Dakar Rally’s T3 Class. The Pajero Evolution came standard with a 3.5-liter 24-valve DOHC V6 with Mitsubishi Innovative Valve Timing and Electronic Lift Control (MIVEC). A new, dual plenum variable intake helped increase power and a new suspension made the ride even smoother.
In 1998, vehicles destined for General Export and the GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council countries) received a facelift. Wider fenders, new headlights, grille, bumper, fog lights and sidesteps were all part of the redesign. The wide fenders are often called "blister flare fenders". Driver and front-passenger SRS airbags were made standard on models equipped with the 3.5-liter DOHC V6 engine, whilst still remaining optional on GLS models with the 3.0-liter SOHC V6. 1080 of these units were also assembled in Iran by Bahman Khodro Group before being taken off production. An upgraded interior wood trim was made available on 3.0-liter GLS and 3.5-liter models. A leather-wrapped or leather and wood trim steering wheel was also made available, alongside an upgraded suspension and steering system. The 3.0-liter 12-valve SOHC engine was now available with a 24-valve configuration. Models without wide fenders remained as base models (GLX), available with a 2.4-liter 16-valve DOHC engine, producing 147 hp (110 kW). The 3.0-liter 12-valve engine was optional on these GLX models, and remained the base engine on the GLS.
Third generation (1999–2006)
| Third generation | |
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| Overview | |
| Also called | Mitsubishi Montero Mitsubishi Shogun Mitsubishi Pajero Sfx |
| Production | 1999–2006 |
| Assembly | Sakahogi, Gifu, Japan (Pajero Manufacturing Co., Ltd.) |
| Designer | Pininfarina[citation needed] |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 3-door SUV 5-door SUV |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 4D56 2.5L TD I4 4M40 2.8L TD I4 4M41 3.2L Di-D I4 6G72 3.0L V6 6G74 3.5L V6 6G74 3.5L V6 GDI 6G75 3.8L V6 |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual 4-speed automatic 5-speed automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 3-door: 100.2 in (2,545 mm) 2001–02 5-door: 109.5 in (2,781 mm) 2003–04 5-door: 109.7 in (2,786 mm) 2005–06 5-door: 109.4 in (2,779 mm) |
| Length | 3-door: 166.1 in (4,219 mm) 2001–02 5-door: 188.9 in (4,798 mm) 2003–06 5-door: 190.2 in (4,831 mm) |
| Width | 3-door: 73.8 in (1,875 mm) 2001–02 5-door: 73.9 in (1,877 mm) 2003–06 5-door: 74.8 in (1,900 mm) |
| Height | 3-door: 72.6 in (1,844 mm) 2001–02 5-door: 73.1 in (1,857 mm) 2003–04 5-door: 71.5 in (1,816 mm) 2005–06 5-door: 74.2 in (1,885 mm) |
Designed in house the third generation Pajero hit the Japanese Domestic Market in 1999, whilst it was made available to other markets in late 2000 as a 2001 model. The Philippines and other developing nations received this third generation Pajero in 2003. The vehicle was completely redesigned, inside and out and had a lower, wider stance. A lower center of gravity meant the Pajero had better on-road handling manners and the newer body had over three hundred percent more torsional rigidity. The biggest change to bring this about was that the Pajero utilized a unibody construction, as opposed to the previous body-on-frame (box-ladder). This also permitted a longer suspension stroke. The fuel tank was also relocated to between the axles for better safety. The third generation Pajero moved one size up from mid-size to full-size SUV. On May 17, 2004 Mitsubishi announced that they were considering shutting down the Gifu plant but decided not to after negative feedback. The Gifu assembly plant is surrounded by Mitsubishi's other buildings in which manufacture electronics for Mitsubishi's other divisions. The Gifu plant is known as Pajero Manufacturing Co. and exclusively builds the full-size Pajero.
