Body style: SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle)
Segment: Medium SUV
Production years: 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990
Mitsubishi introduced the first generation of the Pajero/Montero/Shogun lineup in 1981, and soon it was noticed as an excellent offroad vehicle.
In 1983, the Japanese carmaker introduced a long-wheelbase version with five doors that extended the Montero range. Unlike other 4x4 vehicles on the market, Mitsubishi offered the car with three roof variations: standard, semi-high, and high-roof. Moreover, the five-door version was a better bet for those who needed more room for rear passengers, which stood cramped in the three-door version.
The addition of a five-door version transformed the Pajero into a family SUV. Its three side windows and long roof made the vehicle looks more balanced. Mitsubishi built the Montero as a tough offroad vehicle and installed heavy-duty skid plates under the engine and transmission to protect them. Customers could found tow hooks both at the front and rear of the car, and the carmaker offered a bush-guard as an option. The carmaker kept the round headlights in squared clusters while the corner-mounted turn signals and parking lights were better protected than the one fitted on the bumper.
Inside, the Montero offered room for five tall passengers. On the high-roof version, they could wear tall-hats without any troubles at all. Its folding bench enlarged the trunk area from 43.4 cu-ft (1,229 liters) to 94.9 cu-ft (2,687 liters). For the dashboard, Mitsubishi added a cluster with an inclinometer and gauges for amps and oil pressure.
Under the hood, depending on the market. Mitsubishi introduced a new 2.6-liter gasoline engine and paired it with an optional four-speed automatic transmission, while the 2.3-liter turbo-diesel was replaced by a de-tuned version of the 2.5-liter unit.
ENGINE SPECS - 2.5 TD | |
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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: | Gasoline |
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: | Manual, 5 Speed |
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: | 76.4 in (1941 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.1/54.3 in (1,400/1,379 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: | 20.1 mpg US (11.7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 278 g/km |