"Mitsubishi Pajero 2": features, reviews, photos

The car "Mitsubishi Pajero 2" became one of thethe most famous off-road vehicles of the nineties. For off-road lovers in Russia, this car has become a reliable helper in any difficult situation on rough terrain. The Jeep, which he undoubtedly can be called, showed great "stubbornness" and a hard temper. Literally at the end of 2015, the fourth generation of the Pajero appeared on the Russian market. But if the budget is limited and the choice concerns a second-hand SUV, then you can with peace of mind purchase the "Pajero 2". It is necessary to study the technical parts of the car to understand why it deserved much attention and respect from fans of off-road, even in urban conditions.

The history of the model

The second generation of "Pajero" was released in 1991year, in the same year and sales began. After six years of successful sales, not only in the homeland of Mitsubishi, in Japan, but also in the US and Europe, the generation passed a deep restyling in 1997, after which it was released for another two years. However, after the production ceased in Japan, marked by the release of the third generation, the Pajero 2 was produced for several years at factories in India and the Philippines.

Body and exterior design

For a whole decade an SUVwas produced in several body variants, namely in three-door and five-door. The three-door version, in turn, could be produced in a modification with a soft roof called Canvas Top. The last variation is very difficult to find at the moment in good condition, given the age of the model.

If you look at "Pajero 2", whose photoyou can see in this article, it can hardly be said that this model has been more than twenty years. Plus, the second generation of the SUV does not differ much from the fourth one outwardly and looks quite impressive and brutal. Of course, "Pajero" does not compare with the luxury car "Lincoln Navigator" and with the elite "Nissan Navara". But in any case, the exterior is made in fairly strict proportions, and off-road quality is almost impossible to hide behind a powerful body.

Salon

The owner of any modern jeep is easy to surprisesalon "Pajero 2", as everything looks not so usual because of the orientation to off-road driving. On the central panel is a podium with three instruments, namely: a thermometer, a krenometer and an altimeter. Thanks to these devices you can safely go to any off-road. A big plus is the review, which the Japanese realized due to the large area of ​​the glazing, and a high landing, allowing you to control everything around visually from a considerable height.

It is worth mentioning that comfort in the salon "Pajero 2"is at the proper level. The front seats have armrests for convenience, and in the five-door versions there is an autonomous stove for heating passengers from behind. In addition, there are versions with a third row of seats, which will transport more passengers. Of course, the convenience of those sitting in the third row is under big question, but the fact remains - capacity at altitude. The trunk lid opens horizontally because of the reserve, which is attached from the outside, and the volume of the luggage compartment can vary depending on the model and modification.

MMC "Pajero 2": characteristics of the engines

The second generation of "Pajero" received a hugea line of power units, both gasoline and diesel. Gasoline power plants can be found in volumes from 2.4 to 3.5 liters with a power of 103 to 280 liters. from. Diesel units have a smaller variety and are represented by a ruler from 2.5 to 2.8 liters with a peak power of 103 to 125 liters. from.

The most successful gasoline engine had a volume of 3.5 liters and helped disperse the "Pajero" to the cherished "hundred" in less than 10 seconds. The maximum speed in this configuration was 185 km / h, and the average fuel consumption was kept at 14 liters. If we talk about "diesel", then the best performance was a turbo with a volume of 2.5 liters. Of course, the maximum speed and dynamics of acceleration was not so much (150 km / h and 16.5 seconds, respectively), but the fuel consumption rate (11 liters per 100 km) and high torque made their business off-road.

Transmission

The second generation of "Pajero" was commemoratedrelease of the proprietary all-wheel drive system, called Super Select 4WD. The main feature was the possibility of constant driving in the all-wheel drive mode. It was also possible to move only in the rear-drive mode. Features of the "distribution" was the possibility of locking the inter-axle differential in 4WD mode and connecting a reduced gear. At that time, the Super Select system was innovative and that's why it was installed only in expensive SUV versions. Cheap versions received a simple Part Time 4WD system, which did not have a differential lock mode. That's why constant driving in 4x4 mode was harmful to the car.

The most expensive and top-end equipment was equippedalso an automatic gearbox, which, in turn, had several modes for simplifying driving under different conditions. Normal mode allowed you to move on flat roads with a good hook and a dry cloth. In Power mode, the "machine" started to accelerate and change gears a little faster. In the most useful mode Hold car without any interference could overcome the complex snow-covered and icy areas due to a smooth gear change and the ability to start from the second gear.

Chassis

"Mitsubishi Pajero 2" received enoughan interesting suspension system: the springs were used at the rear, and the suspension was dependent, and an independent torsion suspension was used from the front. This option has made it possible to achieve great smoothness when driving off-road, and it is worth noting that the system has justified itself. Rapid stopping of the multi-tonne machine is caused by large enough and strong disc brakes, and safety is enhanced thanks to airbags, ABS and a powerful impenetrable body.

In the end, I would like to add that ifyou need a comfortable car with increased traffic and optimal capacity, then, undoubtedly, the best option is "Pajero 2". Reviews about this machine can only be found positive. There are "knocked down" and almost no rotting body, very strong suspension and comfortable interior - all that is needed for comfortable movement under any conditions of rough terrain and even in the city.