Comments on: 2009 Mitsubishi Pajero (NT)

By: David Rook

David Rook — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 03:01:34 +0000

Have had 3 Hyundai Terracans for the past 10 years and have just traded the current one on a 2009 pajero for the extra bit of towing power and comfort. Our hyundai did everything and more that we asked but we had a fuel system shutdown at 90,000 which cost us about $7000 (just out of warranty) and hyundai wouldnt cover. We have been getting about 9.lt/100km and towing have had as good as 13.lt/100km over 3,000km. Hope to get the same from the Paj but the extras like sat nav, reversing camera etc will make caravanning easier.

By: Al Juraj

Al Juraj — Sun, 07 Aug 2011 15:15:06 +0000

The 2 litres/100 km difference is about right in the real world. The Lancer I drive is advertised at 8.2 while I get about 10.

The problem is that the ADR fuel economy can be any achievable figure, which is oftentimes not a simulation of normal conditions. Most manufacturers try to post an attractive economy number to attract buyers, but there is always a fine print that goes something like, “Your actual economy can vary depending on conditions and driving style.”

By: greg smith

greg smith — Sun, 07 Aug 2011 13:12:59 +0000

I have the 2009 auto diesel pajero and can’t get better than 12 to 12.5 l/100ks, i’m getting really cheesed off when I hear others getting 10/100k. I’m asoft driver about town and get the same lousy consumption on a trip and much worse when a bit loaded (up to 15 and 16 l/100 – no better than a petrol model). I’ve only done 40,000 ks and have it serviced as per the manual. It’s due for it’s service now. Anyone got any ideas or what I should tell the Pajero service section to look for ? Thanks Greg

By: tourman

tourman — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 21:41:30 +0000

I had a Toyota 4 Runner 1999 and it was the worst piece of S..T that I have ever owned, sold it less than 12 months after buying it. Toyota are running on a reputation built in the 70′s that they have not kept up with. I have heard from owners of the latest Landcruiser that they have quite a few problems.

By: tourman

tourman — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 21:35:25 +0000

Unless you have driven both vehicles over similar terrain & towed the same caravan/horse float you are only expressing a hearsay opinion. I have a history of four Nissan Patrols and driven extensively in the Outback & Flinders Ranges with and without a caravan. I had a 2009 3L Nissan Patrol & a 2009 3.2L Platinum addition Pajero, when it came to selling one there was no contest, the Pajero is still with me, the Patrol is not. The Pajero is superior in many ways, power, comfort, handling, and fuel economy.

By: Blinky Bill from Bellingen

Blinky Bill from Bellingen — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 02:54:33 +0000

Well folks as of 3 days again I’m a Pajero NT GLX auto 3.2 turbo convert.

Now I know 3 days isn’t long, so this is only what I reckon so far. Okay?

Fuel economy – According to the onboard computer she’s delivering 9.2 – 10.00 L/100kms. But keep in mind that as somewhat of ‘country bumpkin’ I just lope about the place. No doubt the real fuel consumption test will come with a trip to the mountains (that’s today), city driving (no time soon), quicker highway travel (though I’m expecting pretty good results here) and hooking up my off road camper trailer (she’s no light weight).

Comfort – Coming from a Land Rover Defender, a wagon pulled by oxen would feel comfortable. Actually that’s unfair. The ‘fender is ‘what you see is what you get’ kind of transport. Basic (make that Spartan) but actually not too bad. The coils, suspension, etc are delightful on road or off road. Have to say that.

Back to the Pajero. Pajero is quiet, smooth & refined. Travels my dirt tracks just fine & the suspension seems nice and supple for my needs.

Engine noise – Much has been said by testers about the noisy diesel motor. Maybe it’s loud compared to a European or Korean diesel (I don’t know), but the motor doesn’t sound loud when outside the vehicle or inside. One can have a conversation, listen to music, hear the indicators and all of that without a problem. So what are these ‘testers’ on about? Personally I love the sound of a nice diesel motor and this one is as sweet as any.

Based on my research the Pajero NT is well worth considering.

By: Hastiar

Hastiar — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 18:21:30 +0000

i think the Pajero is much better than the Prado, Why?

I’ve driven the Pajero is damn its a great car, on-road and off-road, and the Prado just sucks, its nothing on-road or off-road compared to the Pajero

this is my opinion so if no-one likes it, dont care

By: Lee

Lee — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 23:02:15 +0000

Pajero Vs Prado….The better off roader/all rounder debate.
I just purchased a new 09 Pajero Exceed after much research. I do the majority of my K’s on road however I do go off road and as such needed the 4WD ability. The Pajero comes after the 3.0 ST-S Patrol which we owned for 5 years. What the patrol lacked in Bling in made up for in toughness and 4WD ability.
I see the Pajero and Prado as being in the all rounder category. A nice car to drive around town but with the ability to go bush. As far as the debate on which is better off road it’s really just splitting hairs. Both perform similar in the 4 x 4 department and both are equally adept at picking the kids up from school. I don’t expect the Pajero or Prado to be as able in the rough stuff as a Patrol/Troopy however finding a park in town is a hell of a lot easier.
Even the best new 4×4 is designed to be a compromise between school bus and off roader so with this in mind before we attempt to pass Ngala rocks I’ll be spending a little on some aftermarket accessories. This point was the decision breaker for me, the money I saved by purchasing the Exceed over the Grande will easily cover suspension, roof racks, snorkel etc….
My personal conclusion, Pajero over Prado in bang for your buck stakes. Btw my wife wanted to get an Audi Q7 which the sales person assured her would be very capable of traversing Fraser Island lol

By: JA

JA — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 10:30:46 +0000

I bought this brand new Pajero 3.0L 5dr top of the range last year but sold it 2 months ago bcz I could no longer tolerate the slowness and engine noise and to add to it the extremely unprofessional behaviour of the service center staff, i tried both in Dubai and Sharjah. So anyone plannig to buy 3.0L must first ask for a test drive and also pay a visit to the service center just to feel the atmosphere. I am not sure of engine performance of 3.8L. Anyways, 2 months ago I bought a brand new Honda Accord, its fast, less noisy, less fuel, less maintenance cost and perfect for long routes, their service centers are very well managed too.

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By: Doug

Doug — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 22:49:08 +0000

Personally I am a pajero fan I have had a NL model for nine years and if the new models a built as well may be I can expect 450,000 ks(on 1st motor and still going strong) from my next one as well!!
It is a joy to drive nimble and nice performance and handling is very predictable and yes I do git a work out (still)