➖ Color quality
➖ Dynamics
➖ Visibility
➖ Fuel consumption

pros

➕ Manageability
➕ Suspension
➕ Noise isolation

Advantages and disadvantages of Mitsubishi Pajero Sport 2018-2019 in a new body identified based on reviews real owners. More detailed benefits and Mitsubishi cons Pajero Sport 3 diesel and gasoline with automatic and 4x4 all-wheel drive can be found in the stories below.

Owner reviews

By landing — while looking for my place. My back hurts, and because I am either in clothes or not, I have to adjust the chair. Of the chair adjustments, I noted the peculiarity that the seat cushion rises in the same way as on the Pajero Sport 2. The back part does not just go down, but back and down. Not habitual.

The review, as many have noted, is worse, but it is compensated by the presence of cameras in a circle and parking sensors. Passengers are very comfortable in all places, while there are more rear seats than in the 2nd generation Pajero. The only thing is that I drive passengers, including my wife, so that they do not leave scratches on door handles and polished inserts with their metal chains on bags and clothes.

The engine has not yet been run in, as the consumption is too big in my opinion, and I really don’t have enough torque at a speed of 100 km / h. Compared to a diesel engine, again, although the MPS2 has a five-speed automatic transmission, but here it has an eight-speed one. In general, we get used to each other.

Owner review pro Mitsubishi Pajero Sport 2017 with automatic and all-wheel drive

Video review

Apparently, Mitsubishi did a very serious job on the bugs, but again, it could not do without jambs. I'll start with the look. It's an SUV! What for him this "manicure" in the form of chrome inserts? Roof rails do not inspire confidence at all, I think that you can forget about a normal expeditionary worker or collective farm something of your own.

Why removed plastic arch extensions? I bought additional arch extensions (64,000 rubles). The lower part of the bumpers is painted in body color. What for? I had to buy additional protection for the corners of the bumpers (58,000 rubles). I think we need to buy more lining on the doors, because here they didn’t even bother to glue the molding.

Salon: everything is much better here. The chairs are more comfortable, the handles are in place. However, the tunnel between the front seats has painted plastic, I think that it will rub off on the pants during the first year of operation and it will be necessary to collective farm something again.

Multimedia: modern, but not exciting. Somehow in Chinese. And for some reason, the USB was hidden in the armrest. Uncomfortable.

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Bomb car. Smoothly powerfully goes on a cruise of 120 km / h, on the tachometer 1,900 - 2,000 rpm - beauty. Consumption on Moscow gasoline (LUKOIL) at a speed of 120 km / h on a cruise on the computer is 11.5 liters, and on the tank - 13 liters.

The suspension on the new Pajero Sport 3 does not work like on the Prado, you go there like a ship on the waves and all the bumps are swallowed like a stone thrown into the water, but here it resembles a rubber ball, smoothly passes the bumps at a reasonable speed, but if you go too far with speed, it will win back smoothly, but resiliently - somehow it is more knocked down compared to Toyota.

The owner drives a Mitsubishi Pajero Sport 3.0 (209 HP) 2016.

Noise isolation — it's just awesome! You can't even compare with the previous generation of the model. I just don't hear cars around - that's one thing. Second: I can't hear the engine at all, and even when I hit 4,000 rpm, I only hear the roar exhaust pipe in the area of ​​​​the trunk and seats rear passengers. And the engines seem to be non-existent.

Music, thanks to the excellent noise, sounds great - 8 speakers are quite good. The new Mitsubishi Pajero 3 steers very easily, the buttons on the steering wheel are very pleasant to the touch and to press.

The view cameras are good, but I think it's better to use them when there is really little space and you need to park with the accuracy of space shuttles.

Hodovka — just a song. Swallows holes many times better than the previous Pajero Sport. It looks like everything has been redone and done all over again. The butt no longer bounces and punches through the rear suspension.

Braking is very good and easy. I was pleased with the electronic hand brake. I pulled a small key and that's it. The pedals are very soft.

The owner drives a Mitsubishi Pajero Sport 3.0 (209 hp) 2016

4 / 5 ( 4 votes)

The automotive market today casts its own rules and requires continuous development automotive companies so as not to lose their fans. This also applies to the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport SUV. The company does not back down, and recently released a new 3rd generation, the release of which many have been waiting for. The entire range of Mitsubishi.

Car history

Pajero Sport received its position in the Mitsubishi model list between Pajero and Pajero Pinin. The name "Sport" indicates that the car was designed using the significant experience that the company has accumulated in rally competitions.

The model was oriented to a greater extent for people leading an active lifestyle. This 5-door SUV with a system all-wheel drive, perfectly adapted for off-road and stands out for its excellent cross-country ability. Appearance eloquently testifies to the sporting nature of the Japanese. The front end has dynamic characteristics: an aggressive bumper, a radiator grille and front fog lamps.

Mitsubishi Pajero Sport

All this makes it clear that the model is really prestigious. On the body, slight curves of lines are noticeable, which emphasize the flat surface of the Pajero Sport and allow you to create a sense of harmony between the SUV and nature. Just like a real classic jeep should be.

