Pajero = Montero

[@collyoung6017]

We got a lot of these in the UK - the official model was called the Shogun - imports were mostly LWB stick shift diesels !!!

[@franktechmaniac7488]

Mirrors on the fender used to be required in Japan. But the Diesel engine tells me it's not. The engine only has 100 hp, which is not a lot for 2.8 turbo charged. Over here in Germany they all rusted away. Years later, almost the same car reappeared as a Hyundai Galloper, which rusted even quicker. In countries with spanish spoken populations, the Pajero didn't sell very well for some reason 😅.

[@ilovetotri23]

Great tour! Thanks.

[@Jafromobile]

Absolute classic!

[@idrisddraig2]

Used to be common as muck all over Europe. Mostly with the modern 2.5 litre engine. I had this 2.8 in a Delica. Solid reliable. Just dont run them hard and long (Freeway high speed) as you will heat soak the block and crack the head - insuffcient cooling in the design....its a repurposed truck engine. Not economical as diesel go. Not fussy on what you feed it. Will hapily run on Veg oil, filtered used motor oil etc.

[@JustinPaul1st]

That is standard spec for South Africa with exception of the extra fender rear view mirror and the roof antenna ...those were Japanese spec...Very reliable if maintained regularly...weakness was the petrol mode cylinder heads

[@ramishrambarran3998]

We still have some of these Pajeros on our roads. Although the local Mitsubishi dealership did not sell these, they were available from the importers of used Japanese vehicles ( grey market). Mitsubishi vehicles have a good record of reliability and durability in our country. There is also a Mini-Pajero, a 2-door vehicle, the size of a Suzuki Jimny/Samurai. Trinidad & Tobago. West Indies.

[@yopqurnia1808]

my late dad used to owned the petrol powered older gen pajero

[@standards1234]

Thanks for your introduction to the Mitsubishi SUV. I have often seen the Monteros in used car lots here in Ohio badly rusted But they have a decent reputation ie good 6 cylinder engines if thirsty. Are they worth looking at to buy as a work truck provided they aren’t rusty? I drive an older 4Runner 2wd as a work truck now

[@paulterhaar4862]

Those were very common in the Netherlands, many farmers drove them.

[@Jafromobile]

Oh yeah, they're very deluxe! Pajero in Spanish is uh... Kind of a Japanese/Spanish misinterpretation of sorts with good intention of course. The intent of the definition didn't exactly cross the Japanese engineer's minds because of cultural differences. Google Translate won't show you, but this kind of marketing error is the Spanish version of Engrish, just like with what happened with the Starions.

[@ElijahDecker]

To be fair, the SUV is named after a species of wild cat native to South America. It's sold as a Pajero in Portuguese speaking countries and Montero in Spanish/English speaking countries because of the Spanish slang term that means someone who frequently pleasures themselves.

[@kokonut1350]

Shiiiiiit, those are still common here in the Philippines

[@possibly8180]

Tons of automatic Fieldmasters here lmao

[@tombob671]

What do these sell for in usa?

[@UncannySense]

Exceed is mid/low level there is a Super Exceed and then Royal Exceed (faux woodgrain and more electronic assist)above it. Might have a LSD diff in the rear though i think that's Super/Royal spec

[@COIcultist]

Grey import. If you have any interest in motorcycles, look at the Japanese home market motorcycles. The quality standard is so much higher than the bikes for the rest of the world. The UK was always a good market for grey imports, as Japan like the UK is RHD.