"Mitsubishi Pajero Sport" - rally SUVfrom the Japanese automaker, known worldwide. Being the flagship car from the manufacturer, it was produced in several generations. The last, fourth, has undergone a complete restyling, which made in the end “Mitsubishi Pajero Sport” even more popular.
Exterior
Perhaps this is the only car creatorswhich remained true to the classic off-road body design and did not begin to change it. Exterior "Mitsubishi Pajero" simple and brutal, which gives confidence and reliability of the car owner. After restyling, the SUV received a new grille, fog lights of the new form and a modified front bumper with integrated running lights. The Mitsubishi Pajero Sport’s feed remained unchanged: only the spare wheel cover was updated. The latest generation of the car turned out very bright and modern, without elegant lines of the body, which are often found in modern crossovers.
Excellent car handling is provideddue to the built-in frame of increased rigidity. On the doors of the new "Mitsubishi Pajero" adorn strong moldings that provide additional protection and body safety. Similar protection is installed in the engine compartment and suspension.
High rear bumper "Mitsubishi Pajero Sport"immediately says that the car is primarily an SUV. The crossover is offered in several body shades: gray, white, graphite, silver and beige. For an additional charge - about 17 thousand rubles - "Mitsubishi Pajero" 4 generations can be painted in any other color.
Interior
Salon crossover offered by Russianofficial dealers of the Japanese concern, designed for five passengers and a driver. There is enough free space in the back for comfortable accommodation of passengers of any height and build. Trim "Mitsubishi Pajero" 4 generations made of high quality and tactilely pleasant materials. The front seats are equipped with a heated function and excellent support for the back and hips.
Separately worth noting in the interior of the new"Mitsubishi Pajero" comfortable steering wheel with audio controls and cruise control. Adjustable steering wheel only in height, which, however, is fully compensated by a wide range of settings for the driver's seat. The ergonomics of the salon "Mitsubishi Pajero" is standard at a high level, thanks to which the driver quickly gets used to the location of the levers and control keys.
Three-zone center console is presentedmultimedia system, air conditioning and on-board computer. The rear row seats move in different directions and are equipped with folding backs.
The luggage compartment "Mitsubishi PajeroSport "is 663 liters with the condition that there will already be five people in the car. If necessary, the boot space can be increased to 1789 liters.
The interior of the "Mitsubishi Pajero" repeats in many ways.its exterior: no extra details, stylish inserts and simplicity of design provide a presentable and high-quality appearance, which is largely due to the use of high-quality materials. However, there is an SUV and a slight drawback: the average sound insulation, which many owners complain about. However, a similar problem was encountered only in the “Mitsubishi Pajero” of the 2nd and 3rd generations: the restyling it did eliminated it.
SUV Specifications
Russian dealers offer the latest generation Mitsubishi Pajero with three power units: two petrol and one diesel.
Первый в линейке двигателей - трехлитровый unit capacity of 178 horsepower. Equipped with ECI-Multi fuel injection system and 24-valve gas distribution system SOHC. Such an engine, of course, does not differ in particular dynamics, therefore it is completed with a five-step mechanics, together with which it can disperse the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport to a hundred in 12.6 seconds. A similar engine with automatic transmission spends on acceleration to 100 km / h already 13.6 seconds. Regardless of the gearbox selected, the maximum speed of the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport is 175 km / h. In the combined mode of operation, fuel consumption is 12.2 liters.
Следующий силовой агрегат - 3,8-литровый 6G75, equipped with ECI-Multi and MIVEC systems. Engine power is 250 horsepower, consumption in the combined cycle - 13.5 liters. The maximum speed of an SUV equipped with such a motor and an automatic five-speed gearbox is 200 km / h, accelerates to a hundred in 10.8 seconds.
Diesel engine
"Mitsubishi Pajero" with diesel has the power200 horsepower. Engine volume of 3.2 liters, four-cylinder with in-line layout, turbocharging and systems DOHC and Common Rail Di-D. Included with it is installed a five-speed automatic box INVECS-II with electronic control, making the car easily adapts to the owner's driving style.
Acceleration to 100 km / h diesel engine performs in 11.1 seconds.
Suspension and transmission
Built an SUV on a very confidentplatform and equipped with all-wheel drive Super Select 4WD II with options for automatic or forced differential lock, which were not available in the "Mitsubishi Pajero" 2 generation. The crossover with a top engine is equipped with a lockable rear differential as an option.
Independent spring suspension:There are transverse double levers at the front, and a classic multi-link system at the rear. The brake system is represented by ventilated disc brakes and four-piston front calipers and rear drum. Rack mechanism, coupled with power is responsible for driving.
Packages and prices
Basic equipment Mitsubishi Pajero Inviteequipped with a five-speed manual transmission and will cost the buyer 2.2 million rubles. Other versions of the SUV are equipped with a five-speed automatic and all-wheel drive. The top grade crossover with an engine capacity of 250 horsepower is offered for 3.1 million rubles. A similar version, but with a diesel engine will cost 2.8-3 million rubles, depending on the other options.
The benefits of "Mitsubishi Pajero"
According to the owners, the advantages of the car are as follows:
- classic car exterior;
- strict interior;
- functionality and spaciousness of the cabin;
- line of powerful engines;
- advanced electronics;
- assistant systems that facilitate driving and make the trip as comfortable as possible;
- high ground clearance;
- four-wheel drive;
- large wheels;
- good level of reliability and security;
- large amount of luggage;
- excellent cross;
- high quality materials used for interior trim;
- rich basic equipment.
Disadvantages of an SUV
By cons owners include:
- lack of adjustment of the steering column on the flight;
- high fuel consumption;
- the average level of sound insulation (although significantly better than in the 3-generation Mitsubishi Pajero);
- too large dimensions;
- high cost;
- rough design.
Summary
Restyling "Mitsubishi Pajero" 3 generations did not makefundamental changes in the car, but made a new - fourth - generation more stylish and modern. The brutal and rigorous design of the car inspires a sense of reliability, confidence and security. On the off-road nature of the car say massive wheel arches, large alloy wheels, full-size spare tire, trips and rails. High clearance allows you to easily overcome not only curbs, but also various fords and pits.
The trim does not differ sophistication andelegant, but very ergonomic and neat. Comfortable seats and plenty of space allow you to comfortably accommodate three adults. The luggage compartment is huge, if desired, it can be increased by folding the back of the back row of seats.
The line of power units is represented by powerfulengines, perfectly cope with their task. Four-wheel drive allows you to get pleasure from off-road driving. Many motorists will be pleasantly surprised by the rich basic configuration of an SUV. The Japanese automaker did not forget about safety: both the driver and passengers are perfectly protected. The management of an SUV is greatly facilitated by the use of various assistant systems that help in difficult situations. In general, Mitsubishi has released a good car with a pronounced off-road character and an acceptable price-quality ratio.
