Mitsubishi Pajero Sport to be launched in late March

 

Until a few years ago, we had two generations of Pajeros being sold in India. Come to think of it, we still have two Pajeros being sold. The difference is that earlier, both were branded as Pajero and now the newer generation has been christened as the Montero. The generation that is still being sold as the Pajero dates back to 1991 and is the second generation of the Pajero SUVs (Montero being the third). 
Now, the news here is that the Mitsubishi Challenger is coming to India, albeit, with as the Pajero Sport. The Challenger started its life in 2008 and it took a fair time to come to India. Mitsubishi India will launch this all new model by mid-March this year. The Pajero Sport gets the same 2.5 litre diesel engine that is internationally available in the Challenger. This oil burner pumps out a healthy 140 PS of power and it is said that the engine is fine tuned for fuel efficiency.
It may be noted that we had been hoping to have a rendezvous with this vehicle back at the recently held Delhi Auto Expo. However, Mitsubishi had to opt out of it as it ended up having to delay the launch owing to the devastating floods which gave a blow to its production facility in Thailand.
The Pajero Sport will come to India in a 7 seater avatar with 3 rows of seats. It will also come loaded with active safety features life ABS and EBD and passive safety net including dual front airbags.
The Pajero Sport will be launched in India initially as a CBU import. However, if the vehicle gets a good response, safely expect Mitsubishi to start with assembling the car in India. It may be noted that the very capable Mitsubishi Outlander could never really do well in the market. Primarily, the lack of a diesel engine proved to be quite lethal for the handsome SUV. However, Mitsubishi might still end up getting the better of Toyota if it puts a competitive price tag on the Pajero Sport. Stay tuned folks!
Engine capacity and fuel options: 2.5 liter diesel
Transmission: 5-speed manual
Power: 140PS at 4000 rpm
Torque: 400Nm at 2000 rpm
Expected launch date: 20th march 2012
Expected price: Rs 22 to 23 lakh 
Features
Climate Control
Side and Rear window demister
Cruise Control
Automatic rain sensing wipers
Cruise Control
Auto Headlamps

Until a few years ago, we had two generations of Pajeros being sold in India. Come to think of it, we still have two Pajeros being sold. The difference is that earlier, both were branded as Pajero and now the newer generation has been christened as the Montero. The generation that is still being sold as the Pajero dates back to 1991 and is the second generation of the Pajero SUVs (Montero being the third). 

Now, the news here is that the Mitsubishi Challenger is coming to India, albeit, with as the Pajero Sport. The Challenger started its life in 2008 and it took a fair time to come to India. Mitsubishi India will launch this all new model by mid-March this year. The Pajero Sport gets the same 2.5 litre diesel engine that is internationally available in the Challenger. This oil burner pumps out a healthy 140 PS of power and it is said that the engine is fine tuned for fuel efficiency.

It may be noted that we had been hoping to have a rendezvous with this vehicle back at the recently held Delhi Auto Expo. However, Mitsubishi had to opt out of it as it ended up having to delay the launch owing to the devastating floods which gave a blow to its production facility in Thailand.

The Pajero Sport will come to India in a 7 seater avatar with 3 rows of seats. It will also come loaded with active safety features life ABS and EBD and passive safety net including dual front airbags.

The Pajero Sport will be launched in India initially as a CBU import. However, if the vehicle gets a good response, safely expect Mitsubishi to start with assembling the car in India. It may be noted that the very capable Mitsubishi Outlander could never really do well in the market. Primarily, the lack of a diesel engine proved to be quite lethal for the handsome SUV. However, Mitsubishi might still end up getting the better of Toyota if it puts a competitive price tag on the Pajero Sport. Stay tuned folks!

Engine capacity and fuel options: 2.5 liter diesel

Transmission: 5-speed manual

Power: 140PS at 4000 rpm

Torque: 400Nm at 2000 rpm

Expected launch date: 20th march 2012

Expected price: Rs 22 to 23 lakh 

Features:

Climate Control

Side and Rear window demister

Cruise Control

Automatic rain sensing wipers

Cruise Control

Auto Headlamps



 

1 thought on “Mitsubishi Pajero Sport to be launched in late March”

  1. satyenpoojary

    Apart from the Vision EfficientDymamics (what a complicated name for a car)

    and you erred in the spelling 😉

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