The Mitsubishi Pajero SUV, the production of which started in 1982, became famous for its simple and reliable design: a frame, a leaf spring rear suspension, a rigidly connected front axle, a reduction gear. Initially, the car was offered with a three-door body with a metal or tarpaulin top, but in 1984 a five-door modification appeared with three rows of seats in the cabin.
The car was equipped with two-liter four-cylinder gasoline engines (including turbocharged ones) and 2.6 liters, as well as a three-liter V6 engine. Turbodiesels had a volume of 2.3 and 2.5 liters, in addition there was a version with a 2.3-liter naturally aspirated diesel engine. A four-speed automatic Aisin was offered as an option.
In the countries of North and South America (except Brazil), Spain and India, this model was called because of the cacophony of the name Pajero in Spanish, and for the UK market it was renamed Shogun. In 1987–1989, a copy of the SUV was marketed in the US as. And after the termination of the production of the first "Pajero" in 1991, the production license was sold to the Korean company Hyundai, which created its own SUV on this basis.
2nd generation, 1991
The second generation of the SUV was, in fact, a deep modernization of the previous model. Nevertheless, the Mitsubishi Pajero looks more modern, slightly increased in size, and springs appeared in the rear suspension. The car was still offered in three- and five-door versions, and the three-door could be equipped with a tarpaulin removable top, and the five-door had a version with a high roof. The transmission has also changed: now a Super Select 4WD transfer case was installed on the Pajero with four drive modes, a reduction gear and locked rear and symmetrical center differentials. ABS was included in the equipment list.
Mitsubishi Pajero was equipped with gasoline engines 2.4 (112 HP), 2.6 (103 HP) and V6 3.0 (150, later 180 HP), as well as a 2.5-liter turbodiesel developing 100 HP. With. In 1993, a 3.5-liter gasoline "six" with a capacity of 194-204 liters appeared under the hood of the car. with., and a year later - also a turbodiesel with a volume of 2.8 liters (128 liters. from.)
In 1998, a small restyling of the model was carried out, the updated cars could easily be recognized by the "swollen" wheel arches (in expensive versions). At the same time, front airbags were included in the standard equipment of some options. In addition to Japan, Mitsubishi Pajero was assembled in India and the Philippines, and these enterprises continued to produce the second generation of the model after the appearance of the third Pajero in 2000.
3rd generation, 1999
The third "Pajero", which began to be produced in Japan in 1999, received a monocoque body instead of a frame and independent spring suspension on all wheels. The Super Select 4WD II transmission was upgraded - the center differential became asymmetrical (33:67), and all actuators acquired servo drives.
Cars with a V6 3.5 GDI gasoline engine (202 hp) with direct fuel injection, as well as with a 3.2 Di-D turbodiesel with a capacity of 160-165 hp, were supplied to Russia. With. In the "base" the SUV had a manual transmission and a seven-seater saloon, for a five-speed "automatic" it was necessary to pay extra.
Mitsubishi Pajero for other countries also installed gasoline engines V6 3.0 (180 hp), V6 3.5 GDI (220–245 hp) and V6 3.8 with a capacity of 218 or 250 hp. There was also a 2.5-liter turbodiesel developing 115 liters. With.
The first Pajero has not yet managed to become that chic car with a kind of gangster charisma, which it was, but it was the first model that showed the entire world community: how reliable, unkillable and passable an SUV from Mitsubishi can be. So already in 1985, just 3 years after the launch of the off-road Mitsubishi into the series, Pajero came second among the Marathon class cars to the Dakar finish. It was a class of practically production cars, imagine how reliable a car must be in order not only to pass all the incredibly difficult tests of the Dakar, but also to do it better than most other cars. After this resounding success, the Mitsubishi team moved to the most prestigious class of Prototypes, in which SUVs won the Dakar 12 times.
Today, brand new Pajero can be seen on the avenues of large cities, near restaurants and expensive shops. 
Since the time of the second generation, despite its excellent off-road capabilities, Pajero has moved into the category of luxury, and maybe even fashion cars, whose task is not only to provide the highest level of comfort for the driver and passengers, but also to emit a certain overwhelming aura on neighbors in traffic flow. In general, in the eyes of most drivers, the new Mitsubishi Pajero is really cool.
Not everyone has money for an expensive new SUV, yes 
and some wealthy people prefer not to show off their wealth, but some of them would like to get a relatively inexpensive, but with excellent cross-country ability car. Of course, you can buy a Niva, or an UAZ, but for $ 5,000 you can become the owner of a well-groomed Mitsubishi Pajero 1. This time, the Internet portal will discuss the Pajero model of 1982-1991, pay attention to its technical characteristics and features.
Initially, Pajero 1982 was produced in a short-wheelbase, three-door body, which again confirms the off-road orientation of this car. Even the very name of this car was borrowed from the predatory South American cat - Leopardous Pajeros, and not from some kind of domestic cat that bask in the master's sofa. The production of the five-door was launched in 1985, while the long Pajero was produced with three roof options: regular, semi-high and high. The three-door was also available with a removable soft top, such modifications were called - Canvas Top. The five-door with a body length of 4,650mm had a wheelbase of 2,695mm, it is noteworthy that with a body width of 1,680mm, the height is 1,850mm. The first Mitsubishi SUVs shod themselves in 15-gauge, 215-width tires. Of course, the body of this Japanese all-terrain vehicle is frame; there was still a lot of time left before the general transition of SUVs to monocoque bodies. The spare wheel is attached to the tailgate, giving the ATV a sense of adventure. 
Since 1987, the front seats have been heated, and the Elite, introduced in 1990, can be recognized by the walnut sunroof and inserts. The stick located in front of the front passenger, as well as the device for determining the roll of the car, indicates that you are sitting in a real SUV. Five-door Pajero could be nine-seater - such cars were often used by representatives of UN missions.
Specifications Mitsubishi Pajero1, 1982 - 1991
The four-cylinder petrol unit 4G54 with a volume of 2.6 liters develops only 103 hp, the two-liter "turbo four" 4G63T with 145 hp is more powerful, but the most expensive and prestigious Mitsubishi Pajero were equipped with an atmospheric V6 6G72 with a volume of 3.0 liters, with a capacity of 141 hp and thrust of 225N.M.
The least powerful diesel 4D55, is not equipped with supercharging and with a volume of 2.3 liters develops not too impressive 75 hp. Turbocharged modifications of this unit develop: 84 and 94 hp with power, thrust of 174 N.M - (this is exactly the torque of the first engine), enough for a leisurely drive around the city, but of course 235 N.M of a 94-strong engine push the car forward more interesting ...
