Mitsubishi Pajero Junior: The most elegant Mini 4×4 in Japan.
PAJERO-Jr. Is an SUV produced and sold by Mitsubishi Motors, it was released in 1995. For the first time in the Pajero series, it was also sold at the Car Plaza store. It uses a large bumper and resin over fender to create a more SUV-like effect. Equipped with “Easy Select 4WD” that can switch between FR and 4WD by lever operation only at speeds of 80km / h or less.
The engine is equipped with a 1.1L 4-cylinder (4A31 type) SOHC16 valve engine. This engine was installed in Toppo BJ Wide 10 months after production of Pajero Junior, and in Town Box Wide 1 year and 3 months later. Two types of transmissions were set: 5-speed MT and 3-speed AT.
Viewpoint that it is overpriced with respect to the car grade due to the setting of the displacement of 1100cc halfway seen from the Japanese automobile tax system in 500cc increments and the size of the room equivalent to the Pajero Mini of the old mini vehicle standard May be. However, the increase in price is devoted to strengthening equipment, such as the addition of soundproofing materials in the engine room, the addition of antiglare mirrors, and standardization of safety equipment such as airbags, ABS, and side door beams (depending on the grade).
The rough road performance is based on Pajero’s off-road driving performance, and in addition, it has a wide tread compared to the Pajero Mini, so it has high on-road stability.
History (1995-2000) H57A type
November 1995
Following the Pajero Pajero Mini, it appeared as the third in the series.
July 1996
Special specification car “White Junior” appeared.
May 6, 1997
Derived vehicle “Links” will be released.
September 26, 1997
Car Plaza 20th Anniversary Limited Edition is the PAJERO-Jr. FLYING PUG [1], which has a classic look and wood grain center panel interior. Limited to 1,000 units, the colors were Fairy White, Armor Charcoal Gray, and Santiago Red.
October 28, 1997
The winter special edition model “Mc TWIST” is released.
January 7, 1998
The special edition “Anniversary Limited” is set and released at the same time as the base model Pajero Mini.
March 27, 1998
end of production. After that, only inventory is available.
June 1998
End of posting on the homepage
April 1, 2000
Completed vehicle registration of all unregistered vehicles for the very small remaining inventory, and sales ended in both name and reality. Because it was a connecting role until the successor Pajero IO debuted, it was out of print only in about 5 years of one generation as a car model.
February 16, 2001
Recall of Pajero Mini and Pajero Junior driver airbags. The total number is 140,301.
Origin of car name
“PAJERO” is from the Pajero Cat (or Pampas cat, Corocoro), a wildcat that lives in the southern Patagonia region of Chile and Argentina.
“Junior” means “young”, “lower class”, and “son”.
Lynx is a wild cat that lives in North America and the Eurasian continent. → Lynx
“Flying Pug” is abbreviated as flying puppy.
“Mc TWIST” is a technique name for snowboarding competitions.
Mitsubishi Pajero Mini
Pajero Mini is a light SUV produced and sold by Mitsubishi Motors.
Overview
The minicab drive system and transmission are used. The chassis adopts a built-in monocoque structure that combines a monocoque body with a ladder frame.
At the time of the announcement, it became a hot topic as the name of the popular car Pajero was solicited.
First generation (1994-1998) H51 / 56A type
History
December 1994
Launched minicars that fully embed Pajero technology. The grades are “I” and “II” in combination with two types, “XR” for NA engine and “VR” for turbo engine, depending on the equipment.
The built-in frame monocoque structure, in which the body of this model, which has achieved powerful power by mounting an in-line 4-cylinder DOHC 20 valve engine with 1 cylinder 5 valves, welds a pressed part like a ladder frame to the floor pan. It is. Furthermore, both high safety and stability have been achieved, such as clearing the 40km / h front passenger occupant obstacle value regulations and the 1994 safety enhancement regulations and equipped with a four-wheel ABS / SRS airbag system. There are two types of drive systems, FR and part-time 4WD named Easy Select 4WD. The four-wheel drive transfer is equipped with a Hi / Low two-stage auxiliary transmission.
