The first generation Mitsubishi Pajero Sport SUV appeared in 1997 as a more affordable alternative to the model. In the Japanese market, the car was called, in North America -, in Latin America and the Middle East - Nativa, and in the UK - Shogun Sport.
The car was created on a shortened pickup truck chassis - with an independent torsion bar front suspension and a dependent rear spring. The base transmission is Easy Select with a hard-wired front axle, but versions with a Super Select transmission with permanent all-wheel drive were sold in the US and Japan.
Mitsubishi Pajero Sport went through several upgrades and restylings, and in 2000 the spring rear suspension replaced the spring rear suspension.
The SUV was delivered to Russia in two versions: with a 2.5-liter turbodiesel (85 hp) and with a 3.0 V6 gasoline engine. Also, gasoline “sixes” with a volume of 3.5 liters and turbodiesels with a volume of 2.8 and 3.2 liters were installed on the car.
Sales of the first generation model in Japan ended in 2003, in North America in 2004, and in other markets the car was offered until 2008. A total of 630 thousand cars were produced.
2nd generation, 2008–2016
The second generation of the SUV debuted in 2008, compared to its predecessor, the car has become larger, more comfortable and more expensive.
The model was no longer sold in the US, European and Japanese markets. The main enterprise for the production of this model was the company's Thai plant, and the assembly of SUVs was organized in Brazil, Venezuela, India, and Bangladesh. In 2013–2015, cars for the Russian market were made in Kaluga, and the frames for these cars were “cooked” by the Gorky Automobile Plant.
The second "Pajero Sport" was created on the frame chassis of a fourth-generation pickup truck. Transmission - permanent four-wheel drive Super Select with the ability to turn off the drive to the front wheels and locks center and rear axle differentials.
In the Russian market, the base SUV was offered with a 2.5-liter turbodiesel with a capacity of 178 hp. With. combined with manual or automatic transmissions. Also, a V6 3.0 petrol engine (220–222 hp) was installed on the car, paired with an “automatic”, and until 2011 there was also a version with a 3.2-liter diesel engine with a capacity of 200 hp. With.
All cars for Russia had a five-seat interior and four-wheel drive, but in some markets the car was also offered with a seven-seat interior and rear-wheel drive. Among the power units not available on the Russian market were 2.4 petrol engines (160 hp), V6 3.5 (210 hp) and 2.5 turbodiesel (136 hp)
In 2013, the appearance of the car was slightly corrected, and in 2014 the car received an updated front panel in the cabin and a new audio system.
The release of the second generation Mitsubishi Pajero Sport model ended in 2016, in total about 400 thousand of such cars were made.
Sport refers to mid-size SUVs. The original version appeared on the world market in 1996, taking an intermediate place in the company's lineup between the standard Pajero version and the Pajero Io model. The second generation, released 12 years later, was distinguished by an improved design and two diesel units at once in the list of modifications. The latest version was introduced in 2015 - it is this one that is now being sold as a car of the 2016-2017 model year.
First Pajero Sport
The Mitsubishi Pajero SportI model was created on the basis of the car of the same brand - the second generation Pajero. It differed from its prototype with less efficient motors and a better price. In Japan, the car was sold as the Mitsubishi Challenger, and in North America as the Montero Sport.
Design outside and inside
The first Pajero Sport models could be made in one color or two (respectively, for the basic and top configuration), equipped with foglights and side moldings, 16-inch wheels and a spoiler with a brake light repeater. Some versions also had a curtain in the luggage compartment and a net with which luggage was attached. All the necessary instruments were located on the front panel, including an overboard temperature sensor and an electronic compass.
Inside the car, a leather-wrapped steering wheel could be seen. And the rear seats were equipped with a backrest tilt mechanism, thanks to which it was possible to make the trip more comfortable for second-row passengers. Or, if desired, increase the volume of the luggage compartment by 3.5 times. With the rear seats folded out, there is enough space for adult passengers.
SUV characteristics
The most popular power unit for the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport 1 was a three-liter gasoline engine with a capacity of 170 hp. With. Although buyers could also choose the option with a 2.5-liter diesel engine with a capacity of only 100 hp. With. The advantage of the diesel was the minimum fuel consumption - no more than 10 liters in mixed driving.
