Pajero is an all-time favorite SUV for car lovers in many countries. It went several modifications ever since the day the car hit the road for the first time. The latest version is named Pajero Sports, which is a complete SUV by all means. Pajero sports is available in many countries in the world, including all the Gulf countries. This stylish, powerful and value for money vehicle is one of the most sold cars in gulf countries. Let us briefly see the specifications and features of this vehicle.
Drive it on deserts, mountains or forest, the Pajero proves its metal and returns a stable output of power and comfort. Just like any other SUVs’ out there in the market, Pajero is a complete driver’s car. Every fitting and every control are designed to assist the driver to operate the vehicle comfortably. The ride quality of this vehicle is quite good and it acts as a well-tamed horse to the gestures of the driver.
Looking under the hood, the car is powered by a 2.5-litre 178ps 16V DI-Diesel Engine with a five speed manual/automatic gear box. It reaches from 0-100 in 14.5 seconds. The engine produces maximum power of 178ps@4000rpm and a maximum torque of 350Nm@1800-3500rpm. The car is RWD like all SUVs. 4 wheel drive option is available.
Pajero can be used as an off-roader too. The 17 inch tires give enough ground clearance and the suspension is strong enough to negotiate potholes and off-roads. The interior of the vehicle hasn’t undergone many modifications from the previous versions. But the exterior looks completely different and a lot of changes are made on the aesthetics of the vehicle.
An additional torque converter is fitted on the Pajero sports to provide maximum mileage from each drop of fuel. The torque converter helps by reducing the RPM to 1200 at the moment you reduce the throttle. The vehicle weighs 2.5 tonnes and the mammoth size gives excellent road presence. Pajero sports is built to perform in hard conditions, which makes it a perfect car for gulf regions and especially in desert driving.
