Is the Mitsubishi Pajero Evolution the PEAK off-road 4x4? | ReDriven | Used Car Review
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Join Adam as he delves into the remarkable Mitsubishi Pajero Evolution, a captivating blend of rugged capability and spirited performance. Its muscular design hints at the off-road prowess that lies beneath. This may be the best off-roader we have ever reviewed. So, If you're considering buying this beast of a car, be sure to check out our review and the cheat sheet below!
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00:39 - What is it?
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18:03 - What goes wrong?
22:06 - Should you buy it?
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Bro why do u have the LGBTQ flag on your phone 7:53
@@braydonkampher7848 It's actually just a rainbow pattern. That said, even if it were a Pride flag, what's wrong with that?
I reckon they should make modern versions of these that are built just as tough
Exactly my thought. Lots of newly build cars are awful, full of plastic and touch panels. They are horrible. But look at this beauty. You can get there new technology and what-not, but the basics (1990-2005 before it all went rogue) are awesome.
Emission norms don't allow that.
@@SharadTalekar Emission norms have nothing to do with style of the cars. Lets rebuild the engines, make them more reliable, if less consumption is viable - great. But do not make a boring, crap, SUV with zero ground clearance.
@@jozefkovac6858that’s the trade off, now we’ve got cheaply built vehicles with fancy a touchscreen. Screw technology, what happened to Well built reliable vehicles . Lol
if they re released a modern pajero it wouldn’t be better than this 97’ model cause they don’t build quality vehicles like they this anymore 😂
I don't give a f@#$ what anyone says. ReDriven does the best car reviews, ever!
I agree with most of your review - I have one of these here in Adelaide SA, - auto - only done 62k kms. It's like it's been in a time warp and in pristine condition. Love it!
Your film made me check on Mitsi's performance at Dakar. 150 wins. They still sit at the top today and by a fair margin.
If I was a millionaire and had a car collection, this would be in my top 5 easily.
Facts if I had the money I would import this car straight to my garage
Always love tuning in to see you and Jim have a good look at these old gems that I'll definitely never get my hands on 😅. Would love to see you guys review a Colt Ralliart 🚗
Awesome channel, RD is the go too for honest, informative no bs reviews. Loving the variety lads. Bloopers 😅.
Thanks mate! - AK
Whilst you criticised the rear interior room being lovely & terrible at the same time Matt, I thought it was terribly lovely!🤣🤭👍🏼 Great review of a very special, unique 4WD.😎
Owned one for about 12 months, took me almost that long to replace the bushings which were all flogged out in the rear suspension. VERY hard to get spares, and very little in common with normal Pajeros. Was surprisingly good on fuel, better than the NS 2008 V6 which was my daily drive. Would love to have taken it offroad, but I was too scared in case I bent something!
YES! New Redriven vid
The holy grail Pajero. So expensive to buy & keep on the road.
No more expensive than a regular paj to keep on the Rd.
Pajero Evos are amazing beautiful machines. I would love to add one to my fleet if Mitsubishis.
Great video and review.
Always liked the "PajEvo", Couldn't afford one, so went with a J-top, not as fast as the Evo, but so much fun driving with the roof down. The handling of Pajero's, yeah it is hard to explain, but for me our convertible is just fun, predictable body roll balance thing going on just makes you smile.
Great video btw.
Can't wait for you guys to do more cars like this, like the Terios, or CAM. Definitely less exciting PajEvo but just as versatile
It’s actually sad because it’s a reminder how boring todays equivalents are, that uniqueness has been designed out of everything these days.
We traded well built, great reliability for Cheaply made, plastic technology 😂 They can keep their Touchscreens , go back to making cars like this !!!
Sadly yes
Imo the best aftermarket and subtle phone connectivity for older vehicles especially older jdm cars is an Apple CarPlay mirror. They do droid too and they are compatible with a rear view camera and display gps if you’d like in a little corner
Oh yes have been checking carsales for one for the last few months thanks for this.
Fantastic review Adam, I’m also in love with these, for exactly all the reasons you mentioned.
I love Mitsubishi’s 6G7 series V6 engines, very torquey and smooth motors.
I know of a guy on one of the FB groups that owns one of these Evo’s, as well as a lovely manual Magna Ralliart, I’m very envious! Lol
Oh yes! This is definitely a car for the dream garage!
Good review. Someone should do a compilation of all the ‘wanker’ that you say hahah.
