Images: Mitsubishi Mk.4 Pajero (2006-on)
Released in October 2006, the Mitsubishi NS Pajero was available as a three- or five-door four-wheel drive wagon. Manufactured in Sakahogi, Japan, the three-door Pajero models had five seats and were available in R and X variants. The five-door range, however, initially had seven seats and consisted of GLX, VRX and Exceed variants. Furthermore, engine choices consisted of a 3.2-litre turbo-diesel four-cylinder engine or a 3.8-litre petrol V6… Read full Mitsubishi Mk.4 Pajero review
Images: Mitsubishi NT Pajero (2008-11)
Released in December 2008, the Mitsubishi NT Pajero was available as a three- or five-door four-wheel drive wagon. Compared to its predecessor, the NT Pajero featured an upgrade for the 3.2-litre turbo-diesel engine, cabin and exterior refinements, revised specifications and increased towing capacity for five-door models (from 2500 kg to 3000 kg). Initially, the three-door Pajero models were available in R and X variants these, however, were discontinued at the end of 2009. The five-door range consisted of the GL, GLX, GLS, VRX and Exceed; while the GL was available as a five- or seven-seater, all other five-door models were fitted with seven seats as standard.
Images: Mitsubishi NW Pajero (2011-14)
Released in October 2011, the Mitsubshi NW Pajero introduced a revised range – which consisted solely of five-door models – and updated styling. As part of the update, the 3.8-litre V6 petrol engine was solely available in the five-door Exceed variant, though thwas model omitted the rear differential lock that was fitted to models with the turbo-diesel engine (until December 2012). The Mitsubshi NW Pajero could be identified by its new front bumper and radiator grille, while the VRX and Exceed variants were also fitted with new 18-inch alloy wheels. Inside, there was new trim material and red instrument lighting (previously blue).
Images: Mitsubishi NX Pajero (2014-on)
Released in September 2014, the Mitsubishi NX Pajero introduced a revised range which consisted of the GLX, GLS and Exceed; seven seats were also fitted as standard across the range. The Mitsubishi NX Pajero could be identified by its new front bumper, chrome radiator grille and spare tyre cover. Inside, there was a new centre panel design and chrome air conditioning dials. For NX Pajero models with automatic transmissions, refinement was improved with new dash panel insulation and the addition of noise absorbing material to the engine bonnet, top cowl, floor area, headlining, rear quarter trim and front transmission tunnel area; a noise-insulating layer was also added to the laminated firewall.
