Body style: SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle)
Segment: Medium SUV
Production years: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
Mitsubishi tried to revive its Pajero/Montero/Shogun lineup in 2003 with a mild facelift for both versions, with three and five doors.
Unlike most other off-road vehicles on the market, Mitsubishi's off-road flagship featured an integrated-chassis construction that lowered the car's weight, but not too much. The refreshed lineup enhanced both the look and the technical side. But Mitsubishi didn't decrease the engine's size, and that was costly for them. In Europe, everything that passes the 3.0-liter displacement was heavily taxed, and the Pajero featured only larger than those units, either gasoline or turbo-diesel.
On the outside, the Japanese carmaker reshaped the front bumper. It ditched the squared fog lamps and introduced a set of smaller round ones under the headlights. Moreover, it now featured body-colored bumpers and side protection moldings, which greatly improved the overall car's look. The Pajero/Montero/Shogun sported a pop-out window for the rear passengers and a shorter wheelbase in the three-door version.
Inside, the carmaker improved the cabin and included a restyled dashboard design that featured wood-trims on the center stack and on the steering wheel. Mitsubishi offered an option for leather seats, while the base version featured cloth upholstery.
The biggest changes were made under the hood, where the carmaker installed the same option for a 3.2-liter turbo-diesel or a 3.5-liter V-6. They were both paired to a five-speed automatic gearbox with manual mode. Like its five-door sibling, the Pajero/Montero/Shogun three-doors featured the Super-Select traction system, which allowed the driver to select rear-wheel-drive, all-wheel-drive with three differentials, and in a low-range mode for hard off-road.
ENGINE SPECS - 3.5L V6 GDI 5AT AWD (203 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 3497 cm3 |
Power: | 149 KW @ 5000 RPM 203 HP @ 5000 RPM 200 BHP @ 5000 RPM |
Torque: | 235 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 318 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 114.9 mph (185 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 265/70R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 170.1 in (4321 mm) |
Width: | 74.8 in (1900 mm) |
Height: | 72.4 in (1839 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.41/61.41 in (1,560/1,560 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 100 in (2540 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 8.5 in (216 mm) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4299 lbs (1950 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5533.6 lbs (2510 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 12.5 mpg US (18.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 21.6 mpg US (10.9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 17 mpg US (13.8 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 331 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.5L TD 5MT AWD (116 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2477 cm3 |
Power: | 85 KW @ 4000 RPM 116 HP @ 4000 RPM 114 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 177 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM 240 Nm @ 2000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 93.2 mph (150 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 17.1 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 235/80R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 170.1 in (4321 mm) |
Width: | 74.8 in (1900 mm) |
Height: | 72.4 in (1839 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.4/61.4 in (1,560/1,560 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 100 in (2540 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 8.5 in (216 mm) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4144.7 lbs (1880 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5533.6 lbs (2510 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 18.1 mpg US (13 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 26.4 mpg US (8.9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 22.6 mpg US (10.4 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 275 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 3.2L DI-D 5MT AWD (160 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 3200 cm3 |
Power: | 118 KW @ 3800 RPM 160 HP @ 3800 RPM 158 BHP @ 3800 RPM |
Torque: | 275 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM 373 Nm @ 2000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 105.63 mph (170 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 235/80R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 170.07 in (4320 mm) |
Width: | 74.8 in (1900 mm) |
Height: | 72.44 in (1840 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.41/61.41 in (1,560/1,560 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 100 in (2540 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 8.5 in (216 mm) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4387.19 lbs (1990 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5533.6 lbs (2510 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 20.27 mpg US (11.6 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 30.94 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 25.84 mpg US (9.1 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 240 g/km |