I am new to the world of Pajero and am considering buying a post 2000 model (Gen III?). I would like to know of a web site where I can find all the technical specifications of these trucks. I am especially interested to know more about the specs for the driveline, because someone tyold me the other day that, where both GLS & GLX have the centre diffilock, only the GLX has the rear difflock as standard. The sam person told me that the GLX does not come standard with leather upholsterry, only the GLS does.
Louis,
Yes, yes and yes
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During 2004 the GLS got traction- and skid- control and lost the rear difflock. And yes, the GLX doesn't come standard with leather. The further differences are cruise control, climate control, sunroof, 100k maint plan vs 60k service plan and a different dash screen.
There is currently a thread running regarding fitting difflock to the later T/C Pajeros.
Yes, yes and yes
Welcome to this forum and we hope you will soon share our passion and joy by owning a Pajero.
During 2004 the GLS got traction- and skid- control and lost the rear difflock. And yes, the GLX doesn't come standard with leather. The further differences are cruise control, climate control, sunroof, 100k maint plan vs 60k service plan and a different dash screen.
There is currently a thread running regarding fitting difflock to the later T/C Pajeros.
Louis, you have been misinformed!
The Gen 3 was launched here in 2000 and initially only the GLS was available. The early GLSs did not have traction control, but did have a rear diff lock.
Somewhere during the course of 2003 the GLS spec changed to add electronic traction control and delete the rear diff lock, so you can find 2003s with a rear diff lock (like mine) and others with traction control and no rear diff lock.
The lower specced GLX (with cloth seats, steel wheels, less plastic body trim, etc.) was launched in 2005 and this had the rear diff lock and no traction control.
When the Gen 4 was launched in 2007, there were once again GLS and GLX spec levels. The GLS Gen 4s have always had traction control and no rear diff lock, while most of the GLXs have both a rear diff lock and traction control (except for a few of the very early ones that had only electronic traction control).
I hope that helps.
The Gen 3 was launched here in 2000 and initially only the GLS was available. The early GLSs did not have traction control, but did have a rear diff lock.
Somewhere during the course of 2003 the GLS spec changed to add electronic traction control and delete the rear diff lock, so you can find 2003s with a rear diff lock (like mine) and others with traction control and no rear diff lock.
The lower specced GLX (with cloth seats, steel wheels, less plastic body trim, etc.) was launched in 2005 and this had the rear diff lock and no traction control.
When the Gen 4 was launched in 2007, there were once again GLS and GLX spec levels. The GLS Gen 4s have always had traction control and no rear diff lock, while most of the GLXs have both a rear diff lock and traction control (except for a few of the very early ones that had only electronic traction control).
I hope that helps.
Gerrit Loubser 
2003 Toyota Land Cruiser 100 VX TD
2003 Mitsubishi Pajero 3.2 DiD LWB A/T Gone & missed
1999 Nissan Patrol 4.5E GRX M/T: Gone & missed
1996 Toyota Land Cruiser 80 VX 4.5 EFI A/T: SOLD
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There is a tab somewhere where it show all specs of all the cars in SA
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2009 Pajero 3.2 LWB GLX
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Thanks Gerrit & Roelf for your responses and welcoming words. My informant did not have his facts quite straight. He had recently bought a 2005 GLX A/T and when I took it for the obligatory test drive, he said the GLS’s do not have a rear difflock, omitting to add that they have traction control instead. Probably because he does not know that.
It seems the one I would go for, funds permitting, would be a GLS of something from 2000 to 2003 vintage. I would prefer a rear difflock over traction control for the same reason I prefer a manual bean-to-cup coffee machine to a fully automatic one. There's more of a challenge to it and less electrickery to go haywire in embarrassing localities. Like during a Faces of the Namib tour, for instance. But that is a debate for another day.
It seems the one I would go for, funds permitting, would be a GLS of something from 2000 to 2003 vintage. I would prefer a rear difflock over traction control for the same reason I prefer a manual bean-to-cup coffee machine to a fully automatic one. There's more of a challenge to it and less electrickery to go haywire in embarrassing localities. Like during a Faces of the Namib tour, for instance. But that is a debate for another day.
