Its a shame Mitsubishi. due to their financial woes have stopped developing the Pajero. The Pajero was once a class leading and (still is) a most capable 4WD. One of the first affordable "real" 4WD to go to a monocoque chassis, coil springs and fully independent suspension. Add to that its SuperSelect 4WD system, bullet proof reputation, excellent built quality and proven reliability, as well as a rich history and success in motorsport such as the Dakar Rally, makes it one outstanding 4WD package. The Pajero was killing it, so much so that Toyota developed the Prado to compete against it. I'm a big fan of the Pajero. I've owned two in the past, an NJ & NL. The latter I wish I never sold. Long live the Pajero.
Hammer Rocks this and the pajero sport Given the pajero sport hasnt been cancelled yet But it has in the states Mexico and other areas still get it I have the 2003, shits wild i think the new 2020 pajero sport would sell better then the current outlander (their both 3 rows) and its more off road worthy, its amazing ground clerance and shit
The Pajero will always be a true icon in my opinion. 12 time Dakar rally winner and proven mechanicals have all seemed to work well in its favour. “If it ain’t broke, why fix it” I’ve owned 2 Pajero’s and they are fantastic machines. People who know the real value will only understand this. It will be a shame to see a true legend become extinct.
Most SUV these day looke pretty pussy , Pajero and Land Cruiser is the only car that look like real SUV and tough looking , the rest look like men on makeup
There is a reason why Pajero doesn't house too much automation but rather rely on mechanical fancies. In one of the episode of adventures by BBC expedition team, they got flooded with water inside the Pajero and man, that vehicle kept going and finally crossed the river. The TV guy just said this "If there were too many electronic components inside then those would be affected by water and finally the car would have come stand still though it was a SUV" and that's the reason they chose Pajero - Take it anywhere you want.
Got a 2015 model. Not fancy by any means but can always be counted on. Some people value dependability over the latest tech. Only way i'm selling it will be to upgrade to the newer model.
I also got the same model. love its diesel sound. some say it is noisy compared to todays onroad suvs. but I love the "noise", it makes me feel I am driving a tough car
I remember back in 2009 seeing a brand new 2010 brown Pajero Exceed at a car dealership in Melbourne when my parents were picking up my mother's brand new Vitara. I fell in love with the Exceed the moment I saw it. Honestly was such a good looking SUV (and still is). I turned to my mum and asked her why she didn't buy the Pajero, to which she said the Vitara was cheaper, which it was.
I live right in the bush and I'm a Pajero fan. I've owned Hilux, Landcruiser (Troopy) and several Land Rovers including the Defender, and IMHO the Pajero 3.2 diesel auto is the best of the lot. Comfort, safety, towing ability, pretty good off-road, and above all reliability.
If you really need a good and practical 4x4, reliable, with good on road manners for family trips and enough grunt for off road challenges this is the one to go. If gadgetry, lazy proof sensors and big screens for the modern mall explorer is what you want look for any other suv on the market which is full of them.
Purchased a new Exceed model last month. Love it. Have been on a few long road trips over xmas. Super comfortable, fuel economy was better than I was expecting, great sound system, massive luggage space. Engine is powerful, plenty of low rev torque. I know how to drive properly so all the missing accident avoidance tech didn't bother me at all. Really like the understated look of it, I'm not into super flashy so it suits me. I wanted reliability and comfort, it ticks both boxes.
Have a 2007 NS DiD, have had it 12 years, 185K Kms and only replaced the battery, brakes, tyres. It returns 9.5L combined, and is quite sharp on the road for a large, heavy car and can easily sit on the speed limit even through the twisty back roads.
I own a 2007 model, and it still runs smooth. Mine can keep up with the other current suvs in the market when it comes to long driving. Its an easy drive suv with power and reliability backing it up. My pajero never failed it and still packs the needed punch on easy driving.. love it, i'm looking up on buying the latest model :)
Problem nowdays is people can't or don't drive ahead of themselves. So let's fill the car with more tech to distract them more. Trying to compensate for shit and dangerous drivers who should not have purchased a 4wd in the first place.
Just gonna put it out here. I've grown up around Pajero's, got one myself now. All were 2nd or 3rd users but really, it never breaks a sweat. Currently my dad and I both drive one, both 15 years old at this stage. I'd argue that even though it lacks a lot of modern techs, you don't really need those and all they can do is break down. It's simplicity also helps with reliability. It can also go places most modern day "SUV's" can't go anymore, and it outperforms most of them when really put to the test. Numbers don't always mean anything, but it's legacy and name speaks for itselfs
Remember the main reason car manufacturers started changing car bodies so frequently was just planned obsolescence, to make you want give up your cash for the next fashionable thing while changing little under the skin. I think it is respectful that Mitsubishi stuck with the Generation 4 for so long. The Gen 4 is a really well refined machine. Plus the parts interchangeability and availability is going to be great going forward.
Choking since 91 Hahahahaha you’re right! I have a 3 gen Limited trim v6 Pajero for me and a brand new GT trim outlander for my wife. But have to say the outlander is not bad at all for daily driving.
Lets see how long the new JLR Defender lasts reliability wise, its a gadget ridden monster, lots to go wrong. Shogun is still fetching good money in UK.