Prado 3 doors maybe are a contender but yeah pretty unique
Love a small fun offroader! Do a TJ Wrangler next ☺️
I give this machine 11-10 love it. As for what Jim had to say about wanting to bad talk it but can’t so funny 😅😅
A great test of an old Mitsubishi, maybe there is some hope for a 380 review ?😅
How about a Verada?
agreeed
Oh I recognise that park . It’s in berala ! Never knew there was a Pajevo around here
All the ralliarts are really cool, want a magna ralliart one day
Never seen one and now I want one too. Hey Jim, what is the black Mazza cleverly parked behind you?
Some of the best looking Japanese performance cars came from this era. I love my Pajero SWB Gen 3 V6 and going to fill up is the only downside to owning these.
You should also do a detailed review of the Normal 4 door Pajero of this generation.
On our to do list mate. - AK
@@ReDrivenmaybe mk2 mk3 and evolution design comparison??
The Evo reminds me of the good looking quiet girl you'd see at a pub or library in there's just something about it that draws you in.
I had to laugh at Hullsy trying to find a way to shitcan it so he can buy one 😂
Brilliant video guys and definitely not what I was expecting to see reviewed today.
Have a good weekend guys and look forward to next week's videos as per usual 👍.
You legend! - AK
@@ReDriven it'd take a lot for you to fall intonthe category of a Pajero mate 👍
They gave nearly all the tech from this to the Gen 3. Please review a shorty Gen 3
We love our 2002 Pajero LWB, 3.8 petrol with 330,000 ks on it. So nice to drive but is thirsty.
Mint, love em
I just left my Teams call for this video, right away
Just convincing the missus that this is a safe practical family car 😂 Have wanted one since forever 😢
Good Video, can you review a Maserati Gran Turismo?
Damn you ReDriven! Off to eBay to look for one.....
Interesting, we like similar cars, I have a Mk2 Escort RS 2000, GS Rallye pack version, my Range Rover LSE (Even after spending mega $$$ maintaining it) and want to add the GR Yaris, plus a few others and the Pajero Evolution.
Problem is which colour as they came out in white, silver and red. They also had these cool red mud flaps, the two large integrated spoties at the front, different fuel caps and rear tyre cover with Ralliart writing. (Options)
This is peak 90s JDM!!
Most probaly the most useable in this day and age.
If I wasn't to have one those I would have a forester sti. I currently own a Holden Adventra which does just as much as these do. Offroading, good straight line performance and good everyday driveability, except for fuel economy 😂
You guys ought to do an episode on the Mark X.
Dream Car!
The rear seats can be reclined for a better relaxed position. There's a hidden lever down below😉
It is very cool.
Curious what the insurance costs. Finding some of these body parts would be hens teeth.
Owned a stripped down (manual window openers) 3l six cylinder 170HP(!?) 2 door pajero in Saudi. underpowered but had to stop for a fill up every 250kms. at 30cents/lt, the problem wasn't the cost but the frequency to stop at petrol stations. It sucked but I loved it.. This hemogoblegoblelation has what was missing in mine. But I still wouldn't buy it when now I own an ej257 forester sh with a downpipe and the deep burble.
30cents/L is unfathomable 😭 diesel is 230c here in aus
Pajero Evo suits a tall top ;)
My ex had one, his was lowered (no, really) and it was an absolute hoot lol.
Hey lads! Please get your hands on a ZR 3 door Prado…Great car! But I’m a bit biased, still would love to hear your take on it
Absolutely in my top 5 list of cars to own before I die. Along with an e39 m5, an evo 6.5 makkinen, HSV sv300 and an 993 turbo.
If I win tattslotto of course.
Great list you have there. Epic cars 👌
The lotto 😂 yea it’ll be the only way I can get my hands on this classic
Also, a 20 car garage under the house would be ideal.
The other vehicle that gives me that same unexplainable infusion on energy is the Renault R5 Turbo. Come to think of it, the R5T and PajEvo are similar in some respects... Both Homologation specials, both 2 door w/fiber fender flares, and both have similar wheelbases and "off-road" intentions.
JDM goodness, with maximum TBTL. So many JDM nuggets of wonder to import.
Love em, love em, love them… why did they ever stop making them…
It’s awesome in every bit.
This comment is off subject but a friend of mine has just taken delivery of the new CX90 Hybrid. would you believe that the home charging lead does not come standard with the vehicle.
the cost of the lead is $700.00. Good on Ya Mazda great consumer service.
