Mitsubishi Pajero 2006–2014 car dimensions: 4900 mm long, 1875 mm wide and 1870 mm high. Unladen weight is 2,245 kg. Braked towing is 3,000 kg.
The GLS cabin seats up to seven with cloth or sports cloth trim, power-adjustable and heated front seats on later examples, and dual-zone climate control with rear ducts and controls. Cruise control is standard with steering wheel switches. A multi-function display or later 6-7 inch touchscreen handles audio, and reverse parking sensors are fitted. a reversing camera appears on many GLS models especially with the multi-communication system. No advanced driver aids like emergency braking, blind spot warning or lane keep are listed.
With the third-row seats folded the load space is 1081 litres. Folding the second and third rows creates a flat floor and 1789 litres. Third-row seats stow under the floor or remove for extra underfloor storage.
Braked towing capacity is 3000 kg and unbraked is 750 kg, with GCM of 6030 kg on diesel models. Payload is typically 685-765 kg depending on transmission and options.
Independent double-wishbone front and multi-link rear suspension with coils suits mixed road and light work use. Super Select 4WD II and available rear diff lock aid traction when loaded or towing.
The cabin seats seven with ample head and leg room. Third-row seats stow under the floor or remove fully for a flat load space. Second-row 60/40 split folds and tumbles for long cargo. Dual-zone climate control with rear ducts and pollen filter keeps all rows comfortable. GLS grade adds power driver seat with lumbar, power passenger seat and heated front seats plus sports cloth trim with leather-look bolsters. Tilt steering, multi-info display and soft-touch surfaces complete a practical family interior.
Diesel combined fuel use stated at 8.4-9.2 L/100 km depending on transmission
Service interval 15 000 km or 12 months
ANCAP 5-star rating on post-April 2013 builds
Standard dual front airbags, side and curtain airbags, ABS with EBD, active stability and traction control
RISE body structure with crumple zones and side-impact beams
Diesel versions use a 3.2-litre common-rail turbo engine with claimed combined consumption in the high 8 to low 9 L/100 km range. Petrol 3.8 V6 models sit higher on the same ADR cycle. An 88-litre tank is common on five-door models.
Scheduled servicing is set at 15 000 km or 12 months. Oil and filter changes, cabin filter and fluid checks follow the maker schedule. Petrol engines require timing-belt replacement at the stated interval. diesel uses a chain.
Safety kit centres on the RISE monocoque-with-ladder body, dual-stage front airbags, side and curtain airbags, multi-mode ABS with EBD and brake assist, plus active stability and traction control. Later builds earned a full five-star ANCAP score. ISO-FIX points and three-point belts at all seats are fitted.
The Super Select 4WD II system and independent suspension make the car easy to live with both on sealed roads and light off-road. Regular fluid changes in the transfer case and differentials keep the drivetrain healthy for high-mileage ownership.
Length 4900 mm, Width 1875 mm, Height 1870 mm, Wheelbase 2780 mm (Pajero 2006–2014)
Sources: manufacturer data, Mitsubishi Pajero GLS brochure, cataloge.eu and autoevolution.com for.