Body style: SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle)
Segment: Medium Premium
Production years: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
The evolution of the compact-sized SUVs made Mitsubishi build one and launched it in 1998 in a three-door version, but realized its mistake and offered it five doors from 2001.
Despite being one of the best offroad carmakers in the world, Mitsubishi didn't look too close to what Honda, Toyota, or Subaru did and started too late in the compact-SUV segment. Since the Japanese design didn't always fit the European tastes, it hired Pininfarina to build the car and even named it Pajero/Montero/Shogun Pinin, depending on the market.
It had to look like a tough offroad car, but its size didn't help it. Its vertical side panels were good while going on the tracks but didn't look that well for a street vehicle. At least, it didn't look like a high-lifted station wagon like the Subaru Forester. Its squared headlights resembled those installed in the Pajero/Montero/Shogun. The steep windshield and vertical side windows formed a squared greenhouse. At least it featured a third window behind the rear doors. To emphasize the offroad look of the car, Mitsubishi installed the spare wheel on the rear, side-hinged door.
The interior didn't look like Pininfarina made it. The boxy design with flat panels looked similar to those from other off-road vehicles built by Mitsubishi. Since the car was narrow, there was limited hip and shoulder room for three adults in the back and, despite the added longer wheelbase than the three-door version, it still didn't provide enough legroom for full-grown adults.
From the offroad point of view, the Pinin was far more capable than its direct competitors. Mitsubishi didn't cut corners and provided the car with a capable 4x4 system, including a low-range transfer box. Moreover, the top trim level featured a standard limited-slip rear differential, optional for the rest of the range.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8 16V | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1834 cm3 |
Torque: | 118 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 160 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 96 mph (154 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.6 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: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 215/65 R16S |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 159 in (4039 mm) |
Width: | 66.9 in (1699 mm) |
Height: | 66.9 in (1699 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.7/56.7 in (1,440/1,440 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 96.1 in (2441 mm) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3009.3 lbs (1365 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4166.7 lbs (1890 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 20.3 mpg US (11.6 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 29.8 mpg US (7.9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 25.3 mpg US (9.3 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 225 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0 GDI | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1999 cm3 |
Power: | 95 KW @ 5000 RPM 129 HP @ 5000 RPM 127 BHP @ 5000 RPM |
Torque: | 140 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM 190 Nm @ 3500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 106 mph (171 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.8 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: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 215/65 R16S |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 159 in (4039 mm) |
Width: | 66.9 in (1699 mm) |
Height: | 66.9 in (1699 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.7/56.7 in (1,440/1,440 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 96.1 in (2441 mm) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3009.3 lbs (1365 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4166.7 lbs (1890 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: | 25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 227 g/km |