These have wishbone suspension in the front and back, that's why it's so good at holding the angle when you corner with it. The problem with this car is it's a cool, rare car, but it's not a "classic." Therefore there's not much of a community around it; you won't find a lot of people who can work on those "irreplaceable" body panels for you. I'd be scared to death of actually driving it
1984 Mazda Rx-7 Series 3 is my favourite car
Yes it is I love mine
Lost love call thats what it is for me😕👍 many thx for great video love evo to bit's 😍👍
For a person that's imported q
10 different Mitsubishi's from Japan
Been wanting to import this for the last 10 years and finally realised that for the current asking price it is definitely not worth it anymore.
Best to buy a new pajero sport exceed fully decked out with accessories, long range fuel tank and a Dyno tune, there's your truly off road rig with latest tech.
Current market no longer emphasises the technologies that the 90s car market had. I doubt we will ever have it again.
Missing all the 90s cars...
Please make a review of the first gen volvo s60 facelift
Very prominent Luciano Braaarparotti grille emblem there
Thanks!
Thank you!
THE PAJ!!
It has Astro Boy manga (magna?) vibes going on with the rear deck roof line...😆
This thing is fantastic but my favourite Pajero is one that was only a concept, the Pajero Evo 2 Concept with a 4.5L V8 (Mitsubishi Dignity and first gen Hyundai Equus had this engine).
It looks even cooler and the Pajero Sport later on adopted this design, unfortunately it had an engine with less power than the standard Pajero and a 4 speed auto. Shame.... the diesel model is ok.
Good thing there are so many ashtrays cause those V6s loooove to smoke 😂
YOUR BIGGEST KENYAN FAN RIGHT HERE, 18/08/2023
50k+ not a chance mate. As a Canadian living in Australia. Cars are ridiculously priced here. Import or not.
100 times better than an evo 9 lancer!
Great review as always guys.
Nice Truck
The only way I can afford one of these is in my Mitsubishi model collect. Luckily I have about a dozen of them and even now days they are becoming expensive
Thank you for the great work. Very genuine and honest explanation.
If you can please share details of spare parts dealers PAJERO in Japan.
How to source from India.. thank you.
Mitsubishi abandoned and vanished from India.. customer is suffering.
Have a chat to Go Garage mate, they should be able to help you out. - AK
I love the Paj Evo, it's ace. I like these and the Isuzu Vehicross. Both bad AF.
Hi 👋,
Can you do a re - review of HOLDEN COLORADO
Please
100%, trying to find the right example to feature. We've been offered either mint condition or totally abused ones, trying to find something in between.
Hopefully happening soon. - AK
how much is this thing right now
Aye I see my street
FYI on engine "3.5-liter V-6 produced 245 horsepower and 253 pound-feet (343 Nm), which brought the 0 to 60 mph (97 km/h) time down to 9.5 seconds."
Find the elephant decal interesting. Lancia Delta Integrale had an elephant decal. They used it as a signify that you can't stop it. Wonder about the story on this Evo(?)
Great video on a rally unicorn! Damn I miss homologation cars - WRX owner.
Ps edit not GDI
The Evo doesn't have a GDI engine. They are mivec with port injection.
@Crankycruiser thanks for that GDI reference deleted. Yeah bit early for DI for Mitsubishi
A Pajero Evo is more like 0-100 in 8.0 and 0-400m in 16.0. I had one, very revvy 7000rpm top end with MIVEC kicking in at 5000rpm to give it a second wind…not super fast but hot hatch fast.
What's this like against the V6 rav4? I do love the look of these though.
RAV4 ???😂😂😂😂😂
You are kidding, right?
Comparing a homologated rally weapon to a soccer mums shopping trolley?
@@danbywaters6123 couldn’t have said it better myself 🤷🏻♂️
14:29 🤣🤣
12:25 Someone has clearly never driven in Melbourne! 🤣
Fun fact: Jackie Chan owns (owned) one.
Can u guys review an Au falcon series 2, or any?
We have big plans for Falcons, coming soon. - AK
@@ReDriven yes!!
If this had a 4g63, id buy it right away!
Mitsubishi RVR
There's one its called Airtrek Turbo R. Basically an Evo 7 on stilts.
Oh yes true! But i like the pajero's shape more and offroad capability ;) @@aaryeshg.6526
Peak of mitsu era the evos
Holy shit must be a unicorn...
Only 2500 ever make! The King of desert!!
The race Evo's were actually auto so that's why I don't think they bothered with the manual much.