Also, as a dealer option, there was a spare tire cover depicting Tom and Jerry characters (actually appeared in CM).
November 1995
Based on this model, the Pajero Junior equipped with a 1.1-liter 4-cylinder (4A31 type) SOHC 16-valve engine and an over fender will be released.
January 1996
“1st Anniversary” appears as a special edition car to commemorate the first anniversary of its birth.
May 1996
Introducing “SKIPPER” as a special car for town use.
June 1996
Some improvements. Driver airbags, curved door mirrors, anti-glare inner mirrors, vanity mirrors, etc. are all standardized. In addition, an AT car is added to the basic grade and an air conditioner-less specification is also being implemented.
October 1996
“Iron Cross” is now available as a special specification car for winter leisure.
January 1997
“Anniversary Limited” appeared as a special specification car for the 2nd anniversary of birth.
May 1997
Minor change. All models are equipped with ventilated disc brakes and high-mount stop lamps at the front. Improved braking performance and safety performance.
Two types of off-road dress-up special model “Desert Cruiser” and sunroof special specification car “Double Sunroof” were also set [2].
September 1997
“White skipper” appears as a special specification car.
December 9, 1997
The Pajero Mini Duke based on this vehicle will be released. At the same time, some improvements will be made, and the “PAJERO MINI” model name sticker will be installed on the grill.
January 7, 1998
At the same time as the derived model Pajero Junior, the special edition car “Anniversary Limited” commemorating the third anniversary of the birth will be set up and released.
Installed engine
Water-cooled inline 4-cylinder 4A30 type
Maximum output and maximum torque
64ps / 7,000rpm, 9.9kg · m / 3,000rpm (DOHC 20 valve twin scroll turbo)
52ps / 7,000rpm, 6.0kgm / 5,000rpm (SOHC 16 valve natural intake)
Fuel type: Regular gasoline
2nd generation (1998-2017) H53 / 58A
History
October 6, 1998
Full model change in response to changes in minicar standards (Duke is also a full model change). Twin scroll turbo is installed in an inline 4-cylinder DOHC 20-valve engine with 1 cylinder and 5 valves. This is achieved by using a vertical vortex layered intake by Mitsubishi’s environmental mini engine “Lean burn MVV”, which realizes stable lean combustion, and the safety of this model, which has recorded low fuel consumption, has its own monocoque high rigidity body Based on this, it adopts a “ crushable body structure ” that absorbs and relaxes energy in the event of a collision, and is equipped with a “ brake assist mechanism ” that supports brakes in an emergency to achieve excellent stability etc. It was. It is fully equipped and the original concept is the same as its predecessor, but it has become an image strategy and product structure that emphasizes on-road, and from the existence of derivative models such as “Duke” and “Links” that arranged the front design for young people I can also bark. As for the drive system, the engine has been improved to increase the torque for both turbo and natural aspirated models, and for the AT, all cars have been made four speeds compared to the previous three speeds. The tachometer is also standard on the naturally-inspired 2WD “S” without a power window or center door lock. Since its advent, in the overall evaluation of light vehicle crash safety performance, it has been the best to hold down other light vehicles until Honda Zest appeared.
Early October 1999
Some improvements. New grade “R” for street with turbo engine added. The vehicle weight is reduced by 40mm with a dedicated suspension and 185 / 65R15 tires with only FR.
March 16, 2000
Launch of special specification car Snoopy Edition.
November 21, 2000
Some improvements. Front passenger airbag and front seat belt pretensioner are standardized on all models. As a derivative of the Pajero Mini, the Marugi 4-lamp Pajero Mini Links and Pajero Mini Links Limited will be released.
Early October 2001
Some improvements. ABS is standard equipment. Launch of special edition car Snoopy Edition II.
Early September 2002
Some improvements. The turbo engine was replaced with the SOHC16 valve from the conventional DOHC20 valve in response to the tightening of low emission regulations, improving the drivability in the practical range, and improving the fuel efficiency and low emission performance. All cars will be “good-conform to low emission regulations”. In addition, rear combination lamps and seats were changed. The seat heater is also an optional setting.
