Mitsubishi Pajero
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| Manufacturer | Mitsubishi Motors |
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| Production | 1982–present |
| Assembly | Sakahogi, Gifu, Japan Cainta, Rizal, Philippines |
| Class | Full-size SUV |
| Layout | Front engine, four-wheel drive |
The Mitsubishi Pajero (
/pəˈdʒɛroʊ/;Spanish: [paˈxeɾo]; Japanese パジェロ[padʑeɽo])[1][2] is a sport utility vehiclemanufactured by Mitsubishi Motors. It was named after Leopardus pajeros, the Pampas catwhich is native to the Patagonia plateau region of southern Argentina.[3] However, since pajero is an offensive term for "wanker" in Spanish,[2]alternative names have been used for many markets overseas. It is known as the Mitsubishi Montero (meaning "mountain hunter"[4]) inSpain, India, and the Americas (excepting Brazil), and as the Mitsubishi Shogun in theUnited 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.
/pəˈdʒɛroʊ/;Spanish: [paˈxeɾo]; Japanese パジェロ[padʑeɽo])[1][2] is a sport utility vehiclemanufactured by Mitsubishi Motors. It was named after Leopardus pajeros, the Pampas catwhich is native to the Patagonia plateau region of southern Argentina.[3] However, since pajero is an offensive term for "wanker" in Spanish,[2]alternative names have been used for many markets overseas. It is known as the Mitsubishi Montero (meaning "mountain hunter"[4]) inSpain, India, and the Americas (excepting Brazil), and as the Mitsubishi Shogun in theUnited 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/Pininmini SUVs, and the Mitsubishi Pajero/Montero/Shogun Sport. Main rivals are the Land Rover Discovery, Toyota Land Cruiser Prado SWB/LWB and Nissan Patrol.
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[edit]History
The first Pajero prototype was unveiled at the Tokyo Motor Show in November 1973. The Pajero II prototype followed in 1978, five years later. Mitsubishi’s aim was to create more of a recreational vehicle, not just an SUV.
In January 1983, the first Pajero made its debut at the Paris Dakar Rally, taking first place in 1985 at only the third attempt. To date, the Pajero is the most successful vehicle in the Dakar Rally (winning its class 7 out of the last 10 races, and 15 of the full 32 races).[5] This not only gave the Pajero an offroad reputation, but also helped in the sales department.
[edit]First generation (1982–1991)
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| Also called | Mitsubishi Montero Mitsubishi Shogun Mitsubishi Pajero Sfx Dodge Raider |
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| Production | 1982–1991 |
| Body style | 2-door SUV 4-door SUV (not on Raider models) |
| Engine | 2.0 L 4G63 I4 2.6 L 4G54 I4 3.0 L 6G72 V6 2.3 L 4D55 diesel I4 2.3 L 4D55T TD I4 2.5 L 4D56T TD I4 |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual 4-speed Aisin automatic |
| Wheelbase | 4-Door: 2,695 mm (106.1 in) 2-Door: 2,350 mm (92.5 in) |
| Length | 4,650 mm (183.1 in) 2-Door: 3,995 mm (157.3 in) |
| Width | 66.1 in (1,679 mm) & 66.6 in (1,692 mm) |
| Height | 4-Door: 74.4 in (1,890 mm) 2-Door: 72.8 in (1,849 mm) & 72.4 in (1,839 mm) |
| Related | Hyundai Galloper |
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 orcanvas 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 vehicle which integrated all the amenities of a passenger car.
In January 1983, only a year following its launch, mildly tuned production Pajeros entered the world of motor sport. The Pajero, however, failed to appeal to everyone. In Japan it was seen as a commercial vehicle, and since it was only available in a short-wheelbase form, it didn’t really appeal to those with families.
Hence, in February 1983, Mitsubishi came out with a long-wheelbase, five-door model, to serve the needs of a larger target market. The long-wheelbase model was available with a choice of two different engines; a 2.0-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.
Finally in 1988, a 3.0-litre SOHC V6 engine was made available, alongside a 2.5-litre turbo diesel engine, with the first 4x4 intercooler. This translated to better acceleration in mid to high rev ranges. The long-wheelbase models got a coil link suspension system for better ride comfort and off-road ability.
It was available with a 3-door body for a short wheelbase(SWB) or a 5-door body for a long-wheelbase (LWB). Engines included a 2.6 L I4 with 82 kW (110 hp/112 PS), a 3.0 L V6 with EFI and 104 kW (139 hp/141 PS) and a turbocharged 2.5 L OHV diesel I4 with 62 kW (83 hp/84 PS) or an intercooled 70 kW (94 hp/95 PS). Part-time four-wheel drive was standard on all models.
The Gen I platform was later built under license by Hyundai Precision Products as the Hyundai Galloper from 1991 to 2003, and exported to Europe for a brief time. While it used first generation mechanicals, the Galloper's body was closer to the second generation Pajeros.