It is noteworthy that it was Pajero who became the first serial SUV on the front wheels of which ventilated disc brakes were installed. The front suspension of the Japanese jeep is torsion bar, independent; behind the dependent - spring. Pajero is equipped with either a five-speed mechanics or a four-speed automatic. Of course, at that time, it would not be realistic to correspond to the status of a full-fledged SUV without a low gear range and blocking, and Pajero has it all.
Price Mitsubishi Pajero 1, 1982 - 1988
You can buy Mitsubishi Pajero 1 today for $ 3,000. Such is the price of a car in no better condition. The price of the already made Mitsubishi Pajero 1 will hardly drop below $ 4,500, to buy a worthy copy it is desirable to have an amount of 5,000, or even $ 5,500.
By the standards of even old SUVs, the price of Pajero 1 is not high, to buy such an all-terrain vehicle you won't have to go into loans and debts, you can collect this amount anyway. Even if there is no steepness and prestige in the old Pajero, it is capable of a lot off-road, especially when it comes to a three-door modification.
Mitsubishi pajero- the flagship of the Mitsubishi lineup. 12-time champion of the Dakar Rally, winning this cross-country race for the last six years in a row. Today the fourth generation of these cars is being produced. The Pajero was first unveiled at the 1976 Tokyo Motor Show as a beach car concept car based on a licensed Mitsubishi Jeep.
Model Pajero(pəˈhɛroʊ, pɑˈxɛroʊ, pahero) (English) was named after the Pampas cat ( Leopardus pajeros), living on the Patagonia plateau, in southern Argentina. (English) However, since the word pajero(pahero) has the slang meaning "masturbator" in Spanish, a different name was adopted in some foreign markets. So, in Spain, India and the Americas (except Brazil), it was replaced by Mitsubishi Montero(meaning "warrior-highlander"), and in Great Britain on Mitsubishi shogun("Shogun"). In Japan, the word Pajero pronounced as "pajero" (Japanese パ ジ ェ ロ). Pronunciation is also fixed in Russian. "Pajero", from which many different slang nicknames have been formed.
1982-1991 First generation (Pajero)
The first generation Mitsubishi Pajero made its debut at the Tokyo Motor Show in October 1981, and in May 1982, a short three-door version with petrol (4G54 - 2.6 L) and diesel (4D55 - 2.3 L) engines was the first to go on sale. In January 1983, just a year after the start of production, the Pajero entered the world of motorsport.
In February 1983, a modification with a long wheelbase and five doors came out with a choice of two different engines: a 2.0-liter turbocharged petrol 4G63T (badged as "2.0 Turbo" or "2000 Turbo" in some markets), as well as 2, 3-liter turbocharged diesel 4D55T (badged as "2.3 TD" or "2300 TD"). The five-door modification was produced with a standard, semi-high and high roof. The nine-seater high-roof version is commonly used in UN operations.
In June 1984, the Pajero was redesigned. The turbocharged diesel engines are even more powerful, and the long wheelbase models have all-wheel disc brakes as standard equipment.
In 1985, at the Paris - Dakar rally, the Mitsubishi team took first place in the Marathon class (almost production cars), after which it moved to Group B (prototypes).
In early 1987, a new flagship Pajero model was introduced: with two-tone paint, fifteen-inch alloy wheels, front seats with heaters. Also in 1987, the Pajero / Montero version was marketed in the US as the "Dodge Raider".
Mitsubishi Pajero I modifications
Mitsubishi Pajero I 2.3 D MT
Mitsubishi Pajero I 2.5 D MT 87 hp
Mitsubishi Pajero I 2.5 D AT 87 hp
Mitsubishi Pajero I 2.5 D MT 103 hp
Mitsubishi Pajero I 2.5 D AT 103 hp
Mitsubishi Pajero I 3.0 MT
Mitsubishi Pajero I 3.0 AT
Mitsubishi Pajero I classmates by price
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Mitsubishi Pajero I Owner Reviews
Mitsubishi Pajero I, 1983
If you treat technology correctly and with love, then the "cart" will become a helicopter. Only after 5 years of operation of the Mitsubishi Pajero I, the dead engine was overhauled, the body was cooked, ball joints, anthers of the front axle shafts and the tips of the steering rods were replaced. Also, the spring bushings were replaced with "Nivovskie" trimmed silent blocks, I note that no one has done all this before me, hence the conclusion - in 24 years the car was made overhauled only once, and this is "super-reliability". Although the Mitsubishi Pajero I is an outdated car, it suits me in everything. This is my weekend car, so to speak. I love to ride it on a fishing trip.
Dignity: excellent cross-country ability, enviable maintainability, long service life and availability of original spare parts, by the way, quite inexpensive.
Flaws: if not for our diesel fuel, we would not have raised the economy of foreign countries by purchasing spare parts for our cars.
Roman, Tver
Mitsubishi Pajero I, 1987
About the car: Mitsubishi Pajero I, 1987 onwards, 2.5 TD (turbine removed), 4 automatic transmissions, 350 thousand mileage. Exterior: in general, everything is solid and strict (minimalism, nothing more). Looks like a Mercedes Cube (G-class). Aerodynamics "lame", that's why the whistle in the A-pillars. In general, in such a "tank", as one friend of mine put it, it is not a shame to go to a showdown. For hunting, fishing and active trips to nature - generally super. A spare tire on the tailgate complements the already serious look. Interior: everything is done with the Chelyabinsk severity. The dashboard is "iron". Everything is screwed on tightly, it will not creak, even if you really want to. In the center there is a compass, a body roll meter and a battery charge sensor.
The car is very reliable (if everything is changed, smeared and checked in time), made for uncompromising operation in off-road conditions. Mitsubishi Pajero I is a real jeep, with a forced front end connection, a raised and lowered transfer case row. Off-road performance is excellent. "Diesel" and ground clearance allow you not to be afraid of almost any puddles, curbs and sand. Somehow I even had a chance to pull a UAZ from the sand. With the turbine removed, and even with an automatic speaker, frankly speaking, it's useless. And the consumption is significantly higher. So I advise you not to remove the turbine, pour good oil and not turn off the car immediately after stopping (letting the turbine blades cool down - it will live longer). The cruising speed on the highway is 100.
Dignity: tank, cheap to maintain.
Flaws: not enough comfort and dynamics.
Alexey, St. Petersburg
Mitsubishi Pajero I, 1986
Great city jeep. I have a 3-door. The high seating position of the Mitsubishi Pajero I provides good visibility. Small and economical "diesel" 10-12 l / 100 km in the city, powerful - 103 hp. A dynamic jeep that will satisfy many street racing enthusiasts. The small size (in comparison with the American giants) allows you to always find a gap in city traffic jams and not waste your time, a jeep - you can drive onto the curb. Mitsubishi Pajero I proved to be good in off-road conditions - the transfer case has four positions and in the most extreme conditions will lock all possible differentials and take you out of the mud in a low gear. Automatic transmission - provides comfort and is suitable for novice motorists. Comfortable - spacious interior, four people feel great on long trips, as well as air conditioning, CD-radio, full power accessories, adjustable seat height. Large tailgate - you can shove in the refrigerator.
