2007 Mitsubishi Pajero (GEN III.5) [ARCHIVED]

**AG4** · May 23rd, 2006 10:21 PM

Here’s proof that Mitsubishi is planning to evolutionarily develop their existing Pajero off-roader rather than building a new model from scratch. Taken just outside the legendary German Nürburgring, our exclusive spy-shots show what’s to become of the next-generation Pajero, scheduled for a launch at the 2007 Detroit Motor Show. It’s going to be more than the usual facelift – but won’t be a complete new model either. While the whole front will be revised, modifications at the rear will be limited to new taillights, a mid-mounted spare-wheel on the rear door and a new skirt and bumper. Today’s characteristic rear wheel arch will be toned down to a narrower layout giving the car a more modern overall look.

Though adapted to the EURO 4 emission regulation, all engines will be left unchanged, allowing European buyers to choose between the 3.5-litre V6 GDI petrol engine with 200 bhp and the 3.2-litre 160-bhp turbodiesel. Japanese customers will again get one more motor to choose from – the 3.0-litre turbodiesel with 115 bhp. Buyers in the U.S. will get the choice between two petrol V6s only: the above mentioned 3.5-litre GDI plus a 3.8-litre V6 developing 218 bhp.

-WCF

**Hero** · May 23rd, 2006 10:54 PM

its something like a pajero gen3.5

**OTEP** · May 23rd, 2006 10:59 PM

Will this mean a drop in pre-owned GEN III prices? hehehe.

**basti08** · May 23rd, 2006 11:00 PM

looks fresher i bet...

but i still like the rugged look of the gen2.5 better.

**AG4** · May 23rd, 2006 11:11 PM

Originally Posted by Hero

its something like a pajero gen3.5

Something like that... but like what they mentioned in the report, its going to be more than the usual facelift.

**neko-chan** · May 23rd, 2006 11:21 PM

CRDi?

**oldblue** · May 23rd, 2006 11:29 PM

Originally Posted by OTEP

Will this mean a drop in pre-owned GEN III prices? hehehe.

i think it'll be the other way around. 3M Pajero anyone?

**nugundam93** · May 24th, 2006 01:24 AM

hehehehee gen3.5.

pero finally, they moved the tire carrier to a less obtrusive location. :D i hope it's face is meaner-looking than the triton.

**kiper** · May 24th, 2006 10:53 AM

looks like it lost some weight..

masgwapo na sya ngayon!

bakit parang ang hina ng 3.0-litre turbodiesel =115 bhp only?

**AG4** · May 24th, 2006 12:20 PM

Originally Posted by kiper

bakit parang ang hina ng 3.0-litre turbodiesel =115 bhp only?

Not sure why, bit I guess thats the reason its for the JDM model...
It looks like export market Pajeros will continue with the more powerful 160bhp 3.2-litre turbodiesel.