Mitsubishi Pajero Sport

First generation (K80/K90/PA/PA II)
Overview
Also called	Mitsubishi Challenger Mitsubishi Montero Sport Mitsubishi Shogun Sport (United Kingdom) Mitsubishi Strada G-Wagon (Thailand) Mitsubishi Nativa Beijing BJ2025
Production	1996–2008
Assembly	Japan: Okazaki, Aichi (Nagoya Plant, 1996–2008) Thailand: Laem Chabang (MMTh, 2001–2005) China: Beijing (Beijing Benz, 2003–2008) Brazil: Catalão (Mitsubishi Brazil, 2006–2010)
Powertrain
Engine	Petrol: 2.4 L 4G69 I4 3.0 L 6G72 V6 3.5 L 6G74 V6 Diesel: 2.5 L 4D56 I4-T 2.8 L 4M40 I4-T 3.2 L 4M41 I4-T
Power output	120 kW (161 hp; 163 PS) (4G69) 130 kW (174 hp; 177 PS) (6G72) 139 kW (186 hp; 189 PS) (6G74) 103 kW (138 hp; 140 PS) (4M40) 121 kW (162 hp; 165 PS) (4M41)
Transmission	5-speed V5MT1 manual 5-speed INVECS-II semi-automatic 4-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,725 mm (107.3 in)
Length	4,620 mm (181.9 in)
Width	1,775 mm (69.9 in)
Height	1,735 mm (68.3 in)
Curb weight	1,845–1,920 kg (4,068–4,233 lb)
Chronology
Successor	Mitsubishi Endeavor (North America)

Production began in Japan in 1996, and was available for most export markets by 1997, where it was variously known as the Challenger, Pajero Sport in Europe, Montero Sport in North America, South America and the Philippines, Nativa in parts of Latin America, the Caribbean and the Middle East, Shogun Sport in the United Kingdom,[1] and Strada G-Wagon in Thailand. Based on the Strada pickup truck of the same vintage, sharing many components and some body panels (i.e. front doors), the first-generation Challenger was also built on the second-generation Pajero wheelbase, and served as a smaller model to the larger Pajero.

Like the Pajero, it featured independent front suspension with torsion bars and a live rear axle. In addition to numerous face lifts over the years, there was a major suspension change from rear leaf to coil springs in late 2000. As its popularity increased, local assembly for foreign markets was introduced in China in 2003,[2] and Brazil in 2006.[3] Sales were discontinued in Japan in 2003, in North America in 2004 (excluding Canada) where it was sold alongside the Endeavor, where it was superseded by the Endeavor,[4] and central and western Europe in 2008.[5] In Japan, it was sold at a specific retail chain called Car Plaza.

The 3-liter V6 is the most commonly used engine; it produces 175 hp (130 kW; 177 PS) at 5,000 rpm.[6] The North American market received petrol V6 engines during all years of production while a petrol 2.4 liter engine was offered on base models from 1997 through 1999. Markets outside of North America also had a variety of turbodiesel four-cylinder engines (excluding Canada, where four-cylinder engines were also available) to choose between.

Second generation (KG/KH/PB)
Mitsubishi Pajero Sport (Malaysia; pre-facelift)
Overview
Also called	Mitsubishi Montero Sport Mitsubishi Nativa Mitsubishi Shogun Sport Mitsubishi Challenger (Australia) Mitsubishi Pajero Dakar (Latin America)
Production	2008–2016
Assembly	Thailand: Laem Chabang (MMTh) Brazil: Catalão (Mitsubishi Brazil) Russia: Kaluga (PCMA Rus)[7] China: Changsha, Hunan (GAC Mitsubishi) Venezuela: Barcelona (MMC Automotriz, 2013-2015)[8] Bangladesh: Chittagong (Pragoti) India: Chennai (HM-Mitsubishi)
Powertrain
Engine	Petrol: 2.4 L 4G69 I4 3.0 L 6B31 V6 3.5 L 6G74 V6 Diesel: 2.5 L 4D56 I4-T 3.2 L 4M41 I4-T
Power output	120 kW (161 hp; 163 PS) (4G69) 162 kW (217 hp; 220 PS) (6B31) 139 kW (186 hp; 189 PS) (6G74) 100–131 kW (134–176 hp; 136–178 PS) (4D56) 121 kW (162 hp; 165 PS) (4M41)
Transmission	5-speed V5MT1 manual 5-speed INVECS-II with Sport Mode SMART semi-automatic 4-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,800 mm (110.2 in)
Length	4,695 mm (184.8 in)
Width	1,815 mm (71.5 in)
Height	1,840 mm (72.4 in)

Mitsubishi Pajero Sport (China; pre-facelift)

Mitsubishi Pajero Sport 2.5 GT (Thailand; facelift)

Mitsubishi Challenger (Australia; facelift)

Interior

The second-generation of the vehicle, based on the ladder frame chassis of the Triton, was gradually introduced to selected markets (Russia, Southeast Asia and the Middle East) through the autumn of 2008, following its debut at the Moscow International Automobile Salon. The design is partially influenced from the 4.7-litre V8 powered 2001 Pajero Evolution concept car. 2.5- or 3.2-litre diesel and 3.0- or 3.5-litre V6 petrol engines are available as before, while five- or seven-seat interior configurations are offered.[5][9] As with the Triton pickup on which it is based, production of the new Pajero Sport for all markets is concentrated in Thailand.[10]

In the Philippines and Mexico, the Pajero Sport is officially named as Montero Sport. The Montero Sport mainly competes with the Toyota Fortuner and Chevrolet Trailblazer in the Philippines and several other markets.