Looking at the car, there is confidence: there is a high ground clearance, a masculine appearance and a simple, but pleasant body. The article describes the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport price, provides photos and descriptions of the features of all 3 families of famous jeeps.

1st generation (1996-2010)

The Mitsubishi Pajero Sport 1 SUV of the family was shown not so long ago - in 1997, as a public alternative to the Pajero model. The car was also called Challenger, Montero Sport, Nativa and Shogun Sport. They decided to create a vehicle on a reduced L200 platform.

The standard Easy Select gearbox has a rigid front axle connection. In the United States and Japan market, models were sold with a box Super Select where there was a permanent all-wheel drive system.

The SUV of the first family has undergone several improvements and restylings. After 2000, instead of rear suspension on springs, they began to use spring. Suspension is not really killed, which has always inspired respect. Confidence was given by the Easy Select all-wheel drive system.

To the territory Russian Mitsubishi Pajero Sport was supplied with two versions: with a 2.5-liter turbodiesel engine that produced 85 Horse power and a gasoline V-shaped six-cylinder unit, which received a volume of 3.0 liters.

In addition, the car had 3.5-liter petrol "sixes" under the hood, as well as turbodiesels with a volume of 2.8 / 3.2 liters. They were synchronized with mechanical box gear shifting. Max speed was at 150 km/h. After restyling, the jeep accelerated to 175 kilometers per hour.

Updated design in 2005

In addition to the 5-speed manual transmission, a 4-speed was installed automatic box. Selling the Model 1 family to Japanese consumers ended with the onset of 2003. North America ended sales in 2004, and the Jeep was sold in other markets until 2008. A total of 630,000 vehicles were produced.

They decided to carry out the first restyling because of the rear suspension, which has its drawbacks, and the too ascetic exterior of the Pajero Sport.

The debut "Sport" almost did not receive attractive appearance and style. Beautiful appearance appeared years later, with the first restyling. At that time, buyers liked this rugged off-road machine, which did not give reason to doubt its abilities.

The first family of jeeps had a body that made it possible to create a fairly spacious interior of the car, while allocating the necessary space for the luggage compartment. The wheelbase was 2,725 millimeters, and the height ground clearance- 215 mm.

It is clear that the Japanese vehicle was not easy - 1,825 kilograms. On top of that, the top trims weighed 70kg more.

It is clear that inside the level of comfort on the first "Sport" is far from ideal. Salon did not surprise or impress. The interior is outdated, everything is extremely simple, but comfortable. Even then, the company's employees equipped the driver and passengers with sufficient care.

The interior equipment has 3-point seat belts with pretensioners even in the standard version, airbags, a nice acoustic installation with four or six speakers, air conditioning and the option of heating the front seats, as well as a block of additional devices that have found a place above the dashboard.

2nd generation (2008-2015)

The second version of the jeep appeared in 2008. If we compare the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport 2 with the previous generation, then the SUV has become larger, more comfortable and more expensive. The vehicle was not sold in the United States, Europe, or Japan.

The main plant for the production of an SUV was the Thai enterprise of the company, and jeeps were assembled in 4 countries: Brazil, Venezuela, India and Bangladesh. From 2013 to 2015, cars for Russian buyers were assembled in Kaluga, and GAZ was engaged in the frames.

It is noteworthy that the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport, produced for Russia, already had a locking system as standard. rear axle. And here is the system exchange rate stability put only on the top configuration. Models that went to European countries and Belarus decided to equip them with a stability control system even in the basic configuration.

The second family was created on the frame base of the Mitsubishi L200 pickup truck of the 4th division. The buyer received a permanent Super Select all-wheel drive system, where the transfer of torque to front axle and blocked the center and rear axle differential.

The Russian car market had a 2.5-liter 4D56U turbodiesel as standard, developing 178 horsepower and working together with a manual or automatic transmission. In addition, a V-shaped six-cylinder three-liter gasoline engine was installed under the hood, which produced 220-222 “horses”.

Synchronized it with an automatic transmission. In 2011, they already stopped selling a version with a 3.2-liter diesel engine that develops 200 horsepower. It was paired with a 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic.

Experts note the mechanical variation as more reliable. The clutch goes out more than 100,000 kilometers, provided that the vehicle is used correctly. All cars that were delivered to the Russian Federation had a 5-seater saloon and an all-wheel drive system, however, some markets offered a 7-seater saloon and a rear-wheel drive version.

Didn't come to Russian market two petrol engines of 2.4 4M41 and V6 3.5 6V31, with a capacity of 160 and 210 "horses", respectively, as well as one turbocharged 2.5-liter diesel engine, designed for 136 horsepower. The 4M41 turbodiesel was called by many experts a fairly reliable power plant.

Instead of a timing belt, they installed a good old chain that quietly works out a 200,000th run. Reading the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport reviews, you understand that the jeep has served and continues to serve many drivers faithfully, so you should pay tribute to the Japanese specialists for the work done.

The disadvantages of the second family include difficulties with the turbine, which strongly "eats" oil and makes noise after 10,000 - 20,000 kilometers. But all these shortcomings were eliminated by the manufacturer under warranty. Defects include separation of the rubber element of the crankshaft pulley.

