Mitsubishi Challenger | |
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Mitsubishi | |
aka | Mitsubishi Montero , Mitsubishi Pajero Sport , Mitsubishi Pajero Dakar |
Production | 1996-Present |
Class | pickup-based SUV |
Body Style | 5-door wagon |
Length | 4,785 mm (188.4 in) |
Width | 1,815 mm (71.5 in) |
Height | 1,805 mm (71.1 in) |
Wheelbase | 2,800 mm (110.2 in) |
Weight | {{{Weight - you get the point}}} |
Transmission |
8-speed Automatic 6-speed Manual 5-speed Automatic 5-speed Manual |
Engine |
2.4 L 4N15 MIVEC VGT IR 181ps Common Rail Di-D hi-power turbo diesel 2.5 L 4D56I4 136 ps Common Rail Fi-D turbo diesesl |
Power | {{{Horsepower and Torque rating}}} |
Similar | Mitsubishi Triton |
Designer | {{{Designer (lead designer if it was a team effort)}}} |
Mitsubishi Challenger (also called Pajero Sport) is a mid size SUV manufactured by Mitsubishi Motors.
Recent Changes[]
Facelift includes a more elegant and modern exterior design with a totally new cabin.The passengers will experience the new sofa like seats.
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Unique Attributes[]
The popular rally reputation and the soft seats are the main strength for the fourth generation.
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Criticisms[]
According to Mobilmotor magazine,the Pajero Sport (Challenger) has an above average steer response with comfortable sofa-like structure.However,some journalists noticed that the plastic quality feels cheap.
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Current Generation: (2016–present)[]
In August 1, 2015, Mitsubishi Motors unveiled the third generation of the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport in Thailand and would be released as 2016 model year and would be powered by the new 4N15 2.4L MIVEC engine. Since the third generation was unveiled, it has no longer used the Challenger name, and used Pajero Sport/Montero Sport name instead. For Indonesian market, the all-new third generation Pajero Sport was launched on January 29, 2016 in Jakarta, Indonesia, and was built in and imported from Thailand. The third generation Pajero Sport will be built and assembled soon at the new Mitsubishi Cikarang plant in Bekasi, West Java, Indonesia, in April 2017. The Pajero Sport/Montero Sport has 3 engine options. The old 4D56 MIVEC produce 136 PS and 314 NM (GLX Variant in Indonesia) and 4N15 MIVEC with Variable Geometry Turbo producing 181 PS and 430 NM (Dakar Variant in Indonesia and All Variants in Thailand and Philippines.) In Philippine Market, it is known as the Montero Sport. As a mass market vehicle, it has added a lot of features compared to its predecessor. Features are the Alloy Lightweight 4N15 which has a first-time Variable Valve Timing Technology used in a Diesel Powerplant. Safety features are Mitsubishi Active Stability And Traction Control, Forward Collision Mitigation, Blind Spot Warning, 7 SRS Airbags, Ultrasonic Missacceleration Mitigation System and Reinforced Impact Safety Evolution which results to a 5 star crash ratings from ANCAP and Latin NCAP.In Qatar and Middle East, it is available with a 6B31 3.0 V6 Petrol Version. Soon will also be available in India and North America and rumors that it will also reach in the USA. Also another feature of it is the Aisin 8 Speed Automatic which will improve fuel efficiency and not sacrificing in-gear acceleration and also available with 6 Speed Manual. Other goodies include Sunroof, Dual Zone Auto Airconditioning System, Electric Seats, Leather Contoured Seats with Multi-Layer Cushioning, All Around Monitor, All Around Sensors, 7 Seating Capacity, G-Sensors, Multi-Info Display, AVT/Google CarPlay and Android Auto Touchscreen with Navigation, 6" Two-Piston Front Ventilated Disc Brakes and 6” Solid Disc Brakes. It is also has a lighter body compared to the predecessor because of the usage of CF Plastics which are tough and lightweight and with the help of the 4N15 Lightweight Alloy Block, the whole body has a low center of gravity.
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Second generation (2008-2015)[]
The second generation of the vehicle, based on the ladder frame chassis of the Mitsubishi Triton,was gradually introduced to selected markets (Russia, south-east Asia, the Middle East, Latin America, Africa, and Oceania) through the autumn of 2008, following its debut at the Moscow Auto Salon. 2.5 or 3.2 litre diesel and 3.0 or 3.5 litre V6 petrol engines are available as before, while five- or seven-seat interior configurations are offered.As with the Triton pick-up on which it is based, production of the new Pajero Sport for all markets is concentrated in Thailand.
First Generation/Origins (1996-2008)[]
Production began in Japan in 1996, and was available for most export markets by 1997, where it was variously known as the Challenger, Pajero Sport in Europe, Montero Sport in North America and South America, Nativa in parts of Central America and the Middle East, Shogun Sport in the United Kingdom, and G-Wagon in Thailand.As its popularity increased, local assembly for foreign markets was introduced in China in 2003, and Brazil in 2006.Sales were discontinued in Japan in 2003, in North America in 2004 (where it was superseded by the Endeavor),and central and western Europe in 2008.
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1996 35,561 -
1997 51,594 -
1998 71,562 -
1999 95,914 -
2000 92,475 -
2001 78,337 -
2002 69,001 -
2003 34,258 -
2004 30,515 -
2005 23,773 600
2006 17,455 5,370
2007 19,349 6,120
Worldwide[]
Sold as the Pajero Sport in Indonesia.
Design quirks and oddities[]
Due to its popular rally reputation,many off-roaders are interested in buying it since it has won many rally championship awards.In Indonesia,some of the Pajero Sport owners have owned a Mitsubishi product before.
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