In India, the Pajero Sport was imported in CKD kits, to be assembled by Hindustan Motors-Mitsubishi joint venture. It is equipped with a 4D56-T 2.5-litre 8-valve intercooled with a variable geometry turbocharger SOHC diesel engine giving a maximum output of 175 bhp and 400Nm of torque. It weighs 2065 kg and gives out a mileage of 12kmpl.[11]

In Bangladesh, the Challenger is assembled by state-owned automotive industry Pragoti and sold under the Pajero Sport name.[12]

Third generation (KR/KS/QE/QF)
2017 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport GLS (Australia; pre-facelift)
Overview
Also called	Mitsubishi Montero Sport Mitsubishi Shogun Sport (United Kingdom)
Production	2015–present
Assembly	Thailand: Laem Chabang (MMTh) Indonesia: Cikarang, West Java (MMKI) Russia: Kaluga (PCMA Rus) Bangladesh: Chittagong (Pragoti)
Powertrain
Engine	Petrol: 3.0 L 6B31 V6 Diesel: 2.4 L 4N15 MIVEC I4-T 2.5 L 4D56 I4-T
Power output	162 kW (217 hp; 220 PS) (6B31) 133 kW (178 hp; 181 PS) (4N15) 100 kW (134 hp; 136 PS) (4D56)
Transmission	5-speed manual[18] 6-speed manual 5-speed automatic[18] 8-speed Aisin TL-80SN/TL-80NF automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,800 mm (110.2 in)
Length	4,785–4,825 mm (188.4–190.0 in)
Width	1,815 mm (71.5 in)
Height	1,805 mm (71.1 in)
Curb weight	2,045 kg (4,508 lb)

Interior (Brunei; pre-facelift)

Mitsubishi Pajero Sport GLS (Australia; pre-facelift)

On August 1, 2015, Mitsubishi Motors unveiled the third-generation Pajero Sport in Thailand and would be released as the 2016 model and would be powered by the new 4N15 2.4L MIVEC engine. Since the third-generation model was unveiled, it has no longer used the Challenger name, and used Pajero Sport/Montero Sport name instead.[19]

For the Indonesian market, the third-generation Pajero Sport was launched on January 29, 2016 in Jakarta. It was initially built in and imported from Thailand. Since April 2017, it is built and assembled at the Cikarang plant in Bekasi, West Java.

The Pajero Sport/Montero Sport has three engine options. The old 4D56 DI-D common rail produce 136 PS and 324 N⋅m (GLX and Exceed variant in Indonesia)[20] and 4N15 MIVEC with Variable Geometry Turbo producing 181 PS and 430 NM (Dakar variant in Indonesia and all variants in Thailand and the Philippines) and the 3.0L 6B31 MIVEC V6 petrol engine.

In the Philippines, it is known and marketed as the Montero Sport. As a mass market vehicle, it has added a lot of features compared to its predecessor. The Montero Sport is available in 4 variants: GLX 4x2 (6-speed manual), GLS 4x2 (8-speed automatic), GT 4x2 (8-speed automatic), and GT 4x4 (8-speed automatic). All Variants are powered by a 2.4 MIVEC VGT clean diesel engine.

In Bangladesh, it is marketed as the Pajero Sport and assembled by Pragoti in Chittagong.[21] It also manufactured the car.[22]

In the Middle East, it is available with a 6B31 3.0 V6 petrol version.[23]

In Australia, the Pajero Sport is available in either a five-seater for the base model GLX or GLS and a seven-seater version in the GLS & Exceed. The Pajero Sport only comes in automatic transmission, due to low sales of the manual transmission in the previous generation.[24]

In the United Kingdom, the Pajero Sport was released as the Shogun Sport and it is also available as a commercial variant without second and third row seats.[25]

Another feature of it is the Aisin 8-speed automatic which will improve fuel efficiency while not sacrificing in-gear acceleration and also available with 6-speed manual. Other features include a sunroof, dual zone auto air conditioning System, electric seats, leather contoured seats with multi-layer cushioning, all around monitor, all around sensors, 7 seating capacity, G-sensors, multi-info display, support for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and a touchscreen system with navigation, 6" two-piston front ventilated disc brakes and 6” solid disc brakes.

It is also has a lighter body compared to the predecessor because of the usage of CF plastics which are tough and lightweight and with the help of the 4N15 lightweight alloy block, the whole body has a low center of gravity.

Facelift (QF)

2019 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport GT-Premium 4WD (KS1W; facelift, Thailand)

The facelifted third-generation Pajero Sport was launched in Thailand on July 25, 2019 for the 2020 model year. The updated Pajero Sport gets a new front fascia with dual-layer headlight configuration. Engine and transmission remained the same as the outgoing model.[26] Other notable improvements including Auto Hold parking brake, 8" digital instrument cluster, larger infotainment system and hands free electric tailgate. It was released to overseas markets from October 2019.

• Mitsubishi Pajero Sport website (global)