This is not significant if the defect opens initially in the early stages, but on cars with high mileage you can observe big backlash pulley, which causes problems with the engine. No matter how experts praise diesel plant, the gasoline six-cylinder power unit looks more reliable.

Updated 2nd generation body

TO weak points such motors include intake manifold rattling at low and medium speeds. The gas distribution mechanism of the gas engine has been improved - a belt was installed instead of the chain.

Since the beginning of 2013, the model was slightly corrected, in particular, its exterior, and in the next (2014) year, the car had an improved front panel inside and new audio system. The production of the 2nd generation jeep ceased in 2016, and a total of about 400,000 copies were produced.

3rd generation (2015-present)

The most recent release for today is the 3rd Mitsubishi Pajero Sport family, introduced in mid-2015. The jeep is well marketed, and production is mostly done by Thailand.

Exterior

Mitsubishi Pajero Sport 2017 turned out to be a stylish, daring and more representative vehicle than earlier models. In part, this was achieved with the help of swept-back head optics, which is available for the first time on this Japanese in an LED layout and a proprietary X-shape, a more massive rear overhang and a belt line rising up closer to the aft area of ​​the car.

Mitsubishi Pajero Sport 2017 was blown in a wind tunnel, as a result of which it was possible to improve its own data by 15 percent. In general, looking at the front of the car, it can be confused with the Outlander, which also received the "X-face".

It must be admitted that a lot was said about this stylistic decision, there were even rumors that it was "inspiration" from the work of Steve Mattin. Although you can distinguish a car: the “lip” installed at the bottom is more massive, fog lights of a different appearance, even the “grill” is different - everything seemed to turn out to be large and evil.

The novelty has “swinging” wheel arches, embossed sidewalls, a daring window sill line, as well as original lighting equipment. The appearance of the novelty received the character of the advanced concept Dynamic Shield. You understand that the designer salon did not stint on unique solutions.

To heighten the perception of the Jeep's exterior, the design team lavishly topped the bodywork with chrome overlays. But an experienced eye will notice that the vehicle has saved frame structure. The height level is impressive, but access to the car is simplified by footrests, which are securely fixed. They are a little narrow, but do not interfere with patency.

The back, according to many, looks rather controversial. One gets the feeling that the designers invited the “guys” who had been creating Citroen since the beginning of the 2000s. Three-quarters of the aft area is occupied by "flowing" lights, very similar to the eccentric French C6 business sedan. It looks a little strange, but such a design attracts.

The lanterns placed on the stern, which flow down to the bumper, look very interesting in the evening, as they have LED streams. Bumpers have faceted ultrasonic radar eyes.

Two of them, mounted on the sides rear bumper, perform blind spot scanning - a feature that appeared for the first time on a Mitsubishi car. The remaining 4 monitor obstacles during reverse maneuvers.

Interior

Previously, Pajero Sport owners of past generations and auto journalists received repeated complaints about the supposedly poor salon, which was even compared to the mournful hut of a ruined samurai. Applied to the salon such unpleasant adjectives as: hard, unfriendly, creaky and boring.

However, now the interior has turned out to be new, supplemented with useful innovations and improved in many ways. A conveniently located footboard helps to get into the jeep. Sitting behind the wheel of the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport 2017, you feel like you are in a normal modern vehicle.

Many will love the colorful two-tone finish that creates a cozy feel. The seats began to be covered with high-quality leather and were able to interestingly collect it into folds. Everyone noticed that the quality of the plastic used and the level of fit of parts has improved significantly.

The steering wheel is now adjustable for reach. Transmission " Super Select» is adjusted using a washer, and not a lever, as was the case in previous versions. At the same time, the mechanical drive was gone from the hand brake. Instead, a miniature lever blocks the pads.

Multifunction steering wheel

The seven-inch display does not have flawless graphics, and at maximum brightness, the driver cannot always see everything he needs. However, one should not immediately demand perfection from the novelty. Generally speaking, the interior design is strikingly different from the 2008 samples.

Mitsubishi Pajero Sport has steep curves in the center console and door handles. There's the charismatic lines of the multi-function steering wheel, the small transmission mode dial, and the nice grip of the latest 8-speed automatic.

Seven inch display

Top equipment contains a color screen that supports touch input. It refers to the Mitsubishi Connect system, which now works with voice control, a navigation system. It's nice that you can also synchronize your smartphone with a useful system.

Unusually, the color display slides out interestingly. Some at first thought that they would see a CD drive behind it, but SD card slots found their places there, which once again proves the modernity of the Japanese SUV.

The instrument panel is informative and has a white scale. A screen placed between the engine speed dial and the speed gauge displays information about the 4WD mode being used.

The list of functions has been increased - now the car comes with a surround view system, an electric parking brake, separate climate control, a heated steering wheel and a second row of seats. Rear passengers can get a 9-inch color DVD player display mounted in the roof panel.

The seats are well profiled, but the side support rollers on the front seats are widely spaced. Unfortunately, Mitsubishi Pajero Sport 2016 did not come out more spacious than its predecessor. There is still a little lack of space above the head, the back of the rear seats has only slightly become higher.

