Mitsubishi Pajero 2002-2012 2.8 SFX BSIII Single Tone

Pajero 2002-2012 2.8 SFX BSIII Single Tone Review

Mitsubishi India is into a joint venture with one of the biggest car makers of the country, Hindustan Motors Limited. This Indian company was the largest auto maker for quite some time till the other companies launched their vehicles in the market. Hindustan Motors Limited produces one of the country’s very old and admired passenger cars, which is called as the Ambassador. This car is still being used in various cities and for different class of people in the country. The joint venture between Hindustan Motors Limited and the Japanese auto giant Mitsubishi Motors Corporation was done way back in year 1998 and since then this partnership companies have made some of the most stylish and elegant vehicles prevalent in the country’s car bazaar. They have a manufacturing facility, which is based off Thiruvallur that is located in the southern state of Tamil Nadu. The car maker has quite a few car models in the country, which includes sedans as well as sports utility vehicles in their formidable fleet. One such fearsome and rugged SUV from their stable is the Mitsubishi Pajero 2.8 SFX BSIII single tone , which is also sold in the global car markets since many years. This rugged SUV, Mitsubishi Pajero 2.8 SFX BSIII single tone has been fitted with a commanding Turbocharged 2.8 litre diesel mill, which is intercooled and also has a single over head cam shaft (SOHC) along with an injection pump based fuel supply system that enhances its fuel efficiency. The company has bestowed this premium SUV with some very exciting and utility based comfort features as well, which will amaze the buyers and keep them extremely comfortable. Some of these highly advanced features include plush leather seats, a superior air conditioning unit with second and third seat blowers as well for added comfort for the rear passengers, power windows, center armrest, power adjustable external wing mirrors, a powerful music system with speakers and many more such impressive functions. Apart from these convenience aspects, the company has also integrated some highly developed and sophisticated safety features as well in this massive SUV. Some of which are a collapsible steering column, dual front airbags for added protection of the passengers, antilock braking system, reverse parking assist with a camera and quite a number of other such features, which will ensure the safety of the passengers as well as the vehicle. There are quite a few storage spaces inside this SUV, while the outsides are very sturdy and can handle any terrain in the country to give a smooth and effortless driving pleasure to the occupants. This Mitsubishi Pajero 2.8 SFX BSIII single tone has a remarkable ground clearance along with a well built chassis, which makes it one of the most fearsome and efficient off road capable SUV’s in the country.

Exteriors

The body structure as well as the silhouette of this Mitsubishi Pajero 2.8 SFX BSIII single tone are extremely robust and have a striking aerodynamic look. The front façade is bold and aggressive with a massive well developed radiator grille, which has a lot of chrome treatment on it and makes this SUV look polished. This massive vehicle looks extremely handsome with attractive shades, bold character lines and many other such intricate details, which will entice the buyers. The front grille has a large insignia of the company embossed on it and this grille is surrounded by a luminous and big head light cluster, which have been equipped with powerful clear lens lamps. Below this aggressive radiator grille is the hefty body colored front bumper, which also has a rugged looking bumper garnish with a grille guard along with a large air dam that is flanked by a set of bright fog lamps. The front bonnet is smooth and lustrous and has an intercooled affixed on it. The large front windscreen also gets some chrome treatment with mouldings and is equipped with a set of intermittent wipers. The side profile is magnificent with pronounced wheel arches that have been fitted with a exclusive set of 15 inch light alloy wheels of size 15 x 7.00 JJ , which have been covered with muscular tubeless radial tyres of size 265/70 R 15 112S that have a superior road grip. This Mitsubishi Pajero 2.8 SFX BSIII single tone also has front and rear skid plates that are colored with a silver finish and this SUV also has a wider foot board for ease exit and entry. The sides have also been bestowed with chrome finished side and rear drip mouldings, chromed door handles along with chrome finished external rear view mirrors. The rear end of this well built SUV is magnificent with chromed rear combination tail lamp cluster with mouldings, which is bright and radiant. Then the large rear windscreen gets an intermittent wiper with a wash function and it also has a defogger as well to add to the convenience of the driver. The Mitsubishi Pajero 2.8 SFX BSIII also gets a pair of rear fog lamps, a rear towing hook and a dual tone lockable spare tyre cover, which is making this SUV look fantastic and rugged. The last seating row of this colossal SUV also gets a slide type quarter window glass as well.

The Mitsubishi Pajero 2.8 SFX BSIII single tone is quite spacious and can accommodate six passengers with ease. The total length of this powerfully built SUV is 4755mm along with an overall width of 1775mm, which also includes the external rear view mirrors as well. The total height of this SUV is 1900mm, while it also has a roomy wheel base of 2725mm, which is quite liberal. The minimum ground clearance of this SUV is a remarkable 205mm and this Mitsubishi Pajero 2.8 SFX BSIII single tone has a minimum turning radius of 5.9 meters along with a wading depth of 600mm and an approach angle of 40.5 degrees, which is quite impressive. The kerb weight of this well built SUV is 2155 kgs and it also has a fuel tank capacity to store 92 litres of diesel, which is excellent for longer drives as well. The company is offering this magnificent SUV in quite a few vibrant exterior paint options for the customers to choose from. The options include a vivacious Flame metallic finish, a refined Carbon finish, a pulsating Navy metallic finish, an elegant Granite finish, a vibrant Deep Purple metallic finish, a stylish looking Graphite finish along with a lively Limestone metallic finish as well.

