It might be small, but it's not short of gear.
Like any Paj, you'll find a low-range transfer case, turbocharged four-cylinder engine and excellent ground clearance.
Mitsubishi are not sell-outs.
If the brand applies its legendary Pajero nameplate to a vehicle, it always makes sure it’s on a 4×4 that’s both capable and worthy.
This one here is the Pajero Mini – the smallest of the set – but arguably the most fun. It technically falls into the Kei car category, which means it’s small, light, and agile.
As a kei car it’s naturally powered by a 660cc engine, but unusually a four-cylinder and turbocharged one. Nearly every other Kei car rocks a three-banger, so Mitsubishi again decided that maybe four swinging pistons are better suited to three in this application.
It has decent approach angles and a short wheelbase too, meaning its inherently designed with off-road in mind. The Mitsubishi Pajero Mini also features a low-range trasfer case as well.
It’s authentic, affordable to run and own, yet still new enough to have parts and panels readily available.
Why not share this with your kids, partner, or mates?
The car pictured – 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero Mini XR Turbo
This Mitsubishi Pajero Mini was built in December 2005 and is an ‘XR Turbo’ trim level.
That means it’s powered by a 660cc turbocharged ‘4A30T’ turbo four-cylinder engine with 47kW of power and 88Nm of torque. The vehicle is primarily rear-wheel drive, with a selectable four-wheel drive mode in either high or low-range, and features a five-speed manual transmission.
As a XR model it receives remote central locking, a front corner mirror, a driver’s side airbag, ABS brakes, contrasting cloth interior trim, air conditioning, power steering, power windows and a CD-player
Having travelled 51,428km from new, it presents in above average condition inside, outside and underneath. This example came from Nagoya and not seen action in the colder parts of Japan.
It comes with two keys, some service history and its original owner’s manual. It has been serviced by our workshop and is ready to go.
Quick facts
- 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero Mini XR Turbo
- 51,428km
- ‘4a30T’ turbocharged four-cylinder engine
- Manual transmission / four-wheel drive
- Low range transfer case
- Factory equipment: contrasting interior trim, air conditioning, power steering, driver’s side airbags, power windows and mirrors, remote central locking, air conditioning, CD player
- Two keys, Japanese service history and export certificate with mileage confirmation
- Auction grade 4.5B
- Vehicle comes with three months NSW registration
- Vehicle comes with federal compliance
Mitsubishi Motors announces that its Pajero, first launched in 1982, has been selected by the Japan Automotive Hall of Fame as one of its Historic Cars for its superb contributions to Japanese automotive history.Mitsubishi Japan
