General Pajero Model Information

[SimonB]

Model Details

(Note - more applicable to the Auzzie Market)

If you have updated information please let me know

Gen 1

NA model Jan 83-Nov 84
swb 2.6 petrol & 2.3TD 5sp (KM145) only
Hi-roof lwb introduced in May 84 with 2.6 petrol & 2.3TD

NB model Nov 84-Nov 85
same variants as above except 2.3TD not available with swb

NC model Nov 85-Oct 86
same variants as above except hi-roof lwb is replaced with low-roof version

ND model Oct 86-Oct 87
swb 2.6 petrol 5sp (KM145)
lwb 2.6 petrol & 2.5TD 5sp (KM145)
Optional non lock up 4sp auto (KM14 for 2.6 petrol

NE model Oct 87-Sept 88
same variants as above
2.6 Jap petrol replaced with improved locally Oz made Astron 2 versions

NF model Sept 88-Sept 89
same variants as above
3.0 V6 introduced for lwb with 5sp (V5MT1) or 4sp auto (KM14
3 link coil spring rear and rear disc brakes

NG model Sept 89-Apr 91
same variants as above except KM148 replaced with lock up 4sp V4AW2
2.5TD was intercooled in 1990

Gen 2

NH model Apr 91-Nov 93
swb 2.6 petrol 5sp (V5M21) leaf springs 3.0 V6 5sp (V5MT1) rear coils
lwb 2.6 petrol 5sp (V5M21) leaf springs 2.5TD 5sp (V5M21) leaf springs 2.5TDI 5sp (V5MT1) rear coils 3.0 V6 5sp (V5MT1) or 4sp auto (V4AW2) rear coils

NJ model Nov 93-Mar 97
rear leaf springs dropped everything now 3 link coils
swb 3.0 V6 5sp (V5MT1) or 4sp auto (V4AW2)
lwb 2.8D 5sp (V5M21) 2.8TDI 5sp (V5M31) 3.0 V6 5sp (V5MT1) or 4 sp auto (V4AW2)
Luxury Exceed model 3.5 DOHC V6 lwb 4 sp auto (V4AW3)
Sep 95 3.5 DOHC V6 made standard across range (3.0 V6 dropped)

NK model Mar 97-Oct 97
swb 3.5 DOHC V6 5sp (V5M31) or 4sp auto (V4AW3)
lwb 2.8TDI 5sp (V5M31) 3.5 DOHC V6 5sp (V5M31) or 4sp auto (V4AW3)

NL model Oct 97-Jul 00 (known as Gen 2.5 in US)
swb same as NK
lwb same as NK except 3.5 DOHC V6 replaced with 3.5 SOHC V6

Gen 3
NM model Jul 00-Oct 02 (monocoque body / IRS)
swb dropped from range
lwb 2.8TDI 5sp (V5M31) 3.5 SOHC V6 5sp (V5M31) or new 5sp tiptronic auto (V5A51 Invecs 2)
Aug 02 3.2 DID introduced (2.8TDI dropped)

NP model Oct 02-
traction / stability control introduced
lwb 3.5 SOHC V6 5sp (V5M31) or 5sp auto (V5A51) 3.2 DID 5sp (V5M31) or 5sp auto (V5A51)
Oct 03 3.8 SOHC introduced only with 5sp auto (V5A51)
Jan 05 MATT (Mitsu All Terrain Technology) introduced across model range

Engine Power Outputs

Gen 1

2.6 Jap (4G54) = 76Kw 192Nm
2.6 Oz (4G54) = 79Kw 196Nm
2.3TD (4D55T) = 62Kw 188Nm
3.0 V6 (6G72) = 105Kw 228Nm
2.5TD (4D56T) = 62Kw 201Nm
2.5TDI (4D56TI) = 70Kw 240Nm

Gen 2

2.6 Oz (4G54) = 79Kw 196Nm
3.0 V6 (6G72) = 109Kw 234Nm
2.5TDI (4D56TI) = 73Kw 240Nm
2.8D (4M40) = 71Kw 198Nm
2.8TDI (4M40) = 92Kw 292Nm
3.5 DOHC V6 (6G74) = 153Kw 300Nm
3.5 SOHC V6 (6G74) 140Kw 303Nm

