MITSUBISHI PAJERO |
CLASS OF VEHICLE: FULL SIZE SUV PASSENGER CARRY CAPACITY: 7 SEATER
BODY STYLE: 2 DOOR SUV / 4 DOOR SUV
TRANSMISSION: 5 SPEED MANUAL / 4 SPEED AUTOMATIC / 5 SPEED AUTOMATIC
DRIVE-TRAIN: FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE
PERIOD OF PRODUCTION: 2006 - PRESENT
BODY STYLE: 2 DOOR SUV / 4 DOOR SUV
TRANSMISSION: 5 SPEED MANUAL / 4 SPEED AUTOMATIC / 5 SPEED AUTOMATIC
DRIVE-TRAIN: FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE
PERIOD OF PRODUCTION: 2006 - PRESENT
On September 30, 2006 the fourth generation Pajero was introduced at the Paris Motor Show with new interior and styling. Despite the fact that this model has been around for some time now, the car has undergone numerous small challenges both on the outside and on the inside. The Pajero is considered to be one of the best 4X4 vehicle out there. For those of you who have been to Dubai you might have noticed that it is one of the preferred desert sport vehicle.
ENGINE MODELS |
TYPE OF FUEL USED |
GENERAL ENGINE DESCRIPTIONS |
THE POWER UNDER THE HOOD |
4M40 |
DIESEL |
2.8L TD I4 |
125 PS, 92 KW @ 4,000 RPM 294 NM, 217 LB-FT @ 2,000 RPM |
4M41 |
DIESEL |
3.2L Di-D I4 |
200 PS, 147 KW @ 3,800 RPM 450 NM, 330 LB-FT @ 2,000 RPM |
6G72 |
PETROL |
3.0L V6 |
195 HP, 145 KW @ 5,000 RPM 278 NM, 205 LB-FT @ 4,000 RPM |
6G74 |
PETROL |
3.5L V6 |
186 HP, 139 KW @ 4,750 RPM 306 NM, 226 LB-FT @ 3,750 RPM |
6G75 |
PETROL |
3.8L V6 |
264 HP, 197 KW 353 NM, 260 LB-FT |
MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER |
CLASS OF VEHICLE: CROSSOVER SUV PASSENGER CARRY CAPACITY: 7 SEATER
BODY STYLE: 4 DOOR SUV
TRANSMISSION: 5 SPEED MANUAL / 6 SPEED MANUAL / 6 SPEED AUTOMATIC CVT
DRIVE-TRAIN: FRONT-WHEEL DRIVE / FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE
PERIOD OF PRODUCTION: 2013 - PRESENT
BODY STYLE: 4 DOOR SUV
TRANSMISSION: 5 SPEED MANUAL / 6 SPEED MANUAL / 6 SPEED AUTOMATIC CVT
DRIVE-TRAIN: FRONT-WHEEL DRIVE / FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE
PERIOD OF PRODUCTION: 2013 - PRESENT
The third generation Outlander was unveiled by Mitsubishi at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show and the production first debuted in Russia in July 2012 then later in other European markets in September 2012. It was only introduced in North America at the 2012 LA Auto Show then went on sale at the begining of the year 2013.