The dimensions of the car are quite decent in order to provide enough space in the cabin. And the clearance, even for diesel modifications, is suitable for overcoming real off-road. From this we can conclude that already in the first generation Pajero Sport was still a real off-road model, and not an SUV.
First generation kits
Regardless of the modification, the Pajero Sport included airbags, door stiffeners and a four-channel ABS system. More expensive Intense-type configurations were sold only with an automatic transmission and a leather steering wheel. In addition, all versions were only all-wheel drive - moreover, both in the first and in all other generations. Their cost at the time of release was about $ 40-50 thousand, now you can buy Pajero Sport 1996-2008 for 200-600 thousand rubles - depending on the mileage and condition.
Tab. 2. Modifications for Russia.
Pajero Sport 2
Modern car manufacturers often stop producing unpopular models in favor of newer versions. However, Pajero Sport did not touch all this - its second generation appeared 12 years after the first. The car was produced for 5 years and gained almost the same popularity as the regular Pajero.
Machine Features
The design of the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport of the 2nd generation fully met the expectations of fans of this model. Even at first glance, the following features of the SUV are noticeable:
- sports contours of the body;
- wide doorway;
- elements painted in the same color as the body - from bumpers and side moldings to wheel arch extensions;
- stylish edging "fog";
- chromed mirror fairings.
The interior of the car also looks stylish, the design of which has changed markedly compared to the previous generation. First of all, the expensive and high-quality materials used for decoration are impressive. In the second - a large screen multimedia system.
Technical specifications
For Mitsubishi Pajero Sport of the second generation, as many as three power units were available:
- 3-liter gasoline (220 hp);
- two diesel - with a volume of 2.5 and 3.2 liters and a capacity of 178 and 163 liters. s., respectively.
Cars were equipped with both "mechanics" and "automatic". Depending on the gearbox and engine, the vehicle accelerated from 0 to 100 km / h in 11.7–12.4 seconds and used 7.9 to 12.3 liters of fuel in combined mode. The 3.5-liter gasoline engine, with which the manufacturer was going to equip some configurations of this generation, did not go into mass production.
Car equipment
The 2008 Mitsubishi Sport had only 3 trim levels. The basic version included black door handles, a simplified audio system, and halogen headlamps. A more expensive modification received chrome handles, a multifunctional steering wheel and climate control.
The most expensive Ultimate package was equipped with a 3-liter gasoline engine, power leather seats and an advanced multimedia system. The same version already had xenon lamps in the headlights. A navigation system and an additional sound amplifier were optionally available. Prices for premium modifications in 2008-2012 in the secondary market start at about 1 million rubles.
Tab. 4. Model modifications popular in the Russian Federation.
Third generation model
The latest version of the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport appeared in showrooms in 2015. The financial problems of the automaker did not give him the opportunity to move on to the fourth generation of cars. Therefore, the SUV 2016-2017 model year is now the latest representative of the series.
Exterior and interior
Paying attention to the updated SUV, you can see aggressive head optics and decorative chrome inserts under the headlights. At the same time, the model looks quite dynamic and swift. Although the impression is slightly spoiled by the absence of a spoiler and a large door to the luggage compartment.
Salon Mitsubishi Pajero Sport2016-2017 looks more expensive compared to previous versions - and due to the new multifunctional steering wheel, and thanks to the modern center console. It is worth noting the possibility of comfortable accommodation for passengers and the driver. Although there is a little less knee room in the rear seats, adults sitting here are unlikely to be able to stretch their legs.
Feature Information
Buyers of Pajero Sport 3rd generation have two options for powertrains:
- 2.4-liter engine with 181 hp. with., which can be equipped with both manual transmission and automatic transmission;
- A 209-horsepower 3-liter gasoline engine, paired only with an "automatic".
The model of the 2016-2017 model year received good off-road performance due to the high ground clearance and 18-inch wheels. And in the luggage compartment is placed as much cargo as in the second generation models. Some foreign configurations received an increased trunk, but these changes did not affect the models supplied to domestic salons.