September 2003
Minor change. The front grille was changed to a plating type, and the equipment and body color were reviewed.
November 30, 2003
Cumulative domestic sales of the Pajero series (“Pajero”, “Pajero IO” and “Pajero Mini”) reached 1.2 million 1031, surpassing 1.2 million in 21 years and 6 months since the launch of the “first Pajero” in May 1982 Announced. The breakdown is: 601,697 for Pajero, 202,875 for Pajero IO (including Pajero Junior), and 396,459 for Pajero Mini [6].
Early January 2005
Some improvements. Equipped with the same color electric retractable remote-control door mirror and UV & heat protection glass as standard on all models. In addition, the special specification vehicle Active Field Edition is equipped with HDD navigation and other equipment based on VR.
December 2005
Some improvements. The front grille has been redesigned as a two-sided plated structure. Some grades also use knit fabric combined with fabric. The navigation function of the special field active field edition is further enhanced.
February 27, 2008
Around the fall of the same year, it was announced that both sides reached an agreement by supplying OEM to Nissan Motor (Ref. 1 & Reference 2). It was announced that it will be sold under the name of Kicks on September 30 of the same year (Ref 3), and sales began on October 30.
September 3, 2008
Minor change. The design around the front has been changed to the pajero design of the older brother. Around the rear, the spare tire moves from the right to the center of the car. At the same time, the license plate was moved to the left side of the bumper. As a result, the appearance around the rear is reminiscent of Suzuki Jimny. The engine control has been reviewed for the drive system, the alternator’s power generation has been made variable, and the AT vehicle has been equipped with a lockup function during deceleration to improve fuel efficiency in all grades. In addition, a high-mount stop lamp on the rear body has been moved to the inside of the rear glass, and the navigation equipment model has a built-in one-segment TV glass antenna in the rear quarter window. In the interior, a new cup holder has been established by redesigning the dashboard to improve visibility, storage capacity, and texture (around the glove box and steering column as before). The instrument panel also has a silver ring that creates a high-class feel. The seat is made of a calm brown mesh fabric. The rear mechanical differential limiter that was previously set as an option has been deleted from the option list. In addition, 10.15 mode fuel efficiency has been improved by 0.2 to 0.6 km / l through engine control optimization.
May 7, 2009
Based on the “VR” 4AT car, the original color “White Pearl” is set as a dedicated color, and the front and rear bumpers and spare tire cases are unified with White Pearl. In addition, a special model “White Pearl Select” with a front fog lamp and genuine leather-wrapped steering wheel and a cold region specification will be released.
August 19, 2009
Releases the “Limited” special edition model based on the “XR” with simplified equipment.
December 3, 2009
Some improvements. The specifications of the 2DIN audio installed in the “EXCEED” are changed (the MD deck is abolished and the AUX terminal is newly installed), and the “VR” and “XR” are changed to the same 2DIN audio as the “EXCEED”. The MMES installed in the “Navi Edition VR” and “Navi Edition XR” has been changed to an SSD with excellent impact resistance, and a new SD card slot and USB terminal have been installed. In addition, the EXCEED door mirror has been changed to a matte plating specification. The body color has also been changed, and “White Pearl”, which was the exclusive color of “Raspberry Red Pearl” and “White Pearl Select” released in May of the same year, has been added to the monotone color (“EXCEED” and “Limited” )), Monotone color “white solid” and “red solid” and all two-tone color are abolished. The special specification model “Limited” has been well received and will continue to be sold.
August 5, 2010
Some improvements. An ECO lamp that supports fuel-efficient driving has been added to the meter. The Navi Edition VR and Navi Edition XR are newly equipped with a water-repellent windshield, plated and hydrophilic door mirrors, and ABS (only for the Navi Edition XR). Furthermore, it became a vehicle model subject to the “long-term 10-year 100,000km special warranty extension” that is applied on the condition that a warranty extension inspection (equivalent to a 24-month periodical inspection) is received at the time of vehicle inspection and entry after the fifth year.
