2000 MITSUBISHI Pajero/Montero/Shogun SWB 2.5L TD 5MT AWD (99 HP)

Vehicle Overview

The third generation of the Pajero/Montero/Shogun brought the biggest change in the model’s history since it changed the car from body-on-frame construction to unibody.

Mitsubishi took this decision since it noticed that most of its customers were spending most of their time with the vehicles on paved roads. Some of them never saw real off-road action during their existence. But the Pajer/Montero/Shogun was already known for its abilities, and the carmaker didn’t want to lose those advantages. So, it offered the car with all the equipment needed for a hard-core off-road vehicle but installed them on a unibody construction.

While the five-door version was more suitable for families and long journeys, the three-door aimed at different customers. Not only that it was more appropriate for city usage, but thanks to its shorter wheelbase could handle some obstacles way easier. Last but not least, it was also cheaper. Moreover, the rounded shapes of the exterior induced the idea of a more civilized vehicle. It was, indeed, but without losing its main advantages.

Inside, there was enough room for the front passengers, but the rear ones had to struggle a little to sit tight on the bench. The limited legroom couldn’t be compensated enough with the increased headroom area. But those who chose to get this short version usually didn’t need the rear seats at all.

Depending on the market, the Montero featured a fuel-efficient range of diesel engines or a V-6 gasoline unit.