That’s actually not true. An owner with an auto was interviewed by Jalopnik, he made it up and the internet has run with it ever since. If you look at all the pics of the team cars, they have three pedals
@@KevinSan88 oh right, I had no idea
@@shivagoundan8886 Pajero Evo is a bit unusual in that most of the internet myths about it (some of which are unfairly flattering) are incorrect. Even the owner community struggles to find info, basically it’s down to translating the few JDM magazine articles and Mitsubishi press releases from back in the day.
This is actually not correct. The factory Dakar race trucks ran 3 different gearboxes depending upon year of event, driver, distance and other factors. Auto, manual and Ricardo sequential boxes were all used at one time or another. I own one of the 62 Passion Red auto PajEvo's.
@@ericcharnholm9595In 98/99 I know the Shino and Saby cars were manual, and the 00 car on display in the Mitsubishi factory museum is also manual. Did any factory cars run the stock auto in period?
They use auto for Dakar rally
I want one
Me too! - AK
You can't win Dakar from that back seat.
Colorado!
A US state admitted into the Union as the 38th state in 1875
@@CathodeRayNipplez … Holden Colorado 🤦🏼♂️
Adam ya dog I've offered my cars for review heaps of times and no reply, now I see you driving around my suburb! My house is even in this video. How could you 💔
Mate, where are you messaging us?? Try Insta or Facebook, I'll get back to you. - AK
😂😂😂
OK, so I’ve bought some Wipertech wipers, and I don’t even need new ones yet. Now go and buy yourself a Pajero Evo.
"You've got door bins, you've got.....an ash tray......shakes head, disappointing"
I just wish he'd shut up about ash trays, older cars all had them, he doesn't like it, get over it, better that than having butts flicked out the window 😂
@@WhyBradZeddmate I’m just taking the piss and having a laugh, it’s not to be taken seriously.
Many of my closest friends smoke, my carryon in the videos about being anti-smoking gets under their skin and that’s the goal, just to poke some harmless fun at them.
If we can’t take the piss out of each other and laugh at each others expense, what has the world come too.
Feel free to rip into me about the pretentious stuff I love like tiny coffees and dressing in full body Lycra to ride my bike. - AK
I am pajero gen2 5 door 3.5 owner still.
And I still playing off road .
The pajero Gen4 3dr is almost the same car about evo even better .
So ,No thanks. Gen2 3 dr or gen4 but not evo.
This destroyed the land cruiser in off-road racing champion it's petrol version not the slow diesel
I think AK is mistaking “Pendejo” for “Pajero” lol 😂
Nope.
Paja is the action of wanking.
Pajero is, therefore a wanker.
@@bobceffo So both for me? - AK
Adam mate where bloody hell were you when they were taking auditions for Top Gear!! You up there with Jeremy James Richard and Rory... If not better! Just don't tell Rory.. That's between you and I you dig
Mate you're too kind! Those are huge shoes to fill and I'm not sure if my feet are big enough. - AK
@@ReDriven it's not about filling your feet in there shoes. Maybe the shoes are not meant for you. But your shoes are excellent for you. My brother I'm a proud member of the ReDriven family and I share the content one WhatsApp often. I'm proud of you and Jim. Power!
@@nqobilemahlaba2230thanks so so much mate!
But what is it for? It's too rare to be used for what it's really designed for. Why not just buy a hot hatch if you want fun?
I'd like to think if I owned one, it would driven as intended, everywhere. - AK
Cheaper than a raptor but likely to appreciate.....
I had one and it’s great off road. You just have to plan ahead, and pick 4x4 trails that aren’t super narrow or ultra rocky to keep the flares undamaged. And it’s absolutely supreme on sand dunes. It could also keep up with hot hatches and MX5s on winding roads with little problem. It’s really a big goofy hot hatch.
Still not getting what makes them good. Like I get at the time and they have a racing pedigree that’s hard to beat. But as a car, I dunno. Additionally I’ve stopped this right into Jim’s talk and gotta say, I’m quite over it. The framing / manipulation based on personal bias is just a bit much. Jim’s sitting there talking about how they leak oil pretty much everywhere, but you know, that’s to be expected. Yet a BMW leaks some oil, oh it’s a POS. Badly made, badly engineered, overpriced garbage. Like come on, are oil leaks ‘bad’ or only when it suits the narrative? Kind of expect better because I absolutely love this channel!
Really valid point mate, and you're right, we should explain in more detail.