Options for the Russian market
The new SUV, which appeared on the market back in 2016, was offered to domestic buyers in 4 basic trim levels - Invite, Intense, Instyle and Ultimate. Variants with different gearboxes were also available for diesel versions.
Tab. 6. Modifications in the Russian Federation.
Opinion of car owners
Users of the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport made up a mostly positive opinion about the car, which can be seen from their reviews. Most often, motorists like the size of the luggage compartment and good off-road qualities. There is also a relatively low fuel consumption - especially diesel.
The disadvantages of the model include the lack of adjustment for the reach of the steering wheel. Not everyone is satisfied with the suspension of the car, which remained rigid even in the latest generation of the car. The last one comes out of this shortcoming - a high level of vibration when driving on rough roads.
History of Mitsubishi Pajero Sport from 1996 – 2017 updated: August 31, 2017 by: dimajp
Among the representatives of the Pajero family, it is the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport that has the most pronounced characteristics of a real SUV. The presentation of the car took place in autumn 1996 in Japan. At that time, this car was called the Challenger. The rest of the world got acquainted with the car only in 1999, then the name Mitsubishi Pajero Sport appeared. Before this acquaintance, Japanese designers decided to make some changes to the car in order to successfully promote their creation on the market. As a result, the shape of the bumpers and grille slightly changed, the springs in the rear suspension were replaced with springs, the outlines of the optics took on a new shape. Since then, its popularity among lovers of an active lifestyle has continued to remain at a high level all the time. Despite this, literally 2 years later, the power frame of the body and interior design were finalized. The next restyling was waiting for the car already in 2005. We must pay tribute to Japanese manufacturers who are constantly working on improving the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport, regularly adding new details to its image. Motorists, in turn, responded to them in return, maintaining a constant interest in the model. And this applied both to new cars and those presented on the secondary market.
In our country, Pajero Sport is very popular. The reason for this was its high reliability and, as a result, increased demand in the secondary market. Those car owners who wanted to drive an SUV, but did not have enough money, were happy to purchase used cars of this brand. Indeed, even after several years of use, the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport retained the feeling of freshness of a new car. All equipment worked like clockwork, the body was resistant to any manifestations of corrosion, the quality of the interior lining created the feeling of a new car.
In general, if we talk about the Pajero SUV family, we can note one distinctive feature that distinguishes them in the SUV market segment. All of them perfectly pass the test on the off-road and with the same confidence feel among the stone jungle of the city. Any Pajero looks sporty and elegant at the same time. How the designers managed to achieve such an effect - one can only guess. Perhaps the reason for this was the relationship with their ancestors, the samurai, for whom excellent physical shape and refined behavior were the norm and lifestyle.
When developing this car, the designers decided to leave the frame that the regular Mitsubishi Pajero lost. This fact, as well as the complete absence of auxiliary electronics, made the SUV extremely reliable and resistant to any test. Mitsubishi Pajero Sport gives the impression of a monolith. This is exactly the car behind the wheel of which you can feel like the driver of a real armored personnel carrier. And if you look from the outside, with what ease the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport overcomes water obstacles, then such a comparison becomes simply obvious.
Despite the excellent off-road performance of the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport, the designers have well thought out the level of comfort in its cabin for the driver and passengers. At first glance, the design may seem a little rustic, but the quality of the finishes and materials quickly change opinion in the opposite direction. Unspoiled domestic motorists felt it especially well.
In the center of the dashboard, just above the center console are the temperature gauge, fuel gauge and compass. All of them are located under one visor and have the same round shape. Such a design decision, together with symmetrically located gear levers, gives the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport a resemblance to an aircraft cockpit.
The first generation model was presented in four trim levels: GLX, Inform, Instyle and Intense. At Mitsubishi Pajero, the price of the most expensive of them reached 1 million 100 thousand rubles. For this money, the buyer received a car with a leather interior, halogen headlights, heated rear-view mirrors and front seats, climate control and much more. The safety of the crew was provided by airbags for the driver and front passenger, as well as safety bars in the doors.
