Mitsubishi Pajero Mini

The Mitsubishi Pajero Mini (Japanese: 三菱・パジェロミニ, Mitsubishi Pajero Mini) is a kei car produced by Mitsubishi Motors from December 1994 until June 2012.

"Nissan Kix" redirects here. It is not to be confused with Nissan Kicks.
Mitsubishi Pajero Mini
Overview
ManufacturerMitsubishi Motors
Also calledNissan Kix
Production1994–2012
AssemblyJapan: Kurashiki, Okayama (Mizushima plant)
Body and chassis
ClassKei car
Body style3-door SUV
Powertrain
Engine4A30 659 cc I4
4A30 659 cc I4 MVV
4A30T 659 cc I4 turbo
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,200 mm (86.6 in)
Length3,295 mm (129.7 in)
Width1,395 mm (54.9 in) (1994-1998) 1,475 mm (58.1 in) (1998-2012)
Height1,630 mm (64.2 in)
Curb weight850 kg (1,874 lb)

Overview

Based on the platform of the Minica, the Pajero Mini was styled as a miniature version of the company's successful Pajero sport utility vehicle, in response to the SUV craze of the late 1980s and early 1990s.[1] Compared to the full-sized original, the kei vehicle featured a shorter wheelbase, four-wheel drive, and a choice of naturally aspirated or turbocharged 660 cc four cylinder engines.

The popularity of the vehicle inspired Mitsubishi to create several limited editions, including the "Iron Cross", "Desert Cruiser", "White Skipper" and "Duke". In October 1998 the kei car regulations were again updated, and the Pajero Mini was widened and lengthened.[2]

Since 2008 Mitsubishi has produced the Nissan Kix (Japanese: 日産・キックス, Nissan Kikkusu), an OEM version of the Pajero Mini, expanding a similar deal already in place for the Mitsubishi eK/Nissan Otti.[3] In Japan, it was sold at a specific retail chain called Galant Shop.

Production of the Mitsubishi Pajero Mini ended in June 2012.[4]

Annual production and sales
Year Production Sales
1994 unknown unknown
1995 104,990 unknown
1996 71,185 unknown
1997 43,302 unknown
1998 48,792 unknown
1999 36,580 unknown
2000 24,895 27,011 + 2
2001 16,590 17,458
2002 12,672 13,720
2003 17,141 17,237
2004 10,307 10,371
2005 10,445 10,611
2006 9,436 9,367
2007 9,279 9,195
2008 17,033 11,456

(Sources: Facts & Figures 2000, Facts & Figures 2005, Facts & Figures 2009, Mitsubishi Motors website)

  • A 1994 Pajero Mini
  • A Pajero Mini Duke
  • NISSAN KIX
  • NISSAN KIX RS
  • Mitsubishi Pajero Mini Right Front
  • Mitsubishi Pajero Mini Right Back
  • Mitsubishi Pajero Mini Right Front
  • Mitsubishi Pajero Mini Left Front
  • Mitsubishi Pajero Mini last model
  • Mitsubishi Pajero Mini last model

References
  1. "Mitsubishi Motors Corporation", Fundinguniverse.com
  2. "Toppo BJ, Minica, Pajero Mini; New regulation mini-cars from Mitsubishi Motors" Archived 2009-07-16 at the Wayback Machine, Mitsubishi Motors press release, October 5, 1998
  3. "Nissan Motor Company and Mitsubishi Motors to expand OEM supply agreement for mini-cars" Archived 2009-04-16 at the Wayback Machine, Mitsubishi Motors press release, February 27, 2008
  4. "三菱自動車、軽乗用車 『パジェロミニ』 の特別仕様車「Premium Selection ～Final Anniversary～」を発売", Mitsubishi Motors press release
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