Using the automatic selection of tires and wheels for the car Mitsubishi Pajero, you can avoid many problems related to their compatibility and compliance with the recommendations of car manufacturers. After all, they have a huge impact on a significant part of the operational properties of the vehicle, primarily on handling, fuel efficiency and dynamic qualities. In addition, one cannot fail to note the importance of tires and rims as elements of active safety. That is why the choice between them should be made as responsibly as possible, which implies the presence of a whole range of knowledge about these products.

Unfortunately, most car owners prefer not to go into such technical nuances. However, the automatic selection system will prove to be extremely useful, regardless, as it will minimize the chance of choosing the wrong rims or tires. And there is plenty to choose from, thanks to the widest range of such products presented in the Mosavtoshina online store.

All-wheel drive SUV Mitsubishi Pajero Pinin is a more compact modification of the popular full-size jeep Pajero. The Pininfarina studio was engaged in the development of a model commissioned by Mitsubishi Motors, as a result of which the car saw the light in 1998 in the Japanese market under the name “iO”, which means “I” in Italian.

With the name Pinin, meaning "the youngest or youngest", European consumers were able to see and purchase this car a year later, when the production of the car was organized in Italy.

Implementation aspects of the exterior

The sale of the Mitsubishi Pajero Pinin of the SUV in question, which started in 1998, immediately brought him impressive popularity, since the design style received by the model completely retained its resemblance to its older brother Pajero. At the same time, the jeep turned out to be quite compact, which is confirmed by its overall parameters:

A year after the debut of Mitsubishi Pajero Pinin, a five-door variation of the SUV was demonstrated, the dimensions of which are indicated in the table as maximum values. This version was also developed by the Pininfarina design studio. This modification significantly increased the volume of the luggage compartment, as well as a voluminous “underground” with a plastic pallet, rationally divided into pockets and niches.

The SUV shown in the photo has undergone several restylings during its existence. During the last update in 2005, the car received chrome manufacturer logos, silver roof rails, body-colored side mirrors, alloy wheels and chrome door handles. Also, the model was provided with a new body design - metallic blue. At the same time, a jeep with a more powerful power unit could be distinguished by the presence of side silver moldings.

Features of the interior

Our description of the interior of the Mitsubishi Pajero Pinin SUV should begin with a statement that the model has a very comfortable driver's seat with a wide range of adjustments. At the same time, the reviews published by the owners of the jeep state the presence in the cabin of quite ergonomic devices, the readings of which are easily perceived at any time of the day. On the center console there is a trio of rotary climate control knobs, a CD audio system and a large display that visualizes the outside temperature, trip computer data, radio wave information and the current time.

The Mitsubishi Pajero Pinin rear seat cushion is one-piece, while only the inclination of the separate backrests can be adjusted, which can be folded forward together or separately, and the cushion can be completely removed. The car has excellent visibility, in the formation of which a special role belongs to the rear recessed head restraints and large exterior mirrors. In general, the execution of the interior of the model is made in accordance with modern trends in the presence of high-quality finishing materials and well-thought-out ergonomics.

Technical characteristics of the SUV

For the Mitsubishi Pajero Pinin jeep, the manufacturer prepared two gasoline power plants with the following technical characteristics:

The above engines can be aggregated with a five-speed mechanics or a four-speed automatic. A modification with a less powerful power unit is equipped with a Full Time 4WD all-wheel drive transmission, and for a more powerful variation, a Super Select 4WD multi-mode transmission is provided, while all-wheel drive can be connected at speeds up to 100 km / h.

The SUV has a rigid and energy-intensive suspension with the addition of a Torsen rear self-locking differential, which increases the car's patency and prevents the rear wheels from slipping. All integrated brake mechanisms are disc, and the front samples are ventilated.

Options and price of the jeep

The standard equipment of the SUV in question assumes the presence of air conditioning, heated front seats, a pair of front airbags, central locking, alloy wheels, an audio system, roof rails and more. It is worth noting that the production of the model was completed in 2007, so it is quite possible to buy a Mitsubishi Pajero Pinin from the beginning of the 2000s for about 10 thousand dollars now.

