The Mitsubishi Pajero has received some upgrades for the 2015 model year. All come powered with the same 3,2-litre Di-D turbocharged diesel engine, but there are now a number of cosmetic enhancements.
There is now a new grille and bumper design, LED daytime running lights incorporated into the front bumper, new alloy wheels for each derivative and a newly designed spare wheel cover. Interior enhancements include the standard rear-view camera that now displays its picture on the infotainment system interface and automatic headlight dimming is now available on all derivatives.
Three models make up the range – the SWB GLS, LWB GLS and the LWB GLS. All these models come with four-wheel drive systems, which include centre and rear differential locks and Mitsubishi’s super select 4WD system that includes an easy-to-use manual shift lever which allows the driver to choose between four drive modes – 2H, 4H, 4HLc and 4LLc.
The 3,2-litre Di-D common-rail direct injection turbocharged diesel engine produces 140 kW at 3 800 rpm and 441 N.m at 2 000 r/min with power sent to the wheels via a five-speed automatic gearbox.
Standard features across the range includes electric windows all-round, privacy glass, a sliding front armrest with two storage levels, reclining rear seats and an extra two in the LWB, leather upholstery, electric and heated front seats, a rear-view camera, rear parking sensors, intermittent windscreen wipers, front and rear fog lights, LED daytime running lights, black roof rails, mud flaps, a multi-function steering wheel, Bluetooth, voice control, cruise control, automatic climate control and a radio/CD/MP3 touch screen audio system with USB and aux support. Moving up a level or two adds nice-to-haves such as a 12-speaker Rockford Fosgate audio system, HID xenon headlights with washers, 18-inch alloy wheels, an electric sliding/tilting panoramic sunroof and a wood/leather combination steering wheel.
Standard safety equipment includes ABS with EBD and BAS, active stability and traction control, six airbags, an immobiliser and alarm, and remote central locking.
Prices:
Pajero 3,2 DI-D GLS SWB – R569 900
Pajero 3,2 DI-D GLS LWD – R639 900
Pajero 3,2 DI-D GLS LWB Exceed – R659 900
Prices include a 3-year/100 000 km warranty and a 5-year/100 000 km maintenance plan.