Here's Why You Need a Mitsubishi Pajero!

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Rally heritage. A legend in the dirt. Tough as nails and supremely capable. Today let's go back in time and relive the storied history of the Mitsubishi Pajero, and how it became the most successful Dakar rally vehicle of all time. Then we'll drive this top of the line, second gen '95 Pajero XR-II both on road and off. Come join me!
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Thanks to owner Danial Jafri ( / jzxtremist ) for allowing me to spend the day with his new Pajero, before he's even had a chance to drive it himself!
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Thanks to Kia Orion for providing music for this week's video. Find more of his fantastic music at his KZbin channel here: • Video . Additional tracks from other artists were sourced from the KZbin music library.

[@HelloRoad]

Yes, I know what Pajero means in Spanish 😆😬🤔

[@jessehclark]

and yet you still say pah-ger-oh and not pah-he-ro

[@HelloRoad]

@@jessehclark Well, that's how Mitsubishi pronounces it 🤷‍♂️

[@EduardoPinto814]

ajajajaajajajaja se mamo

[@BillBlyleven]

I had a mechanic from El Salvador who maintained my 1988 LWB Exceed (sold it Jan 2020 after 15 yrs ownership) He had it up on the lift and would be working it - another customer would come in and say "Hey Fernando, what is the " he would yell back in an aggressive voice "Pajero" they would yell back "tu Madre" Currently have a Prado (97) and, missing the Pajero, I have a 2000 Galloper II SWB on the way from Korea I bought in April.

[@lobo8589]

Fun fact: Here en LATAM this vehicle comes as "Mitsubishi Montero" but it's still being the same but with another name

[@jakelannetti3128]

Doug demuro would lose his marbles with all those quirks and features

[@11094DEREK]

I was thinking the same lol

[@TritonAdventures-AU]

@@11094DEREK @jakelannetti3128 He has actually reviewed the V6 1995 version LWB.

[@rightlanehog3151]

4x4 box on wheels, great visibility add a manual..........what a concept!

[@RetroCarsForever]

This thing is loaded to the gills with everything that makes cars from the era cool. I feel like America really missed out on butch 2 door SUVs, closest we got was the Wrangler and the later Amigos. Now I want one!

[@rightlanehog3151]

On the positive side there is a 2 door Bronco coming soon and the new 2 door Defender. Those market additions might even encourage Toyota to bring their 2 door Prado on the same ships that already carry 4Runners and GXs from the same factory.

[@rustbeltrobclassic2512]

Don't forget the gen1 rav4 awd convertible 2 doors, and the suzuki sidekick oh and Samari

[@yurikashorov3210]

Missed patrol swb and land cruiser 70 Swb and both came with a hard removable tops

[@goingoffgridd]

And it should have stayed that way

[@EspiritoTT]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/mKepknSDbdWmqKs

[@Michka1001]

I have so much respect for a gen 2 Pajero no matter what the trim or engine choice. I've owned two 92' models now with the 3.0 V6, both identical except one was manual, and one was auto. Both were amazing and I miss them both very much, although the auto was terribly slow, even for a 4x4 but still loved it (Australian Spec)

[@globalcitizen8321]

Well, Sport behaviour is not something you are looking on a SWB Montero or Pajero, rather reliability and off-road capability, something that these vehicles definitely have...

[@Michka1001]

@globalcitizen8321 the auto had issues, when I say slow, I mean 0 - 100 in about 30 seconds or more.. Apart from that ome, to say they're reliable is an understatement...

[@junglejoy_co]

I have a 88 Pajero Turbo Diesel SWB. Literally breaks necks where ever I go.... which is anywhere and everywhere. Such a capable lil truck.

[@MrHubb1]

Wow this is in mint condition. I remember in Australia in the 90s the LWB version was everywhere and the high end trim version was a status symbol too.

[@Bibekarj]

Come to kathmandu, nepal.. These r legends here..

[@victorpuiatti]

I cannot believe how you find these cars! This channel is unlike any other keep doing exactly what you're doing! 👍👍👍👍👍💪💯

[@HelloRoad]

Thank you, really glad you're enjoying the videos!! :) :)

[@magnumllama400]

This cars are common here

[@GoncaloSantosHit]

That is the most used 4x4 here in portugal, never been stuck with it offroading, this car is a tank, never let me down.

