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2016 Mitsubishi Pajero Review

 

Good points

  • It’s still a handsome truck
  • Torquey diesel gets the job done
  • Ultra-sharp pricing

Needs work

  • Pajero Sport’s diesel is more refined
  • Fiddly third-row seat deployment
  • Flat front seats

Sure, it’s getting older, but the 2016 Mitsubishi Pajero is a roomy seven-seater with a good engine and a razor-sharp price. The Pajero is still a compelling option for families looking for a large SUV.

The Pajero is a handsome truck that has aged well, and it’s hard to argue with the deals many Mitsubishi dealers are willing to cut in the low $50,000 range.

That’s a lot of car for the money.

The interior design is a generation old but the addition of Apple CarPlay does a lot to keep this big wagon feeling fresh and smart.

With strong power delivery, the Pajero is a relaxed cruiser and once you’ve mastered its driving dynamics, it’s nippy enough in town as well.

Despite its imposing size, the Pajero isn’t hard to drive – even the smallest lady of the Chasing Cars team quickly felt right at home behind the wheel.

In an age of overstyled cars, the Pajero is an unfussy vehicle with a pretty simple message: lots of features, plenty of durability, room for seven – at a price about $10,000 cheaper than the equivalent Toyota Land Cruiser Prado.

We borrowed the GLS base model – a car that’s realistically available around the magic $50,000 number – to see whether this is all the car your family might need.

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Key specs (as tested)

Engine
Capacity
3.2L
Cylinders
4
Induction
Single turbocharger
Power
147kW at 3,800pm
Torque
441Nm at 2,000rpm
Configuration
Conventional
Power to weight ratio
67kW / tonne
Fuel
Fuel type
Diesel
Fuel capacity
88L
Consumption
9L/100km
Average Range
978km
Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic
Drivetrain
Four wheel drive
Engine configuration
In-line
Gears
5
Dimensions
Length
4.9 metres
Width
1.88 metres
Height
1.9 metres
Unoccupied weight
2189kg
Cargo space seats up
1050 litres
Cargo seats down
1789 litres

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