2019 Mitsubishi Pajero (Shogun) review: Farewelling a hero | CarAdvice Drive

Who else is here because they admire the Pajero's rugged capabilities?

It was better without all of the pretentious refinements that belong on a luxury BMW, Mercedes or Audi sedan.

No driver fatigue detection???? The audacity!!!

Even before, this is my dream car. Even they already stop it's production, I will still consider buying a used one now that I can afford to have it. Legend will always be a legend.

Bro im still driving my 1998 Pajero with 345,000km and not an single breakdown! They are just as good as a Toyota just not as popular.

Land Rover hall of fame LMAO! Only one car belongs there and we all know its the Land Cruiser Amazon!

No nonsense. Beautiful. Wish we got these in north America

Just gonna put it out here. I've grown up around Pajero's, got one myself now. All were 2nd or 3rd users but really, it never breaks a sweat. Currently my dad and I both drive one, both 15 years old at this stage. I'd argue that even though it lacks a lot of modern techs, you don't really need those and all they can do is break down. It's simplicity also helps with reliability. It can also go places most modern day "SUV's" can't go anymore, and it outperforms most of them when really put to the test. Numbers don't always mean anything, but it's legacy and name speaks for itselfs

An addendum to earlier comments, re latest safety features missing, in rural areas where pothole avoidance is a common issue the lane guidance feature on many new vehicles is just dangerous , add a heavy trailer and it is worse, My sons Isuzu D Max is having a button fitted under warranty to switch the system off, the menu driven switch off is frustrating and must be done every time the vehicle is started, the autonomous braking is also potentially dangerous, recently a crow feeding on road kill ran across our path activating the feature at some speed causing a following vehicle to just avoid rear ending us.
The features are not perfect and no replacement for good judgement and driving skills/ experience!

My 2005 3.2 auto GLX has over 300k on the clock and has been the most reliable vehicle I have owned and I have owned a lot of vehicles, build quality is superb, the 3.2 serviced correctly is a very reliable and torquey engine albeit a little noisier in early models, more soundproofing added in later series, very economical for size and the Aisan based Mitsibishi super select auto system is brilliant.
The knockers are nearly always those who haven't owned one.
No turbo lag off mark, good spread of torque, comfortable seating with excellent vision the Pajero has often been underrated and overlooked by those hooked on the Landcruiser and Patrol hype, (I have owned 79, 80 and 100 series cruisers and have a GU Patrol utility amongst other 4WD vehicles on our farm property) also the Paj is a much more reliable vehicle than any Landrover product, although lacking the wheel travel of the aforementioned, a 2 inch lift, locked centre differential and locked rear diff on later models the Pajero will go to just as many places as the others however has very good road manners and does indeed tow well with suspension mods (Old Man Emu 2 " lift and slightly heavier rear coils in my vehicle).
I came upon my Pajero by accident when looking to purchase an HJDR 100 turbo diesel, the LC were very ridiculously overpriced and a local dealer had a very low mileage Pajero for sale at a reasonable price, I was nah, not interested, however hve suggested "just take it for a spin" nothing lost in a test drive" I was pleasantly surprised and have not regretted the purchase over 13 years ago, I also own a late model utility but somehow for a long haul comfortable drive Or the 100 km round trip shop I find the Pajero still comfortable, economical and above all reliable!

I own a 2017 NX GLS that I bought new - Didn't realise at the time I would own what would be the swan song of this icon. I have had nothing but positive things to say, having taken it for long xcountry drives incl Sydney to Great Ocean Rd and back and having recently updated the tires to BFG TAs. Definitely won't be selling it as Im hoping it might become a collectible classic 🤞

2009long wheel base,94000miles.3.8litre V6.Bought it in 01/2012 with 19000miles.I replaced the shocks(+springs) to the 'Aussie' Oldman.Added a modern 9inch touch screen(satnav/ways,yutube,digital radio...).2friends of mine with diesel powered pajeros,say i have 'the good stuff'

Why couldn’t they just upgrade this beast. It’s such an iconic and beautiful car to drive.

I prefer this to it's rival the prado.

Driven both this and the j150. This one offers a more comfortable ride.

No gadget overload...

So a man's car.

Right!

Accident avoidance tech, brains and eyes.