[edit]Second generation (1991–1999)
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| Also called | Mitsubishi Pajero Field Master (Philippines) Mitsubishi Pajero SFX (India) Mitsubishi National Montero (Colombia) |
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| Production | 1991–2000 (up to 2008 in the Philippines, still sold in Colombia) |
| Assembly | Sakahogi, Gifu, Japan Tiruvallur, Tamil Nadu, India Cainta, Rizal, Philippines Bogota Colombia Venezuela |
| Body style | 2-door SUV 4-door SUV |
| Engine | 4D56 2.5L TD I4 4M40 2.8L TD I4 4G64 2.4L I4 4G54 2.6L I4 6G72 3.0L V6 6G74 3.5L V6 |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual 4-speed Aisin automatic |
| Wheelbase | 4-Door: 2,725 mm (107.3 in) 2-Door: 2,420 mm (95.3 in) |
| Length | 186.6 in (4,740 mm) & 185.2 in (4,704 mm) |
| Width | 1998-2000: 69.9 in (1,775 mm) 1992-97: 66.7 in (1,694 mm) & 70.3 inches (1,786 mm) |
| Height | 1992-94 4-Door: 73.4 in (1,864 mm) & 74.0 in (1,880 mm) 1995-2000 4-Door: 73.8 in (1,875 mm) & 74.6 in (1,895 mm) 2-Door: 72.8 in (1,849 mm) |
Mitsubishi sold over three hundred thousand Pajeros from 1979 to 1990.[citation needed]However, the time for a redesign was long due and January 1991 saw the first Generation II Pajero, although exports did not commence until later. Just about everything was now new and further enhanced. A new, larger body was available in four different versions; Metal Top, Canvas Top Convertible, Semi High Roof Wagon and High Roof Wagon (long wheelbase). The short wheelbase models were stretched by 70 millimeters (2.8 inches) and the long-wheelbase models by 30 millimeters (1.2 inches). The available engines included a 3.0 liter 12-valve SOHC with ECI-Multi electronic fuel injection and a 2.5 litre turbocharged diesel engine [1] with an intercooler.
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The second generation also saw the introduction ofSuper Select 4WD (SS4) [known as ActivTrak 4WD in some markets] and multimode ABS, which were firsts on Japanese four-wheel drives. SS4 was ground-breaking in the sense that it combined the advantages of part time and full-time four-wheel drive with four available options: 2H (high-range rear-wheel drive), 4H (high-range full time four-wheel drive), 4HLc (high-range four-wheel drive with locked center differential) and 4LLc (low-range four-wheel drive with locked center differential). Another advantage of this second generation system is that it gave the driver the ability to switch between two-wheel drive and full-time four-wheel drive at speeds up to 100 km/h (62 mph), whereas the first generation Pajero had to be stationary to switch from rear-wheel drive to four-wheel drive (but not from four-wheel drive back to rear-wheel drive). Multimode ABS, on the other hand, was equally innovative. This meant ABS would be fully functional in all modes of SS4, as braking with a locked center differential requires completely different braking parameters.
In July 1993, two new power plants were introduced; a 3.5 liter 24-valve DOHC with ECI-Multi and a 2.8 liter turbocharged diesel with an intercooler. A new, larger transmission and transfer case was also part of the upgrade.
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The Pajero Evolution was introduced in October 1997, which was developed in response to new entry requirements for the Paris – Dakar Rally’s T3 Class. The Pajero Evolution came standard with a 3.5 liter 24-valve DOHC V6 with Mitsubishi Innovative Valve Timing and Electronic Lift Control (MIVEC). A new, dual plenum variable intake helped increase power and a new suspension made the ride even smoother.
In 1998, vehicles destined for General Export and the GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council countries) received a facelift. Wider fenders, new headlights, grille, bumper, fog lights and sidesteps were all part of the redesign. The wide fenders are often called "blister flare fenders". Driver and front-passenger SRS airbags were made standard on models equipped with the 3.5 liter DOHC V6 engine, whilst still remaining optional on GLS models with the 3.0 liter SOHC V6. An upgraded interior wood trim was made available on 3.0 liter GLS and 3.5 liter models. A leather-wrapped or leather and wood trim steering wheel was also made available, alongside an upgraded suspension and steering system. The 3.0 liter 12-valve SOHC engine was now available with a 24-valve configuration. Models without wide fenders remained as base models (GLX), available with a 2.4 liter 16-valve DOHC engine, producing 147 hp (110 kW). The 3.0 liter 12-valve engine was optional on these GLX models, and remained the base engine on the GLS.
The second generation was introduced on January 22, 1991 and manufactured until 1999. It retained the two body styles, but design was rounder and more city-friendly than the previous bulky model. The 3.0 L V6 gasoline engine was retained, now available with a 24-valve head, capable of 136 kW (177 hp/185 PS), while the 2.5 turbodiesel's power was slightly increased to 73 kW (98 hp/99 PS). In 1993, the Pajero was slightly restyled, and larger engines were introduced, a 3.5 L V6 with 153 kW (215 hp/208 PS) and a 2.8 L SOHC turbodiesel rated at 92 kW (123 hp/125 PS). These versions introduced Mitsubishi's Super Select four-wheel-drive system (known as Active-Trac in the United States), with an electronic transfer shift that could split power between both axles without the need to stop the car. It worked at speeds up to 100 km/h (62 mph).
The first generation Pajero was also marketed as the Hyundai Galloper in Korea, Europe and GCC Countries, while the second generation was in production elsewhere.
This model Pajero remains in production in India as the Pajero SFX; the latest generation is sold as the Montero. In the Philippines it is marketed as the Pajero "Field Master" 4x2 with the 2.8L TD engine, alongside the fourth generation Pajero. The 4X4 version was taken out of production in 1999. It is also still produced in Colombia from Complete Knock Down parts (CKD), with a 2.4l 16 valve SOHC (130 PS) or 3.0l 12 valve V6 (148 PS), both engines are available as a 3-door hard top, the 5-door wagon only with the 3-litre six.
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