But do not forget that the "frame" body rigidity has a drawback - a high floor. But there is plenty of free space in the legs, and the backrest can be adjusted in terms of the angle of inclination. Three adults can easily sit down and feel comfortable. Moreover, due to the “flat” profile of the rear sofa during turns, three passengers will even feel better - thanks to the shoulders of the neighbors, no one will slide to the side.

In the case when a couple of people are sitting behind, then there is an option to fold the armrest and use it as a “stop”. Do not underestimate it, because during an active drive and off-road movement, it perfectly helps to keep. Pleased with improved noise isolation. All body panels are finished with absorbent materials, so you can carry on a conversation in an undertone.

It is possible to fold the armrest and use it as a "stop"

The luggage compartment of the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport 2017 received a flat floor. If you look quickly, you get the feeling of a gigantic space. In fact, this is so - 700 liters with a tail, almost 2 baths will fit. Certainly, luggage compartment not the same as in the Ford Edge, but it will be quite enough for a trip.

If necessary, it is possible to remove the rear rows and increase the capacity of the trunk by two and a half times. If there is no desire to remove passenger seats, you can buy a trailer and forget about a small trunk.

By the way, the maximum permitted mass of a towed trailer for the third generation of a Japanese SUV is 3.1 tons. The company is proud of this, because direct competitors in the face of Toyota Land Cruiser Prado (which does not pull more than two and a half tons) and (up to 2,000 kg) lose according to these indicators.

But the trailer can carry not only a couple of motorcycles or ATVs, but a real buggy, a boat. In addition, it is possible to travel by taking a motorhome with you.

Specifications

power unit

Two engines are coming to the Russian market. This is a 6-cylinder V-shaped "aspirated", having a volume of 3.0 liters and running on gasoline. Its output is an impressive 209 horsepower, capable of accelerating a two-ton jeep to the first hundred kilometers in 11.7 seconds.

The maximum speed in this case is 182 km / h. The power unit also consumes a lot - in city driving, the appetite will be about 14.5 liters for every 100 km of road. Having left the city, you can achieve a consumption of 8.9 liters per 100 kilometers. According to the company, mixed mode is 10.9 liters.

diesel engine with a volume of 2.4 liters

In addition, it provides new motor operating on diesel fuel. If earlier the unit had a volume of 2.5 liters, and developed 178 “horses”, now the unit has a volume of 2.4 liters and develops 181 horsepower.

The diesel has a turbine with variable geometry and a mechanism for changing the valve timing. Engine torque has increased by 30 Nm, and fuel economy has increased by 15% - the increase is felt. Unfortunately missing preheater engine and interior.

Transmission

Mitsubishi Pajero Sport received a Super Select II all-wheel drive system and an Aisin eight-speed automatic transmission. In 4H mode, the transmission begins to split the torque in a 60/40 ratio. Instead of the clutch, which itself is blocked in the central differential, they began to use the Torsen differential.

As before, the owner has the right to set the modes of the drive system: 2N (torque is transmitted only to rear wheels), 4H (all-wheel drive system with a free differential), 4HLC (center differential lock) and 4LLc (lock and reduce the range of speeds).

Interestingly, the reduction factor was increased from 1.4 to 2.5 in the direction of improving cross-country ability. Buyers will be pleasantly surprised that Japanese company Mitsubishi has finally installed a drive mode selection system (mud / snow, gravel or sand), as well as a hill descent assistance system.

All this made it possible to simplify and make driving comfortable, mainly for drivers who do not have off-road driving experience.

The 2016 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport R&D department pioneered an 8-speed automatic transmission.

Suspension

Serious work was carried out on the suspension settings. The usual suspension with double transverse levers remained ahead, and at the back there is a continuous axle with double trailing arms. It is important that the elastic parts were adjusted softer (which is very well felt), the frame was made reinforced.

The suspension is not too soft, which is very good, because many cars get "seasick" off-road. The Japanese managed to find golden mean, adjusting the suspension in such a way that the driver and passengers do not sway to nausea, but they do not feel like firewood in a cart.

Steering

The steering mechanism has a rack and pinion type design and a hydraulic booster. It was worked out, so the car became more responsive to steering turns. Now the steering wheel has 3.8 turns from lock to lock.

Management has become simpler and more interesting. Steering gear received a damper, so there are almost no shocks and vibrations transmitted to the steering wheel.

Brake system

On all wheels, as before, there are disc brakes with a ventilation system. Working brake system with various electronic assistants such as ABS and EBD.

Security

The ultrasonic sensor system mentioned above emits a buzzer sound and can interfere with the driver! The option is called UMS, and its job is to prevent a collision if the driver forgot to switch the selector from the “R” to “D” area. This happens very often.

In the bustle of the city, when the driver seeks to clear the way for other cars as quickly as possible, he can press the gas pedal, and the car, instead of starting to move forward, drives sharply back. To avoid such problems, the system monitors all the interference that is within a radius of 1.5 meters, and if it finds them, it starts to emit its signal, thereby preventing the SUV from driving sharply back.

The new model has 7 airbags. Two of them were placed in front, opposite the driver and passenger - they help to provide protection against damage to the upper body. To protect the head of the driver and all passengers who sit near the windows, the engineers equipped the jeep with side airbags.

