Road TestCar reviews - Mitsubishi - Pajero - Exceed V6 5-dr wagonMitsubishi modelsOverviewMitsubishi goes for broke with its latest Pajero. We test the Exceed V6 flagship20 Apr 2007 By CHRIS HARRIS SEVEN years after Mitsubishi radically changed direction with its NM Pajero, we have a wide-reaching update that addresses some of the styling challenges presented to some potential buyers, while introducing new engine technology claimed to improve both performance and fuel economy. The restyle certainly brings the Pajero back closer to the mainstream but, for some, it looks a bit overdone. Inside, the NP Pajero Exceed is consistent with its $70,000 price tag and includes the most powerful sound system this side of an Audi S8. At the same time the Pajero continues with its balanced mix of on and off-road ability, as well as seven-seat capacity and a big, easily-accessed load area. Model release date: 1 November 2006 to 1 December 2008 All car reviewsAlfa Romeo Abarth Alpine Alpina Audi Aston Martin BMW Bentley Chevrolet Chery Citroen Chrysler Dodge Cupra Ferrari DS Ford Fiat FPV Foton GWM Great Wall Holden Haval HSV Honda Hyundai Hummer Isuzu Infiniti Jeep Jaguar Lamborghini Kia LDV Land Rover Lotus Lexus Maserati Mahindra McLaren Mazda Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG Mini MG Nissan Mitsubishi Peugeot Opel Proton Porsche Renault Ram Rover Rolls-Royce Skoda Saab SsangYong Smart Suzuki Subaru Toyota Tesla Volvo Volkswagen Previous modelThe NM Pajero in some ways preceded the rush to more road-friendly SUVs when it was launched here in 2000 with unitary body construction (for reduced weight), all-independent suspension (for improved ride and road holding) and confronting snub-front, long-back style. But despite its better on-road behaviour, the Pajero was still a dinkum off-roader with adequate ground clearance and low-range 4WD. And the chassis-free body construction allowed maximisation of both passenger and luggage space. Engine capacity grew during its tenure, both in petrol V6 (from 3.5 to 3.8 litres) and turbo-diesel four-cylinder form (from 2.8 to 3.2 litres). |
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