The Mitsubishi Pajero has received a number of updates and the new model is now on sale in South Africa.

Specificationdetails

The 2015 model year Pajero range includes short wheelbase and long wheelbase vehicles,and all powered by Mitsubishi’s proven 3.2-litre DI-D turbocharged diesel engine.The 3.2-litre turbocharged diesel engine makes 140 kW and 441 Nm with power goingto the wheels via a five-speed automatic gearbox with manual override option. The vehicle can also run on 500 ppm diesel when necessary, meaning you really can take it into the wild.

There’s a new front end design which incorporates LED daytime running lights. Note the new bumper design does not impact on the class-leading approach and departure angles. There are new alloy wheels as well as a newly designed and sturdier new spare wheel cover on the LWB derivatives now.

Interior

The interior now receives arear-view camera which now displays its picture on the infotainment screen, and automatic headlight dimming is now available on all derivatives. The Pajero comes well equipped and you get leather upholstery, electric and heated front seats, the rear view camera, rear parking sensors, variable intermittent windscreen wipers, front and rear fog lights, the LED daytime running lights, black roof rails, a multi-function steering wheel, Bluetooth, voice control, cruise control, automatic climate control, rear air conditioning control (LWB only), and a radio/CD/MP3 touch screen audio system with USB and aux support as standard equipment.

The top-of-the-rangeLWB GLS Exceed modeladdsa 12-speaker Rockford Fosgate audio system, HID xenon headlights with washers, 18-inch alloy wheels, an electric sliding/tilting panoramic sunroof and a wood/leather combination steering wheel for an added touch of luxury.

The vehicle is safe too, with the Pajero receiving a 5-Star Euro NCAP safety rating.

4×4 Ability

All Pajeros come with theSuper Select 4WD systemwith four drive modes. 2H mode is bestfor town driving, 4H mode can be engaged atspeeds up to 100 km/h and all four wheels are engagedin a34% (front) and 66% (rear) split. When road surfaces worsen, the4HLc mode comes into play and the traction control system and the centre diff lock are engaged for enhanced control in tougher circumstances.

Finally, the 4LLc engages low-range and deactivates the traction control system for ultimate control in even the stickiest of situations. The rear diff lock can be engaged manually by means of a switch, according to driver needs and environment demands.

2014 Mitsubishi Pajero Price in South Africa

All Pajero models are sold as standard with a 3-year/ 100 000 km warranty and a 5-year/ 100 000 km maintenance plan, with service intervals every 10 000 km.

Pajero 3.2 DI-D GLS SWB R569 900

Pajero 3.2 DI-D GLS LWB R639 900

Pajero 3.2 DI-D GLS LWB Exceed R659 900