Several pillows were installed near the driver's seat to protect the knees and legs. To control stability, an electronic traction control system was provided. With it, an SUV can be driven quite easily, even if the car is on a slippery road. They put the system on the jeep active safety in the form of an automatic braking function, monitoring dead zones and all-round cameras.

Crash test

Price and configuration

Basic equipment Mitsubishi Pajero Sport 3rd generation intensity estimated from 2,449,990 rubles. She possesses:

• air conditioner;
• aluminum rims;
• Fog lights;
• Mitsubishi MP3 audio recorder;
• on-board computer;
• Two airbags;
• Heating function and height adjustment for the front seats;
• heating rear mirrors and electrical adjustment;
• Power windows for all doors.

For an additional payment of 100 thousand rubles, you will be fitted with an 8-speed automatic transmission with a turbocharged diesel engine. power unit. A car with a petrol V-shaped six-cylinder unit with a volume of 3.0 liters and a capacity of 209 “horses” will already cost from 2,599,990.

Equipment Instyle Received only automatic transmission. The cost of this model is from 2,599,990 rubles. It is possible to install Gas engine, but the price will increase by 10,000 rubles. In addition to the characteristics mentioned above, Instyle received natural leather trim, climate control, an external camera for convenient parking, xenon, cruise control and 6 airbags.

Completes the list of trim levels top option Ultimate. Starts from the price of 2,849,990 rubles. For a surcharge of 90,000 rubles, a turbocharged diesel engine will be installed. In addition, the equipment has a navigation road system in the Russian Federation, the Power Sound System audio recorder, which has 8 speakers, as well as a light and rain sensor.

The gasoline version of the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport 2016-2017 costs from 2,799,990 rubles. The level of equipment is no different from the diesel version.

Options and prices

Equipment	Price	Engine	Box	Drive unit
2.4D Invite 4WDMT	2 199 000	diesel 2.4 (181 hp)	mechanics (6)	full
2.4D Intense 4WD AT	2 449 990	diesel 2.4 (181 hp)	automatic (8)	full
3.0 Instyle 4WD AT	2 599 990	gasoline 3.0 (209 hp)	automatic (8)	full
2.4D Instyle 4WD AT	2 649 990	diesel 2.4 (181 hp)	automatic (8)	full
3.0 Ultimate 4WD AT	2 799 990	gasoline 3.0 (209 hp)	automatic (8)	full
2.4D Ultimate 4WD AT	2 849 990	diesel 2.4 (181 hp)	automatic (8)	full

Prices in the table for December 2017

Advantages and disadvantages

Machine advantages

• Modern aggressive sporty appearance;
• Good power units;
• Pleasant, comfortable control;
• The maximum configuration has a rather low price when compared with direct competitors;
• Nice light optics;
• High ground clearance;
• Good aerodynamic component;
• There is a comfortable footrest;
• Large wheel arches;
• Not afraid of fords up to 700 mm;
• Good dynamic characteristics;
• True all-wheel drive system;
• There are 4 transmission modes;
• Excellent working suspension;
• Improved salon;
• The latest generation has a better and more thoughtful interior;
• A color touch screen appeared;
• The steering column is adjustable for reach;
• Comfortable front seats;
• A lot of chrome parts can be found on the car;
• Security level;
• Lots of free space;
• There is a start/stop function;
• The all-wheel drive system is connected during movement at speeds up to 100 km / h;
• There are cameras and various sensors that help you feel more confident in the city and while parking;
• The rear row of seats folds down;
• It is possible to tow loads weighing up to 3.1 tons;
• Convenient new dashboard;
• A simplified and pleasant way to shift the operation of the transmission in the form of a washer;
• In the 3rd family, sound insulation has been improved;
• Excellent handling;
• Suspension moderately hard and moderately soft;
• High seating position and comfortable visibility.

Cons of the car

• Actual fuel consumption is clearly higher than stated by the manufacturer;
• Appearance for an amateur;
• Inconveniently located spare wheel;
• The rear row of seats did not receive lateral support;
• Large dimensions;
• In the back row, there is a lack of free headroom due to the frame structure;
• There is no pre-heater for the engine and interior;
• A big cost.

Summing up

From the very first generation to today Mitsubishi model Pajero Sport is very different. Of course, the unusual appearance of the Japanese SUV immediately catches the eye, but not only this has changed. The company's employees have increased the cross-country ability, build quality, the quality of the elements used, and ergonomics.

In other words, the first and third generations are heaven and earth. Literally everything has been redesigned and improved. It can be seen that the company's management strives not to lose its fans. On the contrary, it is looking for ways to win the respect and love of new motorists.

The question of whether the jeep turned out to be successful can be left for later, because there will always be connoisseurs and critics. As they say: "there are no comrades for the taste and color." But one thing can be seen for sure, the designers sought to highlight their "brainchild" from the flow of cars on the road.

It is worth noting that they managed to do this. Yes, perhaps the model is still far from ideal, but the company is taking the right and decisive steps in the right direction. But there are enough fans of this particular brand, moreover, they use cars of both the 3rd, and 2nd, and 1st generation.

If you look at the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport reviews, then to a greater extent the model is called reliable and passable, and they say about its suspension: “almost indestructible”. But such an assessment had to be earned. I would like to hope that the company will not stop on its development and will continue to produce and update its "real" all-wheel drive cars.