Dignity: an economical SUV. Comfortable and safe.
Flaws: not found.
Oleg, Moscow
Since 1982, all Mitsubishi Pajero have been installed with a working volume of 2.3 liters. and a power of 84 hp. There was also a version of a 2.6 liter petrol engine with 103 hp. In the same year, a new variant with 95 hp was added. In addition to the main engine options, 2-liter engines were installed on the SUV, which were capable of delivering power up to 110 hp, and in the mode - up to 145 hp.
Starting from 1987, catalytic converters were installed on Mitsubishi Pajero with gasoline engines, and in 1989 a 92-horsepower version of a turbodiesel with an intercooler appeared, as well as a 3-liter V6 injection engine with 111 hp. From that moment on, the issue of environmental friendliness of Pajero engines ceased to bother buyers from Europe. The only serious problem remained the gluttony of the gasoline version, because its consumption was about 20 liters per 100 kilometers in the combined cycle.
In some countries, Pajero is marketed as or. The first generation did not buy well, because the overly chopped body shape and the too simple all-wheel drive design contributed to the car's poor success in the global market.
New Pajero 1991
All the failures were blocked by Pajero, which was released in 1991. In it, the body was modernized and the quality of the transmission improved. The second generation of this SUV quickly gained popularity around the world. The most interesting thing is that the front spar frame, independent suspension with all its properties, remained unchanged. The only thing that has changed is the springs have been replaced with springs. Despite the fact that the filling practically did not change, thanks to the new appearance, the car broke sales records.
Excellent dynamics, excellent cross-country ability, carefully thought-out design and good handling characteristics made it possible to become one of the most expensive elite SUVs.
The 1991 Pajero gained its popularity thanks to its extraordinary appearance, which differed from the canons of the generally accepted SUVs of that time. Most users note the comfort and handling characteristics of Mitsubishi. Others are confident in the success of the advanced powertrain.
The model began to install a new Full Drive transmission (four-wheel drive). The mode of its operation can be changed on the go. This allows the driver to select the transmission mode that best suits his situation and control it using the instrument panel. On request, the car can be equipped with a cross-axle differential lock.
Pajero was produced with 3 and 5-door bodies. The body with five doors had a wheelbase extended by 30 centimeters and was generally called the Wagon. Its production was launched in 5 and 7-seater versions. The three-door version in production had a fabric retractable roof and a large sunroof above the front seats.
Since 1994, the company began to equip the car with new engines - gasoline 3.0 V6 and diesel 1.8 TD.
Pajero restyling 1997
After 3 years, in 1997, the company made a restyling, retaining the basic style. The car has been on sale on the European continent since 1998. The Pajero has become more voluminous because it has been modified with inflated barrel fenders. Despite this, models with narrow wheels and fenders continued to be produced in the previous modification and this car was called the Mitsubishi Pajero Classic.
Starting in the fall of 1997, the 3.5 V6 GDI engine began to be installed on the Pajero.
The boot is carpeted and small even with the seat folded down. This disadvantage is absent in the five-door versions with dimensions 4565x1695x1850 mm. Also, the cabin of such a car can easily accommodate up to 5 passengers with a height of 189 centimeters. In addition, there was another version in production: a 7-seat extended model Semi High Roof Wagon measuring 4820 x 1775 x 1850 millimeters.
The dashboard is rounded, now it is rid of the corners. All devices are well differentiated, and the lighting in the cabin is made taking into account the wishes of motorists. It is noteworthy that even the pedal assembly is illuminated in the cabin.
Mitsubishi Pajero is an off-road vehicle. It was first introduced in Tokyo in 1981. The first generation for ten years of its existence has practically not undergone any changes.
The angular design of the body, the straight edges of the body panels, accentuated by the powerful bumper and durable underbody protection, underline the exceptional off-road qualities of the car, timeless. Along with a three-door all-metal closed body (4015x1680x1870 mm), a version with a soft convertible top was also produced, but it was not particularly popular due to its utility. Later, very popular long wheelbase (2695 mm versus 2350 mm) five-door station wagons and a pickup (4605x1680x1955 mm) appeared on the market.
The salon is pretty simple by modern standards. Tilt steering column. The soundproofing of the body is quite effective. Rearward visibility is only satisfactory thanks to the huge exterior mirrors. Two independent air conditioners on the five-door version create the desired microclimate.
The carpeted trunk of the short-wheelbase Pajero is rather small. But if the rear seat is folded and moved forward, then through the tailgate that opens to the side, even a two-compartment refrigerator or a large TV can be put in the trunk in the trunk. There is enough space in the cabin for comfortable seating of people up to 195 cm tall.
The front suspension is torsion bar independent, the rear is spring dependent.
Since 1982, all Mitsubishi Pajero have been equipped with an 84-power turbo diesel with a working volume of 2.3 liters, as well as a 2.6-liter gasoline power unit with a capacity of 103 hp. In October of the same year, they were joined by a new 95-horsepower turbodiesel with better torque characteristics. In addition to these engines, for export to Europe, 2.0-liter power units were also installed on the Pajero, which, in the carburetor version, developed 110 hp. and in the injection-turbocharged - up to 145 hp.
Since January 1987, only gasoline versions have been equipped with catalytic converters, and with the launch in September 1989 of a 92-horsepower turbodiesel with an intercooler and 3-liter 111-horsepower V6 injection engines, the environmental issues of Pajero engines have ceased to bother buyers in Europe at all. However, the gluttony of the petrol version (up to 20 l / 100 km) remained a serious problem.
In some export markets, Pajero was sold under the names Montero and Shogun. The first generation was not in great demand. The unpretentious chopped shape and the overly simple design of the Pajero all-wheel drive did not contribute much to the success of the model in the world market.
The next generation, which appeared in January 1991 with a modernized body and a new transmission, was recouped for the failure of the progenitor. The second generation was enthusiastically received all over the world. The main design solutions remained the same: a powerful spar frame, front independent suspension on wishbones and longitudinal torsion bars, the rear one remained dependent, but received springs instead of archaic springs.
A thoughtful and successful design, excellent dynamics, good handling and excellent cross-country ability allowed Mitsubishi Pajero to boldly enter the elite of expensive SUVs.
Many attribute the popularity of the 1991 Pajero to its extraordinary appearance, which differs from the generally accepted canons of off-road design. Others note the comfort and driving characteristics of Mitsubishi. Still others are confident that success is in an advanced drivetrain.