The anti-lock braking system and the brake force distribution system were ready at any time to come to the rescue of the driver in difficult situations.
Pajero Sport of the first generation was equipped with 3.0-liter gasoline engines and 2.5-liter diesel engines. Paired with a gasoline engine, both a mechanical and automatic gearbox could work, while only mechanics were presented with a diesel engine. This SUV lasted for more than ten years - until 2008. Then the manufacturers released the new Mitsubishi Pajero Sport of the second generation.
The new Mitsubishi Pajero Sport was strikingly different from its predecessor. He got rid of the former simplicity, in his appearance, interior design and technical equipment, one can feel confidence and experienced experience. In addition, the designers gave its appearance a special gloss that only premium cars could boast of.
It is logical to start the review of the new Mitsubishi Pajero Sport with its appearance. There is no trace left of the rectangular front optics. The driver is greeted by a squint of oblong headlights, their triangular shape is continued by the lines of the new radiator grille. The exterior design of the second generation features swollen shapes and is more modern and stylish than its predecessor. The front of the car is very similar to the Mitsubishi L200 pickup.
In the interior of the new Mitsubishi Pajero Sport, there have been the same obvious changes as in its appearance. The dashboard has lost its angular shape, all lines have become smooth and smooth. The on-board computer displays a variety of information: height above sea level, a graph of temperature changes, atmospheric pressure and much more. The now fashionable chrome elements have been added to the decoration, the steering wheel has changed its shape. Instead of four rays, only three remained on it. They are very harmoniously combined with the three-leaf Mitsubishi emblem located in its center. One of the problems that the new SUV inherited from its first-generation predecessor is the low ceiling. Tall people in his cabin will not be very comfortable.
The front seats of the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport are well-made and have a wide range of electrical adjustments. Between them is a large armrest. The rear seats allow you to adjust the angle of the backrest. The only negative was the almost complete lack of lateral support. In this, the Japanese again repeated the mistake of the previous model. A huge luggage compartment will please even those who like to take everything on a trip, including things that are practically not needed, with their size. And with the rear row of seats folded down in the trunk of the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport, you can safely pack up for the night when traveling to nature.
The new Mitsubishi Pajero Sport is equipped with petrol and diesel engines of the same volume as the previous generation. But their power significantly exceeds the power of their predecessors, and fuel consumption, thanks to the use of the latest developments, has been significantly reduced.
The cost of Mitsubishi Pajero Sport of the new generation starts from 1 million 300 thousand rubles and reaches 1 million 700 thousand rubles, depending on the configuration. And the car has one less. Now the cheapest equipment is called Intense, and the most expensive is Ultimate. At Mitsubishi Pajero Sport, the price, like most cars, depends on the availability of certain options, interior trim, audio systems, etc.
For the Pajero Sport SUV, the description can be done for a very long time, but it still will not convey the picture and sensations that open up to the person driving this car. The feeling of boundless freedom, closely intertwined with the understanding of the power of a controlled monster - this is what motorists appreciate in the sports masterpiece of the Japanese automobile industry, which makes it possible to believe that nothing is impossible.
Mitsubishi Pajero Sport. Price: 2 949 990 rubles. On sale: since 2016
The abandoned concrete road takes us farther and farther away from the main road into the thicket of the forest. The once active auxiliary road, which is part of the so-called "Air Defense Ring of Leningrad", is now "killed" and is popular only with mushroom pickers and black lumberjacks. Actually there is no road. Exposed seams, pits, gullies - all this is not for the suspension of ordinary cars. And not every crossover will allow itself to keep a good pace on such potholes. And we are running. Because this “direction” does not cause any inconvenience to us or the car. "Where to go?" - I'm interested in a colleague. He looks around in confusion and summarizes: "I think it's time to turn around."
