2010 Mitsubishi Pajero Revealed

Mitsubishi recently presented the 2010 version of the Pajero, a model which comes with minor improvements over the current version available on the market. Although the exterior only brings slight modifications, the main changes could be found under the hood where Mitsubishi followed the same trend of the automotive industry and optimized its engines for better efficiency and reduced emissions.

According to Carscoop, the 2010 Pajero comes with an optimized version of the 3.2-liter inline four turbo diesel engine designed by Mitsubishi which produces 200 horsepower and 441 Nm of torque, compared to 160 horsepower and 381 Nm on the original unit.

A new 5-speed transmission system will also join the range in a move especially supposed to raise efficiency as much as possible. For example, the 3-door version of the Pajero now achieves a fuel consumption rating of 8.5 l/100 km (27.67 mpg) while releasing 224 grams of CO2 per kilometer, compared to 9.2 l/100 km and 244 g/km on the current model.

The 5-door Pajero is improved as well, with this particular model eating up to 9.6 l/100km (24.5 mpg) versus 10.6 l/100 km for the Pajero currently available on the market.

The towing capacity is one of the improved features of the 2010 Pajero, as the 3.2-liter DI-D is capable of towing up to 3,000 kilos in the three-door configuration and 3,5000 kilos in the five-door version.

Other highlights on the facelifted version include a thicker windshield, 17- and 18-inch alloy wheels, upgraded Mitsubishi Multi Communication System with 40 GB HDD and better insulation to reduce noise inside the cabin.