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Test Drive

Video review

The release of Pajero Sport, like the rival, began back in 1996 and, to this day, both models are produced, enjoying considerable popularity among motorists around the world. The first generation of vehicles really had a lot in common, but, of course, they immediately catch the eye big sizes Pajero. After numerous restylings, the body of the sports version became larger and received an unusual radiator grill, while the second car became more powerful and presentable over the years, as the manufacturer began to increase the target audience who might like the car. Many motorists to this day confuse these models, despite the characteristic external differences. That is why in this article we will try to compare specifications, exterior and interior models.

Appearance of cars

Both cars are similar only in name. The sports version is medium in size, while it belongs to the class of full-size SUVs. The first model has a pronounced sporty character, but the "big brother" is more practical, as it is suitable for country racing on deserted tracks, and for regular trips around the city.

In addition, differences can be found in the form of headlights, ground clearance, as well as the outlines of the body.

Technical characteristics Mitsubishi Pajero Sport

Dynamic characteristics

Transmission

brakes

Suspension

External dimensions

SUV interior

Both models, as well as all Mitsubishi SUVs, have spacious salon. However, in the sports vehicle, the manufacturer placed less emphasis on passenger comfort and convenience, using cheaper upholstery materials, and opted for a mid-range audio system. Besides, weak side model is an incapable luggage compartment. Pajero has always had a luxurious interior: leather upholstery, well-thought-out ergonomics of the driver's seat, the use of advanced climate control and navigation systems, etc.

Specifications

Compared vehicles are powerful SUVs, which are able to get out of any snow blockage or mud pit. However, as practice shows, Mitsubishi Pajero Sport has better maneuverability and stability on the roads. Of course, this is not surprising, because the manufacturer used the achievements of engineers over the years to release a model that can impress car enthusiasts. But, alas, the vehicle has an impressive fuel consumption - from 13 to 16 liters (depending on the generation, while the 4th generation of the Mitsubishi Pajero was modernized, so the car's "appetites" decreased to 12.5-13 liters. In urban According to the reviews of the owners of the models, we can conclude that both cars have good handling, but the sports version is still in the lead.

Drawing conclusions

In this article, we compared Pajero and Pajero sport, identified common features and cardinal differences. We can say that each of the models has its own strengths, so it's pointless to judge which car is better and which is worse. If you choose between these vehicles, we recommend that you first determine for what purpose the car will be used. Mitsubishi Pajero is the best option for those people who are in search of a presentable urban SUV, and its counterpart is suitable for long trips and off-road travel.

Specifications Mitsubishi Pajero (IV generation)

brand	Mitsubishi
Model	pajero
Generations	Pajero IV (facelift 2012)
Modification (engine)	3.2 DI-DC (197 Hp) L 4×4 Automatic
Number of doors	4
Power	197 HP /3800 rpm
Max speed	180 km/h
Acceleration time 0 – 100 km/h	11.1 p.
Fuel tank volume	88 l
Start of release	2012
body type	SUV
Number of seats	7
Length	4900 mm.
Width	1875 mm.
Height	1890 mm.
Wheelbase	2780 mm.
Front track	1570 mm.
Rear track	1570 mm.
Trunk volume maximum	1790 l
Engine location	Front, transverse
Engine capacity	3200 cm 3
Torque	441 Nm / 2000 rpm
Supply system	Diesel N.V
Turbo	Turbo / Intercooler
Gas distribution mechanism	DOHC
Cylinder arrangement	inline
Number of cylinders	4
Cylinder diameter	98.5 mm.
piston stroke	105 mm.
Compression ratio	16
Number of valves per cylinder	4
Fuel	Diesel fuel
Drive unit	Full
Number of gears (automatic transmission)	5
Front suspension type	double wishbone
Rear suspension type	Independent, spring multi-link, with stabilizer
Front brakes	Disc ventilated
Rear brakes	Disk
ABS	eat
steering type	Steering (gear) rack
Power steering	Electric booster
Turning diameter	11.4 meters
Fuel consumption in the city	10.1 l/100 km.
Fuel consumption on the highway	7.5 l/100 km.
Fuel consumption Combined cycle	8.5 l/100 km.
CO2 emissions	213 g/km
Curb weight of the vehicle	2265 kg.
Permissible gross weight	3030 kg.
Tire size

How did the unforgettable Bulat Shalvovich sing there: “There are few of them left, and this is our pain”? Well, he didn’t sing exactly like that, I agree, but the fact remains: they, in the sense of real SUVs, there are just nothing left on the market, one, two, and even counted ... But those who need not a crossover and not a premium SUV, and it is a hard worker for all occasions, in our country there are still enough unkempt directions and evergreen tomatoes. Therefore, the appearance of the new Pajero Sport was met quite favorably. Only now this benevolence turned out to be some kind of platonic and theoretical: in two quarters of 2016 and four months of 2017, a little more than 700 cars were sold. Why?