I have a 2013 V98 Diesel. Got it brand new. 7 years with me for this June. No fancy tech. No sunroof. No Rockford sounds. No leather seats. Just a basic model. Did some mods along the way. Now have done 167000km. Yet never failed me. Still running smooth. Love the machine. Simple yet reliable. What more do you want. I've had 1994 Pajero Intercooler, 2006 Pajero Intercooler, and now this. What a great vehicle. PS: please don't compare with landcruiser. Mitsubishi Montero / Pajero are in their own league.
I still drive a 2001 Mitsubishi Montero today and to my surprise it doesn't give any major trouble. 20 years and still going strong. Well, when I have enough money for a new one I'll still stick with Mitsubishi Pajero. God bless it's makers :)
IDK man. It's one of those vehicles that could still go under production for 10 more years for the proven reliability. But just as the reviewer said, current day safety regulations and customer demands for more tech will affect it.
I wish I could import one of these to the US right NOW!!! 2015-18. I currently have a 2003 Montero "US" spec model with just shy of 200k on the clock. I've had the vehicle for about 4 years and it has offered me so much fun off road and adventures. I LOVE how simple it is to operate and the gadgets I could care less about. The 2WD to 4WD options and low range is perfect and has taken me all over the place. I use mine with a roof top tent and I took out my 3rd row seats and use the place where they would go with storage for longer trips and essential amenities.
My father still have his 2nd gen Pajero for about 18 years with its no-longer-working mileage counter stuck at 496km. Its now being used by me to go to my university 5 times a week and hangout with friends sometimes
Your review was quite POOR, the majority of the time you criticised the car. No mention of tow capacity, approach angles, departure angles, etc......... all your focused on was gadgets, dont know how Mitsubishi let you review their vehicle.
It's unfortunately the current motoring journalists way. They buy nothing. Always have a very short term outlook on things. The real proof of these cars is if you do a comparative test between a Pajero, Prado, Discovery & Grand Cherokee in 10 years time. Get 4 similarly owned examples with 200 000km on the clock and full service history, then check for condition & total cost of ownership. The Pajero & Prado will be streets ahead and the Pajero might even edge it.
I have a paj NW model, looks almost like the cabin in the video - I had the unpleasant experience of driving an outlander with all the crap in it. Honestly, I'd still get a paj because it did not have the safety stuff in it. So distracting and the adaptive cruise- it slows you down if someone pulls in front on the highway. I couldn't work out why the trip was going so long until I spotted the automatic drop in speed. Terrific off road!
They continue selling well in Costa Rica, until 2018 they sold with the 4M40 2.8 turbo diesel engine, along with the 4M41 3.2 diesel common rail and 6G75 3.8 MIVEC petrol, being the most popular the 4M40. We agree that it's outdated in some new tech, but the lack of that fancy stuff makes it more reliable and cheaper to maintain. The Montero / Pajero / Shogun rocks
Such a simple car, reliable and who gives a shit about the ANCAP Back in the day we didn't have ABS or Lane Keep Assist then we actually used ourselves. Great car in my opinion and people shouldn't look over it. Get one before it disappears...
My grandpa still has a 2001 montero(the US name) in the Dominican Republic and it’s never given up on us and the frame and transmission on that thing are invincible Edited
Got a 1987 2 door pajero with a 2.6 gas engine. Tired of head gasket issues, but other than that, it's incredible inside and out. Plan on doing a complete rock crawler overhaul on the thing. Had the car since 1997. Got Toyota straight axle and tcase, chevy 4.3 v6 and 700r4 trans and plan on a coil link suspension. Wish me luck!
I've had my 2002 NP for years. It's been a fantastic reliable vehicle. Vehicles like the Pajero and Isuzu Dmax show that vehicles don't have to be "modern" to be great.
Own nx 2015 exceed pajero with proper leather seat, navigatior (not google) great sunroof and 18 inch wheel. Paid 65k which is the best decision we made to get pajero in. Being so good in past 4 years, really love this car
Man if only mitsubishi incorporates the new tech in the montero/pajero sport in this old beast. Put the new engine and 8 speed transmission, this thing would kick arse
Owning a Pajero Ck 2003 and its damn comfortable than any other SUV. + its aircon is very good and believe it or not its aircon is better than other latest model SUVs
Had a pajero in 2016, did 3700 km in 7 days as a farewell, driving through europe. Went through the swiss alps, not always sticking to paved roads. Never let me down. One of my fondest memories on that trip, and had a big soft spot for this amazing vehicle since. I think mitsubishi really biffed it with their heavy investment into phev, as it tarnished their brand. Long live the pajero!
We bought the 2019 GLX with full leather recently, deciding to get one of these last of a era vehicles. It ticks all our boxes and we are very happy with it. We come from a family of small SUV and sedans so this is a tank for us. We sre in.good company as many of our friends are 4x4 owners and take their cars off road regularly.
I miss pajero so much He is my uncle to me When the times me, Pajero sport, Everest and him hunt down those Druids/ Zealots performing satanic sacrifice in Irelands He taught us how to knock them out with diesel fumes. The Village thanked us for saving them from satanic panic. I will miss him.
