The new Mitsubishi Pajero will make its world debut at the Paris Motor Show this year. From its launch in 1982, over 2.5million units have been sold in 170 countries, making the Pajero the global face of the Mitsubishi Motors Corporation. Back then the Pajero was simply classed '4x4', but since that somewhat bucolic term was rejuvenated as SUV, so the Pajero finds itself facing an ever widening array of rivals, the Land Rover LR3 and Volvo XC90 being notable.

The Pajero is now into its fourth series and evolves existing styling themes, the range featuring a new 3.2-liter 4-cylinder diesel and a 3.8l gasoline V8. Built in Gifu Prefecture, Japan, initial shipments will head to Europe later this month, with sales in Japan and Australia beginning in October. Taking a leaf out of Land Rover's book, the Mitsubishi Pajero will be joined in France by its rally-derivative, which will tackle the Paris-Dakar next year.
Source: cardesignnews