They began to install a new all-wheel drive Full Drive transmission on the car, the operating modes of which (from the drive only to the rear axle with automatic disengagement of the front axle gearboxes to the all-wheel drive mode with locking the center differential and engaging a downshift) can be changed with a single lever on the fly. As a result, the driver can easily select (and control thanks to the indication on the instrument panel) the transmission mode that best suits the specific road situation.
On request, the Pajero can also be equipped with a cross-axle differential lock.
Pajero was produced with 3 and 5-door bodies, the latter had a base increased by 30 cm and was usually designated as Wagon. It was produced in 5-seater and 7-seater versions. The three-door version was also produced with a fabric folding roof over the rear seat and a large sunroof over the front.
Since 1994 it has been equipped with new engines - 1.8 TD diesel and 3.0-V6 gasoline.
Only in 1997 did the company decide on a restyling, however, carefully preserving the basic stylistic idea. In Europe, such cars have been on sale since 1998. Pajero got "inflated" barrel-shaped wings. Variants with narrow wheels and the same fenders continued to be introduced under the name Pajero Classic.
Since the fall of 1997, the Pajero has been fitted with a 3.5 V6 GDI engine.
The carpeted trunk of the short-wheelbase (3985x1695x1800 mm) Pajero, unfortunately, is still small even with the rear seat folded down. This drawback, however, is not inherent in spacious five-door station wagons with an increased roof height (4565x1695x1850 mm). The cabin can comfortably accommodate up to five passengers with a height of 189 cm. But there is also a 7-seater widened model Semi High Roof Wagon (4820x1775x1850 mm).
The shape of the instrument panel is rounded, and now there are no corners on it (as on its predecessor). All devices are informative and clearly distinguishable, plus, well-thought-out illumination of the entire cabin and (even the pedal assembly is illuminated).
The complete set with an altimeter, an inclinometer and a thermometer showing the temperature overboard has been preserved. These useful (in the desert and mountains) devices are located on top of the console and covered with a separate visor. All heating and ventilation controls are very convenient. The steering column is adjustable. The seats are quite comfortable and the backrests have lumbar adjustment.
All windows are electric, the sunroof is also electric. The rear part of the passenger compartment is heated by an autonomous heater, the operation of which can be regulated by the passengers themselves. The steering is pretty informative. The clarity of the clutch and gear lever is exemplary. The all-wheel drive system works flawlessly. Mitsubishi Pajero moves in a straight line steadily. The ABS brakes are very effective and, despite the "soft" pedal, are very accurate.
Under the hood can be a 150-horsepower 3.0-liter V6 (from April 1995) and a 3.5-liter 24-valve V6 with 208 horsepower. (since April 1994), which in urban conditions is one of the most economical among its kind. The 125-horsepower 2.8-liter turbodiesel (13.5 l / 100 km in the city) is commendable for its economy. The injector 2.4-liter 111-horsepower engine may seem rather weak to some, and behind the 3.0-liter 24-valve engine with 177 horsepower. (since 1997) the reputation of not being very reliable has been established.
The dynamic data of Pajero impresses with the flexible traction characteristic of turbodiesels and V-shaped injection "sixes", as well as well-chosen transmission ratios.
In the fall of 1999, the third generation of Pajero cars appeared (sales in Europe began in 2000). Over the previous 18 years of its life, the model has won a good reputation for its excellent road performance on all surfaces and excellent comfort.
The third generation Pajero is significantly different from its predecessors. The frame-carrying bodies have become more rigid, new spring-loaded front (on the wishbones) and rear (on the longitudinal and transverse levers) independent suspensions are used.
The five-door modification of the III generation Pajero, compared to its predecessor, has become 100 mm wider, 70 mm longer and 45 mm lower. This version is able to comfortably accommodate seven people. The short 3-door version has a wheelbase of 2,545 mm and a capacity of 5 people. The salon is equipped with a folding third row of seats.
Pajero III engines, respectively, have different characteristics, there are even carburetor versions. In the last years of production, the third generation was equipped with the following petrol engines with injection: 2.4 L (145 HP), 3.0 L (177 HP), 3.5 L (194, 208 and 280 HP) .), as well as a 3.5-liter (245 hp) with direct petrol injection. Diesel engines 2.5-liter (85 and 99 hp) and 2.8-liter (125 hp) were turbocharged.
This generation is equipped with a powerful 3.2 DI-D turbo diesel with direct fuel injection, a 3.5-V6 GDI gasoline engine, an all-wheel drive Super-Select SS4-II transmission with a planetary center differential, a five-speed adaptive gearbox INVECS-II Sports Mode, an independent front and rear spring suspension, as well as a monocoque body with a high-strength integrated frame.
The Pajero has a memorable body design and a rather attractive interior. The car is comfortable and convenient, the driver's seat is ergonomically designed. Instruments often include a compass, altimeter, and body roll indicators.
The equipment level of the Mitsubishi Pajero III is traditionally high and, in addition to the mandatory four front and side airbags, includes leather upholstery, an automatic climate system, stereo equipment with a CD changer, etc.
In 2004, the third-generation re-styled Mitsubishi Pajero entered the battle for the hearts and wallets of buyers. Technically, the updated version is no different from its predecessor. Changes affected only its appearance and interior.
Thanks to round fog lights and a new bumper shape, the modernized Pajero turned out to be more toned and aristocratic. Changes also affected the radiator grill: its wide chrome edging and the corporate red emblem were replaced by a thin and neat "edging" with a chrome badge. The rims of the updated SUV are 6-spoke, not 5-spoke, as in its predecessor.
More harmoniously combined with the body and new footpegs with illumination, which makes it easier to get in / out in the dark. The side skirts on the doors are now smooth, not ribbed, and the turn repeaters are snow-white (instead of orange). The "feed" of the car has got new lights and white turn signals mounted in the bumper. And the bumper itself was left without a wide chrome insert.
Pajero has balanced driving characteristics, excellent visibility, thanks to a high seating position and an advanced multi-mode Super Select 4WD-II transmission, which provides high cross-country ability and directional stability. The car is equipped with a 4-channel ABS integrated with electronic brake force distribution EBD, which together provides high active safety.
The Pajero body, created using Mitsubishi RISE technology, will provide reliable protection for the driver and all passengers in the event of an impact. The front and rear zones of programmed deformation dissipate the impact energy, and a very rigid monocoque body with a powerful integrated frame and safety bars in the doors form a power safety cage that protects people in the cabin in all situations. The safety system is complemented by 3-point seat belts with pretensioners, front and side airbags for the driver and front passenger.