My dad owns two Montero (pajero's alternative name) a 1991 2.5 turbo diesel and a 2.5 non turbo diesel, both in manual transmission, and guys, they are extremely reliable SUVs, I'm surprised on how minor the changes are in front of a 2020 pajero, other than the touchscreen display and a few more things on the inside and outside, I see just the same SUV, even under the hood it looks basically the same!! I love how it still keep the spirit of its ancestors, it might be one of the few vehicles that keeps its mechanical vibe. Even though I own a 2015 Mercedes Benz and a 2020 Kia sportage, I still love to drive those old school monteros, there's nothing like the feel of a vehicle with no electronical help
My 2005 3.2 auto GLX has over 300k on the clock and has been the most reliable vehicle I have owned and I have owned a lot of vehicles, build quality is superb, the 3.2 serviced correctly is a very reliable and torquey engine albeit a little noisier in early models, more soundproofing added in later series, very economical for size and the Aisan based Mitsibishi super select auto system is brilliant. The knockers are nearly always those who haven't owned one. No turbo lag off mark, good spread of torque, comfortable seating with excellent vision the Pajero has often been underrated and overlooked by those hooked on the Landcruiser and Patrol hype, (I have owned 79, 80 and 100 series cruisers and have a GU Patrol utility amongst other 4WD vehicles on our farm property) also the Paj is a much more reliable vehicle than any Landrover product, although lacking the wheel travel of the aforementioned, a 2 inch lift, locked centre differential and locked rear diff on later models the Pajero will go to just as many places as the others however has very good road manners and does indeed tow well with suspension mods (Old Man Emu 2 " lift and slightly heavier rear coils in my vehicle). I came upon my Pajero by accident when looking to purchase an HJDR 100 turbo diesel, the LC were very ridiculously overpriced and a local dealer had a very low mileage Pajero for sale at a reasonable price, I was nah, not interested, however hve suggested "just take it for a spin" nothing lost in a test drive" I was pleasantly surprised and have not regretted the purchase over 13 years ago, I also own a late model utility but somehow for a long haul comfortable drive Or the 100 km round trip shop I find the Pajero still comfortable, economical and above all reliable!
I still have 3rd gen DiD engine 2004 super exceed indonesian version, still comfort and durable. All electrically still works......No Rattling sound btw. Ooooh I still love my Pajero🤗.......and one more thing "The Real SUVs, show off their spare whell"😅.
Even before, this is my dream car. Even they already stop it's production, I will still consider buying a used one now that I can afford to have it. Legend will always be a legend.
A very practical and reliable car. In the gulf it comes in 2 variants, a 3.5L v6 and a 3.8L v6, the 3.8L variant produces a whopping 245 HP !! That is just superb with the price point and reliability. Don't even get me started on it's off-road capabilities ! I go for Dune desert drives every week every season, and the stock configuration never disappoints, there was a reason why it was a rally car winner for such a long time, its DRIVETRAIN ! The off-road system on this car is soooo under rated !! it's a gem which not many people explore, once you do, you will be surprised how easily it tackles dessert dunes (the only off-roading I've done). Not the best among all the high tech fancy cars in Dubai, but it does exactly what those fancy cars do, and that's just amazing.
Man I have a 1998 mini pajero which I bought in 2006 and still have it, 178,000km driven ... And man that car is reliable as hell (litrally never tuned never maintained, its junky as hell but still gives a better performance)
stobesy18 all good until someone comes over the crest of that hill on your side of the road for example. When there is no way to avoid a crash you would be wishing you had a vehicle with modern safety equipment.
@@gavinwolfe3238 easy you slow down if you can not see infront of you it's not hard to drive and at night time you can see there lights coming so just use your brain and your all good 👍
Or when the car coming the other way suddenly has a mechanical failure and swerves into you for example. Lots of situations where you just won’t have time to react.
The Mitsubishi Type 73 Light Truck (Shin) which is exclusively manufactured for the Japan Self Defense Force since 1996 is based on the 2nd gen Pajero. So technically the Pajero is still in production in Japan, but probably if you are lucky enough you might be able to obtain one from JSDF as long as it has been retired after 25 years of use and hasn't been scrapped by then.
Being an owner of two Shoguns, one after the other, I like to contribute my comments too. In two ownerships the Shogun has performed flawlessly except in one occasion. One Shogun developed a leak. It was caused by an alumimium washer used in conjunction with a steel bolt in the fuel tank drain plug. Technically dissimilar metals in contact with each other can develop a corrosion problem with one being a sacrificial annode to protect the other. In this case the Aluminium washer corroded and the fuel leaked out. When I asked for a replacement the part wasn't aluminium but the fabric type. So the factory must have used the wrong washer when it ran out. This is a fundamental bi-metallic problem taught in every university and to me a clear error in the assembly. Apart from the single flaw my two Shogun ownership, spanning about 8 years, was perfect and trouble-free in every way. The car has a slow top end and rather heavy. It is very well built, ages well and did not get me any corrosion issue because I had to park it ouside unprotected all the time. Its essential duty in my case was to travel from UK to the European Alps for skiing. This is a perfect vehicle on skiing resorts. I did carry a snow chain just in case but with a set of newish all-season tyres the Shogun, with its super-select 4-wheel drive system, proved to be a car to beat on snow. It is trult a reliable work horse and good value for money especially on its 4x4 ability. I would have more of it had Mitsubishi not stopped selling diesel cars in UK.
I own a 1996 Gen2 Pajero 3.5V6 LWB. It has close to 300 000kms on the clock, is 24 years old and every single switch & light works on it. We just completed a 4000km road trip with my wife & 2 year old daughter through the South African Eastern Cape, Transkei & Lesotho. Most days we were on the road for 8 hours or more, driving seriously rough roads. We even had to use low range just to drive down the slope to the Transkei beach for a swim. Yes...there are many off-road capable vehicles that can handle obstacle courses with electronics, but there are very few off-road capable vehicles that are built to last, to cross continents and the Pajero has always been one of them. I love mine and I will easily replace it with one of these 3.2DiD Gen 4s and drive it for decades to come.