The SS4 system was also further refined, as bevel gears were replaced with planetary ones. This meant the front-to-rear torque setting ranged from 33 to 67, with the ability to adjust to 50/50 depending on surface conditions. The system was also made fully electronic, which meant the vehicle didn’t have to be in gear to switch between drive modes. After all the upgrades, the system was renamed to Super Select 4WD II (SS4-II).
An all-new 3.8-liter SOHC 24-valve V6 powerplant was also introduced on this generation. This engine utilized an Electronic Throttle Valve (ETV), to deliver a refined cruising power with power to spare for off-road ventures.
The third generation was introduced on August 2, 1999 and was scheduled to be replaced by the Autumn of 2006, having been restyled in 2003. This was the most luxurious of the three generations, moving to a more upscale segment to compete against the Land Rover Discovery, but more importantly, to counter its home rival Toyota Land Cruiser's growth. The 3.0 L engine's power was decreased to 130 kW (175 hp/177 PS), and the 3.5 L engine was given gasoline direct injection, increasing power to 162 kW (217 hp/220 PS) in the Japanese market (export versions kept the standard EFI engine, now with 149 kW (200 hp/203 PS). The 2.8 L Diesel was retained only for developing markets, and was replaced by a new 16-valve direct injection engine, with 3.2 L and 120 kW (161 hp/163 PS).
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Fourth generation (2006–present)
| Fourth generation | |
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| Overview | |
| Also called | Mitsubishi Pajero Super Exceed (Indonesia) Mitsubishi Montero (North America) Mitsubishi Shogun |
| Production | 2006–present |
| Assembly | Sakahogi, Gifu, Japan (Pajero Manufacturing Co., Ltd.) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 3-door SUV 5-door SUV |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 4M40 2.8L TD I4 4M41 3.2L Di-D inline 4 cylinder 6G72 3.0L V6 6G74 3.5L V6 6G75 3.8L V6 |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual 4-speed automatic 5-speed automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 5-door: 2,780 mm (109.4 in) 3-door: 2,545 mm (100.2 in) |
| Length | 5-door: 4,900 mm (192.9 in) 3-door: 4,385 mm (172.6 in) |
| Width | 2007–09: 1,895 mm (74.6 in) 2010–Present: 1,875 mm (73.8 in) |
| Height | 2007–09 5-door: 1,900 mm (74.8 in) 2007–09 3-door: 1,880 mm (74.0 in) 2010–Present 5-door: 1,890 mm (74.4 in) 2010–Present 3-door: 1,840 mm (72.4 in) |
| Curb weight | 2385 kg (5-door) |
The fourth generation was introduced at the Paris Motor Show on September 30, 2006 (although some[who?] would argue that it was not a new generation at all, but simply a makeover of the existing vehicle, which has been around since 1999). New interior and exterior styling were accompanied by enhanced safety with dual-stage SRS front airbags as well as new side-impact and curtain airbags. The Super-Select 4WD II system was retained, complemented by an improved Active Stability & Traction Control (ASTC) system and electronic brakeforce distribution. With skid plates, heavy weight components and 8.7 inches (220 mm) of ground clearance the vehicle retains its reputation as one of the toughest and most capable 4x4s.[11]
The engines were upgraded with the 3.2 L diesel gaining Common Rail technology, a DPF for cleaner emissions and producing 125 kW (167 hp/170 PS) and the 3.8 L V6 gaining MIVEC variable valve timing to boost power to 184 kW (247 hp/250 PS). Both engines meet new Euro IVemissions standards. The 3.0 L V6 is retained for the Japanese and GCC markets.
From 2009, the 3.0L V6 engine was dropped in the GCC markets, and was replaced by a 3.5L V6 engine, rated for 141 kW (189 hp/192 ps) and 306 Nm torque. Further enhancements to the 3.2L Turbo Diesel in the 2011 model year saw the power and torque increased to 147 kW/197 hp/200 PS and 441Nm respectively. Engine meet new Euro V emissions standards. The 3.8L petrol engine remained at 184 kW and 329Nm (using 95RON fuel). There is also a panelled Van version available in markets where such a model can be registered at a lower tax rate.
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