[@bekabeka71]

Same with Mercedes W163

[@feero9680]

My father's pajero still going good even after 18 years. I use it to go to school 5 times a week

[@nqabankosi6649]

One of the most underrated 4wd

[@-POISON-]

Having driven one for 3 years, I look forward to this video.

[@mexicanspec]

In case anybody wants to know, the Suzuki Jimny will go on sale in Mexico in exactly 19 hours and 53 minutes from now. They will only sell 1000 units however.

[@magnumllama400]

Who cares

[@mexicanspec]

@@magnumllama400 You apparently enough to comment, and because you care so much, they sold out in an hour.

[@magnumllama400]

@@mexicanspec who buys a 20,000 dollar car?

[@b.shafudah8888]

@@magnumllama400 those that want one buys a $20 000 car

[@FedeGGG]

My grandpa had one, same spec. Never had the opportunity to drive it as when he sold it I was just 13. Now I want one for myself. Miss you grandpa

[@bc8580]

That's two Mitsubishis reviewed within weeks of each other. Thank you for the memories of these two awesome yet forgotten cars from the golden age of Japanese cars.

[@jakekaywell5972]

I agree that the Pajero is surprisingly cool. However, seeing how Japanese stuff is really not my thing, what is this "golden age" and what makes it so?

[@johnniethepom2905]

The throttle knob is to allow you to warm up the engine whilst not being in the vehicle. It raises the engine revs and the idea behind this that on start up the oil needs to get around the oil galleries asap . You should always warm a diesel up ( any engine really ) before driving . If your engine has a turbo you ought to let it idle at the end of the journey for 1 minute. When working hard the turbo can spin at uo to 250k rpm ! If you turn it off and the turbo is still at high rpm it can accelerate wear due to the oil pump no longer pumping oil to the turbo bearings . If you treat these diesel engines carefully they can last 300k - 500k miles . Diesels are a work horse not for performance .

[@VoltTackle11]

The Pajero also had smaller variants, in Japan it was called the Pajero Mini and Pajero Junior. They were similar in size, though the difference between the two models is the Mini was a Kei-Car spec model with a 659cc Inline-4 (Naturally-Aspirated or Turbocharged) and the Junior has wider fenders and a Naturally-Aspirated 1.1L Inline-4 engine. This approach of mini SUVs was done in the present day with Suzuki's Jimny (JDM Kei-Spec) and Jimny Sierra (1.3L Global Spec). Then there was also a small wheelbase 5-door SUV called the Pajero iO or Pinin (depending on region), with a 1.8 or 2.0L Inline-4.

[@ephalants123]

Just picked up a gen 3 Montero and I LOVE the thing. Its very confidence inspiring in snow and has all the room you could ever ask for

[@7Logik]

I've got an 01 gen3 I agree I absolutely love mine

[@RocketPunchArmy]

I just bought an immaculate rust-free 5dr Pajero...picking it up this Saturday!

[@HotRod16]

Envy. But congrates.

[@gmrabaya9544]

Congratss

[@pauldevlin6382]

Watch those rear arches!!

[@iammarc1]

Sana all

[@RocketPunchArmy]

@@pauldevlin6382 in what sense?

[@badrobot2765]

I still think this model is the best 4x4 ever made, I had the 2.5 version for years and loved it. We have the next gen 3.5 now and as nice as it is it’s not the car it’s predecessor was.

[@alexpopovics3809]

My favorite 4 x 4 by far in Brazil. There due to the high fuel cost the Diesel engine is a must. The independent multilink suspension in the back and the A/B in the front used by the homolugation Pajero Evolution at it's Dakar overall win is for the period and price very comfortable off road. Cheers!

[@osmondricharddeguzman1802]

Nice! I own a 1997 Mitsubishi Pajero almost identical just the headlights are not round and fitted it with a big offroad tires!