In 2006, at the Paris Motor Show, the fourth generation Pajero was presented to the public. The family features have not gone anywhere: a characteristic step on the lower edge of the headlights (this was the case with the very first Pajero), almost vertical roof pillars, the rise of the window line in the rear, the shape of the doorways, the tailgate opening to the right. The body actually remained the same. The length, width and height have changed slightly due to the new outer panels. Only a quarter of the parts went to the fourth generation as an inheritance, everything else is its own.
Changes in the load-bearing structure of the body can be counted on the fingers: an additional transverse strength element under the rear seat, a different bend of the amplifier under the dash, an increased number of welding points at the junction of the engine shield and side members, the spare wheel mount offset to the center and down. Yes, also an aluminum hood. The new body has become more torsionally rigid, as a result, improved handling on asphalt.
The salon has been significantly redesigned. The interior has become more modern and fashionable. New dashboard. A large color display appears in the center of the new console. At the same time, the relative position of the controls has not changed. Finishing materials are better. Soft plastic in a circle. The steering wheel is multifunctional. The steering column is adjustable for tilt only. The seats in the first and second rows are comfortable. The driver's seat in the version with an electric drive is equipped with five adjustments, including the stiffness of the lumbar support. Rear visibility has also improved noticeably: the spare wheel has been lowered by 50 mm. The trunk with the third row seats folded is enormous.
Basic equipment for the Russian market includes: climate control, CD receiver, alloy wheels, xenon headlights, manual rear air conditioning and cruise control. For the most expensive of the Russian versions (Ultimate), the prestigious Rockford Fosgate audio system, a rear-view camera and a navigation system are provided.
The GDI V6 3.5 l (202 hp) engine was replaced by a new petrol V6 3.8 l (250 hp) with a proprietary MIVEC electronic valve timing system and a variable intake manifold. This engine can only be combined with an adaptive five-speed automatic transmission INVECS-II Sports Mode. Pajero accelerates to 100 km / h in 10.8 seconds.
There is also a diesel option in the line of power units. The 3.2-liter engine has a new generation Common Rail fuel injection system and develops 165 hp. Moreover, for Russia, turbodiesels are supplied in a special adapted version for a cold climate and with an exhaust that meets the Euro 3 standards (for Europe and other countries - Euro 4). For the turbodiesel, both a manual transmission and a five-speed automatic transmission are provided.
The front and rear suspensions are from the previous generation, but they have been reconfigured slightly to add a smooth ride to the car. Independent spring suspension: front with double wishbones, and multi-link rear.
The electronically controlled all-wheel drive system helps the driver choose the most comfortable driving experience. The proprietary SuperSelect transmission is now called the Advanced SuperSelect 4WD (SS4-II). It still offers four modes - rear-wheel drive, four-wheel drive, four-wheel drive with a locked center differential on the high row and the same on the low.
In addition to the reinforced body, the Pajero IV now has inflatable "curtains" to protect the head. The standard equipment includes six airbags, and the front ones are two-stage.
Mitsubishi Pajero is a full-size off-road vehicle of the K2 class, the flagship of the Mitsubishi Motors range. Since the launch of the series in production, Mitsubishi Pajero cars have been produced only in four-wheel drive design. Pajero's catalog includes five, seven and nine-seat SUV modifications, cars with 3 and 5-door station wagons, as well as cars with a Canvas Top body (soft rear part of the roof). In general, the complete Mitsubishi Pajero catalog unites 48 modifications of this car.
Today, the fourth generation Mitsubishi Pajero models are on the market. The average cost of Mitsubishi Pajero at Russian dealers varies from 1,509,000 to 2,189,990 rubles.
Mitsubishi Pajero - car history
The roots of the genealogy of the Mitsubishi Pajero family go back to 1973. Then, at the Tokyo Motor Show, a prototype of the company's future headliner, built on the basis of the Mitsubishi Jeep multi-purpose army vehicle, was presented. According to the initial design of the designers, Pajero was supposed to become a so-called "beach SUV" - a light all-terrain vehicle with a soft roof, in the style of the legendary Jeep CJ. However, market trends interfered with the plans of the developers. And three years later, the second concept of the Pajero model was presented in Tokyo, which differed from the previous model not only in increased size, but also in a more powerful engine. The basic platform of the novelty was also borrowed from the American car of the Chrysler Corporation, with which Mitsubishi Motors had a close partnership. True, now the ancestor of Pajero was not an army Jeep, but a civilian Dodge pickup. Overall, this vehicle has been highly praised by leading industry experts. But, nevertheless, it took exactly four more years to fine-tune the Mitsubishi Pajero to the level of the conveyor model.
Mitsubishi Pajero SUV - first generation
The first generation of Mitsubishi Pajero lasted 10 years on the market - from 1981 to 1991. In October 1981, the production model of the SUV debuted at the Tokyo Salon. The long-awaited Mitsubishi Pajero appeared before the public in two guises - with the traditional Metal Top body and with a lightweight Canvas Top version with a removable soft roof. Both Mitsubishi Pajero models were offered in a 3-door design. In May 1982, a Mitsubishi Pajero SUV, priced at the equivalent of $ 18,379, appeared in the showrooms of the Japanese retailer Car Plaza. And since January 1983, Pajero enters the world market.
In the export version, the Pajero equipment was seriously different from the "home" version. The main feature was that two Pajero entered the Western market at once - on a standard and on an extended base platform. Moreover, the dimensions of the Mitsubishi Pajero of various modifications varied in length by as much as 655 mm. And the wheelbase figures are 345 mm, in favor of the 5-door model. Of course, the cost of the Mitsubishi Pajero has also been differentiated. On average, it was necessary to pay $ 3,700 more for the right to own a long wheelbase. It is also noteworthy that the five-door modification of the Mitsubishi Pajero could be ordered in three versions: with a standard, medium-high or high roof.
In the summer of 1984, the Mitsubishi Poggero SUV was upgraded. The changes mainly affected the technical equipment of the car. The updated Mitsubishi Pajero has got powerful turbodiesels, disc brakes and shock absorbers adjustable in stiffness on all four wheels. Moreover, the latter were included in the list of standard equipment for an SUV of any modification.
In 1985, a significant event happened in the history of Mitsubishi Pajero cars. Mitsubishi team won the famous Paris-Dakar race. At these competitions, the SUV was presented in the T2 category, in which only production cars are collected. The rally was driven by Patrick Zanyroli and co-driver Jean de Silva.