Size matters. Choosing Mitsubishi Pajero Pinin and Mitsubishi Pajero IO

Years of issue: from 1998 to the present.
Cost: $9,000–25,000

That's because the dynamics of life - thirty years ago, an SUV was called something that grumbled inwardly with a huge V8 and smoothly transshipped its two and a half tons of curb weight over huge boulders. And then off we go: "Niva", Suzuki Vitara and their followers debunked the myth of the voracity and slowness of the true off-road knights. What's more, every self-respecting manufacturer has tried to make its mark in the compact SUV class by equipping their vehicles with some degree of mud-climbing ability. Meanwhile, Mitsubishi continued to produce the legendary "wild cat" Pajero and stubbornly did not go for minimization.

In the early nineties, the market insisted on something small. And in 1994, a strange creature with a purely Japanese flavor rolled out to Mitsubishi dealerships. It was called Pajero Mini (wild kitten?). It was a really tiny (three and a half meters) car with two powertrain options - a gasoline atmospheric volume of 1100 cm3 and a gasoline turbocharged volume of 600 cm3. The new SUV claimed to compete with the Suzuki Samurai and had a frame, an Easy Select transfer case (Pajero's legacy) and a solid rear axle in its arsenal. Alas, neither in Europe, nor even more so in America, this option of minimizing the legendary "cat", as they say, did not work. However, at that time it was already clear that the company needed a competitor to the class leader Suzuki Vitara and the Toyota RAV4 rushing to Olympus.

Shorty's name

In 1996, the task of developing a compact SUV in the Pajero style fell on the tables of the designers of Pininfarina and the MMC engineering center. The new SUV should at least not be inferior to Suzuki products in terms of off-road ability, and to a competitor from Toyota in terms of style and comfort. In fact, the work on the creation of this machine could be described as follows: all the best from Mitsubishi's technical solutions were taken, and this best was installed in a body from Pininfarina. Such a simple approach to design made it possible to complete the preparation of the project very quickly, and already in 1998 the first car appeared in showrooms. The result exceeded expectations: a stylish body with an integrated frame hid GDI engines and a Super Select SS4-I transmission in its depths.

In Japan, the car appeared under the name IO, which means “I” in Italian, and a year later, after preparing for production in Italy, the small Pajero entered the European market. But here he already appeared under the name Pinin. Thus, the consumer was "informed" that Pininfarina was involved in the creation of the car (Pinin - a short man - was called in childhood the founder of Pininfarina, Giovanni Farina, who was distinguished by his small stature). Since then, the car has undergone one restyling and several minor improvements, and as a result, it has come down to our days almost in ... its original form.

Everything like adults

Pre-styling Pajero Pinin / IO (1999-2000) were designed according to all "off-road" canons. Only two features did not allow Pinin to be classified as a full-fledged off-road conqueror. Firstly, the SS4-I transfer case is too big for such a compact body. As a result, the beam of its attachment hangs down, destroying the quite tolerable indicators of the geometric cross-country ability of the car. Secondly, the transmission mode sensors are located here not on top, like in the “big” Pajero, but on the side, which causes concern for their integrity. But, despite the foregoing, off-road Pinin can compete with any classmate. The power units did not let us down either. The Pinin was mainly equipped with two GDI engines with direct injection of 1.8 and 2.0 liters and a power of 114 and 129 hp. respectively. Much less often under the hood of a baby you can see a 1.6-liter MPI 102 hp. (it is less demanding on fuel quality).

Too many levers

The 2002 Pinin/IO line facelift affected only minor elements. The bumpers and plastic elements of the body kit were slightly updated, the “turn signals” in the headlights became fashionable white, and the headlights themselves grew slightly in size. The designer's hand also touched some small things in the cabin, but this is not very noticeable both at first and subsequent glances. As for official sales, they went, as they say, neither shaky nor rolls. The car did not hit the mainstream mainly because of the rather high price. Pinin (most often the three-door version) was purchased "in addition" to the large Pajero, and it was intended for the wife. The friend of life was often simply not able to appreciate the off-road qualities of the car, but she had difficulties with an additional lever and a lot of incomprehensible symbols and inscriptions. The decision was not long in coming, and in 2002 an urban version appeared with a greatly simplified transmission. The FT4 was constantly distributing torque to the bridges in a 50:50 ratio through the viscous coupling with no way to turn anything on or off at all. No downshift, no locks, no lever in the cabin. Of course, this option is the least interesting if you are going to go out into the countryside, but as a gift to your beloved it will fit, especially since the cost of "parquet" versions is on average 1-2 thousand dollars lower.

