2016 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport/Montero - Two and four-wheel drive modes explained

During regular driving, the vehicle is normally driven in 2H, which is its two-wheel, rear-wheel drive mode. This mode reduces fuel consumption by just sending torque to the rear wheels and also gives you the flexibility of driving on all surfaces.
Unlike some of its competitors, the Pajero Sport can also be driven in 4H mode on all surfaces. This mode engages the front axle and the car's onboard computer determines how each wheel behaves when torque is being distributed between the axles.
Some vehicles in this segment can't be driven in a four-wheel drive mode on sealed surfaces due to differential lock up. This occurs when a centre differential is locked to evenly split torque between the front and rear axle. As a result, when turning, the front and rear axles are moving at different speeds, which causes the centre differential to wind up with tension.
The Pajero Sport then has an additional set of features for off-road driving. It can be put into its low-range four-wheel drive mode, where a low-range gearbox is used as a torque multiplier. This mode should only be used when off-road.
The effect of low-range is lower speed, but more accuracy with torque delivery. It's suitable for situations off-road where bursts of torque would unsettle the car.
Finally, the Pajero Sport has a low-range four-wheel drive mode that also locks the centre differential. This mode evenly splits torque between the front and rear axle and can be used in combination with the rear differential lock to further increase off-road ability.
Like the centre differential lock, the rear differential lock will split torque between the two rear wheels to ensure they both receive drive, even when one wheel is off the ground.
To help demonstrate this, we lined up a tricky hill that features undulations and uneven portions of terrain. While it may not look difficult, this hill causes the Pajero Sport's all-wheel drive system to continuously shift torque delivery and will ultimately force it to try drive wheels while others are off the ground or have very limited traction.
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[@LanceLumbanPHI]

I bought a Montero Sport in 2021 and I am loving it to bits. No gimmicks, just an SUV that is built to take you wherever you want to go with no drama.

[@j.j.gilpin3303]

Doesn't explain at all. Super Select 2 has: * 2H - Rear Wheel Drive (Fine for bitumen roads etc and driving around everywhere) * 4H - 4WD Constant All Wheel Drive (Fine for bitumen roads etc and driving around everywhere) * 4HLc - 4WD High with Locked Center Diff (4WD only, not for roads) * 4LLc - 4WD Low Range (Changes the gear ratio) with Locked Center Diff (Low Speed 4WD only) where you need that extra grunt) Also has a button you can press that will lock in the Rear Diff too. Locking in the Rear Diff turns off traction etc. Also has a button you can press that will turn off Traction Control so if you are in 4HLc you can turn if off on the beach etc.

[@puyelini]

Excellent explanation. Many thanks

[@Fabmoyro]

Last mode used 4LLC with rear diif lock do not de-activate traction control, it only does for it for stability control which is a different thing. You can clearly see TC working on front wheels on the last attempt. That is a key of such a good traction feature of pajero and triton

[@wolfman2878]

Nice job but... 4H with centre lock would do it easy.. Worth pointing out most 4 X 4 don't have a centre diff to lock. This is an excellent system allowing 4 x 4 at highway speeds all day.

[@felicitasdizon8857]

How much srp 2018 Montero GLS At diesel

[@Apocalypsse]

I like how there's a river at the base of this hill, so if you don't stop in time you're taking a dip.

[@canadabuon]

this car puts the ford Everest into shame ..the interior is like 10 years ahead of it ...it feels less like a cheap truck than ford everest

[@zacharyf.568]

they should bring this to the usa

[@grahamjefferson4854]

Would be interesting to see how it does in the US market!

[@Xyb3rTeCh]

Mitsubishi is probably a dead brand in the US. That is why they are not bringing in those amazing SUV. You will only find Mitsubishi more often in Asian countries.

[@DronieUp]

I like the front. Not a fan of the back. They should've kept an arrow look to the lights, minus the droopy bit..

[@bogart5131]

Haha me too...... anyway even if i don't like it, i dnt have money to buy anyway

[@abymathew295]

Nobody does comparison tests better than yours.

[@jdfiji]

I agree

[@lancerguy04]

I have been looking for a video like this. thank you very much.