Washer at Mitsubishi Pajero Sport replaces the lever that controls the transfer case
Well, the place where we could dip our new acquaintance in the mud was not here either. And I wanted, oh how I wanted to bathe this dude in a mud bath. Painfully smart, he looks in order to be a real SUV. The chrome-plated physiognomy with a huge number of various inserts and elements is more like a glamorous transformer than an off-road conqueror. While this shining splendor looks, of course, great, but what will happen to it after the branches begin to whip on the chrome X-rays, and the lower part of the bumper begins to scrape against the ground? .. The car looks no less elegant in profile. With such proportions, not to crawl over the abysses, but to set records for speed. Compared to the previous generation, the new Pajero Sport stretched out slightly, only some 9 cm, but due to the glazing line upturned to the stern, it seems much longer. Designers deftly used visual tricks when they painted the stern of the car. The edges of the rear lights flowing down to the bottom of the bumper visually significantly increased the height of the car, although this indicator changed only by 5 mm. To many, this design decision seems far-fetched, but you can’t argue with the fact that now it will not be easy, but very simple, to isolate the new Pajero Sport from the stream.
The presence of the frame causes a fairly high level of the floor
However, no matter how you spin around the car, and the third generation Mitsubishi Pajero Sport yet it is an SUV, and not some kind of SUV. The frame also speaks in favor of this, by the way, the newcomer got it almost unchanged from the previous model, and the transfer case with a lower row, and the Torsen locking differential, which divides the torque between the axles in a 40/60 ratio. There is even a mechanical locking rear cross-axle differential. And, of course, the ground clearance is 218 mm. All this is clearly intended for something more than storming the curb near the house when parking.
In this interior, more of a crossover than an SUV
A narrow path without a curb with dense bushes along does not allow you to turn around at a time. Well, you have to turn the steering wheel, and at the same time your head. However, the latter is not necessary. Available from the third generation of Mitsubishi Pajero Sport, the all-round visibility system allows you to maneuver with jewelry on a rather big car in cramped conditions. Moreover, the picture from the cameras can be changed by pressing the appropriate button on the steering wheel.
Established navigation is only capable of this. Maps are accessible via smartphone
But now the rollicking concrete road is behind us, and we are back on the pavement. To say that the new Pajero Sport behaves on the track like a passenger car or even like a crossover is to be cunning. Yes, it is now better adapted to paved roads, it steers better due to the hydraulic booster with variable effort, but still, the inertia and roll that are characteristic of all heavy SUVs without exception are present in it, although not to the same extent as before. So before you tumble into a turn or press the brake pedal, you should take into account that under you is not a crossover adapted for high-speed driving on asphalt, but a heavy frame car with a curb weight of two tons.
But it is not easy to realize this, because in the new interior there is more of an SUV. There is no abundance of levers, no powerful buttons or handles. A spectacular washer on the center console is now responsible for the razdatka. For the parking brake - button. And in general, everything here is very elegant. Even the automatic transmission handle has a designer shape and is sheathed in leather. The box, by the way, on the new Pajero Sport is new, 8-speed, with the last two steps increasing. This made it possible to endow a heavy SUV with tolerable dynamics and quite moderate fuel consumption. So far, the car is supplied to our market with only one engine - a three-liter V6 with a capacity of 209 hp. with., eating 95th gasoline. It is impossible to say that it is more than enough for the car. Even if it allows you to easily stay in the stream, and if you wish, you can even strike the rear tires on the asphalt in the 2H transmission mode at the start, but ... Spectacular going to the point is clearly not a Pagero Sport strong point. Starting briskly, he then droops, and there is no expected “Wow! ..”. You can try to slightly improve the result by shifting gears with paddle shifters, but believe me, there will not be a significant change in dynamics. Unless you amuse your pride, thinking that you are smarter than electronics, which goes through gears based on the data of many sensors, and not on subjective sensations.
The instrument panel is neat and quite clear
And there are actually more sensors in the car. Pajero Sport is surrounded by ultrasonic sensors in a circle to avoid hitting an obstacle. Moreover, the electronics will not only warn with a signal, but also dampen the accelerator pedal so that the car does not jump to the side if the driver suddenly presses the pedal too sharply. Sensors also monitor how fast you are approaching the vehicle in front. Moreover, this distance can be programmed. Not forgotten, of course, and the control of blind spots. In addition, there are many more sensors that are not visible, but it is thanks to them that the driver can feel more relaxed on the roads. We are talking about a system that allows you to choose the optimal mode of operation for the transmission and engine, depending on what is under the wheels. A small button next to the transfer washer allows you to set the car on gravel, mud/snow, sand or rocks.