There are different versions

From a technical point of view, the three and five-door versions (both left-hand drive and right-hand drive) are almost identical. All of them have one range of engines and options with automatic and manual transmission. The only difference is in the kits. Japanese right-hand drive cars are usually “packed” much richer than their European counterparts. By the way, most IOs are equipped with a multifunctional display that displays a lot of information, and on expensive trim levels, its place is taken by a navigation system that is useless in Russia. The interior of the three-door versions is no more ascetic than the five-door ones. The difference is mainly in the size of the luggage compartment (in a three-door it is incredibly small) and legroom for rear passengers. To be honest, a person with a height of 165 cm is difficult to fit in the back seat, and if the driver moves the seat completely back, then only a folder for papers will fit between the back and the seat cushion.

Character features

In short, the SUV from Pinin with Super Select really came out well, unless, of course, you do not demand the impossible from the car. The car feels great on climbs (power-to-weight ratio is high) and goes very well on clay, using an arsenal of locks. Of course, the articulation of the suspension is not always enough to overcome difficult obstacles, but the old “Nivovodskaya” tactics help here - the suspension allows you to go through rather intricate terrain with a “move”. True, it is worth remembering: the suspension moves are really small, and at the limit of alternating loads, a hard breakdown occurs, the consequences of which can be expensive. As for handling on the pavement, a rather sharp steering wheel and excellent energy intensity of the suspension allow you to move at the maximum dynamic capabilities of the car, not particularly paying attention to the high center of gravity. In general, everything is like a big Pajero - dynamics and handling, combined with off-road qualities, give a product, purchasing which, you understand that the money was not paid for the blue of the instrument panel.

Maria CHELYUBEEVA
Pajero Pinin (1998) 1.6 MPI 3 doors

HE'S HOTTER THAN JIMNY

When it came time to change the car, I thought about the Suzuki Jimny. The desire has almost taken shape in the car, but the dealers did not have the necessary equipment. Then they began to search through the ads and came across Pinin. It immediately caught my eye that he was prettier than Jimny, and this was a turning point. And still pleased with the rare equipment. The combination of a 1.6 MPI engine with a three-door body, a sunroof and headlight washers is not found on Japanese cars. During the time that I had a car, they changed some kind of rubber bands for 700 rubles and for the prevention of a timing belt for 6,000 rubles with work. The rest seems to be working. I really like the presence of all sorts of different off-road modes. I went into the mud only once - for the first time in my life I just turned on “4LLc” and drove everything myself. Even my husband was offended that I didn’t let him ride. Yes, more than 90 km / h on the road is already poorly controlled, but in the mud it's just great. We have a dacha, and we have to drive 5 km to it on a very bad road. There, of all, only me and my dad drive in an UAZ. And in the city it’s such a pleasure not to be afraid of curbs, to look at the rebuilding in large mirrors and feel the attitude towards the car as a serious jeep.

The brilliance and poverty of GDI

By the way, about money. As for the features of service, on this account, all services, alas, are unanimous: the elements of the fuel system of GDI engines do not withstand the realities of Russian fuel, and the electrician does not withstand the realities of the Russian winter. The problem with engines manifests itself in the classic “does not pull” or “does not start”. Therefore, when looking for a car, it is worth remembering that serviceable GDI engines provide the car with decent dynamics, and if the car frankly “does not drive” or “dulls”, then prepare some money for repairs. Repair usually consists of a banal replacement of candles and flushing of nozzles, but the simplicity with which the names of these operations can be pronounced does not fit in with the complexity and cost of the work itself. For example, candles for 1.8 and 2.0 engines cost about 800-1000 rubles apiece (hereinafter, the prices of unofficial services are given), and flushing the nozzles means disassembling almost half of the engine, which results in another 5000-6000 rubles. The cost of the nozzle is from 1200 rubles for the "non-original" and then ascending. The high pressure pump is also easily damaged by low-quality fuel and entails additional costs. Of course, there are no such problems with MPI engines, and the prices for their maintenance and spare parts are much lower, but at the same time, the cost of maintaining GDI is a kind of payment for increased power and elasticity of the power unit.