[@rajhooblal5455]

Many thanks for this review. Greetings from Durban South Africa. I bought my first Pajero SWB 2800 Turbo Diesel in 1999....Savored it for 13 years with 237000kms. Crashed it in 2013 and pined for it for a couple of years. Three months ago I came upon an add on Facebook marketplace...4 thousand dollars later .....my baby is back....same color with the facelift (wide fender version). Your review is on the button regarding versatile capability. Sub Saharan Africa.....here we come again.

[@jonathanmagness5370]

One day I'd love to own a Pajero Evolution with the 3.5L 24v V6

[@alanbarrese456]

Great video, awesome editing and music! I own two Monteros (a 91 LWB and a 99 w/ Winter Package) and they're both a blast to take off-road. They're mostly forgotten over in the US, but globally the Pajero is a widely known name. People love these things!

[@sean9520]

I just discovered this car and looked it up, so grateful for this video!

[@iamnatman]

The editing/narration are top notch in your videos. I know I've said this before, but you deserve way more views and subscribers for content this good.

[@djafri84]

I concur. We must do our part on increasing subscribers and views for Ethan.

[@vinodgopinathakurup895]

I own one!! The one with blister fenders!! I love it❤️❤️

[@johnl3230]

Ooo, can't wait! Idk why you aren't at over 100k subs, there's no channel on KZbin like this one. The editing and music is top notch!!! Keep them coming man. Btw when you getting a Beretta GTZ 😜

[@HelloRoad]

Thanks so much, really glad you're loving the vids! Thanks for the kind words!! And yes I am looking for a GTZ!!!

[@nairblooc]

The vids on this channel suggest a base of 1 mill subs or more. The presentation is well done.

[@ukmrtoad]

Hey pal, got a 99 plate shogun swb 24v 3000 flared arch,owned last 18yrs no expense spared. Going up in price too. This model has only 14 left on uk roads. If anyone got one don't sell it as last of the true 4x4s , they are beasts in snow.

[@anikasemchuk8135]

I recently became the owner of a 95 pajero super exceed and I absolutely love it!! It snowed 6 feet where I live recently and I was so excited driving through all the snow like it was nothing, I can’t wait to take it to the mountains this summer 😅

[@tivashomemade]

what is yuor fuel consumption per liter sir ?

[@ElliottAlvis]

Your editing and presentation were amazing as usual. I really loved the history lesson and using the old television as a surround. Keep up the great work dude!

[@HelloRoad]

Thank you very much! Really appreciate it!! :)

[@1satisfiedmind]

I own a 1988 Dodge Raider, it's in great shape...except, the notoriously problematic 4 cyl motor blew at 175k, it's been parked for 2 years because love it and want to eventually swap a V-8 if I can. I used used it on some serious trails in Colorado, and rarely found spots too difficult to pass, and those were because I knew I'd damage the thing trying, so I passed.

[@emmanuelpregnolato5026]

Really enjoyed this video. Keep doing these type of reviews for us on older cars. Thank you sir.

[@decayofalberta1520]

The dodge raider was a mitsibishi in the 80’s the North American. I knew someone who had one(The 2 door model).

[@fellipealcantara6856]

I am from Brazil and I'm crazy to get one. They are gorgeous and very capable... also very cheap! Thanks for the best video of this car on KZbin. Made my day!

[@DragPakMerc]

What a neat vehicle! I wasn't aware of those at all. Very well done video, as always.

[@seanzamora9923]

may i ask hows the fuel consumption?

[@AntJoseph_]

Here in Portugal we love to take them off road! They're everywhere (in the competitions).

[@7Logik]

This is a sick little truck , I've got a 2001 xls Montero and this video makes me appreciate them even more , great job Mitsubishi 👏🙏

[@malizoletoli6291]

I own one and I enjoy driving it everyday to work

[@HelloRoad]

Nice!!

[@luisangelramirez7883]

That's why I love this channel cuz he's always showing coooool stuff

[@thomasbauer2535]

Such a cool SUV... now I want one! The Evolution Pajero sounds like a beast. Loving your videos!