In 1987, the Japanese SUV was given a facelift. The result of the rearrangement had a beneficial effect on the sales of the car. The number of Pajero sold has surpassed the psychological milestone of 100,000 copies per year. Exterior changes were expressed in a new bumper, refined radiator grille, 15-inch alloy wheels and the ability to choose a two-tone paint. The interior of Mitsubishi Pajero in a high-level configuration has been enriched with a leather interior and a stylish three-spoke steering wheel from Momo, and for more democratic versions, front seats with leather headrests, woolen covers and heating, as well as a head unit (radio + cassette), are available. In the same year, the Pajero SUV entered the US market under the name Dodge Raider.
After restyling, the Mitsubishi Pajero engine range was finally formed. It included:
4G63 is a four-cylinder naturally aspirated engine with a volume of 2.0 liters and a power of 80 hp. (for the Asian market);
4G54 - a turbocharged petrol 105-horsepower engine with a volume of 2.6 liters;
6G72 - 3.0-liter V6 petrol engine with 141 hp;
4D55TTD - 85-horsepower turbodiesel with a displacement of 2.3 liters;
4D56TD is a turbocharged diesel engine with a capacity of 95 horsepower and a volume of 2.5 liters.
The last time the lineup of the first generation Mitsubishi Pajero changed was at the end of 1990. In limited editions, four luxury SUV modifications were released at once:
Mitsubishi Pajero Elite is a seven-seater car with a sunroof, leather interior and walnut inserts (dashboard and interior door panels). These cars were painted with a special paint - gray and blue metallic;
Mitsubishi Pajero Togo is a three-door "shorty" in the Canvas Top body. This series differed from the usual versions with a leather interior with mahogany inserts, 17-inch alloy wheels and wide wheel arches. The cost of Mitsubishi Pajero in this version in the American market reached $ 35,679;
Mitsubishi Pajero Exe is a five-door and five-seater SUV with a blue leather interior and a central locking system.
Mitsubishi Pajero Osaka is a special premium version for the Japanese market. Three-door SUV with metal body, central locking and leather interior.
At the end of 1991, the first generation SUV was removed from the assembly line and replaced by the next generation vehicle. The license for the production of the first model was sold to the Korean corporation Hyundai. This SUV was produced under the name Hyundai Galloper until 2003.
Mitsubishi Pajero SUV - description of the second generation
The next generation Mitsubishi Pajero debuted at the Tokyo Motor Show in October 1991. The fundamental differences between this SUV and its predecessor were expressed in the following technical solutions.
The obsolete AWD system has been replaced by a Super Select 4WD transmission. This system allows the driver on the move (at a speed of up to 100 km / h) to switch transmission modes to the following positions:
Four-wheel drive with a locked center differential;
Conventional four-wheel drive;
Rear drive.
In other words, the driver of the second generation Mitsubishi Pajero car can independently choose the torque distribution scheme depending on certain road conditions. If you want to mobilize all the offroad capabilities of this machine, you should stop and turn on the downshift mode.
The second generation Mitsubishi Pajero, equipped with a Super Select 4WD transmission, has a new suspension system. Now a torsion bar system was installed in the front, and a spring system on double levers located transversely at the rear.
The 3-door Mitsubishi Pajero, complete with Canvas Top body, now has an electric soft roof control. If necessary, the driver could easily convert his SUV from a station wagon to a convertible by pressing a single button on the control panel.
In the second generation Mitsubishi Pajero, in the Ralliart configuration, it was possible to adjust the shock absorber stiffness and the clearance value. These operations can also be performed without leaving the salon.
The budget version of the SUV was offered with the 4G54 (gasoline) and 4D56 (diesel) engines familiar from the first generation, Part-Time transmission and leaf spring rear suspension. Of course, the comfort level of this version of Pajero and the cost of the car were more modest.
In the period from 1993 to 1996 inclusive, the modernization of the Pajero SUV continued. The line of car engines includes two new engines - a gasoline engine of the MIVEC 6G74 type (3.5 liters, 210 hp) and a turbodiesel with an intercooler 4M40 (2.8 liters, 125 hp). In addition, the 3-liter 6G72 gasoline engine, inherited by the second generation of Pajero from the previous model, was modified. By increasing the number of valves, this motor increased its power to 155 hp. ABS and central locking were added to all base models. And as an option, an electric sliding sunroof (previously unavailable for 3-door cars) and an immobilizer were offered.
Restyling of the second generation cars was carried out in 1997. Externally, the SUV got:
New chrome grille;
Xenon headlights of head optics;
New front bumper with integrated fog lights;
Climate control;
17-inch cast light-alloy wheels (standard).
The all-wheel drive system of the car was improved due to a limited slip differential, and the place of the popular 6G74 DOHC engine in the line of power units was taken by the 6G74SOHC gasoline engine.
As part of the restyling of the generation, in 1998, a sports version of the SUV, Pajero Evolution, was put on the market. This car was equipped with a 3.5-liter 288-horsepower MIVEC petrol engine, reinforced suspension and a premium interior. This modification of the Mitsubishi Pajero at a price of $ 37,799 went on sale after the triumphant victory of the Mitsubishi team in the Dakar Rally. Then the crews on these off-road vehicles took three steps of the podium in their glory at once. In total, Pajero's SUVs have won this legendary rally 11 times.
In 1996 and 1998, two events occurred that forever changed the course of development of the Pajero brand. In October 1996, the premiere of the mid-size SUV Mitsubishi Pajero Sport took place, and in June 1998, the serial production of the compact version of the car, the Mitsubishi Pajero Pinin, began. The diversification of the brand was conceived to translate the upcoming, third-generation full-size Pajero into the premium segment. From this point on, three related models begin to develop in parallel. The compact Mitsubishi Pajero Pinin was produced for 10 years (until 2007) and became famous not only as a civilian model, but also as a car for the army and police. The Pajero and Pajero Sport models are still flagships of the Mitsubishi automotive division.
In 1999, a generational change takes place. However, the production of these machines continued in the Philippines and China (under the Liebao Leopard badge). The popularity of the second generation SUV in Europe forced the company to resume production in 2002. In the European market, the revived cars were sold as the Mitsubishi Pajero Classic. Today these cars under the name Pajero SFX are mass-produced for the Asian market at the Hindustan Motors plant (India).
Mitsubishi Pajero third generation
The appearance of the third generation of Pajero caused a mixed reaction among both industry professionals and off-road travel enthusiasts. The main differences between the third generation car and its illustrious ancestor are as follows:
Full-size body with an integrated frame made of high-strength materials (torsional stiffness increased by 300%). Cars with a Canvas Top body were not included in the third generation of Pajero;
The center of gravity was reduced by 50 mm, and the ground clearance (clearance) was increased by 30 mm;
The fuel tank is located between the axles;
The suspension scheme has been completely changed - independent spring for all 4 wheels;
Rack and pinion steering with hydraulic booster;
Super Select II all-wheel drive system with electronically controlled center differential;
Three transmission options: 5-speed manual transmission, 4-range automatic transmission and INVECS II tiptronic robotic gearbox;
In the 7-seater versions of the SUV, the third row of seats folds completely into a special niche in the floor;
Reversing camera (parking sensors) and navigation device.