Konstantin SHCHEGLOV
Pajero IO (1999) 1.8 GDI, 5 doors

THE MACHINE IS SUITABLE IN ALL PARAMETERS

text: Dmitry LYAKHOVENKO
photo: Alexander DAVIDYUK

The Mitsubishi Pajero Pinin crossover, not too well known in the domestic car market, was produced by a Japanese company from 1998 to 2005. And, unlike the first generations of the basic version of the car (that is, the usual Pajero), it received pretty decent off-road properties. Other features of this car include a unique design - although because of this, the car was produced in limited quantities. For 8 years, no more than 300 thousand copies were collected, although even now they are not so difficult to find on the secondary market - moreover, at a very affordable price.

Model History

The debut of the Mitsubishi Pajero Pinin took place in 1998, 16 years after the start of production of the first original Pajero. The new car was named after the famous Italian design bureau Pininfarina, which created models for the Paris-Dakar rally. It was his specialists who developed changes in the design of the crossover - here, in Italy, they also assembled the first Pajero Panin for the European market. For sale in Japan and Brazil, the car was produced at Japanese production facilities.

The results of the first sales showed that European buyers do not really need a new version. During the year, several times fewer crossovers were sold here than in the Japanese market. And after a while, the popularity of the car also fell. Perhaps because the car was a little ahead of its time - now it could compete with such models as Suzuki Jimny and Daihatsu Terios.

In 2005, the production of an off-road vehicle ceased due to insufficient popularity. Although for Brazil, the same model continued to be assembled on the basis of TR4. And they finished collecting only in 2014. Now a car can be purchased for only 3-4 thousand dollars - much cheaper than crossovers of similar characteristics.

Design and interior of different versions of Pinin

A significant part of the technical solutions of the Mitsubishi Pajero Pinin was taken from the base car. And among the changes developed by designers from Italy, you should pay attention to the following features:

• improved off-road performance and good maneuverability;
• updated protective elements - from plastic overlays for pallets to spectacular thresholds;
• massive wings, giving the car a serious and impressive look.

In 2005, just before the end of the release, the last restyling appeared (there were three in total), which differed from the original Panin in chrome door handles and Mitsubishi logos. In addition, the updated car could see redesigned roof rails and alloy wheels. And the colors of the side mirrors match the color of the body.

The interior trim of the new Mitsubishi crossover is identical to the regular Pajero model of the corresponding model year. From the driver's side, you can see exactly the same blue dials and a CD player on the front console, and when you open the rear door, you can see almost the same compact luggage compartment. Although the three-door version has a significantly smaller trunk compared to the standard Pajero, space for second-row passengers is even more lacking.

In the five-door modifications of the vehicle, there is more space - both in the luggage compartment and on the second row of seats. Moreover, this option can be called a truly five-seater. While the model with 3 doors is only for four. Although the height of the seats is conveniently adjusted using a special handle in all versions of the car, which provides more space for tall drivers and passengers in Pinin.

Technical parameters of the model

Included with the Mitsubishi Pajero Pinin, three powertrain options were offered:

• two 1.8-liter engines, regular, 114 hp With. and modified, with a capacity of 6 liters. With. more;
• one 2.0-liter engine with a capacity of 129 liters. With.

The first models with the most productive version of the power unit could reach speeds of no more than 168 km / h for complete sets with automatic transmission and up to 163 km / h for cars with “mechanics”. The suspension of the car is reinforced, the brakes are disc, ventilated, and the drive is only full, 4WD, with 4 modes of operation. The fuel consumption of a car with any of the engine options does not exceed 10 liters in combined mode.

In 2002, the manufacturer made the crossover closer to SUVs than SUVs. The all-wheel drive system was simplified, and there was only one mode left - distributing torque in equal proportion to both axles. The transmission, gearboxes and engine options remained unchanged after restyling.

Tab. 1. Characteristics of the car.

Overall dimensions of the car

The dimensions of the Mitsubishi Pajero Pinin are significantly smaller compared to the regular Pajero - only the width of these crossovers is the same. The length of the three-door model was 3.735 m, the five-door model was exactly 300 mm longer. The ground clearance is not too high - but this shortcoming is fully compensated by short overhangs.

Another difference between versions with a different number of doors and seats is the volume of the luggage compartment. In a compact model, it is only 166 liters, in a long modification - twice as much. With the expansion of the second row of seats, the space in the trunk becomes even larger, although in this case the car can only accommodate the driver and one passenger.