Gen 3

2.8TDI (4M40) = 92Kw 292Nm
3.5 SOHC V6 (6G74) = 140Kw 303Nm
3.2 DID (4M41) = 121Kw 373Nm
3.8 SOHC V6 (6G75) = 150Kw 314Nm

T/case & Final Drive Ratio's

Gen 1

2.3TD = 4.875, 5.29
2.6 / 2.5TD = 4.625, 4.875
2.5TDI = 4.625, 4.875
3.0 V6 = 4.625, 4.875
t/case = 1.944:1 low range for 2.6, 2.3TD & 2.5TD, 1.925:1 for 3.0 V6

Gen 2

2.6 = 4.875
2.5TD & 2.5TDI = 4.875, 5.29
3.0 V6 = 4.625, 4.875
2.8D = 4.875
2.8TDI = 4.90
3.5 DOHC V6 = 4.636
t/case = 1.925:1 low range for 2.6, 2.5TD, 2.5TDI & 3.0 V6, 1.90:1 for 2.8TDI & 3.5 DOHC V6

Gen 3

2.8TDI = 4.90 5sp man
3.2 DID = 3.90 5sp auto or 4.10 for 5sp man
3.5 SOHC V6 = 4.30 5sp man & 5sp auto
3.8 SOHC V6 = 4.30 5sp auto
t/case = 1.90:1 for all

Axle Data

Gen 1

2.6, 2.3TD, 2.5TD & 2.5TDI (some) :-
front axle = 25 spline, 29mm diameter, diff = 7.25" diameter (low pinion)
rear axle = 28 spline, 30.5mm diameter, diff = 8" diameter
3.0V6 :-
front axle = 28 spline, 29mm diameter, diff = 8" diameter (low pinion)
rear axle = 28 spline, 30.5mm diameter, diff = 9" diameter

Gen 2

3.0V6 :-
same as Gen 1 except for NH & NJ auto has 7.25" diameter front diff (high pinion) NH & NJ 5sp man has 8" diameter front diff (high pinion)
2.5TDI :-
same as NH & NJ auto
3.5V6 & 2.8TDI :-
front axle = 28 spline, 29mm diameter, diff = 8" diameter (high pinion)
rear axle = 31 spline, 33.5mm diameter, diff = 9.5" diameter

Gen 3

3.5V6, 2.8TDI, 3.2DID, 3.8V6
front axle = 28 spline, 29mm diameter, diff = 8" diameter (high pinion)
rear axle = 33 spline, 36mm diameter, diff = 9.5" diameter

Note :- Mitsu factory Aisin manual hubs (found on some models - Gen 1 or Gen 2 base models & Tritons) are interchangeable and will retrofit to all Gen 2 models with super select.
These will not fit to a Gen 3 model as they run solid one piece hub flanges (non-removable).

Brake Data

Gen 1

swb
front = NA-ND 255mm vented discs (20mm thick) single piston calipers (53.97mm pistons)
front = NE-NG 258mm vented discs (22mm thick) single piston calipers (57.15mm pistons)
rear = NA-ND 254mm drums (20.64mm wheel cylinder)
rear = NE-NG 254mm drums (22.23mm wheel cylinder)
lwb
front = NA-NE 275mm vented discs (20mm thick) single piston calipers (57.15mm pistons)
front = NF-NG (3.0V6) 276mm vented discs (22mm thick) twin piston calipers (42.8mm pistons)
rear = drums NA-ND same as swb, NE-NG same as swb
rear = NF-NG (3.0V6) 315mm solid discs (18mm thick) single piston calipers (42.8mm pistons)

Gen 2

front = NH-NJ (3.0V6) 276mm vented discs (24mm thick) twin piston calipers (42.8mm pistons)
front = NJ-NL (3.5V6) 276mm vented discs (27mm thick) twin piston calipers (42.8mm pistons)
front = NK & NL GLS only 314mm vented discs (24mm thick) twin piston calipers (42.8mm pistons)
rear = NH-NL 315mm solid discs (18mm thick) single piston calipers (42.8mm pistons)
Note :- NH GL base models had rear drum brakes same as Gen 1 NE-NG
Also NK & NL GLS models have to run 16" rims to clear the bigger front rotors.

