Mitsubishi PAJERO
Built: 1987-2019 · Series: PAJERO
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Mitsubishi Pajero – off-road SUV since 1982, twelve Dakar Rally wins: three- and five-door bodies, 2.3- to 3.5-litre diesel and petrol engines, including the Pajero Sport versions
The Pajero has been Mitsubishi's body-on-frame flagship off-roader since 1982, sold in some markets as the Montero or Shogun for trademark reasons, and known for twelve overall Dakar Rally wins. The first generation was followed by three more in 1991, 1999 and 2006, each available as a three- or five-door body; model names carrying STW denote the estate (Station Wagon) version. The gathered data also includes the separately developed Pajero Sport, a more compact SUV built on the L200 pickup platform with its own model history.
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The register lists 200 versions with power outputs from 64 to 147 kW, displacements from 2,340 to 3,497 cm³ and four to six cylinders. Unladen weights range from 1,468 to 2,470 kg, permissible gross weights from 2,115 to 3,500 kg, widths from 1,660 to 2,110 mm; length figures are only recorded for a smaller share of the models.
For decades the Pajero was the flagship of Japanese off-roaders alongside the Toyota Land Cruiser and Nissan Patrol, and has not been offered in Europe since fourth-generation production ended in 2021.
On used examples, important points are rust on the ladder frame and axle suspension, the condition of the transfer case and the Super Select 4WD couplings, the turbocharger and injection-pump history on diesel versions, seals on the sunroof and tailgate, and, on older model years, the availability of body panels, which is increasingly scarce.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Mitsubishi Pajero, Mitsubishi Motors (manufacturer)
Technical data
Engine
| Power | 147 kWcorrect |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6correct |
| Displacement | 3,200 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 4,900 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,110 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 2,790 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 2,470 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 3,030 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Gears | 5correct |
|---|---|
| Wheels | 4correct |
| Top speed | 180 km/hcorrect |
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 59.5 kW/t (147 kW / 2.5 t)
Stronger than 94% of the vans in the register — out of 7,144 models with a stated power figure.
Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the Mitsubishi PAJERO have?
The Mitsubishi PAJERO delivers 147 kW.
How much does the Mitsubishi PAJERO weigh?
The unladen weight is 2,470 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Mitsubishi PAJERO?
3,030 kg.
What engine does the Mitsubishi PAJERO have?
6 cylinders, 3,200 cm³ displacement.
What are the dimensions of the Mitsubishi PAJERO?
4,900 mm × 2,110 mm.
When was the Mitsubishi PAJERO built?
Production years: 1987-2019.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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This page carries 15 individual figures for this model. They come from 1 recorded source; every figure can be traced there. What we cannot document is not here — we leave gaps open rather than estimate them.
The technical data on this page comes from official vehicle registration records (RDW/Traficom), not from the manufacturer.
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Sources: RDW — Dutch national vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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