Hi Louis, I am by no means an expert but I know the Gen 4 GLX has TC (as per GLS) and a Diff lock in addition to the TC. I may be showing my ignorance here but I have yet to see the benefit of diff lock over TC. I recently went on a Mitsu 4x4 course and was instructed to attempt an obstacle in LLLC, without diff lock (TC only) and then again with the diff lock. Got stuck using the diff lock but no problems with TC. Although the Pajero Sports (No TC) that were there had to use their difflock to get through so not too sure how that works...?
I havent yet tackled heavy sand and dunes but cant stop thinking that TC would be a hinderance and diff lock the way to go in these situations, unfortunately the TC cant be switched off as far as I know..
I havent yet tackled heavy sand and dunes but cant stop thinking that TC would be a hinderance and diff lock the way to go in these situations, unfortunately the TC cant be switched off as far as I know..
CVS,
The thing with T/C, it's always there to help you get through, even in 2H when you unexpectedly loose grip on one wheel. The only time you would consider disabling it would be when the brakes start to over heat.
I know of one Gen4 GLS model that came new with both T/C and rear diff lock, so I'll happily accept that some GLX models could be the same. I don't think it is the norm though. The advantage of TC is the car is more manoeuvrable than with a locked rear diff. Also theoretically, if you have grip to one front wheel only (the rest are spinning away in the mud), then rear diff lock won't help you, but T/C should get you out.
As far as sand and dunes go: I did the Namib desert in a 2000 DiD LWB (with rear difflock). I never touched the D/L button once on the whole trip. Normal 4HLc did the job perfectly. I'll attach two pics that show my 2006 GLS (T/C) go up and over a short tricky dune, while a difflocked D4D bakkie coudn't make it to the top.
All that said: A D/L adds to the ability of a 4x4 and I am seriously considering spending the R20k to get one fitted.
The thing with T/C, it's always there to help you get through, even in 2H when you unexpectedly loose grip on one wheel. The only time you would consider disabling it would be when the brakes start to over heat.
I know of one Gen4 GLS model that came new with both T/C and rear diff lock, so I'll happily accept that some GLX models could be the same. I don't think it is the norm though. The advantage of TC is the car is more manoeuvrable than with a locked rear diff. Also theoretically, if you have grip to one front wheel only (the rest are spinning away in the mud), then rear diff lock won't help you, but T/C should get you out.
As far as sand and dunes go: I did the Namib desert in a 2000 DiD LWB (with rear difflock). I never touched the D/L button once on the whole trip. Normal 4HLc did the job perfectly. I'll attach two pics that show my 2006 GLS (T/C) go up and over a short tricky dune, while a difflocked D4D bakkie coudn't make it to the top.
All that said: A D/L adds to the ability of a 4x4 and I am seriously considering spending the R20k to get one fitted.
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I see your point, Roelf, but that is why you have a centre DL. In the situation you describe, front & centre DLs alone might not work either, so 3rd DL may be indicated. I am hoping to get a good GenIII GLS of the vintage that had centre and rear DL. My budget won't stretch to much newer. Saw a couple on automart last night.RoelfleRoux wrote:CVS,
The thing with T/C, it's always there to help you get through, even in 2H when you unexpectedly loose grip on one wheel. The only time you would consider disabling it would be when the brakes start to over heat.
Also theoretically, if you have grip to one front wheel only (the rest are spinning away in the mud), then rear diff lock won't help you,
Before I get there, however, I need to sell the Prado first. That thing will drink just about anything elese (except a LC 4.5) under the table any day. And twice on weekends!
The 2003 DiD GLS model is one of my favourites, after the Blister Fender 3.5 V6. I also recommend you try for an autobox one. I was absolutely convinced mine was going to be my "lifer", then I managed to T-bone a poor Polo as it drove straight across the N4 highway.
Well firstly front DLs are very rare. NOT standard on any Pajero model I know of. That is why TC is advantageous. You can lose grip on both rear wheels and one front wheel and the other front wheel can still pull you out. TC works on all four wheels. DL only on rear. Centre DL only equalises drive to the front and rear wheels. If one front wheel spins without TC, the other have no drive at all.In the situation you describe, front & centre DLs alone might not work either
Willie from Jo'burg
White Gen 3 SWB Pajero 3.2 DID
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