New Mitsubishi Pajero launched

The new Mitsubishi Pajero was officially launched for sale, the new car launched a total of four models. As a model of the era, the new car has been upgraded and adjusted in the appearance and configuration parts.

The new car features: Focus on the niche consumer market

The new car will not have much change in appearance because it is a model of the era. The front grille has been adjusted with a more closed silver horizontal bar design. At the same time, the lower edge of the front engine hatch is attached to the "PAJERO" logo, which is highly recognizable.

From the side, the body lines tend to be more gentle, and the roof rack provides versatility while also adding a sense of hierarchy to the vehicle lines. The overall shape of the rear continues the style of the car, and the external spare tire adds a sense of power. Compared to the old model, the new rear taillight cluster is embellished with a silver bezel, looking more refined.

In terms of the interior, the overall design of the new car also follows the style of the old model, but it is replaced with a large size center display, and it also supports cell phone intelligent Internet and voice control functions to further meet the current needs of the car. It is worth mentioning that the new car also adds a wireless charging function for cell phones.

Power, the new car is expected to use the current model equipped with the 3.0L V6 engine, its engine maximum power of 174 hp, and a peak torque of 255 NM. Transmission, matched with a 5-speed automatic transmission. In addition, the new car will also be equipped with the second-generation Super Select all-wheel drive system.

● Background of the new car

When it comes to the Mitsubishi Pajero, the most popular feature is undoubtedly its famous Super Select 4WD system. However, the system only started to be equipped when the Pajero was in its second generation. The first generation of the Mitsubishi Pajero, however, is less known. It is understood that in 1973 at the Tokyo Motor Show, Mitsubishi brought a concept car called the Pajero, which was not yet free from the Mitsubishi Jeep in terms of styling. Six years later, at the 1979 Tokyo Motor Show, the Pajero II concept was officially unveiled.

And on May 7, 1982, Mitsubishi's famous Pajero (hereinafter referred to as Pajero), whose name comes from a highland bobcat that lives in the Patagonia region of Argentina and possesses a robust stance and a strong ability to adapt to the wilderness, was officially sold in the Japanese market. The chassis of the first generation Pajero was based on the family's popular Forte (L200) pickup truck, and the rear leaf-spring axle suspension had a high degree of durability. The first generation Pajero was initially offered with a 110 hp 2.0-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine codenamed G63B and two diesel engines, a 2.3-liter naturally aspirated (75 hp) and turbocharged (95 hp) codenamed 4D55. Then Mitsubishi equipped the Pajero with a 145 hp 2.0-liter four-cylinder turbocharged gasoline engine, and the engine is matched with all 5-speed manual transmission.

With the increasingly fierce competition in the SUV market, Mitsubishi at this time in the product competitiveness is slightly inadequate, to regain momentum Mitsubishi launched the fourth generation Pajero in 2006. The fourth generation Pajero continues the styling design of the third generation model, with many details optimized to make the car more masculine. As an off-road vehicle, there is nothing to pick on, but as the main family SUV, the interior of the fourth-generation Pajero still has room for improvement compared to other competitors.

● Competitors

At present, there are not many hardcore SUV s available for around 300,000-400,000, and the model that can compete directly with the new Mitsubishi Pajero is the Toyota Prado. In comparison, the new Mitsubishi Pajero is equipped with a second-generation super-selective four-wheel drive system, and in terms of body structure, it adopts a load-bearing body + subframe structure, which provides better road performance while ensuring rigidity. Compared to the Toyota Prado, the Pajero's appearance is conservative, the biggest change in the new Prado model is more youthful, to cater to the needs of today's consumers. However, for hardcore SUV s, appearance may not be so important to some consumers.

● Full Summary

The Pajero is arguably one of the most successful models launched by Mitsubishi, born in 1982 and now in its fourth generation. The most obvious change to the new Mitsubishi Pajero is the improved configuration, and the reason for this is naturally due to market demand. With the gradual rejuvenation of consumers and the escalation of consumption levels, the hardcore SUV models have gained the favor of many off-road enthusiasts with their larger body size and superior passability. As an all-rounder that "can go up to the hall and down to the kitchen", Pajero's long-accumulated user reputation in China is a major advantage compared to that used by competitors.