[@wayneslink]

nice with no drama at all

[@oddities-whatnot]

Thats impressive although would have been handy to see the actual settings. Also, with Subaru AWD its on all the time, but with this Mitsubishi, is there a speed limit for when 4 wheel drive and the diff locks are engaged please, as I fear that standard rear wheel drive only on a daily basis wouldn’t be enough for where I live, so can you drive in 4 wheel drive all the time ? Any help, much appreciated.

[@andys31337]

yes it allows 4H all the time all speeds

[@Will-nb8qk]

Up to 100klms per hour you can engage 4H.

[@oddities-whatnot]

@@Will-nb8qk thanks

[@oddities-whatnot]

@@andys31337 thanks

[@techie7935]

Very well Put and easy to understand the different drive settings

[@plantpower3048]

its not!

[@fashionart1937]

when it's going to be release in india

[@Alfsp1]

Can the 4 wheel drive high mode be used on the road driving in the snow fields like up to Hotham and Falls

[@oddities-whatnot]

I was wondering that, ive left him a comment. Subaru is prob my preferred choice with the AWD for general bad rural road use if this is rear wheel drive only unless 4 wheel drive selected, and even then, can it be driven at speed in 4 wheel drive ?

[@Will-nb8qk]

It can be driven at any speed on 4H and you can engage it in 4H while doing 100kph and less.

[@mazenhamdoun8448]

is the 3.0 liter v6 loaded with all the 4w gismos u show here and HDC a capable off-roader? I know it won't stack up against the turbo-diesel. not talking about rock-climbing or very deep mud. will it make the ride up a steep gradient hill like that ? thx

[@aabidamn]

What's the difference between 4WD and AWD?

[@JuanGarcia-zq5tp]

+aabidam This vehicle has 4 wheel drive, so you can select whether to operate just on 2 wheel drive and save on fuel, and when needed switch to 4 wheel drive. In an all wheel drive vehicle (AWD) you don't select it is done automatically. Also in some 4WD vehicles, you can select between 4 HI or 4 LO, and that means that gears are much lower in 4 LO so it allows you to ascend inclines better.

[@Brahmdagh]

@@JuanGarcia-zq5tp The 4H in the dial makes it AWD, right?

[@Will-nb8qk]

@@Brahmdagh yes

[@kyledexterliwagon170]

thanks for the info.

[@aploscoder4358]

Sure Mitsubishi never let someone down if you choose them

[@TheOdra10]

Do this exact climb with Grand vitara please

[@matthewalcoba5440]

Its 181hp not bad i love it

[@dirtbikerdann]

Jeep rubicon :D better stock tires dis-connectable sway links and a front locker too. I must say this Mitsubishi really surprised me. I don't think they sell this in the US though.

[@gavinwolfe3238]

dirtbikerdan the Jeep is double the price and not half as good on the road, as well as being more expensive to run and not as safe.

[@thyrannosaurus]

You didn´t use Low Range?

[@christiannunez8057]

Wow cool car

[@mrhaite]

Better than Fortuner?

[@yardcraby1534]

very good review

[@unintentionallyfire]

I'm pretty sure everyone expected this..

[@japsicles]

which is more capable ford everest or this?

[@arojo5322]

Everest of course

[@dlochin]

this

[@corolla9545]

All SUV's can do this shit. Nothing special with what the Montero showed here.

[@Xyb3rTeCh]

Honestly, Ford Everest is way more expensive and powerful. But Ford doesn't have like Super Select AWC system like the Mitsubishi.

[@matthewalcoba5440]

This!

[@syedputra5955]

If onky mitsubishi spent a bit more making the pajero sport more aesthetic. And accommodating.

[@jellov24]

how about the 4LLC?

[@gioaxe4538]

Its for mud mode when car struck in mud

[@user-vr3xd9yb8q]

Mitsubishi pajero sport not just for offroad is race 2😉😁

[@gdmoto4176]

why always Monterosport? were's the Ranger Wildtrak review as you have promised? 5 months and counting...

[@plantpower2092]

wb the freaking drive modes?