In 2003, the generation was restyled. External changes were carried out according to the already traditional scheme - a new radiator grille, revised head optics, a new front bumper with round foglights instead of rectangular ones, a pronounced body kit and retouched feed with different taillights and a bumper.
The interior of the restyled "troika" is a mixture of European chic and Japanese jewelry assembly. In high trim levels, the Pajero SUV has seriously competed with the legends of the premium class - and (series 100). According to the results of 2003, Pajero III outstripped the Land Cruiser in sales by more than 30%.
The choice of engines for the restyled SUV has increased thanks to two new engines - the top-end 220-horsepower gasoline engine 6G74 GDI (3.5 liters) and the 160-horsepower turbodiesel 4M41 (3.2 liters), which Europeans especially liked. Due to its muscular forms Pajero "troika" has received the nickname "Bulldog" in Europe.
The fourth generation of Mitsubishi Pajero SUVs
The Mitsubishi Pajero IV was shown for the first time at the annual Paris Motor Show on September 30, 2006. After the premiere, some critics were ironic about the fact that the new generation car is just the good old Pajero III after another deep restyling. Indeed, both cars look somewhat similar to each other, but this is not a copying, but rather a family resemblance.
The silhouette of the Pajero IV is reminiscent of the second generation model. He became more fit and stern. But, at the same time, the car's habitus has the elegance inherent in premium cars. The body of the SUV is built using RICE technology. To reduce the weight of the SUV, some parts of the body are made of aluminum. The safety level of the passenger and driver is 5 stars according to EuroNCAP.
Among the passive safety equipment, it is necessary to distinguish belts with pretensioners for all passengers and the driver, as well as airbags with a two-stage gas filling function. Active safety is ensured by the Active Stability & Traction Control systems and the electronic brake force distribution EBD. There was also an emergency braking assistance system Brake Assist and a Brake Override function, with which the priority of the brake pedal is ensured.
In the Russian market, Mitsubishi Pajero was presented with three possible engine options:
6G72 - gasoline 3.0-liter engine with 178 horsepower;
6G75 MIVEC - petrol 3.8 liter 250-horsepower internal combustion engine;
4M41 D-DI is a four-cylinder 200-horsepower turbodiesel with a displacement of 3.2 liters.
In 2012, the fourth generation Mitsubishi Pajero got a facelift.
I was under no illusion when I went to test the Pajero after the New Years. Well, another SUV, besides the old one - the fourth generation saw the light of day already in 2007, went through two restyling ... Anyway, who will surprise Pajero - there are so many of them on the roads of Moscow!
I must admit that fate decreed that the last Pajero (he, by the way, the first), which I had to ride, and as a passenger, happened in my life back in 1995. Since then, somehow it has not happened. But again I was wrong in my expectations.
Literally an hour before I got behind the wheel of the Pajero, I passed another test car - VW Caravelle: a large eight-seater "bus" with a huge glass area and a high seating position. But even after the "bus", plunging into Pajero, I caught only one word in my head - "aquarium". The high ceiling, huge glass, visually thin door cards, a lot of air in the cabin ... Even the Caravel did not give such a feeling of spaciousness!
Forward to the past!
The interior also caused a storm of emotions. Pajero is a time machine! Torpedos, door cards, buttons, instruments, square knobs of gearshift levers and handouts - all this seemed to have come straight to me from the last decade of the last century, when the cars were real, made of iron and made forever, and not like now, when. Simple lines, no fashionable design delights, everything is square, stern and simple. Maybe to someone this archaic will seem unworthy of a car of the second decade of the 21st century, but to me, a person who grew up just on the design of the 90s, it warms my soul and gives me hope that the inside of this car is just as reliable and "for centuries" as it was in those days.
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Unless the Mitsubishi Connect touchscreen multimedia panel looks completely different here. A color touchscreen without a single physical button looks wild against the background of harsh buttons and knobs. Here asks a two-din radio with a cassette deck, or a CD-player, at worst. By the way, about the "kondo" buttons: I once lamented that the "oak" keys for heating the seats in a modern salon looked very old-school. The same buttons (what can you do - unification) in the Pajero's interior look like family. Rather, they are relatives for this salon.
The leather of the seats is oak sackcloth. It feels like an officer's boots. This is in the tradition of Mitsubishi - a similar dressing can be found on all cars of the brand. And if in Outlander it looks deliberately rude, then here it is very organic. Before us is a real stern SUV. It's not scary to flop into such skin with your backside, stained with clay - nothing will happen to it! In a word, the Pajero salon is a direct hello from the nineties. Some people may not like this, but the number of cars on the roads suggests that conservatism is held in high esteem.
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Personally, thanks to this simplicity and "antiquity" I felt myself behind the wheel of Pajero very comfortable, like at home in my childhood - safe and secure. There are no unnecessary decorations, no millions of glowing buttons and functions that look beautiful and are expensive, but which you will use once in your life, and even then out of curiosity.
Even the climate control here is single-zone - no pampering and tenderness (here even I was surprised - in the top-end configuration of the car for two and a half million could have made two "climate" zones, but apparently that would not be brutal enough). But there is a separate heater for the rear of the cabin.
The fact that the Pajero is a thoroughbred SUV is also evidenced by the number of options for transforming the interior. This is not found on modern "plastics". The rear seats can change the tilt of the backs, the backs themselves fold in a 40:60 ratio, the entire seats can also fold towards the front row, forming just a huge trunk. And if you pull the head restraints out of the front seats and slide them forward, then you can make an almost flat surface of all the seats. And it's easy to put two basketball players two meters tall to sleep. At the same time, you don't even need to unload the trunk - even now on an expedition to the North! This is rarely seen today.
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Warm tube V6
The technical stuffing of the miracle car Pajero does not deviate from the old-school ideology. Our test car is equipped with a "warm lamp" gasoline V6 with a volume of three liters. The formula is quite standard for Pajero - the ancestor of this motor was put on the first generation of an SUV. The engine has one camshaft per head (!), Distributed fuel injection and develops 174 hp. With. at 5,250 rpm. Not the most outstanding indicators, however, for an SUV weighing under two and a half tons, traction is much more important, and here it is in abundance: 261 Nm at 4,000 rpm. Another attribute of simplicity is that the engine consumes 92nd gasoline.