The best. I dont understand none took them over. Superb vehicle

I love it so much

Sad to see the Pajero going, it's a true 4x4 with part time 4wd, solid reliability and not cluttered with non essential junk. My MK2 is 29 years old and does a days work for still. |I was designed to get you from A to B and BACK, not as a fashion statement.

Mitsubishi please don’t stop making this beast car !!!!! Pleaseeee 😢

The Mitsubishi Type 73 Light Truck (Shin) which is exclusively manufactured for the Japan Self Defense Force since 1996 is based on the 2nd gen Pajero. So technically the Pajero is still in production in Japan, but probably if you are lucky enough you might be able to obtain one from JSDF as long as it has been retired after 25 years of use and hasn't been scrapped by then.

Had NT diesel base model for 6years done several off road trips in Australia and has shown to be capable off-road aswell as a comfortable daily driver.I value reliability rather than the latest tech when I'm in remote areas.Regular servicing with quality products and a decent mechanic so far has resulted in no mechanical issues since ownership.

It's a pity Mitsubishi killed many of their iconic cars Galant, Pajero, Evo. Since their tie up with Nissan let's hope it does not bring Nissansrather skeptical reliability. Mitsubishis were reliable.

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Been driving my Dads pajero for a week and have come to the conclusion that I need one.

I have been in a 2013 Mitsubishi Pajero before and that thing was riding super harsh, especially on long road trips in Egypt and all those speed bumps and I am unsatisfied with the comfort of the Mitsubishi Pajero

So heart breaking that the true champ is no more.. 💔

Original look sexy wid dem wheels we need more

Nahi aata kare tu the sops is the prof

I hope the Pajero sport lives upto the Pajero's legacy.

Good for Malaysia jungles..

Way better than a land rover , nothing much to go wrong ,love'm

Always had Prados and always wanted to try a Pajero but for this kind of car to be missing things like dual climate zones and keyless start is absolutely unacceptable.

i probably know that the montero sport continues its legacy but the looks of it it doesnt look like a pajero but the name montero behind that name is pajero or shogun

Mitsubishi was known for pajero... It's just unfortunate

I miss pajero so much
He is my uncle to me
When the times me, Pajero sport, Everest and him hunt down those Druids/ Zealots performing satanic sacrifice in Irelands
He taught us how to knock them out with diesel fumes. The Village thanked us for saving them from satanic panic. I will miss him.

No

''Jeep'' ''Pajero'' thsee are some iconic words in the world of 4by4. In my country people called road vehicles as ''Pajero'' when I was young. Now Prado is taken the hot seat. Sadly they could not match the pace of others development

I still drive a 2001 Mitsubishi Montero today and to my surprise it doesn't give any major trouble. 20 years and still going strong. Well, when I have enough money for a new one I'll still stick with Mitsubishi Pajero. God bless it's makers :)

I don't see anything wrong with that car in 2021. All the features that it "lacks" are the features that every car journalist turns off immediately in new cars now.
This car is not perfect but good enough.
If it ain't broke, don't fix it.

thanks very much

wow wow wow thiss amazen

King of road

A off-road legend.

if you need those gadgets, then you better learn to drive

I have had 3 pajero SWBs over 36 years, so far. Thats a bit over 3/4 million kms of reliable motoring on and off road.

Sounds like a great car.. no BS gimmicks you never use n could be reliable as well.

This car is like kobe bryant. For those who are basketball heads it mimicks his career below average efficiency rating by being unrefined or truckish when it comes to nvh levels, at least for the diesel. And just like bryant at age 25, when the third generation pajero came out at the start of this century it was once within the top 5 of its class. Sadly the gen 4 model didn't differentiate it that much to set the bar higher, something that could have made it on par with the other luxurious 4x4s. Just like mamba in his subsequent seasons without shaq. Lastly, bryant has ceased living anymore (although tragically) since last year and it's somewhat a coincidence that the same thing is happening with the pajero right now. But you guys know what? No matter what their shortcomings are (bryant's inefficiency and the pajero's unrefinement and age) people will always recognize them for their own greatness, even if they aren't one of the best/greatest all-time anymore nowadays. Hardworking and dependability applies to them respectively, although time has shown us that there will be others who would surpass them as it goes by.

guys toyota is still making their landcruiser pickup that was introduced way back but their are still selling it as a 2020 model, but that old thing is still running strong