Interiors

The interiors of this Mitsubishi Pajero 2.8 SFX BSIII single tone are done up luxuriantly and have been fitted with quite a number of gadgets and functions for all the passengers to make their driving experience superb. The seating arrangement is very comfortable with well cushioned and plush seats, which are in three rows. All the seats are covered with premium leather upholstery, while the steering wheel, gear shift lever as well as the hand brake is covered in leather, which gives a very urbane look to this SUV. The interior scheme is done up with new soft brown color with wood print panels along with chrome accented inner door handles all of which is adding elegance to the of this SUV. This Mitsubishi Pajero 2.8 SFX also has an illuminated cigarette lighter, front cup holders and power adjustable external rear view mirrors with a defogger and a front illuminated ashtray along with another one on the second row passenger’s door as well. An accessory socket, front door pockets to keep some smaller things at hand, a foot rest for the driver (dead pedal), grip assists on the rear doors for simpler entry and exit from the SUV. The driver side sun visor is extendable and also has a ticket holder, while the front co-passenger’s sun visor gets a lidded vanity mirror and is extendable as well . This SUV has five large sized assist grips, a day and night anti glare internal rear view mirror, an accessory socket along with an inspection lamp in the luggage compartment and also a large lockable glove box. Then there is also a multi meter, a head lamp leveling device, a rheostat, an illuminated key cylinder and also a digital quartz clock. Both the front seats of the driver and co-passenger can be reclined as well as customized and also have a fully flat function along with lumbar support as well as adjustable side support as well. These seats have back pockets along with height and tilt adjustable see through head rests. The second row seat is front facing with a walk-in system with a split folding function and also has a side arm rest that has cup holders. All these and many more such aspects make this SUV, one of the most comfortable vehicles in the Indian car market.

Engine and Performance

The company has fitted this powerfully built SUV with a turbocharged 2.8 L diesel power plant, which has the ability to displace 2835cc . This performance packed engine has 8 valves along with a SOHC (single over head cam shaft) and also an intercooler. This impressive and commanding diesel mill has a highly advanced injection pump based fuel supply system, which helps in generating a healthy mileage. This 2835cc engine has the ability to generate a peak torque yield of 292 Nm at 2000 Rpm along with a maximum power output of 116.22 Bhp at 4000 Rpm. This mighty powerful diesel engine is skillfully coupled with a smooth and competent five speed manual transmission gear box.

Braking and Handling

The Mitsubishi Pajero 2.8 SFX BSIII single tone has been fitted with a proficient braking system along with a very capable and balanced suspension mechanism. The front wheels of this massive SUV have been equipped with a set of powerful 15 inch ventilated brakes, while the rear wheels also get a similar 15 inch drum in disc type of braking system. Apart from these robust braking technologies, the company has also fitted this powerfully built SUV with a highly advanced antilock braking system as well to enhance the braking system on any landscape. On the other hand, the front axle of this Mitsubishi Pajero 2.8 SFX BSIII single tone has been fitted with a double wishbone torsion bar type of a mechanism, which also has a stabilizer bar as well. Whereas the rear axle is fitted with a three link coil spring rigid axle that also has a stabilizer bar. All these systems put together ensure a smooth and trouble free ride for all the occupants in this SUV.

Safety Features

The company has integrated this premium SUV with some top of the line and class leading safety features for the protection of the passengers as well the vehicle. The list of these features include three point ELR (emergency locking retractor) seat belts for all the seats, while the front two seats get adjustable shoulder anchor as well. This SUV also has dual front airbags for the added protection of the front two passengers , an antilock braking system, a collapsible steering column with a hydraulic variable power assisted wheel, a high mount stop lamp, child protection rear door locks, a detachable tool kit with pocket light, a transfer cover protector and also a engine under protector, a central door locking with a remote keyless entry system , which also includes the tailgate lock as well, and anti theft alarm, anti trapping power windows, an automatic power antenna and also a rear heater control as well.

Comfort Features

The inventory of these exciting and highly comfortable features include a powerful and efficient dual air conditioner unit with heater, which also has second and third row blowers as well for balanced air circulation in the entire cabin, impressive interior lighting with room lamps, map lights, cargo room light along with front door courtesy lights as well, reverse parking assistance with a sensor that also has a rear view camera, a highly advanced music system with a MP3 Player, Tuner, Radio FM and a USB interface along with speakers to add to the in-cabin entertainment. All these and many other such features make this Mitsubishi Pajero 2.8 SFX BSIII single tone, one of the most premium SUVs in the Indian car market.

Pros

rugged exteriors, well done up interiors with advanced features, powerful engine with good pickup and acceleration.

Cons

Mileage can be increased and engine noise can be reduced, high cost of ownership.