ENGINE MODELS |
TYPE OF FUEL USED |
GENERAL ENGINE DESCRIPTIONS |
THE POWER UNDER THE HOOD |
4B11 |
PETROL |
2.0L I4 (PHEV) DOHC 16 VALVE |
155 PS, 114 KW @ 6,000 RPM 199 NM, 146 LB-FT @ 4,250 RPM |
4J11 |
PETROL |
2.0L I4 SOHC 16 VALVE |
112 KW, @ 6,000 RPM 193 NM @ 4,200 RPM |
4B12 |
PETROL |
2.4L I4 DOHC 6 VALVE |
170 PS, 125 KW @ 6,000 RPM 232 NM, 171 LB-FT @ 4,100 RPM |
4J12 |
PETROL |
2.4L I4 SOHC 16 VALVE |
166 HP, 126 KW @ 6,000 RPM 162 LB-FT, 224NM @ 4,200 RPM |
4N14 |
DIESEL |
2.2L TURBO DIESEL I4 DOHC 16 VALVE |
177 PS, 130 KW @ 3,500 RPM 380 NM, 280 LB-FT @ 2,000 RPM |
6B31 |
PETROL |
3.0L V6 SOHC 24 VALVE |
230 PS, 169 KW @ 6,250 RPM 291 NM, 215 LB-FT @ 4,000 RPM |
MITSUBISHI CHALLENGER |
CLASS OF VEHICLE: MID-SIZE SUV PASSENGER CARRY CAPACITY: 5 SEATER
BODY STYLE: 5 DOOR WAGON
TRANSMISSION: 5 SPEED MANUAL / 5 SPEED AUTOMATIC
DRIVE-TRAIN: REAR-WHEEL DRIVE / FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE
PERIOD OF PRODUCTION: 2008 - PRESENT
BODY STYLE: 5 DOOR WAGON
TRANSMISSION: 5 SPEED MANUAL / 5 SPEED AUTOMATIC
DRIVE-TRAIN: REAR-WHEEL DRIVE / FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE
PERIOD OF PRODUCTION: 2008 - PRESENT
The Challenger was firstly introduced in Moscow, Russia in 2008 and was slowly introduced to selected markets soon after. In certain countries the vehicle is known as the Mitsubishi Montero Sport or Mitsubishi Pajero Sport Instead of Mitsubishi Challenger. The Challenger despite its size does not however offer a third row of seat as other similar sized SUVs, but this is where it shines though. It is in its own niche market, no third row off seat means even more cargo space for when you are planning to go off camping. The Challenger uses the same platform as the Mitsubishi Triton, this means that it is built on a ladder frame, yes that does sacrifice on-road comfort to some level but when it comes to off-road ability, it is surely one of the best.
ENGINE MODELS |
TYPE OF FUEL USED |
GENERAL ENGINE DESCRIPTIONS |
THE POWER UNDER THE HOOD |
AG69 |
PETROL |
2.4L I4 SOHC 16 VALVE |
162 HP, 119 KW @ 5,750 RPM 219 NM, 162 LB-FT @ 4,000 RPM |
6B31 |
PETROL |
3.0L V6 SOHC 24 VALVE |
230 PS, 169 KW @ 6,250 RPM 291 NM, 215 LB-FT @ 4,000 RPM |
6G74 |
PETROL |
3.5L V6 SOHC 24 VALVE |
186 HP, 139 KW @ 4,750 RPM 306 NM, 226 LB-FT @ 3,750 RPM |
4D56 |
DIESEL |
2.5L I4 TD |
90 HP, 67 KW @ 4,200 RPM 197 NM, 148 LB-FT @ 2,000 RPM |
4D56 |
DIESEL |
2.5L I4 VGT TD |
104 HP, 78 KW @ 4,300 RPM 240 NM, 177 LB-FT @ 2,000 RPM |
4D56 |
DIESEL |
2.5L I4 VGT COMMONRAIL DI-D |
178 PS, 131 KW @ 4,000 RPM 400 NM, 295 LB-FT @ 2,000 RPM |
4M41 |
DIESEL |
3.2L I4 TD DOHC 16 VALVE |
165 PS, 121 KW @ 4,000 RPM 351 NM, 259 LB-FT @ 2,000 - 3,000 RPM |
MITSUBISHI ASX |
CLASS OF VEHICLE: COMPACT CROSSOVER PASSENGER CARRY CAPACITY: 5 SEATER
BODY STYLE: 5 DOOR WAGON
TRANSMISSION: 5 SPEED MANUAL / 6 SPEED MANUAL / 6 SPEED AUTOMATIC INVECS-III CVT
DRIVE-TRAIN: FRONT-WHEEL DRIVE / FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE
PERIOD OF PRODUCTION: 2010 - PRESENT
BODY STYLE: 5 DOOR WAGON
TRANSMISSION: 5 SPEED MANUAL / 6 SPEED MANUAL / 6 SPEED AUTOMATIC INVECS-III CVT
DRIVE-TRAIN: FRONT-WHEEL DRIVE / FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE
PERIOD OF PRODUCTION: 2010 - PRESENT
On February 17, 2010 the third generation ASX was firstly released in Japan. In some markets it is named differently, in the US for example it is called the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport, in some market as the Mitsubishi RVR and in others as the Mitsubishi ASX. The car itself was exhibited at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2010 and also at the 2010 New York Auto Show.