In practice, from the first seconds of engine operation, you understand that under the hood there is not some modern turbo whistle, but a real "cast iron", with a resource of many hundreds of thousands of kilometers. By the way, despite the external similarity of the layout and volume, the Pajero engine has nothing to do with the engine that is installed on the Outlander. It is also interesting that, losing in all respects, subjectively, the Pajero engine pulls better than the more powerful and high-torque Outlander unit. Although it's probably just the magic of the machine. Big and iron.
Mitsubishi Pajero IV
Declared fuel consumption per 100 km
A large engine uses gasoline very carefully, especially given the weight of the SUV. During the week of the test in the "City and highway for the weekend" mode, the computer showed 13.7 l / 100 km of 92nd gasoline. In my opinion, it is quite a decent indicator. The same Outlander with a three-liter engine and one and a half times less weight uses about the same. Again, subjectively, but it is the comfortable or uncomfortable feeling of consumption that is given not so much by the consumption figure itself as by the compliance with its expectations. And if "a bucket with a small" one hundred in Outlander causes indignation, then the same figure on Pajero fits well into the zone of comfortable waiting.
Legendary Super Select
Pajero was once considered a very progressive car. Independent suspensions and a frame integrated into the body looked innovative against the background of frame "Kruzaks" and other "Defenders" with springs and axles. However, "Kruzaks", though, went ahead, and only Pajero seemed to be frozen in its best years - those already distant.
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Real SUVs are dying off as a class. The demand for such machines is falling globally. More and more people are wondering - why all these locks and lowers, if in everyday life there is enough front end connected by an automatic clutch? There are almost no real “party-time” enthusiasts left. But Pajer's legendary Super Select transmission is yet another reason to head to the showroom now.
Perhaps, for complete "off-road" happiness, there is only no front differential lock. The rest: inter-axle blocking, rear interwheel blocking (with automatic shutdown of all electronic "collars"), lowering row - all this is there. Perhaps, in terms of arsenal, only the Land Cruiser can now be compared with it. But the price ...
Mitsubishi Pajero IV
Brief technical characteristics
Engine: V6, 3.0L, 174 HP Transmission: Automatic, 5 steps Dimensions, mm (L / W / H): 4 900/1 875/1 870 Ground clearance, mm: 235 Curb weight, kg: 2100
The top Pajero will cost about the cost of the base one. There is no need to talk about the "big" Land Cruiser, and even more so the "Helika"! In a word, in fact, in its price segment, he was practically alone. Somewhere a little lower, on an "honest" all-wheel drive, with locks and lowers, they are poking around in the ruts of the market and, but this is a completely different off-road crew. Even the once formidable Pathfinder rounded out, got a CVT and hit the asphalt and, forgive him Patrol,. In a word, our Pajero was left all alone.
Instead of goodbye
In general, in its habits Pajero is similar to a large ATV. No, not by the level of comfort, but by the feeling of transparency, the clarity of the car to operate and the ease with which you find a common language with the car. Some of its honesty and simplicity.
Mitsubishi Pajero I modifications
Mitsubishi Pajero I 2.3 D MT
Mitsubishi Pajero I 2.5 D MT 87 hp
Mitsubishi Pajero I 2.5 D AT 87 hp
Mitsubishi Pajero I 2.5 D MT 103 hp
Mitsubishi Pajero I 2.5 D AT 103 hp
Mitsubishi Pajero I 3.0 MT
Mitsubishi Pajero I 3.0 AT
Mitsubishi Pajero I classmates by price
Unfortunately, this model has no classmates ...
Mitsubishi Pajero I Owner Reviews
Mitsubishi Pajero I, 1983
If you treat technology correctly and with love, then the "cart" will become a helicopter. Only after 5 years of operation of the Mitsubishi Pajero I, the dead engine was overhauled, the body was cooked, ball joints, anthers of the front axle shafts and the tips of the steering rods were replaced. Also, the spring bushings were replaced with "Nivovskie" trimmed silent blocks, I note that no one has done all this before me, hence the conclusion - in 24 years the car was made overhauled only once, and this is "super-reliability". Although the Mitsubishi Pajero I is an outdated car, it suits me in everything. This is my weekend car, so to speak. I love to ride it on a fishing trip.
Dignity : excellent cross-country ability, enviable maintainability, long service life and availability of original spare parts, by the way, quite inexpensive.
Flaws : if not for our diesel fuel, we would not have raised the economy of foreign countries by purchasing spare parts for our cars.
Roman, Tver
Mitsubishi Pajero I, 1987
About the car: Mitsubishi Pajero I, 1987 onwards, 2.5 TD (turbine removed), 4 automatic transmissions, 350 thousand mileage. Exterior: in general, everything is solid and strict (minimalism, nothing more). Looks like a Mercedes Cube (G-class). Aerodynamics "lame", that's why the whistle in the A-pillars. In general, in such a "tank", as one friend of mine put it, it is not a shame to go to a showdown. For hunting, fishing and active trips to nature - generally super. A spare tire on the tailgate complements the already serious look. Interior: everything is done with the Chelyabinsk severity. The dashboard is "iron". Everything is screwed on tightly, it will not creak, even if you really want to. In the center there is a compass, a body roll meter and a battery charge sensor.
The car is very reliable (if everything is changed, smeared and checked in time), made for uncompromising operation in off-road conditions. Mitsubishi Pajero I is a real jeep, with a forced front end connection, a raised and lowered transfer case row. Off-road performance is excellent. "Diesel" and ground clearance allow you not to be afraid of almost any puddles, curbs and sand. Somehow I even had a chance to pull a UAZ from the sand. With the turbine removed, and even with an automatic speaker, frankly speaking, it's useless. And the consumption is significantly higher. So I advise you not to remove the turbine, pour good oil and not turn off the car immediately after stopping (letting the turbine blades cool down - it will live longer). The cruising speed on the highway is 100.
Dignity : tank, cheap to maintain.
Flaws : not enough comfort and dynamics.
Alexey, St. Petersburg
Mitsubishi Pajero I, 1986
Great city jeep. I have a 3-door. The high seating position of the Mitsubishi Pajero I provides good visibility. Small and economical "diesel" 10-12 l / 100 km in the city, powerful - 103 hp. A dynamic jeep that will satisfy many street racing enthusiasts. The small size (in comparison with the American giants) allows you to always find a gap in city traffic jams and not waste your time, a jeep - you can drive onto the curb. Mitsubishi Pajero I proved to be good in off-road conditions - the transfer case has four positions and in the most extreme conditions will lock all possible differentials and take you out of the mud in a low gear. Automatic transmission - provides comfort and is suitable for novice motorists. Comfortable - spacious interior, four people feel great on long trips, as well as air conditioning, CD-radio, full power accessories, adjustable seat height. Large tailgate - you can shove in the refrigerator.
Dignity : an economical SUV. Comfortable and safe.
Flaws : not found.
Oleg, Moscow