Very identical to my 2009 Pajero. No reason to spend 60k to buy a new one. There are many many used one over the years. There are problems of the vehicle. Carbon builds up to block the intake. I need to buy a steel plate to block Egr pipe. All wheel alignment bolts/nuts seized in my vehicle. I don’t want to spend one thousand dollars to cut the bolts and replacing. So my vehicle can’t do wheels alignment even after 2 inches lift. Very expensive parts from Mitsubishi dealers. Even a wheel lock nut they charge 7 or 8 dollars each. It needs 8 litres oil for service. Valves clearance need to adjust manually. From report there’s flaw of the timing chain guide.
Had NT diesel base model for 6years done several off road trips in Australia and has shown to be capable off-road aswell as a comfortable daily driver.I value reliability rather than the latest tech when I'm in remote areas.Regular servicing with quality products and a decent mechanic so far has resulted in no mechanical issues since ownership.
2009long wheel base,94000miles.3.8litre V6.Bought it in 01/2012 with 19000miles.I replaced the shocks(+springs) to the 'Aussie' Oldman.Added a modern 9inch touch screen(satnav/ways,yutube,digital radio...).2friends of mine with diesel powered pajeros,say i have 'the good stuff'
Its a shame Mitsubishi. due to their financial woes have stopped developing the Pajero. The Pajero was once a class leading and (still is) a most capable 4WD. One of the first affordable "real" 4WD to go to a monocoque chassis, coil springs and fully independent suspension. Add to that its SuperSelect 4WD system, bullet proof reputation, excellent built quality and proven reliability, as well as a rich history and success in motorsport such as the Dakar Rally, makes it one outstanding 4WD package. The Pajero was killing it, so much so that Toyota developed the Prado to compete against it. I'm a big fan of the Pajero. I've owned two in the past, an NJ & NL. The latter I wish I never sold. Long live the Pajero.
Next year there would be Pajero to our family
Here in gulf its still selling like crazy coz of reliability & price
Hammer Rocks this and the pajero sport
Given the pajero sport hasnt been cancelled yet
But it has in the states
Mexico and other areas still get it
I have the 2003, shits wild i think the new 2020 pajero sport would sell better then the current outlander (their both 3 rows) and its more off road worthy, its amazing ground clerance and shit
They even stop the lancer evo
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The rear design of the car is driving me crazy how smooth, clean and styllish and timeless
The Pajero will always be a true icon in my opinion. 12 time Dakar rally winner and proven mechanicals have all seemed to work well in its favour. “If it ain’t broke, why fix it” I’ve owned 2 Pajero’s and they are fantastic machines. People who know the real value will only understand this. It will be a shame to see a true legend become extinct.
I had 1st generation for 12 years, never stopped in the street. Now using 2nd generation. All are fantastic suv.
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Not the same vehicle as you can by totally different
Toyota sold over 12 million land cruisers +
Pajero is an OLDSCHOOL beauty !
yeah much better than todays cross over suv look cars to me
She sure is Lou, she sure is!
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Most SUV these day looke pretty pussy , Pajero and Land Cruiser is the only car that look like real SUV and tough looking , the rest look like men on makeup
That's why Korean and German SUV never my thing
There is a reason why Pajero doesn't house too much automation but rather rely on mechanical fancies. In one of the episode of adventures by BBC expedition team, they got flooded with water inside the Pajero and man, that vehicle kept going and finally crossed the river. The TV guy just said this "If there were too many electronic components inside then those would be affected by water and finally the car would have come stand still though it was a SUV" and that's the reason they chose Pajero - Take it anywhere you want.
Where can i see that bbc video??
@@tatepal Not sure man, I watched it around the year 2001. The host looked similar to Steve Irwin as I remember.
Other cars: I can go fast
Pajero: I can go anywhere
Got a 2015 model. Not fancy by any means but can always be counted on. Some people value dependability over the latest tech. Only way i'm selling it will be to upgrade to the newer model.
Daniel Curtis you will be moving into the Pajero sport by time to upgrade
@@wax333 had the chance to buy one when I got the Paj. Too small inside. Bit ugly too.
I have a 2015 GLS and I will be replacing it with a 2020 GLS. Just durable and reliable.
I used it for 2 years & never had to worry about reliability , i miss reliability of it 😂
Will the new car look any different XD LOL
Great car... having one for the last 12 yrs... never failed
Got a 2019 about a week ago. I love it so much
I also got the same model.
love its diesel sound. some say it is noisy compared to todays onroad suvs.
but I love the "noise", it makes me feel I am driving a tough car
How s the third row experience?
I love it too. But what i have is the third gen pajero and still the tough car in the road. Imagine thr old beats the new in the road.
Best car with less electronics and more mechanics! Pure SUV ❤️ my 2007 model pajero GLS is still running smooth. Powered by a 3.7L V6 petrol. 🔥
Jithu 3.8L V6
Own a 2016 pajero with similar shape as 2020. Still strong and RELIABLE, it takes me everywhere regardless of terrain. It really is a Man's Car !!!
3.8?