Tab. 2. Vehicle dimensions.

At the end of the last century, Pininfarina received an order from Mitsubishi Motors to develop the design of a compact SUV, the “little brother” of the Pajero, and in 1998 it began to be produced in Japan under the name iO, which simply means “I” in Italian. A year later, the car was introduced to the Old World, where it became known as Pinin. The name is taken from the name of Pininfarina. By the way, in Italian the word pinin means "the youngest, the youngest." The symbolic name for the smallest SUV in the European Mitsubishi range.

The assembly was organized at the Pininfarina plant in Italy.

Nice appearance Pinin retained the resemblance to the "big brother" Pajero. From a technical point of view, the car is completely identical to its Japanese counterpart Pajero iO. It turned out to be very compact (length with a spare wheel - 3735 mm, width - 1695 mm) and at the same time quite high (1695 mm).

Pinin installed a gasoline engine with direct fuel injection. The car of the first years of production was completed only with this motor. With a volume of 1.8 liters and a power of 120 hp, it allows you to reach speeds of up to 168 km / h. The engine is aggregated with a 5-speed manual gearbox or with an INVECS-II "automatic".

Brakes on all wheels are disc, front - ventilated.

A year after the debut, the 5-door Pajero Pinin entered the series. Its appearance, like the appearance of its 3-door "brother", was developed with the participation of the Italian design studio Pininfarina. The car received a new version of the 2-liter engine equipped with direct fuel injection (GDI) equipment. Choice of manual or automatic transmission.

The size of the trunk has grown noticeably, plus a voluminous "underground" with a plastic pallet, which is divided into niches and pockets.

The driver's seat is comfortable with sufficient adjustment ranges. The devices, although completely different in design, equally well cope with their main task: their readings are easily perceived at any time of the day.

On the center console of the Pajero Pinin there are three rotary climate control knobs, an audio system with a CD player and a large display that shows the time, outboard temperature, trip computer readings and information about the radio wave.

The Pinin rear seat cushion is one-piece, only the inclination of the separate backrests is adjustable. These backrests can be folded forward, together or separately, and the cushion can be removed altogether. Visibility is excellent. Thanks to the large exterior mirrors and recessed rear head restraints.

The interior design is made in the spirit of modern trends in automotive fashion, high-quality finishing materials and well-thought-out ergonomics.

Active movement is facilitated by a rigid and energy-intensive suspension. Pinin does not save off-road either, because with its high ground clearance and excellent Super Select 2 4WD-i transmission, like on a large Pajero, the car is able to storm quite serious off-road sections.

Four-wheel drive can be connected without stopping and without even braking (if the car goes no higher than 100 km / h). The front axle is connected by an automatic clutch. If the car is ambushed, a downshift with a blocked viscous coupling (the most “heavy” mode) comes to the rescue.

In all modes, the rear limited-slip differential of the Torsen type helps a lot - it adds patency and prevents the rear wheels from slipping.

The Pinin standard equipment for the Russian market includes: air conditioning with a carbon air filter, heated front seats, two front airbags, central locking, an audio system (optionally with a CD changer), alloy wheels, roof rails, branded seat trim with a “tread” pattern .

The 2003 Pajero Pinin is equipped with two front and side airbags, as well as pretensioners and load limiters on the front belts.

Pinin is a fighter and an excellent "rogue", and this quality is in harmony with its angular and very rigid body. Affordable price, plus traditional reliability, make this car an attractive purchase for those who occasionally enjoy trips to nature.

The 2005 Pajero Pinin is recognizable by the new chrome Mitsubishi logos, body-coloured side mirrors, silver railings, chrome door handles and alloy wheels. In addition, a new body color has appeared - metallic blue.

The SUV is offered with a 1.8-liter engine (114 hp), which is aggregated with a manual transmission (models with a 3- and 5-door body). The 2.0 liter GDI engine (129 hp) is installed only on 5-door versions with automatic transmission.

The 1.8-liter version is equipped with a Full Time 4WD transmission, while the more powerful 2.0-liter version has a Super Select 4WD-i multi-mode transmission.

The appearance of Pajero Pinin has changed slightly. In accordance with the new corporate style, the red logo was changed to chrome. The car received body-colored side mirror housings, silver roof rails and chrome door handles. Pinin with a 2 liter engine can be distinguished by silver side moldings.