First Generation (1982 to 1991) - The first-generation Mitsubishi Pajero made a world premiere at the 1981 Tokyo Motor Show and then made it on sale in May 1982. It was sold initially as a three-door short model but later added a five-door long version. In its time, they were offered numerous petrol and diesel engines, and its time with the top range being the 3.0L V6 6G72 petrol engine. When the first-generation Pajero ended in 1991, it was made under license by Hyundai for the Galloper SUV from 1991 to 2003.
Second Generation (1991 to 1999) - At the start of the year 1991, the Pajero was heavily redesigned for the second generation model and it was offered in either a three-door, a five-door, a J-top two-door soft-top, or a business-focused five-door van. The second-generation model comes with a Super Select 4WD and rear three-link coil springs while offering a wide range of engines from a 2.5L turbo engine producing 85PS of power to a more powerful 3.5L GDi engine producing 245PS of power. There's also a special edition Pajero Evolution model, which is based on the three-door variant, and made in response to new regulations for the Paris-Dakar Rally's t3 class.
Third Generation (1999 to 2006) - A third-generation Pajero was launched in the autumn of 1999. It features a more unibody design with a lower, wider stance and it was now classified as a full-sized SUV, made to compete against the Toyota Land Cruiser and the Nissan Safari, among many others. It comes with the improved Super Select 4WD system which was made to be fully electronic so the car didn't have to be in gear to switch through different modes. The range-topping variants are offered with the new 3.8L V6 petrol engine with Electronic Throttle Valve.
Fourth Generation (2006 - 2019) - The fourth and final generation of the Mitsubishi Pajero was launched in Japan in the autumn of 2006 featuring the same SS4-II system from the previous model but supplemented with the Active Stability and Traction Control system and electronic brake force distribution. One of the biggest headlines during its over-decade-long tenure is the 3.2L clean diesel engine with a DPF for better emissions and fuel economy.
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| 2020 Mitsubishi Pajero Final Edition |
As Mitsubishi Motors bids the Pajero farewell after almost four decades, they've unveiled the FINAL EDITION model which is limited to 700 units exclusively for Japan for 4,536,000 Japanese Yen. Available only in a five-door version with the 3.2L clean diesel, the FINAL EDITION features genuine leather, front power seats, black roof rail, rear diff lock, SRS Side and Curtain Airbags, and other special treatments. Also, customers who bought the Pajero Final Edition will receive an original scuff plate for the front and the back, a special Citizen watch, and two FINAL EDITION stickers.
Available colors are Warm White Pearl, Sterling Silver Metallic, Black Mica, and Sterling Silver Metallic/Eiger Grey Metallic.
So, thanks for the memories, Mitsubishi Pajero. You've been a workhorse for 37 years from Japanese roads to the scorching deserts of Dakar. You made us proud until the very end.
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