[@juandanilopintoparra8194]

With my dad we have a Mitsubishi Montero, from 1991. It has a 2.6L 4L Cylinder carburated engine, and it has given us a very good time and great experiences. Certainly is not a good car for city and traffic jams due to the fuel consumption, but for off-roading is still a great car, and it has allowed us to climb some rocky mountains and travel all around the country (I live in Colombia). The 4WD is really useful for a ton of situations, as well as the Throttle knob, and well, it still works fine, even with more than 380 thousand kilometers on it. Something that is unusual over here is the Diesel version of those kind of cars, almost every car on road runs on petrol. Thanks for the video :).

[@sneakersonfeet9045]

Your channel keeps getting better and better

[@HelloRoad]

Thanks so much!! :) :)

[@vvjg4018]

I drove a 5dr version of this back in College. Beautiful ride. Miss that car!

[@bdkfbwk]

As an owner of a 95 SWB Pajero for the past 4 years I can confirm everything in this video is true, I look forward to driving daily because of it :)

[@mc3films]

Someone’s headed to 1 million subs!

[@HelloRoad]

Working on it!! 😀

[@sleepyhollow783]

This channel is solid with a gifted host. 👍

[@yudhobaskoro8033]

If you had any difficulties finding the parts for the motor, the 4M40 is the same motor that can be found in the 2008 triton, you can actually buy a used motor from south east asia (its pretty much replaced by 4D56 and 4N15 that makes equal or more power than a 4M40) and its kinda cheap. one side note here, the 4M40 on the triton use a mechanical pump instead of a commonrail injection, might be a slight difference in fueling system and its NA

[@EspiritoTT]

Please consider to see a tripled locked Pajero/Montero SWB V20 2.8 Turbo diesel intercooler. Awesome machine. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mKepknSDbdWmqKs

[@rosskramer5296]

YES! please do more of these. nice job!

[@TheHooniverse]

You have my attention, sir

[@HelloRoad]

I thought you might be interested in this one :)

[@nuk3fishydude902]

Bro I had one the current gen and it's good but my bro crashed it and here in Qatar they still sell these legends

[@juggersnut]

Very informative! Enjoyed the history and lineage part. Great content mate, keep it up!

[@ricardoweis342]

Beautifull Montero, look's impressive and very clean. My son owned the same model ( SWB ), but with an 2.5 turbo diesel intercooler engine with automátic transmission, and I'm proud to be the owner of a 2.8 turbo diesel intercooler LWB gen. 2.5, now with 325k on the clock, and run's like new, love those asian 4wd icons.

[@addanashraf]

I randomly saw your gs300 video and I thought you might have like 2 mil subs but you have so less. Def deserve much more your videos are very well made and seem professional 👍👍

[@Xulphy7]

I have a 1996 3.5 V6. It has active height control, factory Recaro seats and electric sunroof there the glass goes over the roof. These things are out of this world❤

[@mickg9563]

Its a huge shame Mitsubishi is killing off the Pajero. I own a Gen 3 Pajero and love the vehicle, In Australia we didn't get the SWB in Gen 3 but did for Gen 1, 2 & 4. The Pajero is a very under rated 4x4 although it is just as capable as many of the more expensive ones such as the Landcruiser & Prado. Since Covid the price of all 4x4's are increasing here in Australia but the Pajero can still be picked up for a good price and its very possible to find one that has never been off road.

[@lucasament1173]

this video is exactly what i need. About to buy an '85. thank you!

[@htownandi6263]

This baby was made for me! Love it! I do vaguely remember a Shogun. Great vid. ❤

[@HelloRoad]

Thank you!!!

[@juanfranciscovelandiaguzma7857]

Just got a 2007 Pajero io!! Thank you for your video I really enjoyed it.

[@vuzaragodwin629]

I own one and driven it for the last 20 years and it's still moving on well

[@rvarghese3062]

Wow a great take on the Mitsubishi pajero...... Looks and offroad go hand in hand this absolute gem of a suv is also a head Turner..... Nice to see 👍

[@Thohean]

Your editing and cinematic choices for the into are top notch. TV/Movie documentary level good. I couldn't not notice it. Keep up the great work!

[@HelloRoad]

Thanks so much, I really appreciate the kind words. Thanks for watching!

