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The Mitsubishi Pajero (pron.: /pəˈdʒɛroʊ/; Spanish: [paˈxeɾo]; Japanese パジェロ [padʑeɽo]) is a sport
utility car manufactured by Mitsubishi Motors. It was named after Leopardus pajeros, the
Pampas cat which is native to the Patagonia plateau region of southern Argentina.However,
since pajero is an offensive term for "wanker" in Spanish,alternative names have been used
for many markets overseas. It is known as the Mitsubishi Montero (meaning "mountain hunter"
in Spain, India, and the Americas (except Brazil), and as the Mitsubishi Shogun in the
United Kingdom. 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.
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 car, not just an SUV.
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). This not only gave the Pajero
an offroad reputation, but also helped in the sales
department.
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-litre V6 on top of the range.
2.0-litre 4-cylinder petrol (2000/2.0)
2.0-litre 4-cylinder turbocharged petrol (2000/2.0 Turbo)
2.6-litre 4-cylinder petrol (2600/2.6)
2.3-litre 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 turbocharged diesel engine, a front double wishbone suspension with torsion bar
springs, power steering and suspension seats. This made the Pajero a four-wheel-drive car
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 car, 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-litre 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.
The long-wheelbase model also increased seating capacity to seven, with available third row
seats, which could be folded to the sides for additional trunk space or combined with second
row seats to form a bed.
The Pajero was further refined in June 1984. The turbo diesel engines now had higher
power/torque ratings, whilst the long-wheelbase models got standard four-wheel disc brakes
and four-way adjustable shock absorbers as standard equipment.
A new flagship model was then introduced in early 1987, with a two-tone paintjob, fifteen
inch (38 cm) light alloy wheels, front-seat heaters, wool seat covers, genuine leather
headrests, a three spoke steering wheel and a sound system with radio/cassette. Also in
1987, a version of the Pajero/Montero was rebadged by Dodge as the Raider, which ran through
1989.
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 and new car, 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 of ground
clearance the vehicle retains its reputation as one of the toughest and most capable 4x4s.
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
IV emissions 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. 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.
For the 2010 model year the Pajero gained a Rockford acoustic soundsystem and two interior
color options, black and beige, in some markets.
For 2012, this model has been minimally restyled and given an improved monocoque body and
suspension.
utility car manufactured by Mitsubishi Motors. It was named after Leopardus pajeros, the
Pampas cat which is native to the Patagonia plateau region of southern Argentina.However,
since pajero is an offensive term for "wanker" in Spanish,alternative names have been used
for many markets overseas. It is known as the Mitsubishi Montero (meaning "mountain hunter"
in Spain, India, and the Americas (except Brazil), and as the Mitsubishi Shogun in the
United Kingdom. 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.
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 car, not just an SUV.
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). This not only gave the Pajero
an offroad reputation, but also helped in the sales
department.
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-litre V6 on top of the range.
2.0-litre 4-cylinder petrol (2000/2.0)
2.0-litre 4-cylinder turbocharged petrol (2000/2.0 Turbo)
2.6-litre 4-cylinder petrol (2600/2.6)
2.3-litre 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 turbocharged diesel engine, a front double wishbone suspension with torsion bar
springs, power steering and suspension seats. This made the Pajero a four-wheel-drive car
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 car, 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-litre 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.
The long-wheelbase model also increased seating capacity to seven, with available third row
seats, which could be folded to the sides for additional trunk space or combined with second
row seats to form a bed.
The Pajero was further refined in June 1984. The turbo diesel engines now had higher
power/torque ratings, whilst the long-wheelbase models got standard four-wheel disc brakes
and four-way adjustable shock absorbers as standard equipment.
A new flagship model was then introduced in early 1987, with a two-tone paintjob, fifteen
inch (38 cm) light alloy wheels, front-seat heaters, wool seat covers, genuine leather
headrests, a three spoke steering wheel and a sound system with radio/cassette. Also in
1987, a version of the Pajero/Montero was rebadged by Dodge as the Raider, which ran through
1989.
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 and new car, 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 of ground
clearance the vehicle retains its reputation as one of the toughest and most capable 4x4s.
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
IV emissions 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. 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.
For the 2010 model year the Pajero gained a Rockford acoustic soundsystem and two interior
color options, black and beige, in some markets.
For 2012, this model has been minimally restyled and given an improved monocoque body and
suspension.
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