[@Rhosticks]

Nice

[@matthewalcoba5440]

Even 2wd it can climb on it

[@sonamsherpa3519]

I have a 1998 toyota prado, and it performs equally on an offroad drive. A brand new pajero shouldnt have trouble going up a rough road like this.

[@Will-nb8qk]

what was your real point? 😅

[@sonamsherpa3519]

@@Will-nb8qk yo dumbass, can’t you read, lol. The point is what I’ve mentioned ahead.

[@gaurav.singh.1411]

Do this with Ford Everest :D

[@Drivecomau]

+Gaurav Singh We already have :-) kzbin.info/www/bejne/eIrcZaV5g9Wcos0

[@gaurav.singh.1411]

+CarAdvice.com.au Ohh yeah I have already watched and liked it.. skip from my mind :)

[@angelmunoz3709]

I think you shouldve done the test with the low range with the center diff lock to see if it couldve made it and then finnally the rear diff lock

[@angelmunoz3709]

you couldve done it in different ways 4 with out the rear diff locked and finally locking the rear diff

[@theoliriovlogs8820]

Yeah montero is the better SUV in the world but i like the fortuner.everest to and other suv but the all new montero is the best for suv so im in montero

[@philfrancisco2708]

why doesn't Mitsubishi bring this to the USA? I love everything about it

[@corolla9545]

It didn't pass the standards

[@philfrancisco2708]

Too much regulations . How about people be better drivers

[@corolla9545]

It has something to do with the design of the vehicle, it doesn't matter who drives it

[@86anpaj]

Australia approved. Maybe USA has different diesel standards coz I can guarantee you this car is safer than a Nissan Versa, Mirage and the likes.

[@djordjedjolic7641]

Dude, are u serious ? You could do this steep even with 2WD with a bit of effort, and easily with only 4WD... No need for DiffLock actualy here.

[@Drivecomau]

+Djordje Djolic Hah. You're welcome to try.

[@aldetosuwanto3448]

lol.. yeah i think you might try it and see how diff lock help a lot

[@Xyb3rTeCh]

+Djordje Djolic I think you are overestimating the chances of climbing that hill.

[@ur2slob724]

4wd not awd, 😉

[@gavinwolfe3238]

It has both.

[@mubarikali-raees1061]

land cruiser😈😈😏

[@gibbethoskins8621]

Awesome... shame about the looks, another good 4x4 ruined by bad aesthetic design... ala Fortuner

[@Ford-Explorer606]

Great brand once upon a time now completely ruined by that capitalistic mindset of europe after renault purchased it. I refused to become European either by acquisition or any other reason

[@tesla_models]

Lol

[@markperez217]

fortuner pls

[@markperez217]

Y? Are u a hater?

[@markperez217]

+Alpha Black I'm just thinking if all the specification of the Montero will last until that model will get old

[@markperez217]

+Ford Everest here in the Philippines old Montero have many issues with the sudden acceleration

[@Ford_Everest]

***** you too much rag people's opinion, now you want to make me more stupid?, go to hell for some reasons. cause talking to you too much makes me slap you with a sting ray

[@Ford_Everest]

Mark Perez for long time. mitsubishi had a trend of scandal. its called mileage scandal. following the path of volkswagen scandal. sudden unintended acceleration is the cause not only in your country but in latin america. now the court will file a lawsuit against mitsubishi philippines for not responding to its probe. Thank God Ford Everest and Toyota Fortuner are stealing its sales which is theyre former owners of SUA Probe Pajero sport. even mux is starting to eat like 3 meals a day. good luck for them if stll they never conduct a recall

[@chezzolopez1251]

3rd

[@windturbinenuggets3741]

First

[@karpov3265]

But Toyota Fortuner is the best choise for off road

[@gibbethoskins8621]

+Alpha Black no offroad mode, what are you on about? lol

[@ilhamjuliohimawan9556]

+Alpha Black aku pingin ndelok raimu , nandi " lak onok mitsubishi mesti awakmu nggawe ulah nang komen

[@merahputihindonesia1685]

+Alpha Black gua juga bosen liat komen lu babi ngepet..fan boy mitsu geje..alpha ngepett💨💨

[@b9625bb]

memang tuh si alpha black seles mitsubishi tp gamau ngaku

[@b9625bb]

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