[@UnfortunateStudios]

I love my Montero. It really is the budget Land Cruiser, I own a '99 V6 Montero Winter Package and I LOVE the blister fenders on the 2.5 Gen. Super capable, impressive off-road capabilities and super cheap maintenance. Mine has 260,000 miles as of this comment and it still continues to kick butt on and off-road. The sad thing is that the consumer market is now becoming more interested on them so prices are going up. Finding parts is a bit scarce, specially for the diesel versions but all and all it's a must have vehicle is you don't want to spend a tremendous amount of dough on any of its counterparts. Just don't get anything less than a V6 because they ARE SLOW.

[@edim108]

Honestly, I feel like the offroad community is sleeping on this car so much. Pajero is a legend of Paris-Dakar and for the price, it's a superb choice not only for offroading but also for daily driving. In Poland where I live, you can get a running Pajero for dirt cheap- I've seen a few for less than 5k PLN (some 2k USD) in ok condition- and they come in so many versions that there is one for pretty much everyone: Diesel and Petrol, 3 and 5 doors, Spartan and Luxurious, 100% Stock and Modded out the Ass. The only reason I didn't buy Pajero yet is that we already have a 4x4 and there is no room for another one.

[@HelloRoad]

Agreed. These are underrated!

[@matthewcochran3325]

It really is. I have used my bone stock Pajero/Montero/Dodge Raider to pull out jeeps and 😮 mighty land cruisers in the woods. They were giving me crap about my little truck and saying they were gonna get slowed down having to pull my truck out of spots 😂 It was the other way around

[@CRXJDM88]

Mitsubishi used to make a lot of great vehicles especially ahead of its time but then out of nowhere Mitsubishi became Peugeot and start making awful cars and terrible sales decisions

[@Scottadamsfan3481]

They still make them but don’t import to USA because Americans are too dumb and easily fooled by Toyota Honda marketing

[@xmaverickhunterkx]

They'll be back, I hope. They're making decent stuff. I just hope they drop the EV stuff as the only option.

[@svnbit8408]

It's a shame they pulled their flagship Montero Pajero from the US market and sold rather meh vehicles My wife bought an outlander I think the second generation for a brief period wow that thing had the worst body roll worst transmission throttle tip in it was just jerky but I had a nice harming carbon stereo lol. Mitsubishi I remember in the '90s didn't have a sub brand for luxury but they had a lot of cool cars, they were like Hyundai after a decade, respectable. Most of the vehicles and montero's they're hard to find a single to low amount of owners and their dealerships sell to just about anybody so the maintenance kind of goes with they get a lifestyle. I'm importing one I'm South America with 30,000 original miles

[@mitchk2169]

Ah a classic! The SUV that goes by different names in the World: Montero in the Americas and Spain, Shogun in the UK and Dodge Raider which I had the pleasure of driving in the 90s. Love these SUVs, feel like you are invading a small country driving them through dirt roads. The UN and tour operators use them and Land Rovers in the bush and wild country. Haven't seen them on the road in years. Excited to learn more about the car's history.

[@ADub-Bub]

Wow, that thing is much cooler than I expected. Might like the flashlight even more than those headrests. Mmmmm, donuts.

[@SmrazagilaniMohammadraza]

i witnessed the kenya rally in 1974 the lancer was driven by jugindar singh what a rally hero he was

[@Erin-Thor]

I have a 2002 Montero LTD that has 247k miles, been down more fire roads and 4x4 only Jeep roads than you can count, and been air born, flying 12’ like a bird and landing just fine many many dozens of times. It’s almost bulletproof, and I’d buy another one in a New York second... but they don’t sell these in the states anymore.

[@danielgonzalezd.4343]

That is exactly what I want. To have a Pajero like that one. I am hoping I can bring one over from Japan. I just loved it

[@toreking1]

I love it, I own a 95 SWB with a 4d56 engine, a very fun car to drive.

[@jameszak7582]

I am huge fan of the Pajero. Back to the glory days of Dakar. Love this! great video Ethan

[@matthewcochran3325]

I have an 88 Dodge Raider which is a badge engineered Pajero. The most capable off road vehicle i have ever seen.