I remember back in 2009 seeing a brand new 2010 brown Pajero Exceed at a car dealership in Melbourne when my parents were picking up my mother's brand new Vitara. I fell in love with the Exceed the moment I saw it. Honestly was such a good looking SUV (and still is). I turned to my mum and asked her why she didn't buy the Pajero, to which she said the Vitara was cheaper, which it was.
I live right in the bush and I'm a Pajero fan.
I've owned Hilux, Landcruiser (Troopy) and several Land Rovers including the Defender, and IMHO the Pajero 3.2 diesel auto is the best of the lot. Comfort, safety, towing ability, pretty good off-road, and above all reliability.
Not that surprising to see first gen pajeros still running here in the Philippines. Proven reliability. 👍
Same in Sri Lanka, some 1982/83 models are still running super smooth. Late semi high roof models command massive premiums too.
Wow
My parents owned a 1st gen 5 door '86 Pajero. Loved that vehicle when I was a kid.
Everything it doesn't have is what makes it good and reliable!
Cannot go past the value you get with the Pajero. Such a reliable vehicle. .
Mitsubishi - "It works, don't change it!". If you want the fancy pants stuff, get a Pajero Sport.
Not when it comes to safety
But then without numbers its tough to keep the production on
John Boxall but the PJS is not good at towing.
Thilo the Pajero sport is really safe
Stendec Stretcher not what I’ve been told
If you really need a good and practical 4x4, reliable, with good on road manners for family trips and enough grunt for off road challenges this is the one to go. If gadgetry, lazy proof sensors and big screens for the modern mall explorer is what you want look for any other suv on the market which is full of them.
Purchased a new Exceed model last month. Love it. Have been on a few long road trips over xmas. Super comfortable, fuel economy was better than I was expecting, great sound system, massive luggage space. Engine is powerful, plenty of low rev torque. I know how to drive properly so all the missing accident avoidance tech didn't bother me at all. Really like the understated look of it, I'm not into super flashy so it suits me. I wanted reliability and comfort, it ticks both boxes.
Have a 2007 NS DiD, have had it 12 years, 185K Kms and only replaced the battery, brakes, tyres. It returns 9.5L combined, and is quite sharp on the road for a large, heavy car and can easily sit on the speed limit even through the twisty back roads.
I've put 360k on an 08 triton with same 3.2 diesel. One thing has broken down ever, oil light sender.
I own a 2007 model, and it still runs smooth. Mine can keep up with the other current suvs in the market when it comes to long driving. Its an easy drive suv with power and reliability backing it up. My pajero never failed it and still packs the needed punch on easy driving.. love it, i'm looking up on buying the latest model :)
I use my sense's to avoid accidents,proven system that.
Exactly! People nowadays relies so much on the car safety system. That's the dumbest mindset, lol.
Problem nowdays is people can't or don't drive ahead of themselves. So let's fill the car with more tech to distract them more. Trying to compensate for shit and dangerous drivers who should not have purchased a 4wd in the first place.
Just gonna put it out here. I've grown up around Pajero's, got one myself now. All were 2nd or 3rd users but really, it never breaks a sweat. Currently my dad and I both drive one, both 15 years old at this stage. I'd argue that even though it lacks a lot of modern techs, you don't really need those and all they can do is break down. It's simplicity also helps with reliability. It can also go places most modern day "SUV's" can't go anymore, and it outperforms most of them when really put to the test. Numbers don't always mean anything, but it's legacy and name speaks for itselfs
Who needs a pile of technology..only more to give hassles..... great vehicle and I'm sad they stopped making them
Had 5 accidents with our 2nd gen Pajero, all the cars hit have dismantled bumpers while our pajero only has scratches 😂
I don't think you should be driving 😂😂😂
and you're proud of that? what a dumb ass
Is your other car a Camry?
@@Darth_Yoda69 it wasnt me driving the car but my Grandpa and my brother
Yeah, just use uber from now on
If you don't like all those technological assists, this is a brand new old-school car for you.
This suv is legendary forever
Remember the main reason car manufacturers started changing car bodies so frequently was just planned obsolescence, to make you want give up your cash for the next fashionable thing while changing little under the skin. I think it is respectful that Mitsubishi stuck with the Generation 4 for so long. The Gen 4 is a really well refined machine. Plus the parts interchangeability and availability is going to be great going forward.
My mum has a 2014 Pajero and I love it
got a 2015 model last year. last of the 197bhp low road tax models.love it
*in the Philippines, you can still see a lot of Pajero Field master running up to this date. This car are immortal.*
Man this looks 100000000X times better than my wimpy outlander
Choking since 91 Hahahahaha you’re right! I have a 3 gen Limited trim v6 Pajero for me and a brand new GT trim outlander for my wife. But have to say the outlander is not bad at all for daily driving.
@Sebastian Pichardo we had the Montero, which is a rebadged Pajero, a while ago
Lets see how long the new JLR Defender lasts reliability wise, its a gadget ridden monster, lots to go wrong. Shogun is still fetching good money in UK.
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The SAME exact mirror and window control modules/switches as my 2006 Evo 9, lol love it
love the old school offroader body shape!
I have had 3 pajero SWBs over 36 years, so far. Thats a bit over 3/4 million kms of reliable motoring on and off road.
I have a 2013 V98 Diesel. Got it brand new. 7 years with me for this June. No fancy tech. No sunroof. No Rockford sounds. No leather seats. Just a basic model. Did some mods along the way. Now have done 167000km. Yet never failed me. Still running smooth. Love the machine. Simple yet reliable. What more do you want. I've had 1994 Pajero Intercooler, 2006 Pajero Intercooler, and now this. What a great vehicle.
