Top 3 things you need to know about the Mitsubishi Pajero Legend 100
Mitsubishi’s iconic Pajero will go out of production this year after 39 years. As a bittersweet swansong, the brand has released just one hundred special edition models for the local market. Here are the top 3 things that you need to know about the Mitsubishi Pajero Legend 100.
The phrase “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” best describes the near four-decade production run of Mitsubishi’s Pajero. There have been four generations of Pajero produced since 1982, however, the product has not changed much in terms of its offering during its 39-year tenure. The recipe is simple, bullet-proof engines and gearboxes, a simple but effective four-wheel drive system and boxy styling, all characteristics that the Pajero model still features to this day.
With 12 Dakar Rally victories and over 3.0-million-unit sales, it is sad to see an automotive icon disappear as Mitsubishi looks to cut costs. With its production cycle set to be stopped soon, Mitsubishi South Africa has secured one hundred units of the Pajero and badged them ‘Legend 100’. Here are 3 things that you need to know about this limited-run model.
1.Long and short wheelbase options
The final hurrah for the Pajero will be available in 7-seat long-wheelbase (LWB) and 5-seat short wheelbase (SWB) guise. The LWB model comes in a 4.9-metres long, 1.87-metres wide, 1.9-metres tall and has a 2.78-metre wheelbase while offering 1 790-litres of luggage space and a braked towing capacity of 3 300kg. The SWB sports an impressive 1 130-litres of loading space but only offers seating for five occupants while its brake towing capacity is slightly less at 2 800kg.
2.Off-road ability
Since the Legend 100 is really just a few decals added to the outgoing Pajero, expect the same off-road credentials, which is a good thing. The Super Select II four-wheel drive system provides two-wheel, four-wheel and four-wheel drive low modes. There is also a rear locking differential a wading depth of 700mm and a ground clearance of 235mm in both models.
3.Same proven mechanicals
Despite being rather well-aged, the 3.2-litre turbodiesel engine under the bonnet of the Pajero derivatives has proven longevity and dependability on its side. The unit produces 140kW and 441Nm of torque. The engine is paired with a 5-speed torque converter automatic gearbox resulting in a claimed fuel consumption figure of 9.5 L/100km for the SWB model and 10.7L/100km for the LWB model, which is some 200kg heavier.
Pricing
Pajero 3-door 3.2DI-D GLS Pajero Legend Limited Edition 100
R 779 995
Pajero 5-door 3.2DI-D GLS Exceed Pajero Legend Limited Edition 100
R 869 995
