Mitsubishi Pajero Sport Review & Pictures

Mitsubishi Pajero Sport Review Synopsis: Mitsubishi Pajero Sport price tag is between Rs.24.98
25.28 Lakh. It officially launched in India on 15th Nov 2014.

Mitsubishi achieved cult status with the Pajero in most markets it sold. This vehicle is respected
world over for its phenomenal off-road capabilities. The first Pajero was born in short wheelbase
guise in 1982 which has evolved into the 4th generation Pajero, labeled as Montero in Indian
market. Its sold and confused via various names in multiple markets, not many may know that
its name is based on a South American species of Mountain cats. It is sold in different guises as
the Challenger in Australia, Pajero Sport in Europe, Montero Sport in North America, South
America and the Philippines, Nativa in parts of Central America and the Middle East, Shogun
Sport in the United Kingdom, and G-Wagon in Thailand.
According to official website, the name 'Mitsubishi' refers to three-diamond emblem. 'Mitsubishi'
is a combination of the words 'mitsu' and 'hishi.' 'Mitsu' means three. 'Hishi' means water
chestnut, and the word is used to denote a rhombus or diamond shape. As customary, 'hishi' is
pronounced 'bishi' when it forms a latter part of a word, hence the combination of 'mitsu' and
'hishi' reads 'Mitsubishi'." The Pajero Sport took birth in 1996, while the second generation came
out in 2008. The Indian market has on offer a 2.5 Turbo Diesel with VGT while globally its
available with a plethora of engine options. The current Pajero sport is based on the Triton
pickup truck, also known as L200, Strada, Warrior, Sportero, Hunter in different regions.

Someone could write a very uninteresting and confusing book on how many names the same
vehicle can be baptized with worldwide and in some cases for good reasons.
But amidst all the naming confusion one thing that is common to all of the above is an
unparalleled off-road lineage - its no wonder hence the Pajero has had the most success in Dakar
rallies (the Mecca of off-road endurance run) including an unprecedented 7 straight wins
between 2001 and 2007. It is this endurance and durability that has helped Mitsubishi achieve a
cult status with its SUVs and a legion of diehard fans. The learning, the lessons, the grueling
engineering that goes behind lasting a Dakar rally leave aside winning is clearly incorporated in
all Mitsubishi vehicles. Of course, Dakar vehicles hardly share a part with the conventional
production models(in non stock categories), however the engineering lessons do carry over in a
production guise and that is very evident.

New Generation Pajero Sport made its way into India in 2012, replacing ageing work horse, the
Pajero SFX. Pajero SFX was one of the most famous celebrity vehicles in India since the last
century. As a famed import, it was more of a status symbol in the 90s than an off road marauder
though. The Pajero Sport anniversary edition launched one year later in 2013 to mark the
completion of an year, our road test focuses on this anniversary edition model. Its the only
Mitsubishi which is now being assembled in India, Montero(at the time of print) is still a CBU
while the rest of the models have been discontinued.
Mitsubishi Pajero Sport comes with one engine option and sold in single variant only: 2.5-litre
16 valve, intercooled turbocharged DOHC common rail DI-D engine, giving a maximum output

of 178 PS and a massive 400 NM of torque. The vehicle has been designed grounds-up with the
primary motivation being to build a fast off-roader. There are many good off-roaders but a very
few fast and real good off-roaders are rolled into one package. This is where the Pajero Sport
shines.
Mitsubishi Pajero Sport: Looks and Design

The Pajero sports a distinctive look than any SUV that you would typically compare, including
high-end soft-roaders for that matter. Its aerodynamic and muscular and the same time. The
typical rectangular butch look is what you would associate with most 4x4 SUVs, but thats not
the case with this car. While it still carries the trademark Mitsubishi grille/bonnet slope which is
seen in Mitsubishi sedans, it does so with class and panache. Its not as butch as the main
competitor, Fortuner but still retains a class and charm of its own. Upfront there is a big
Mitsubishi logo in chrome alongside the chrome grill; projector headlamps and fog lamps are
standard and gel well with muscular stance.
The minimalistic design also ensures a great approach angle and you could nearly see half the
tire diameter from the front of the car. Fog lamps are silver accentuated matching the fibre
bumper underneath. The side stance is heavily accentuated, thanks to the huge wheel arches and
a very cheesy Pajero Sport sticker which covers both the door areas. The side step is an
important feature (standard) to conveniently climb up into this gigantic vehicle. Senior citizens

will have some testing time here. The wheel arches are massive and it helps in a big way in off
road articulation scenarios.

The window area is large and gives it an airy feel internally as well. However, even though the
looks are muscular the Pajero has the least width in its class (or even compared to the classes
below). Though thanks to effective space utilization, this doesn't impact the fact that 3 can sit
comfortably in the second row. The wheel base is longest in its class which has a good say in the
overall dynamics and stability department. Roof rails further add to the aerodynamic look. The
doors are large and shut with precision, heavy as well. The second row door is smugly integrated
with the wheel arches and when you open it, the arch underside comes with it. Neat.
The tail gate especially feels heavy and while it lifts up on hydraulic struts, pulling it down needs
effort and thats when one realizes that this thing is built like a Patton tank. The rear is probably
least attractive facade to look at, it comes with a single exhaust, a rudimentary but sturdy pipe
without chrome embellishment (the muffler seen in the image is an aftermarket fitment), the rear
spoiler probably saves the day here. The Anniversary Edition is badged at the rear. The rear
bumper insert is painted in body colour instead of black in the Anniversary Edition. Reverse
indicator lights are neatly integrated in the bumper along with the sensors and reverse camera.
The spare tyre is seen in the rear view as its hard to hide the 265 profile underneath.
The 12 spoke 17 inch alloy wheels look beautiful and are shod with 265/65 R17 Apollo Hawkz
A/T tires. A/T tires come as standard which is a welcome refreshing change though some more
brand options would have been welcome. The big tires add to the brute looks and stance. The

build quality is exceptional and the Mitsubishi engineering shows - panel gaps are minimal and
fit / finish quality is durable and built to last.
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