This time we did not find mud, but we managed to get out onto the sandy beach. And I must say that the way the systems work is really felt. Every time I sequentially turned on the four-wheel drive, then the four-wheel drive with a locked center differential, or even switched to a low gear, the car managed to make its way further and further towards the intended goal. Moreover, when choosing the “sand” mode, the slippage of the wheels became not so obvious, and the car moved forward more confidently. However, you need to understand that all these modes are not a magic wand, and every time, before you poke your head somewhere, you still need to really evaluate not only the capabilities of the car, but also your own - as a driver. Off-road driving is a science and must be mastered.
The SOS button of the GLONASS ERA is quite a useful option, especially for an SUV
Well, the fact that the new Mitsubishi Pajero Sport can be a good help in this can be said with full confidence. After all, first of all, it was created precisely in order to provide you with freedom and independence off-road, and not on asphalt. So before you decide to buy it, think a thousand times how often you can "walk" it there, for which it was really prepared. Otherwise, he will become like a Malamute, locked in the four walls of a stuffy city apartment. Believe me, even a lap dog can bring you slippers in the morning ...
Without good crankcase protection, a real SUV is nowhere
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Driving The car has become much more accommodating on the pavement. But he began to feel even better off-road. Engine power is enough, but it is already at the limit Salon Spacious, but in front because of the wide center console a little cramped. The back row allows you to sit lounging, while the trunk is roomy enough Comfort | |
| Base | 2800 mm |
| Curb weight | 2005 kg |
| Clearance | 218 mm |
| Fuel tank volume | 70 l |
| Engine | petrol, V6, 2998 cm3, 209/6000 hp/min -1, 279/4000 Nm/min -1 |
| Transmission | automatic, 8-speed, all-wheel drive |
| Tire size | 265/60R18 |
| Dynamics | 182 km/h; 11.7 s to 100 km/h |
| Fuel consumption (city/highway/mixed) | 14.5 / 8.9 / 10.9 l per 100 km |
| Operating costs* | |
| Transport tax | 13 580 rubles |
| TO-1/TO-2 | 12,000 / 21,000 rubles |
| OSAGO / Casco | 10 950 / 176 500 rubles |
* Transport tax is calculated in Moscow. The cost of TO-1 / TO-2 is taken according to the dealer. OSAGO and Casco are calculated on the basis of one male driver, single, age 30 years, driving experience 10 years.
Verdict
The third generation Pajero Sport has become the flagship in the Mitsibishi model line in Russia, and I must say, it deserves it, because it has turned from a once utilitarian SUV into a premium class car. What is reflected both in the equipment of the machine and in the price of it.
The cars were provided by the Rolf Vitebsky car dealership and MMS Rus LLC.
In early cars, there were in-line four-cylinder engines of the 4G64 series, well known to the owners of Galant and other Mitsubishi cars, but the main engines are still a 3-liter V6 of the 6G72 series with a capacity of 177 hp. With. and diesel 4D56, with a volume of 2.5 liters and power from 99 to 136 liters. With. In regional versions, it was possible to meet larger 6G74 with a volume of 3.5 liters, and diesel 2.8 4M40, and other engines. But cars with them come across extremely rarely.
In the photo: Mitsubishi Pajero Sport "1999–2005
The three-liter V 6 prevailing in our market is really good. Cast iron block, good design, proven over the years, and very good traction. The timing drive is carried out by a belt, but, because the belt is durable and reliable.
The control system is far from perfect, but with minimal investment it can be put in order. Usually, candles, high-voltage wires, ignition modules, lambda sensors and temperature sensors fail - and sometimes the wiring of the engine compartment itself.
Serious damage to the motor can be caused by a malfunction of the cooling system - for example, antifreeze leaks (which are not uncommon) or fan failure due to viscous coupling or electrical problems. The radiators themselves are frankly flimsy, they swell when the pressure in the system rises, and they are easily contaminated in typical urban use.