There are quite a few reasons, but one of them was clearly the lack of diesel version. It is worth recalling that for one Pajero Sport of the previous generation sold, equipped with a gasoline V6, there were 9 diesel ones ... Last July, Mitsubishi employees swore and swore that there would certainly be a diesel engine, and finally, their promises came true. So there is reason to believe that if the ratio mentioned above remains for the third generation of the model with the factory index QE, then sales of the brand will rush up like an interceptor fighter raised on alarm. Or do not rush? What will the diesel Pan Sportsman look like in business and in everyday life? You won't understand until you try...

Design against terrain

It must be said that at the first meeting new Pajero Sport made a mixed impression on me. On the one hand, the car looks really impressive. Ahead - predatory "mandibles" with a chrome edging, muscular, clearly defined bumps of the wheel arches, an energetic profile, a window sill line boldly running up, triangles of rear lights flowing onto the wings, continuing with a sharp stamping, and a symmetrical stamping on the front wing, an abundance of chrome parts ...

Both the front and rear lighting fixtures are distinguished by intricate shapes. Especially the rear, with a blade flowing down to the level of the bumper. Yes, the third Sport is no longer just a hard worker, made by screwing a simple station wagon body onto a light truck chassis. And yet the design of this model is very ambiguous. For my taste - too pretentious, and there are too many individual details.

But even this is not important ... Mitsubishi Pajero Sport is inherently a classic frame SUV, that is, a vehicle that combines sufficient comfort with utility and the ability to overcome serious off-road obstacles. And now tell me, honestly, will it be easy to decide to use all this complex Dinamic Shield (this is the name Japanese designers came up with to describe the geometry of the front end) in order, for example, to break a road through the bushes or demolish the edge of some ditch? Or such a question: where can I find a plane for attaching a winch hawse? After all, an SUV is a car that will get stuck in places that the crossover simply cannot reach. So if you start using the Pajero Sport's cross-country ability to its fullest, you will certainly find yourself in such abysses that you cannot do without a winch. Now you have realized all this, you have matured your readiness to go through seven circles of administrative hell to make changes to the TCP ... But where to put the winch?

Or take the beautiful steps included in the standard package. In the city, they will certainly be both appropriate and useful. Here you are helping to climb into the cabin of some miniature young lady in a miniskirt: “Here, dear, on the bandwagon, let me help you ...” And “in the pampas”? Something I strongly doubt that these steps can perform the function of power protection of the thresholds, but they worsen the geometric cross-country ability, and very noticeably.

Curb weight

Well, with my height, the steps only prevent me from getting into the cab: after all, the frame of the Pajero Sport has a completely progressive shape with ascending front and rear branches, so the driver's seat cushions are not too high. And after mud baths, they generally need to be feared: soiling trousers on their edges is a spit.

Smartphone positioning problem

There are certain questions about the organization of the internal space of the car. Even at the first meeting with an SUV, I noted that it was a bit cramped for me in the driver's seat. You sit down in a chair, and a line from Vysotsky starts spinning in your head: “here the orderlies rushed in, fixed us” ...

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In the Russian representative office of Mitsubishi, they do not get tired of repeating: “we do not position our cars as premium ones!” Well, premium, not premium, but you can’t call Pajero Sport “budget” any more. The price of the Ultimate package is very close to the bar of 3 million rubles, and in the case of the diesel version, it exceeds it. And here the question arises: are you ready to put up with a resonant, like a drum, hard plastic of the front panel at such a price?

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A truly budget model would easily be forgiven for the lack of places to place all sorts of little things on the road, primarily phones, and an insufficient number of 12-volt sockets and USB jacks. Yes, the new touchscreen media system has built-in Apple CarPlay and Android Auto apps, and you can integrate your smartphone and enjoy a wide variety of services. But where to put this smartphone? I did not find any suitable place in the front cabin, except to place it in a cup holder.

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The second row of seats is quite spacious, but its inhabitants are not supposed to have any additional life benefits. Even controlled air ducts appeared only on cars in 2017 model year. But there were no 12-volt sockets, no USB slots for connecting all sorts of gadgets, as there were no.

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I want to see close!

But most of all I had questions about the layout of the driver's seat and visibility. No, there are no problems in the city and on the highway (although with my 182 centimeters of height I had to move the seat back all the way), but it’s worth moving into the “pampas” ...

Trunk volume

673 / 1,624 liters

The fact is that Pajero Sport belongs to the “low” SUVs with a “semi-commander”, almost easy landing. As a result, a massive hood covers everything that is directly in front of the car. The fact that on the pavement objects that are at road level are already out of sight for 20-30 meters does not bother anyone. But off-road, I want to see what is directly in front of the bumper! And it’s not just that you want it, sometimes it’s vital. Of course, I tried to raise the seat higher, but my head stuck into the roof, and the seat itself shifted forward. Moving the steering wheel, which is now adjustable both in angle and in reach, did not help either. It remains to hope for a system of circular video review, which still needs to be learned to understand.

"Superherring" as a masterpiece

The off-road platform itself is beyond doubt. The Pajero Sport arsenal has huge travel and the highest energy intensity of suspensions, a mechanical rear axle lock and, of course, a Super Select II transmission with a solid downshift in the transfer case.