Gen 3

front = NM-NP 290mm vented discs (26mm thick) twin piston calipers (45.4mm pistons)
rear = NM-NP 300mm vented discs (22mm thick) single piston calipers (44.5mm pistons)

[Fielies]

Any information on IO's?

[Scubadude]

Thanks to wikipedia ....

The Mitsubishi Pajero iO is a mini SUV produced by Mitsubishi Motors since June 15, 1998 in three-door form, and August 24, 1998 as a five-door. The "iO" name is derived from the Italian for "me" which, according to Mitsubishi, generates an image of being easy to get to know, easy to drive, and of being one's very own Pajero".

It was exported as the Montero iO, and to Europe as the Pajero Pinin, Shogun Pinin or simply Pinin to honour Pininfarina, which built the local market versions of the car at their factory near Turin, Italy. It has also been produced in Brazil as the Pajero TR4 since 2002 under license. The name was changed after imported versions were referred to as "1.0" instead of "iO", which could lead to confusion about the engine sizes. The Brazilian TR4 has since July 2007 been Mitsubishi's first four-wheel drive flexible-fuel vehicle, running on gasoline, ethanol or a combination of the two.


Manufacturer Mitsubishi Motors

Also called Montero iO
Pajero Pinin
Shogun Pinin
Pinin
Pajero TR4

Production 1998–present

Assembly Nagoya, Japan (Asia)
Turin, Italy (Europe)
Catalão, Brazil (Americas)
Class mini SUV

Body style(s) 5-door SUV

Engine(s) 4G93 1.8 L I4
4G94 2.0 L I4

Wheelbase 2,280 mm (89.8 in) (3-door)
2,450 mm (96.5 in) (5-door)

Length 3,675 mm (144.7 in) (3-door)
3,975 mm (156.5 in) (5-door)

Width 1,680 mm (66.1 in)

Height 1,700–1,750 mm (66.9–68.9 in)

Curb weight 1,250–1,400 kg (2,800–3,100 lb)

Fuel capacity 53 litres (11.7 imp gal; 14.0 US gal)

[Fielies]

Have a look at the new topic I posted on the TR4 2010 version: 2010 Pajero TR4 a.k.a NEW PAJERO IO

[SimonB]

Any information on IO's?

As our most active iO owner I nominate you to do some research

[roryb]

When did Generation 3 end and what are changes in Generation 4 models Mine is a June 2008 model GLX 3.2 DI D

[Lock]

2014 Mitsubishi Pajero Exceed – THE SPECS

Engine: 3.2-litre turbo-diesel four-cylinder
Output: 147kW@3800rpm / 441Nm@2000rpm
Transmission: Five-speed automatic
Drive type: Part-time four-wheel drive, centre and rear diff locks
Wheels: F: 18×7.5, 265/60 R: 18×7.5, 265/60
ANCAP: Five stars (scored 33.41 out of 37)
Kerb weight: 2347kg

Power-to-weight: 15.9:1 (kg:kw)
Official fuel economy: 9.0L/100km
Economy during test: 9.8L/100km
Fuel capacity/Type: 88L/diesel
Power efficiency: 16.3kW:L/100km
0-100km/h as tested: 10.7 seconds

[Lock]

147 Kw and Rear diff lock I want one!

But at 2014 MITSUBISHI PAJERO 5-door 3.2DI-D GLS R 639,900 it's getting a bit steep...

[renier.dejongh]

Where can I find information regarding the Pajero J-Top models?

[Nicb]

Hallo Simon,
what about the rear diff of the different models? My 2002 has a lock, my son's 2005 or 6 has something else and now I see the 2014 has a lock again.
From another, very interesting discussion on this forum, I figured that a lock is simpler to use and for very specific applications while Traction Control takes a bit more savvy (in off road situations) with wider applicability, is that right?
Nic