Body style: SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle)
Segment: Medium SUV
Production years: 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991
Mitsubishi introduced the long-wheelbase version of the first generation of the Pajero/Montero in 1983, thus creating one of the most legendary SUVs on the market.
The Japanese carmaker launched the Pajero/Montero lineup with a short wheelbase in October 1981, but that was not good enough for families or for those who wanted to go off-roading. Thus, in 1983, the Japanese carmaker added the long wheelbase to the lineup.
Sharing its most underpinning with its smaller brother, the 5-door Pajero/Montero was built on a chassis and featured a squared-looking design. Its front fascia was flat, and the black grille was completed by a pair of round headlights and corner-mounted blinkers and parking lights. While it shared the front doors with its sibling, the long-roof version was fitted with an additional set of doors for the rear passengers. At the back, the five-door version received a side-hinged door.
Inside, the minimalist design continued on the dashboard with a flat panel and a grab-handle on the passenger side. The instrument panel offered two dials and two gauges, each in an individual cluster. Even though the center stack was a new interior item for cars, the Pajero/Montero featured one for the ventilation unit and the stereo. Unlike its smaller-sized sibling, the 5-door version offered enough room in the back for three passengers. Moreover, the carmaker also offered an option for two jump-seats in the trunk.
The body-on-frame construction made the Pajero a trustworthy partner in harsh off-road situations. Under the hood, Mitsubishi installed diesel and gasoline engines depending on the market. All of them sent the power to a 4WD system with a low-range transfer box. At the front, the car featured independent suspension, while in the back, Mitsubishi installed a live axle.
ENGINE SPECS - 3.0L V6 5MT AWD (141 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 2972 cm3 |
Power: | 104 KW @ 5000 RPM 141 HP @ 5000 RPM 139 BHP @ 5000 RPM |
Torque: | 166 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM 225 Nm @ 3000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 98 mph (158 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 13.6 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: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205SR16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 181.1 in (4600 mm) |
Width: | 66.14 in (1680 mm) |
Height: | 74.01 in (1880 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.11/55.9 in (1,400/1,420 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 106.29 in (2700 mm) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4034.4 lbs (1830 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5511.5 lbs (2500 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 17.2 mpg US (13.7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 325 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.5L TD 5MT AWD (84 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2477 cm3 |
Power: | 62 KW @ 4200 RPM 84 HP @ 4200 RPM 83 BHP @ 4200 RPM |
Torque: | 148 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM 201 Nm @ 2000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Indirect Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 83.9 mph (135 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 23 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: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205SR16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 181.1 in (4600 mm) |
Width: | 66.1 in (1679 mm) |
Height: | 74 in (1880 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.1/55.9 in (1,400/1,420 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 106.3 in (2700 mm) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3836 lbs (1740 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5401.3 lbs (2450 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 21 mpg US (11.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 297 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.5L TD 5MT AWD (95 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2477 cm3 |
Power: | 70 KW @ 4200 RPM 95 HP @ 4200 RPM 94 BHP @ 4200 RPM |
Torque: | 173 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM 235 Nm @ 2000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Indirect Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 86 mph (138 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 21.4 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: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205SR16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 181.1 in (4600 mm) |
Width: | 66.1 in (1679 mm) |
Height: | 74 in (1880 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.1/55.9 in (1,400/1,420 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 106.3 in (2700 mm) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3836 lbs (1740 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5511.5 lbs (2500 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 20.6 mpg US (11.4 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 302 g/km |