PS: please don't compare with landcruiser. Mitsubishi Montero / Pajero are in their own league.
I still drive a 2001 Mitsubishi Montero today and to my surprise it doesn't give any major trouble. 20 years and still going strong. Well, when I have enough money for a new one I'll still stick with Mitsubishi Pajero. God bless it's makers :)
2001 xls here as well ❤
IDK man. It's one of those vehicles that could still go under production for 10 more years for the proven reliability. But just as the reviewer said, current day safety regulations and customer demands for more tech will affect it.
I wish I could import one of these to the US right NOW!!! 2015-18. I currently have a 2003 Montero "US" spec model with just shy of 200k on the clock. I've had the vehicle for about 4 years and it has offered me so much fun off road and adventures. I LOVE how simple it is to operate and the gadgets I could care less about. The 2WD to 4WD options and low range is perfect and has taken me all over the place. I use mine with a roof top tent and I took out my 3rd row seats and use the place where they would go with storage for longer trips and essential amenities.
My father still have his 2nd gen Pajero for about 18 years with its no-longer-working mileage counter stuck at 496km. Its now being used by me to go to my university 5 times a week and hangout with friends sometimes
Your review was quite POOR, the majority of the time you criticised the car. No mention of tow capacity, approach angles, departure angles, etc......... all your focused on was gadgets, dont know how Mitsubishi let you review their vehicle.
It's unfortunately the current motoring journalists way. They buy nothing. Always have a very short term outlook on things. The real proof of these cars is if you do a comparative test between a Pajero, Prado, Discovery & Grand Cherokee in 10 years time. Get 4 similarly owned examples with 200 000km on the clock and full service history, then check for condition & total cost of ownership. The Pajero & Prado will be streets ahead and the Pajero might even edge it.
To you
These Mitsubishi Montero tanks where everywhere while I was in Elementary School and Junior High years 1989 to 1998 in the U.S..
Sad that they stopped selling it in the US for so many years.
I'd say it this way... no adaptive control, no emergency break, no lane warning....less sh*t that can break :D
I have a paj NW model, looks almost like the cabin in the video - I had the unpleasant experience of driving an outlander with all the crap in it. Honestly, I'd still get a paj because it did not have the safety stuff in it. So distracting and the adaptive cruise- it slows you down if someone pulls in front on the highway. I couldn't work out why the trip was going so long until I spotted the automatic drop in speed. Terrific off road!
They continue selling well in Costa Rica, until 2018 they sold with the 4M40 2.8 turbo diesel engine, along with the 4M41 3.2 diesel common rail and 6G75 3.8 MIVEC petrol, being the most popular the 4M40. We agree that it's outdated in some new tech, but the lack of that fancy stuff makes it more reliable and cheaper to maintain. The Montero / Pajero / Shogun rocks
Its sad how a great 4x4 like pajero is stopping production. I always liked the pajero.
Just like others old school 4x4, not much remains on the market nowadays
Own a old 1999 pajero 4G64, has always pulled through for me 🇵🇬 RESPECT!!!!
Such a simple car, reliable and who gives a shit about the ANCAP Back in the day we didn't have ABS or Lane Keep Assist then we actually used ourselves. Great car in my opinion and people shouldn't look over it. Get one before it disappears...
Same opinion from me bro ! Pajero is an oldschool offload car and I love it !
My grandpa still has a 2001 montero(the US name) in the Dominican Republic and it’s never given up on us and the frame and transmission on that thing are invincible
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very well said.
A beautiful reliable car, it might need some improvements regarding gas mileage and keep it for another decade.
a good engine matters much more than the painful apps and gadgets .
Best car I've ever owned. Last of the no bullshit off-road quality vehicles. It hurts my heart that it will be going away.
My dad had a 1992 Pajero and it finally died last month we wanted to restore it but didn’t have the cash. It lasted 27 years!
@@Malama1492 here in my town i still see pajeros turbo diesel from 1980s and they still start in one second.
I have a 2008 SWB Pajero and I can safely say its the best automatic transmissions in a diesel I have ever driven.
Got a 1987 2 door pajero with a 2.6 gas engine. Tired of head gasket issues, but other than that, it's incredible inside and out. Plan on doing a complete rock crawler overhaul on the thing. Had the car since 1997. Got Toyota straight axle and tcase, chevy 4.3 v6 and 700r4 trans and plan on a coil link suspension. Wish me luck!
Pajero's still exist from the Philippines like 90's to
2019 Models
AxthonyAviation RBLX our family owns one!
Yeap in Malaysia too
We have one too
Sadly it's going to go at the same time as other countries.
In Costa Rica is still selling, and people still like it
I hope the Pajero / Shogun / Montero name would survive, and may great another off-roader be born in the Mitsubishi stable!
Sadly it looks destined to be history at this point.
I personally think the 3rd gen Monetro (Pajero or Shogun depending where you’re from) is one of the best iterations of the car
Best fricking car I ever had 2013 model sadly my brother crashed and brought Eclipse Cross 2020
I've had my 2002 NP for years. It's been a fantastic reliable vehicle. Vehicles like the Pajero and Isuzu Dmax show that vehicles don't have to be "modern" to be great.
'Don't have to be modern to be great' but people's standards become higher as time passes by, don't you think?
