Mitsubishi Motors Corporation will unveil its new Pajero Sport

1 SUV model at the Moscow Auto Salon 2008 (The Moscow Motor Show) to be held at the Crocus Expo in Moscow between August 26 and September 7 (opens to the public on August 29). The new Pajero Sport will be phased in selected regions2 such as Russia, the ASEAN area, the Middle East, Latin America and Oceania starting in the fall this year. *1 The model will carry a different name in different markets: Montero Sport in South America, Nativa in Latin America and Challenger in Australia.

*2 The new Pajero Sport will neither be sold in Central & Western Europe nor in North America, where other types of SUVs are favored.

The new Pajero Sport features dynamic and sporty exterior lines, complemented by a stylish and vast interior space that engenders a sense of comfort, purpose and safety. This cabin, available in either a 2-row (5-passenger) or 3-row (7-passenger) seating configuration is also very practical with water-repellent seats and a waterproof luggage compartment floor, ideal for leisure use.

Mitsubishi’s latest SUV will be powered by a choice of three engines which all deliver outstanding motive performance and fuel economy: 2.5-liter and 3.2-liter common rail direct injection diesel units and a 3.5-liter V6 gasoline unit*3.

In terms of architecture, the body of the Pajero Sport is mounted on a new ladder frame to realize high levels of durability and reliability, consistent with the needs of its target markets.

Mitsubishi’s All Wheel Control philosophy, forged through its participation in the Dakar Rally and other contests, informs all of the company’s 4WD systems. The new model will use the Super Select 4WD system, also used in the Pajero*4 SUV, which transmits drive torque effectively to all four wheels on all types of surface. The body, frame and driveline not only give Pajero Sport outstanding off-road performance but allow it to deliver excellent drive dynamics over all surfaces.

The choice of the Moscow Motor Show to unveil the new Pajero Sport is a clear indication of Russia’s eminent position within Mitsubishi Motors. In fiscal 2007 Mitsubishi Motors sold some 100,000 vehicles on the Russian market, boosted by the ever successful Lancer line-up and a popular range of SUVs.

MMC is confident that the new Pajero Sport SUV will make a strong addition to its SUV range, which also includes the Pajero and Outlander. Coming on the heels of the introduction of the Lancer*5 sports sedan last year, this will allow MMC to expand SUV sales and hit a total sales volume of 140,000 units on the Russian market in fiscal 2008.

The Mitsubishi Pajero is a sport utility vehicle (SUV) manufactured by Japanese automaker Mitsubishi Motors Corporation. Mitsubishi Motors Corporation was one of the world’s leading auto manufacturers.

Mitsubishi Pajero

Mitsubishi Pajero debut at the Tokyo Motor Show in October 1981, and was launched in May 1982. It was a three-door. Only a year Mitsubishi came out with a long wheel base, five door model, to serve the needs of a larger target market and also increased seating capacity to seven. Mitsubishi Pajero, known as the Mitsubishi Montero in North America and spanish-speaking countries, and as Mitsubishi Shogun in the Britain.

Good opinions of Mitsubishi Pajero owners refer to the off-road capability and the course stability during speeding up on slippery roads. Mitsubishi Pajero has excellent stability and controllability on high-speed roads.

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