December 20, 2010
Based on “VR”, a 3.3-inch color liquid crystal display built into the rearview mirror reflects the rear view, rearview mirror with rear view monitor that supports safe parking (with automatic anti-glare function), genuine leather and suede-like fabric Announced “Premium Selection”, a special-purpose vehicle equipped with a special seat combining a leather seat with a leather-wrapped steering wheel, water-repellent door glass, hydrophilic-plated door mirror, and fog lamp (started on January 7, 2011).
March 22, 2012
Announced to end production in June of the same year. Produced after September 2012 due to the fact that sales volume has dropped to 1/10 of the peak due to non-economic tax reductions for cars and that it is difficult to reduce costs by sharing with other models due to its unique platform [7]. This is because the standard for pedestrian head protection applied to vehicles was not met (the same applies to Daihatsu Copen, Terio Skid, and Mazda RX-8). Prior to the end of production, based on the special specification model “Premium Selection” released in January 2011, a full-cover type spare tire case, roof rail (silver paint), and cold district specifications were added to enhance the equipment. Announced the special edition “Premium Selection ~ Final Anniversary ~” (sold on March 26). The body color is set to 4 colors including 2 colors of 3-way 2 tone color (Raspberry Red Pearl is replaced by Cool Silver Metallic / Raspberry Red Pearl / Cool Silver Metallic of 3-way 2 tone color).
June 2012
end of production. After that, only inventory will be sold.
January 2013
Posting on the home page has ended.
December 23, 2015
The first Pajero Mini won the car sensor car of the year vintage category in the February 2016 issue of the car magazine “Car Sensor” published by Recruit Holdings [8].
April 14, 2016
Mitsubishi Motors has reported a recall (collection and free repair) to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism on the assumption that the engine control unit (ECU) and radiator fan motor are defective. The target is a total of six models, three of which are Pajero Mini, Minicab, Town Box, and Nissan Motor. 124,419 units manufactured from August 8, 2002 to December 27, 2013 [9] .
March 31, 2017
Completed vehicle registration of all unregistered vehicles for the very few remaining distribution stocks, and sales ended in both name and reality. The curtain has come down to the history of 22 years since its appearance.
Installed engine
Water-cooled inline 4-cylinder 4A30 type
Maximum output and maximum torque:
64ps / 7,000rpm, 10.2kg ・ m / 3,500rpm (DOHC 20valve twin scroll turbo, until September 2002)
64ps / 6,000rpm, 9.0kg ・ m / 4,000rpm (SOHC 16 valve turbo, since September 2002)
52ps / 6,500rpm, 6.3kg ・ m / 4,500rpm (SOHC 16 valve natural intake)
Fuel type: Unleaded regular gasoline
Remarks
There was a setting for sunroof specifications.
The X system is equipped with a naturally aspirated engine, and the V system is equipped with a turbo engine.
R is an on-road sporty model with a turbo engine, flat tires, lowdown and aero. Snoopy edition has Snoopy drawn on the body.
Pajero Mini Duke
The first H56A type
December 9, 1997
Pajero mini that combines full-scale RV functions such as off-road driving performance cultivated with Pajero and ease of handling, ease of use, and economy of light vehicles, with a unique and ingenious mask with a newly designed front grill, side protection mall, etc. Launched the latest street style Pajero Mini Duke featuring smart side view, elegant chic interior with moss green seat & black interior.
2nd generation H58A type
October 1998
Full model change at the same time as the base car.
August 2003
The catalog falls.
March 2004
End of sale.
Pajero mini links
The first H53 / 58A type
November 21, 2000
The new bonnet type “Toppo BJ” and “Pajero Mini” are each equipped with a new type and special specification car with a unique appearance, functions and equipment. Both were released from November 21st by Galant sales companies nationwide.
October 23, 2001
Launched Snoopy Edition II.
Origin of car name
“PAJERO” is from the Pajero Cat (or Pampas cat, Corocoro), a wildcat that lives in the southern Patagonia region of Chile and Argentina.
“Mini” means “small” and “small”.
“DUKE” means monarch and duke.
Lynx is a wild cat that lives in North America and the Eurasian continent. → Lynx