@@w1ldm4n82 true
Own nx 2015 exceed pajero with proper leather seat, navigatior (not google) great sunroof and 18 inch wheel. Paid 65k which is the best decision we made to get pajero in. Being so good in past 4 years, really love this car
Exactly same as mine , great ! Which colour ?
@@kingkonglei grey
Man if only mitsubishi incorporates the new tech in the montero/pajero sport in this old beast. Put the new engine and 8 speed transmission, this thing would kick arse
Owning a Pajero Ck 2003 and its damn comfortable than any other SUV. + its aircon is very good and believe it or not its aircon is better than other latest model SUVs
Had a pajero in 2016, did 3700 km in 7 days as a farewell, driving through europe. Went through the swiss alps, not always sticking to paved roads. Never let me down. One of my fondest memories on that trip, and had a big soft spot for this amazing vehicle since. I think mitsubishi really biffed it with their heavy investment into phev, as it tarnished their brand. Long live the pajero!
We bought the 2019 GLX with full leather recently, deciding to get one of these last of a era vehicles.
It ticks all our boxes and we are very happy with it.
We come from a family of small SUV and sedans so this is a tank for us.
We sre in.good company as many of our friends are 4x4 owners and take their cars off road regularly.
You kept on talking about its lacking of gadgets, but didn't even mention the fact it has a rear diff-lock.
He said twice that
Maybe he thinks he is reviewing Xbox or a ps5.. all the points he mention are the best features of this car
Nice review. Pajero looks good in white
"Third row seats folding in very complicated way"
Proceeds to fold them anyway
Funny how this generation is one of a fleeting few real off road rally trucks left, I have a 2005 and still love it more every day.
The only 4x4 mitsubishi has that looks good and the old L200
I miss pajero so much
He is my uncle to me
When the times me, Pajero sport, Everest and him hunt down those Druids/ Zealots performing satanic sacrifice in Irelands
He taught us how to knock them out with diesel fumes. The Village thanked us for saving them from satanic panic. I will miss him.
Yourself is an accident avoidance tech. Nothing else.
Pajero an iconic vehicle one of my favorit
My dad owns two Montero (pajero's alternative name) a 1991 2.5 turbo diesel and a 2.5 non turbo diesel, both in manual transmission, and guys, they are extremely reliable SUVs, I'm surprised on how minor the changes are in front of a 2020 pajero, other than the touchscreen display and a few more things on the inside and outside, I see just the same SUV, even under the hood it looks basically the same!! I love how it still keep the spirit of its ancestors, it might be one of the few vehicles that keeps its mechanical vibe. Even though I own a 2015 Mercedes Benz and a 2020 Kia sportage, I still love to drive those old school monteros, there's nothing like the feel of a vehicle with no electronical help
Great feedback. Thanks for sharing!
My 2005 3.2 auto GLX has over 300k on the clock and has been the most reliable vehicle I have owned and I have owned a lot of vehicles, build quality is superb, the 3.2 serviced correctly is a very reliable and torquey engine albeit a little noisier in early models, more soundproofing added in later series, very economical for size and the Aisan based Mitsibishi super select auto system is brilliant.
The knockers are nearly always those who haven't owned one.
No turbo lag off mark, good spread of torque, comfortable seating with excellent vision the Pajero has often been underrated and overlooked by those hooked on the Landcruiser and Patrol hype, (I have owned 79, 80 and 100 series cruisers and have a GU Patrol utility amongst other 4WD vehicles on our farm property) also the Paj is a much more reliable vehicle than any Landrover product, although lacking the wheel travel of the aforementioned, a 2 inch lift, locked centre differential and locked rear diff on later models the Pajero will go to just as many places as the others however has very good road manners and does indeed tow well with suspension mods (Old Man Emu 2 " lift and slightly heavier rear coils in my vehicle).
I came upon my Pajero by accident when looking to purchase an HJDR 100 turbo diesel, the LC were very ridiculously overpriced and a local dealer had a very low mileage Pajero for sale at a reasonable price, I was nah, not interested, however hve suggested "just take it for a spin" nothing lost in a test drive" I was pleasantly surprised and have not regretted the purchase over 13 years ago, I also own a late model utility but somehow for a long haul comfortable drive Or the 100 km round trip shop I find the Pajero still comfortable, economical and above all reliable!
bought a 2010 197bhp one this year. it's old school cool.
I still have 3rd gen DiD engine 2004 super exceed indonesian version, still comfort and durable. All electrically still works......No Rattling sound btw. Ooooh I still love my Pajero🤗.......and one more thing "The Real SUVs, show off their spare whell"😅.
Wife and I love our 04 Montero, if you could get this in Canada, we would love to replace ours with a new one. Sad.
Even before, this is my dream car. Even they already stop it's production, I will still consider buying a used one now that I can afford to have it. Legend will always be a legend.
A very practical and reliable car. In the gulf it comes in 2 variants, a 3.5L v6 and a 3.8L v6, the 3.8L variant produces a whopping 245 HP !! That is just superb with the price point and reliability. Don't even get me started on it's off-road capabilities ! I go for Dune desert drives every week every season, and the stock configuration never disappoints, there was a reason why it was a rally car winner for such a long time, its DRIVETRAIN ! The off-road system on this car is soooo under rated !! it's a gem which not many people explore, once you do, you will be surprised how easily it tackles dessert dunes (the only off-roading I've done). Not the best among all the high tech fancy cars in Dubai, but it does exactly what those fancy cars do, and that's just amazing.
