Ever since, its debut in the Dacar Rally, Mitsubishi Pajero has proved its mettle as a reliable and sturdy off road vehicle. It always featured all the modern equipment that a luxury contemporary automobile can have but third generation Pajero distinguished itself from its predecessors by directly challenging top of the line Land Rover's Range Rover and Toyota's Land Cruiser.
Among all the attributes, towing capacity is given more consideration among trucks and off roaders. Mitsubishi's new 3.2 litre engine increased towing capacity to 3000KG from 2800 KG for its 3 door Pajero and for 5 door model this capacity was increased from 3300KG to 3500KG. Despite the increased horsepower and increased towing abilities, company claims that fuel emissions of Pajero has decreased and current engine is more economical to run and maintain compared to its predecessor; the 2012 Mitsubishi Pajero diesel engine is touted to do 100 Km in 8.4 liters.
Looking back at some older engine models of Pajero can create a better understanding of the progress that Mitsubishi made in engine development. 4M40 T Engine; it was 2.8 litre turbo charged Intercooler diesel engine, produced through 1994 to 1997. 4M40 TE Engine; this was another 2.8 litre turbo charged Intercooler diesel engine with EFI technology. It was produced from 1997 to 2000.
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