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The Mitsubishi Pajero GLS has been on the market for a while, but does it still represent value for money?
Mitsubishi's Pajero is an ageing warhorse in a competitive segment. Does it still have the weapons to fight the segment leaders.
2009 Mitsubishi Pajero VRX DI-D Review & Road Test Versatile, strong, capable... but oh so average. Model Tested: 2009 Mitsubishi NT Pajero VR-X; 3.2-litre, turbo-diesel; five-speed automatic; wagon - $67,990 (RRP) Options: Metallic paint $495 (fitted - Cool Silver); satellite navigation & rear view camera $2500 (Fitted) CarAdvice Rating: - by Matt Brogan You might recall quite some time ago CarAdvice took an Aston Martin DBS through the middle of the Simpson Desert...
The Toyota Landcruiser Prado has long been the go-to choice for drivers after seven seats and serious off-road ability. Does the Landcruiser Prado Altitude live up to that name?
Mitsubishi Australia has called for owners of its cars fitted with faulty Takata airbag inflators to have their vehicles fixed. According t0 the company, just 136,000 of the 235,151 cars fitted with the potentially fatal inflators have been fixed. Degradation of the inflator propellant means metal fragments could shoot out in an accident, putting occupants at serious risk of injury, even death...
Mitsubishi Australia has issued a recall for 20,187 vehicles from its 2013 to 2017 'NW' and 'NX' Pajero model line as part of the ongoing Takata airbag campaign. This latest notice refers to the less-serious (but still potentially dangerous) 'beta' airbags, in this case fitted on the passenger's side...
The 2010-2014 'NT' and 'NW' Mitsubishi Pajero has been added to the ongoing Takata airbag campaign this week, joining numerous other model years of the Japanese off-roader that have been recalled for the same issue. In this latest notice, affected vehicles could be fitted with front passenger airbags that could release metallic fragments into the cabin when deployed in an accident...
Despite its enduring popularity, and the solid resale value of the three-door Pajero on the second hand market in Australia, there’s no likelihood of a farewell swansong locally, following news of its demise in Japan. Mitsubishi Australia representatives hosed down any idea the three-door, which is so popular with off-roaders and grey nomads, would return to the new car market...
I never would have considered a Mitsubishi Pajero but was told that was to be my company car, so I had no choice. I have had Colorados, Toyotas and Fords in recent years but my initial apprehension at having a Pajero disappeared after the first week. I was stunned...
My Pajero is a very reliable 4WD. Purchased second-hand two years ago at 60,000km. I've since taken it out 118,000 km and it's never missed a beat. The manual gearbox is so economical and I love driving it as it's so solid. Tackled the Flinders Ranges for a month back in 2015 including tackling some service roads and it was amazing...
I picked up my second choice of this Pajero Sport on the 2ND of June 2016; why I say second choice is I ordered a black vehicle only to be told it was only available in the exceed, shame on you Mitsubishi your dealers didn't know when I placed my enquiry...
Bang for buck the Pajero is the easily best allrounder for my money. It has everything I need does everything I want with ease. I looked at all of the other brands and for a family of 5 it ticked all the boxes for me. One of the key features was the comfy second row that can seat 3 people easily with heaps of leg and head room...
