Mitsubishi Pajero: generations and engines
The Mitsubishi Pajero was built from 1983 to 2018 in 13 generations, with 78 engine versions in our catalog (off-road vehicle, SUV). Pick a generation to see its engines, horsepower and fuel economy.
EnlargeProduction years1983–2018
Generations13
Engine versions78
Power52–288 hp
Body stylesOff-road vehicle, SUV
FuelGasoline, Diesel
Timeline
Mitsubishi Pajero generations
- 1983–1990
Mitsubishi Pajero I Canvas Top (L04_G)
Engines below - 1988–1991
- 1990–2000
- 1990–2000
Mitsubishi Pajero II Canvas Top (V2_W,V4_W)
Engines below - 1990–2000
- 1994–1998
Mitsubishi Pajero Mini
Engines below - 1995–1998
- 1998–2005
- 1999–2006
- 2000–2006
- 2006–2011
- 2012–2015
- 2015–2018
Specs
Mitsubishi Pajero engines
The manufacturer's figures for each engine version: horsepower, torque, 0–62 mph, top speed and combined fuel economy.
Mitsubishi Pajero I Canvas Top (L04_G)1983–1990 · 4 engine versions
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 (L042G,L047G) (103 hp) | 1983–1990 | Gasoline | 103 hp (76 kW) | ||||
| 2.3 TD (L043G,L048G) (84 hp) | 1984–1986 | Diesel | 84 hp (62 kW) | ||||
| 2.5 TD (84 hp) | 1986–1989 | Diesel | 84 hp (62 kW) | ||||
| 2.5 TD (L044G,L049G) (95 hp) | 1989–1990 | Diesel | 95 hp (70 kW) |
Mitsubishi Pajero II Canvas Top (V2_W,V4_W)1990–2000 · 5 engine versions
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 TD (V24C,V24W) (99 hp) | 1990–2000 | Diesel | 99 hp (73 kW) | 91 mph (147 km/h) | |||
| 3.0 V6 (V23W,v43W,V23C) (150 hp) | 1990–1995 | Gasoline | 150 hp (110 kW) | ||||
| 2.4 (112 hp) | 1991–2000 | Gasoline | 112 hp (82 kW) | ||||
| 3.0 V6 24V (181 hp) | 1994–2000 | Gasoline | 181 hp (133 kW) | ||||
| 1.8 GDI (131 hp) | 1998–2000 | Gasoline | 131 hp (96 kW) |
Mitsubishi Pajero Mini1994–1998 · 3 engine versions
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 16V (52 hp) | 1994–1998 | Gasoline | 52 hp (38 kW) | 43 lb-ft (58 Nm) | 70 mph (113 km/h) | ||
| 0.7 20V Turbo (64 hp) | 1994–1998 | Gasoline | 64 hp (47 kW) | 72 lb-ft (97 Nm) | 81 mph (130 km/h) | ||
| 0.7 20V Turbo (64 hp) Automatic | 1994–1998 | Gasoline | 64 hp (47 kW) | 72 lb-ft (97 Nm) | 81 mph (130 km/h) |
Before you buy
Check a used Mitsubishi Pajero
- Real mileage – service and inspection readings show if the odometer was rolled back.
- Accidents and title brands – damage records, salvage, flood or rebuilt titles.
- Old photos – how the car looked in earlier listings.
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