ENGINE MODELS |
TYPE OF FUEL USED |
GENERAL ENGINE DESCRIPTIONS |
THE POWER UNDER THE HOOD |
4B1 |
PETROL |
2.0L I4 DOHC 16 VALVE |
155 PS, 114 KW @ 6,000 RPM 199 NM, 146 LB-FT @ 4,250 RPM |
4N1 |
PETROL |
2.0L I4 DOHC 16 VALVE |
150 PS, 110 KW @ 4,000 RPM 300 NM, 221 LB-FT @ 2,000 - 3,000 RPM |
4N13 |
DIESEL |
1.8L I4 TURBO DIESEL DOHC 16 VALVE |
150 PS, 110 KW @ 4,000 RPM 300 NM, 221 LB-FT @ 2,000 - 3,000 RPM |
4N14 |
DIESEL |
2.2L I4 TURBO DIESEL DOHC 16 VALVE |
177 PS, 130 KW @ 3,500 RPM 380 NM, 280 LB-FT @ 2,000 RPM |
MITSUBISHI LANCER |
CLASS OF VEHICLE: COMPACT CROSSOVER PASSENGER CARRY CAPACITY: 5 SEATER
BODY STYLE: 4 DOOR SEDAN / 5 DOOR HATCHBACK
TRANSMISSION: 5 SPEED MANUAL / 6 SPEED SEMI-AUTOMATIC / 4 SPEED AUTOMATIC / CVT AUTOMATIC
DRIVE-TRAIN: FRONT-WHEEL DRIVE / FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE
PERIOD OF PRODUCTION: 2007 - PRESENT
BODY STYLE: 4 DOOR SEDAN / 5 DOOR HATCHBACK
TRANSMISSION: 5 SPEED MANUAL / 6 SPEED SEMI-AUTOMATIC / 4 SPEED AUTOMATIC / CVT AUTOMATIC
DRIVE-TRAIN: FRONT-WHEEL DRIVE / FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE
PERIOD OF PRODUCTION: 2007 - PRESENT
The current model of the Mitsubishi Lancer was firstly launched in 2007, however it has undergone nu-merest face-lift and upgrades over the years so that the car still stays trendy today. Well there is no doubt that Mitsubishi has achieved that, the Lancer is one Hot car, especially amongst young sports enthusiasts. Its engines are known to be small but powerful, which is what racers need whilst tackling some off-road tracks.
