Body style: SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle)
Segment: Medium SUV
Production years: 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003
The third generation of the Pajero/Montero/Shogun brought the biggest change in the model's history since it changed the car from body-on-frame construction to unibody.
Mitsubishi took this decision since it noticed that most of its customers were spending most of their time with the vehicles on paved roads. Some of them never saw real off-road action during their existence. But the Pajer/Montero/Shogun was already known for its abilities, and the carmaker didn't want to lose those advantages. So, it offered the car with all the equipment needed for a hard-core off-road vehicle but installed them on a unibody construction.
While the five-door version was more suitable for families and long journeys, the three-door aimed at different customers. Not only that it was more appropriate for city usage, but thanks to its shorter wheelbase could handle some obstacles way easier. Last but not least, it was also cheaper. Moreover, the rounded shapes of the exterior induced the idea of a more civilized vehicle. It was, indeed, but without losing its main advantages.
Inside, there was enough room for the front passengers, but the rear ones had to struggle a little to sit tight on the bench. The limited legroom couldn't be compensated enough with the increased headroom area. But those who chose to get this short version usually didn't need the rear seats at all.
Depending on the market, the Montero featured a fuel-efficient range of diesel engines or a V-6 gasoline unit.
ENGINE SPECS - 3.5L GDI V6 5MT AWD (203 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 3497 cm3 |
Power: | 149 KW @ 5000 RPM 202 HP @ 5000 RPM 200 BHP @ 5000 RPM |
Torque: | 235 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 319 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 115 mph (185 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | Manual, 5 Speed |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 265/70 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 172.4 in (4379 mm) |
Width: | 74 in (1880 mm) |
Height: | 72.8 in (1849 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: | 4078.5 lbs (1850 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5533.6 lbs (2510 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 13.5 mpg US (17.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 21.8 mpg US (10.8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 17.8 mpg US (13.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 315 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.5L TD 5MT AWD (99 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2477 cm3 |
Power: | 73 KW @ 4000 RPM 99 HP @ 4000 RPM 98 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 177 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM 240 Nm @ 2000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Indirect Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 93.2 mph (150 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 17.8 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: | 172.4 in (4379 mm) |
Width: | 74 in (1880 mm) |
Height: | 72.8 in (1849 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: | 3946.3 lbs (1790 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5533.6 lbs (2510 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 17.7 mpg US (13.3 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 25.8 mpg US (9.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 22.2 mpg US (10.6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 281 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 3.2L DI-D 5MT AWD (165 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 3200 cm3 |
Power: | 121 KW @ 3800 RPM 165 HP @ 3800 RPM 162 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: | 106 mph (171 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: | 167.7 in (4260 mm) |
Width: | 72.4 in (1839 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: | 4177.7 lbs (1895 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5533.6 lbs (2510 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 19.4 mpg US (12.1 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 29.8 mpg US (7.9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 24.8 mpg US (9.5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 251 g/km |