[@TemoTemo1995]

oh good old 90's Japanese cars, quality and interesting era of cars

[@bigjeff72]

I have been watching your videos all day! I occasionally take a break to look at project cars of Facebook marketplace lol

[@ukaszwu6528]

As a pajero owner i can say that your version is very richly equipped. I have mine pajero for 3 years and it,s quite good car maybe It,s not a off road monster but gives a fun on mud and sand.

[@crankshaftculture]

Love those wheels. They look like some OZs.

[@owenmccord5078]

As a NYer, I’ve no need to own one; but absolutely love these!

[@saheliumd7182]

I recently bought a 2020 Pajero sport, nice to see the name has rallly DNA

[@franciscoizaguirre7280]

Hello I am from honduras and last week i bought a "montero" 2008 4th generation, is a wonderful car. Good for highway and better for off road. The car is extremely comfortable.

[@ms_cartographer]

I wish more automakers would make small SUVs like this.

[@skate04ever1]

My dream SUV! Not the full sized one, but this! looks so compact and is reliable.

[@sotiris_constantinou]

I had this model long ago and it's a great car. I used on camping, outdoors, hiking etc. And then family came to, so I moved to the bigger model, 1994

[@OdykKayne]

Great video Ethan! I am not an 'off-roader' or SUV guy at all, but if I was ever going to get one, it'd either be one of these or a Suzuki Jimny! :)

[@miguelstingray]

I have the same Pajero but automatic in the caribbean. A total capable beast. love it

[@SebasHenderson]

So here in Costa Rica 🇨🇷 you can find 2016 4th Gen Montero with that exact 4M40 diesel engine with a manual transmission but a long wheel base. My brother have a 2008 4th gen Montero short wheelbase and its the high trim level. It uses the same engine, and 4WD technology... after the 3rd gen they are all Independent suspension front and back.

[@ryano8768]

I had a model of one of these when I was a kid. Such a good design.

[@Trevscuriosites]

Nice review I have a 2002 3,2 did diesel swb Pajero and love it

[@dkny7788]

I drove 1st gen. for 12 years, now driving 2nd generation, both are excellent suv.

[@Jackthesmilingblack]

I've had about five Pajero iO, all about 20 years old with some 80,000 km on the clock. Good on compressed up hill snow; 4WD, diff lock, OD, crawler gear range, LSD on the rear diff, in other words an over-engineered transmission. Snow tyres obviously. Auto gearbox an advantage on slippery slopes where you don't want to take your hands off the wheel. The plastic headlights dull over, the glass ones are OK. Short wheel base is choppy over bumps. The coil packs start to give up at around 100,000, but are really easy to identify an change. My record was 10 minutes by the side of the road. Jack, the Japan Alps Brit.

[@RichardEnglander]

I've always loved the look of these

[@raygaming4664]

I got a gen 1 Montero from my schools auto shop for 500$ it needs some work like seal replacements and other little things but over all but absolutely love it

[@jazz-wr8kw]

Love this channel

[@gaaloulmed4753]

This model is the first Pajero in my life, my dad bought it when I was 15 years old and now I am owning the 3.2 DID 200HP Pajero but I still prefer our old 2nd Gen Pajero!!

[@magnumllama400]

Bro what does DID mean?

[@magnumllama400]

2nd gen pajero was the best

[@gaaloulmed4753]

@@magnumllama400 Yes for offroad upgrading. But the DID is better by far on road (stability, performance, safety, comfort...) PS: DID means direct injection diesel

[@ChenPoYen1]

I got a 5 door for 2 years . i have to say IT IS Real Fun Car for off road . what ever i play rock sand dirt mud or in the dry season river .Pajero could always took me in and took me home .

[@flyingoose305]

I have a 3 door 2nd gen Montero (Pajero), it came originally with cg72 V6 gas engine , I made a swap for a 4M40 diesel engine. I had some issues with the gas/diesel conversion but at the end it really worth it

[@myfinestred]

They need to bring this style back ASAP!

[@DocGTO]

I own a 1995 SR gen 2 and a 2002 Gen 3 Limited. Love them both!

[@Cobrastarzz1]

Its not time for a Pajero History Lesson. it's time for Mitsubishi to double down and return an amazing new Pajero to the world!