ENGINE MODELS |
TYPE OF FUEL USED |
GENERAL ENGINE DESCRIPTIONS |
THE POWER UNDER THE HOOD |
4A91 |
PETROL |
1.5L I4 DOHC 16 VALVE |
118 HP, 88 KW @ 6,000 RPM 143 NM, 105 LB-FT @ 4,000 RPM |
4A92 |
PETROL |
1.6L I4 DOHC 16 VALVE |
117 PS, 86 KW @ 6,000 RPM 154 NM, 114 LB-FT @ 4,000 RPM |
4B10 |
PETROL |
1.8L I4 DOHC 16 VALVE |
143 PS, 105 KW @ 6,000 RPM 172 NM @ 4,250 RPM |
4B11 |
PETROL |
2.0L I4 DOHC 16 VALVE |
155 PS, 114 KW @ 6,000 RPM 199 NM, 146 LB-FT @ 4,250 RPM |
4B11T |
PETROL |
2.0L I4 TURBO DOHC 16 VALVE |
410 PS, 301.5 KW @ 6,500 RPM 542 NM, 3,500 RPM |
4B12 |
PETROL |
2.4L I4 DOHC 16 VALVE |
170 PS, 125 KW @ 6,000 RPM 232 NM, 171 LB-FT @ 4,100 RPM |
4N13 |
DIESEL |
1.8L I4 DOHC 16 VALVE |
150 PS, 110 KW @ 4,000 RPM 300 NM, 221 LB-FT @ 2,000 - 3,000 RPM |
VW |
DIESEL |
2.0L I4 |
138 HP, 100 KW @ 4,000 RPM 310 NM, 229 LB-FT @ 1,900 RPM |
MITSUBISHI MIRAGE |
CLASS OF VEHICLE: CITY CAR PASSENGER CARRY CAPACITY: 4 SEATER
BODY STYLE: 5 DOOR HATCHBACK / 4 DOOR SEDAN
TRANSMISSION: 5 SPEED MANUAL / CVT AUTOMATIC
DRIVE-TRAIN: FRONT-WHEEL DRIVE
PERIOD OF PRODUCTION: 2012 - PRESENT
BODY STYLE: 5 DOOR HATCHBACK / 4 DOOR SEDAN
TRANSMISSION: 5 SPEED MANUAL / CVT AUTOMATIC
DRIVE-TRAIN: FRONT-WHEEL DRIVE
PERIOD OF PRODUCTION: 2012 - PRESENT
At the 2011 Geneva Auto Show Mitsubishi previewed the new Mirage concept and later on during the same year the production version was unveiled at the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show. The name Mitsubishi Colt was dropped and hence came in the name Mitsubishi Mirage. In some countries the sixth generation car is also know as the Mitsubishi Space Star. The auto-manufacturer placed extensive effort in trying to make this little car efficient and light weight so that it is currently the lightest 4 door car in North America.
ENGINE MODELS |
TYPE OF FUEL USED |
GENERAL ENGINE DESCRIPTIONS |
THE POWER UNDER THE HOOD |
3A92 |
PETROL |
1.2L I3 DOHC |
77 HP, 57 KW @ 6,000 RPM 100 NM, 74 LB-FT @ 4,000 RPM |
3A90 |
PETROL |
1.0L I3 DOHC |
68 HP, 51 KW @ 6,000 RPM 86 NM, 64 LB-FT @ 5,000 RPM |
ABOUT MITSUBISHI
FULL NAME: MITSUBISHI GROUP
HEAD QUARTERS: TOKYO, JAPAN
FOUNDED: 1870
FOUNDER: IWASAKI YATARO
WEBSITE: www.mitsubishi-motors.com
COMPANY SLOGAN: DRIVE @ EARTH
FULL NAME: MITSUBISHI GROUP
HEAD QUARTERS: TOKYO, JAPAN
FOUNDED: 1870
FOUNDER: IWASAKI YATARO
WEBSITE: www.mitsubishi-motors.com
COMPANY SLOGAN: DRIVE @ EARTH
FACTS CORNER
- The three diamonds Mitsubishi logo precedes the company itself by a hundred years.
- Many successful alliances with other major car manufacturers such as Colt, Chrysler, Proton and Volvo has been forged with Mitsubishi over the years.
- Jackie Chan the martial arts expert and internationally known actor has had a very successful partnership with Mitsubishi for the past 20 years. He has also made it a point to only utilize Mitsubishi vehicles in his cinema.
- Mitsubishi is the most effective car manufacturer for the Dakar Rally with an unparalleled seven consecutive wins and a grand total of twelve wins overall.