Vehicle model
Mitsubishi Pajero/Montero
The Pajero, marketed as the Montero in Spanish-speaking markets and the Shogun in the United Kingdom, is Mitsubishi's iconic large off-road SUV, launched in 1982. Designed as a true off-road-capable 4x4 yet more comfortable than a traditional utility vehicle, it became a rally-raid legend by winning the Paris-Dakar on numerous occasions, making it the most decorated vehicle in the event's history. Over the generations, it shifted from ladder-frame construction to a monocoque body (third generation, 1999). Rugged and durable, it is highly prized by adventure and expedition enthusiasts. Tire/rim note: an off-road vehicle often fitted with high-profile tires on sturdy rims; in Quebec, suitable winter or all-terrain tires maximize the traction of its all-wheel-drive system.
History
History of the Mitsubishi Pajero/Montero
The Pajero, marketed as the Montero in Spanish-speaking markets and the Shogun in the United Kingdom, is Mitsubishi's iconic large off-road SUV, launched in 1982. Designed as a true off-road-capable 4x4 yet more comfortable than a traditional utility vehicle, it became a rally-raid legend by winning the Paris-Dakar on numerous occasions, making it the most decorated vehicle in the event's history. Over the generations, it shifted from ladder-frame construction to a monocoque body (third generation, 1999). Rugged and durable, it is highly prized by adventure and expedition enthusiasts. Tire/rim note: an off-road vehicle often fitted with high-profile tires on sturdy rims; in Quebec, suitable winter or all-terrain tires maximize the traction of its all-wheel-drive system.
Technology
Technologies, engines and platforms
Over time, the Pajero offered V6 gasoline engines and turbodiesels (including a 2.5 L intercooled turbo, a first on a 4x4), paired with an all-wheel-drive system featuring a transfer case and low range. Depending on the generation, construction evolved from a ladder frame to a self-supporting monocoque body.
Tires and wheels
Tire and wheel compatibility
Les Mitsubishi vendues au Québec couvrent surtout des VUS compacts et sous-compacts (Outlander, Eclipse Cross, RVR) montés sur des jantes de 16 à 20 pouces selon la finition, ainsi que des berlines et la sous-compacte Mirage sur de plus petits diamètres. L'entraxe le plus courant sur les modèles récents est de type 5x114,3 mm, fréquent dans le segment. Vu les hivers rigoureux du Québec, un second train de pneus d'hiver montés sur jantes en acier (souvent en diamètre inférieur pour réduire le coût et améliorer l'adhérence) est fortement recommandé, particulièrement pour profiter pleinement de la traction intégrale S-AWC. Vérifiez toujours les dimensions exactes sur la plaque du véhicule.
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