The tendency to increased oil appetite in age is usually eliminated with better oils and replacement of valve stem seals, which is quite successful. With runs over 250-300 thousand kilometers, the oil appetite progresses up to 0.5 liters per thousand kilometers, but the engine remains operational, and even catalysts can withstand such a regime for a long time.
The main thing is not to miss the oil level, since the crankshaft is very easily damaged at the slightest level fluctuation. We recommend oil with a viscosity of SAE 40 and higher and a mandatory check of the hydraulic lifters and the timing hydraulic tensioner after 200 thousand kilometers. A little more trouble can be caused by a leaky intake manifold. Of course, you need to monitor the condition of the candles and high-voltage wires - misfires lead to early failure of the catalysts, which, in turn, kills the piston group.
The condition of the gaskets on the front cover of the block will also require attention. Leaks quickly kill the timing belt, whose standard resource is about 90 thousand kilometers. Often it is able to pass even 120, but when oiled, it fails very quickly.
Pictured: Mitsubishi Pajero Sport 3.0 V6 AT "2005–08
Unlike gasoline, diesel 4D 56 is not considered particularly reliable. A rather old design, which was successively boosted from 70 to 99 or even 136 hp. With. corny does not withstand the load, despite the overall thoughtfulness and quality of workmanship. The cylinder head and the block crack, the pistons burn out under load, the rocker axles break, and sometimes even the timing belt breaks with low mileage. With quiet operation, the engine can withstand both 300 and 400 thousand kilometers, but one trip at a speed of 120–130 km / h for a couple of hours can lead to cylinder head cracking and excessive pressure in the cooling system.
The injection equipment on Pajero Sport engines does not cause any particular problems: the price of the components is low, the EGR is easily silenced in the event of a malfunction, the nozzles are inexpensive. But all this is in low-forced versions. As for the later European versions with a boost of more than 136 hp. s., then here the fuel equipment is different, and reliability is also lower.
There are no particular problems with manual gearboxes, except that dual-mass flywheels and clutches on diesel engines are not particularly reliable. But the automatic transmission of the V4A51 series and its rarer five-speed version on the Montero 3.5 V5A51 can be safely attributed to one of the most successful and resource boxes. Before a run of 200 thousand kilometers, problems are extremely rare, even automatic transmissions with runs over 400 thousand without repair come across.
The main problems of a purely electrical nature are the failure of rotation speed sensors during hard operation, as well as the rare replacement of overdrive planetary gear sets. The resource of the gearbox and gas turbine clutches is about 200 thousand kilometers (twice as much as on modern 6–8-speed automatic transmissions), so, as you can see, the design is perfectly balanced.
On cars for the Asian market, you can also find the Aisin 30-43LE four-speed gearbox, familiar to many from Toyota Land Cruiser of different series. It is no less reliable and even tolerates tough operation a little better. With proper maintenance, it easily overcomes the half-million mark, and on commercial vehicles there are also automatic transmissions with a mileage of a million kilometers.
What to choose?
In the first part of the material, we have already made the reservation that despite the apparent high off-road potential and reliability overestimated by many, it is better to prefer a car that spent most of the time in the city. In this case, the lack of a suitable and reliable diesel engine will not be a problem - the gasoline version will not only be more preferable for the wallet, but also not too compromise for operation. But the price of transmission malfunctions can be quite large, and there are many problems in it.
Pictured: Mitsubishi Pajero Sport 3.0 V6 AT "2005–08 Those who drive mainly around the city are recommended cars with AWD permanent all-wheel drive transmission, with which the handling of the Pajero Sport will be more or less light - these are mostly "Americans" after 2003 release. There is, however, an opinion that the best part-time 4WD is best, but it is based on the hypothesis of increased fuel consumption on all-wheel drive.
It doesn't make sense, but the logic is broken: if you're using a hardwire when you don't have a differential, then a disengaged front axle really saves money. In the case of the more “intelligent” AWD and Super Select transmissions, there will no longer be such a critical difference, and all-wheel drive will give you what SUVs are bought for: confidence on slippery surfaces and mixed.
Does the option of buying a Pajero Sport appeal to you after all you read?