Can you make 2015 pajero car
Man I have a 1998 mini pajero which I bought in 2006 and still have it, 178,000km driven
... And man that car is reliable as hell (litrally never tuned never maintained, its junky as hell but still gives a better performance)
Pajero, Montero & Shogun!👍
My 2001 pajero has no safty lane and other crap and I feel it really safe to drive. Just don't be a bad driver and your fine.
stobesy18 all good until someone comes over the crest of that hill on your side of the road for example. When there is no way to avoid a crash you would be wishing you had a vehicle with modern safety equipment.
@@gavinwolfe3238 easy you slow down if you can not see infront of you it's not hard to drive and at night time you can see there lights coming so just use your brain and your all good 👍
Or when the car coming the other way suddenly has a mechanical failure and swerves into you for example. Lots of situations where you just won’t have time to react.
@@gavinwolfe3238 then you just have bad luck that's all
Unfortunately this hasn't been available in the US since around 2006 or so. I'd love to have one but the remaining ones are worn and high mileage.
The Mitsubishi Type 73 Light Truck (Shin) which is exclusively manufactured for the Japan Self Defense Force since 1996 is based on the 2nd gen Pajero. So technically the Pajero is still in production in Japan, but probably if you are lucky enough you might be able to obtain one from JSDF as long as it has been retired after 25 years of use and hasn't been scrapped by then.
A off-road legend.
Being an owner of two Shoguns, one after the other, I like to contribute my comments too.
In two ownerships the Shogun has performed flawlessly except in one occasion.
One Shogun developed a leak. It was caused by an alumimium washer used in conjunction with a steel bolt in the fuel tank drain plug. Technically dissimilar metals in contact with each other can develop a corrosion problem with one being a sacrificial annode to protect the other. In this case the Aluminium washer corroded and the fuel leaked out. When I asked for a replacement the part wasn't aluminium but the fabric type. So the factory must have used the wrong washer when it ran out. This is a fundamental bi-metallic problem taught in every university and to me a clear error in the assembly.
Apart from the single flaw my two Shogun ownership, spanning about 8 years, was perfect and trouble-free in every way.
The car has a slow top end and rather heavy. It is very well built, ages well and did not get me any corrosion issue because I had to park it ouside unprotected all the time.
Its essential duty in my case was to travel from UK to the European Alps for skiing. This is a perfect vehicle on skiing resorts. I did carry a snow chain just in case but with a set of newish all-season tyres the Shogun, with its super-select 4-wheel drive system, proved to be a car to beat on snow.
It is trult a reliable work horse and good value for money especially on its 4x4 ability. I would have more of it had Mitsubishi not stopped selling diesel cars in UK.
I own a 1996 Gen2 Pajero 3.5V6 LWB. It has close to 300 000kms on the clock, is 24 years old and every single switch & light works on it. We just completed a 4000km road trip with my wife & 2 year old daughter through the South African Eastern Cape, Transkei & Lesotho. Most days we were on the road for 8 hours or more, driving seriously rough roads. We even had to use low range just to drive down the slope to the Transkei beach for a swim. Yes...there are many off-road capable vehicles that can handle obstacle courses with electronics, but there are very few off-road capable vehicles that are built to last, to cross continents and the Pajero has always been one of them. I love mine and I will easily replace it with one of these 3.2DiD Gen 4s and drive it for decades to come.
Very identical to my 2009 Pajero. No reason to spend 60k to buy a new one. There are many many used one over the years. There are problems of the vehicle. Carbon builds up to block the intake. I need to buy a steel plate to block Egr pipe. All wheel alignment bolts/nuts seized in my vehicle. I don’t want to spend one thousand dollars to cut the bolts and replacing. So my vehicle can’t do wheels alignment even after 2 inches lift. Very expensive parts from Mitsubishi dealers. Even a wheel lock nut they charge 7 or 8 dollars each. It needs 8 litres oil for service. Valves clearance need to adjust manually. From report there’s flaw of the timing chain guide.
Mines a 2016 pre dpf .....and its great...does everything I want....goes bush, tows van, does long haul, great economy
Good solid, reliable car
From Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and I wish it stayes
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Had NT diesel base model for 6years done several off road trips in Australia and has shown to be capable off-road aswell as a comfortable daily driver.I value reliability rather than the latest tech when I'm in remote areas.Regular servicing with quality products and a decent mechanic so far has resulted in no mechanical issues since ownership.
I still got my Gen 2 2.8.....400,000ks and still going strong.
Beautiful shape!!!
Love mine 2006
I still have the Pajero sport 1996 model diesel . Yes though I’ve modified it with broad tyres n stuff ,
I grew up in this car, sad to know its leaving us. This is a perfect family car
No gadget overload...
So a man's car.
Right!
Accident avoidance tech, brains and eyes.
The last good rig alongside my 120 prado.
The 3rd row isn't 'too easy' to fold? It ony took you 19 seconds.
Those are many by today's standards
Agreed. Not a fan of Pajero but this didn’t seem like a big deal to me.
I got the 1997 Pajero Snow Athlete Edition The Green One
2009long wheel base,94000miles.3.8litre V6.Bought it in 01/2012 with 19000miles.I replaced the shocks(+springs) to the 'Aussie' Oldman.Added a modern 9inch touch screen(satnav/ways,yutube,digital radio...).2friends of mine with diesel powered pajeros,say i have 'the good stuff'