The Pajero can leak but by no means a huge amount, and even then it's due to rubber grommets and seals simply deteriorating over 25 years, and that's to be somewhat expected. Also, to fix this is generally very affordable as the parts don't ask a premium, yet are durable for about 20 years.
We've never said BMW's are a POS, in fact Jim and I both lust after pretty much anything wearing an M badge, but the notorious, plentiful and generally enthusiastic oil leaks occurring on a host of BMW engines, within only a few years of the car being on the road, often with well under 100,000kms on the clock, and due to low quality engine bay plastics, is simply not good enough.
Then to add insult to injury, the cost of parts here in Australia are daylight robbery in many scenarios. OEM parts that again will last maybe 7 years, it's not good enough.
The issue is, BMW (and all prestige brands) market themselves as offering a premium product, something that is (according to the advertising) apparently engineered and manufactured to the highest quality, hence the premium price and lofty brand identity. This is simply a lie and they need to be called out on it.
When a 2006 $4000 Toyota Yaris offers better reliability and longevity than a 2015 $100k Mercedes-Benz S-Class, something is very wrong, and we feel the public needs to be warned not to fall for the marketing and image hype.
Also, we will keep an eye on the bias too. Both Jim and I (obviously) love the Pajero Evo and honestly, it could have attempted to stab us in the necks with a blunt pen and we'd still love it, so it can be a challenge to remain impartial but we'll do better next time.
Really appreciate the feedback mate, hope we haven't lost you. - AK
@@ReDriven nah mate, all good. Enjoy your content way too much and it’s not meant as a scathing criticism. I’m no brand loyalist and yeah, these prestige brands do make some utter POS. Mostly just considering the framing of some things. Oil leaks like mentioned are just treated differently. No oil gasket is expensive in parts (I’m sure there are some exceptions). The ‘good’ BMW engines are stout, reliable units. Some would say some of the best engines ever put in a production car. They make plenty of bad ones too. A potential oil leak from a rocker cover gasket, whether it’s on a BMW M52 or a Pajero Evo are roughly the same issue from a buyer perspective. If anything the Evo is slightly greater headache because there are 2 of them (being a V6). So an oil leak like that is pretty similar, regardless of brand. I also totally get having a bias and being more forgiving of certain things over others. I’m also not entirely convinced it’s as simple as one lasts 25+ years and the other only 7 tops. Had plenty of ‘good’ euro engines that don’t leak at all with very high mileage. Again these brands can make some steaming piles with some horrendous design flaws.
I teach media production and spend my days analysing media work for a crust, so am probably being overly sensitive. Cars are just a hobby. But I know sure as heck I’d take a BMW NA straight 6 over say a Toyota 2.4 with its inherent issues any day. Same for Kia / Hyundai lumps (of basically any persuasion). BMW 4s (almost all of them), 8s and turbos I pretty much wouldn’t touch.
Also modern euro cars and stupidly and needlessly complicated and have been for a while. But so are most cars now, the horror stories over some modern headlights and bumpers with radar systems that are integrated. Boggles the mind! Need a new headlight, yeah that’ll be $6k. New bumper? Oh that’s a replacement of the whole radar system as well. This is in Kias and Toyotas.
Anyway, this was way more ranty than it was meant to be. You guys are doing a superb job! Now you’ve just got to go test a 130i. Awesome cars with some annoying design choices! Pretty rare and dare I say special thing though. Nothing else really like it.
@@mattdebyl8806 Mate thanks for the wonderful reply!
Can I ask a favour, as you teach media production, we'd love your thoughts on what we do and where we can improve. Can you email me at adam@thedrivennetwork.com.au?
Also, I'd love to pick your brain on a few things. - AK
@@ReDriven happy to. Sent you a quick email.
I know you like doing these "cool" cars but I think it would be better if you try to review the cars we don't know if they are a good idea ie. Saab, Citroen, Ssangyong etc rather than the Japanese ones we know are a much smarter purchase.
All are on our "to do" list. We'd love to pick and choose what we film but we are limited to the cars that are offered to us. So far, we've never been offered a Saab, Citroen or Sssangyong. - AK
@@ReDriven have you ever tried talking to people who have them listed for sale or maybe dealerships? Although that does reduce the ability to criticise…
@@joelcarterramadge183 Exactly mate. It is critical that we can be as honest and authentic as possible, even if this means criticising the car in question and that often puts anyone trying to sell said car off, understandably. - AK