Super Select, or “super herring” in Jeeper jargon, is a real masterpiece of engineering, a box that allows you to combine the advantages of a forced front axle circuit and permanent all-wheel drive with a center differential. The only thing missing was a high-torque diesel, but it didn't keep us waiting too long. So if we already, in fact, talk about all the innovations that appeared in the third Pajero Sport, now God himself ordered to focus on the behavior of the diesel version.

Moreover, the organizers of the test drive laid a really interesting route, which included high-speed tracks, narrow mountain serpentines, and rather difficult mountain off-road sections. In addition, we had both diesel and gasoline cars at our disposal. In general, one could compare one's sensations, if not in the same areas, then at least in very similar conditions.

asphalt round

Let's start with asphalt, because the owners of Pajero Sport, as a rule, do not live on distant cordons in abandoned forestries, but in cities. Accordingly, their off-road extreme usually begins with fairly long trips, first around the city, and then along country roads.

Under these conditions, of course, the championship remains with the petrol V6. It seems that the difference in dynamics is not so great: a diesel engine accelerates a two-ton vehicle to “hundreds” in 12.3 seconds, and a three-liter V6 in 11.7, but subjectively this is felt very sharply. However, at city speeds, this difference is minimal, and the fact that the gasoline engine is still somewhat responsive is offset by the excess torque of the compression ignition engine, which allows you to accelerate without downshifting.

The car maneuvers well in cramped conditions: its turning radius is only 5.6 meters. Nevertheless, it should be borne in mind that even on the road of the second category (the width of the carriageway is 7.5 meters, plus meter shoulders), you will not be able to turn around in one go.

Fuel tank volume

In parking lots, a circular video review with dynamic markings helps a lot, and when changing lanes on multi-lane highways, the BSW system (Blind Spot Warning, warning about the presence of objects in blind zones). The sensors of this system are clearly visible on the outer edges of the rear bumper. The Forward Collision Mitigation System (FCM) does not remain without work: it brakes the Pajero Sport as you would expect from a heavy and inert car, namely with some laziness.

Much more difference in the behavior of the versions is felt on country roads, especially two-lane ones. It is generally not easy to overtake on Caucasian serpentines, even if you are driving a car with a sporty character, but overtaking on a diesel Pajero Sport does require a special skill.

Average fuel consumption per 100 km

And here it’s not enough just to switch to manual gear shifting: you need to take into account that at around 4000 rpm the “red zone” begins. Accordingly, it is worth letting go of the truck being overtaken by at least 50-60 meters, wait for a moment, switch to a couple of gears down, and then, already during acceleration, switch up again. Actually, an eight-speed automatic would do about the same thing, but with an even greater stretch in time, and switching down on kickdown also does not happen instantly. In the case of a gasoline engine, some delays are also observed, but the motor itself is still more responsive, and it spins up to 5-6 thousand revolutions without any problems, so overtaking through oncoming traffic is still somewhat easier.

And what I really like is the sound insulation, both in the “lighter” and in the version with a heavy fuel engine.

We say "diesel", we mean "extreme"

But as soon as you turn from asphalt to mountain primers, the picture changes exactly the opposite. On climbs that the diesel Pajero Sport just doesn't notice, the petrol car's box still needs to switch down a couple of gears. Where on diesel car you drive in 4H or, in extreme cases, 4HLc mode, that is, by locking the Torsen center differential, it is better to turn on a lower gear on a gasoline car, otherwise the engine will have to be turned even on small climbs and the wheels will start to slip. Well, on steep descents, the diesel version slows down the engine much more efficiently: even in very extreme places you can get by downshift and switching the box to manual mode. And then it's up to you: if you want to go down faster, choose second gear, if you want to completely sneak - first.

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On a car with a petrol V6, it is still better to turn on the special downhill mode. By the way, for long-distance travel with elements of extreme sports, the diesel version is also much better suited, primarily because of the much greater fuel autonomy. On-board computer petrol car dispassionately recorded that during off-road exercises the consumption exceeded 30 liters per 100 km, and for the diesel version this figure did not exceed 12 liters.

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I also appreciated the work of electronic auxiliary modes. Actually, I like the Japanese approach to this issue. If the British engineers in the first system of this kind entrusted electronics with a lot, including blocking the center and wheel differentials, the Japanese left only the modes of operation of the box and the response of the engine to the gas pedal in the hands of artificial intelligence. Well, the ESP mode of operation, of course.

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Indeed, in the "gravel" mode, stabilization works quite actively, but in the "stones" mode, it simply turns off. In the "snow / mud" mode, you most clearly feel how much more "long" the gas pedal becomes. In general, useful modes, although in Pajero Sport they are purely auxiliary. For example, the driver is invited to solve the issue of locking the rear differential on his own. On the proposed route, I did not need blocking, although in one place, on the ascent of the stone "stairs", the car got into a situation of diagonal hanging. I didn’t skid, rolled back a meter and a half and decided that I would try a different trajectory, if the car didn’t go along it, then I would break on the block. Went…

Where are the wheels going?

Overall, as you'd expect, the Pajero Sport feels very confident off-road, in mud, rocks, and fords. Yes, he does not like deep ruts, and you need to be very careful on the terrain: you can easily hit those same footboards on some hillock, up to the separation of these very footboards. In particular, for this reason, the situation with not too good overview forward and down really strained me.

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