Mitsubishi’s announcement announced that Pajero, the most quintessential part of the Mitsubishi brand, will no longer usher in a new generation, which means that the legend of Pajero will come to an abrupt end on the fourth-generation model. This is a fact that countless off-road enthusiasts and Pajero fans cannot accept, including the author himself. At this point, the Pajero and Lancer Evo, the two greatest models that made Mitsubishi’s glorious era officially a thing of the past. The matter has come to this point, whether it is regrettable or sad, the past will eventually pass. For the Pajero that is about to leave us, as a commemoration, there have been countless articles reviewing the glorious life of the off-road king achieved by its four-generation model development history. Here I don’t want to elaborate, let’s talk about the prequel of Pajero, let’s take a look at what kind of off-road vehicles pushed Pajero to the crown of off-road king, as the author’s commemoration of Pajero .
This series of Mitsubishi off-road vehicles, which laid the foundation for Pajero, appeared intensively in Mitsubishi’s product map from the 1950s to the 1970s. In the historical introduction of Pajero, the development of this series of models for more than 20 years is understated. According to the agreement between Mitsubishi and Jeep, Mitsubishi is authorized to produce a series of models with Jeep technology. In fact, this is true, but it is not necessarily true. Because in the past two decades, Mitsubishi has developed a series of off-road models based on this, and it is the accumulation of technology of these models that made the Pajero designed and developed in the 1970s soar into the sky and become the overlord status. Well, then we will follow the format of the chronicle to make up for these understated models one by one.
The start of Mitsubishi assembling the Jeep
In 1950, the Korean War broke out, and the Korean People’s Army’s overwhelming offensive besieged the South Korean army in Busan, and victory was imminent. However, the subsequent landing of the United Nations Army in Incheon changed the situation on the entire battlefield. In just a few months, the United Nations Army reached the edge of the Yalu River. At this time, the Chinese People’s Volunteers bravely crossed the Yalu River, and after three years of tug-of-war, they re-stabilized the front line on the 38th parallel. In this see-saw process, Japan’s geographical relationship made it a logical forward logistics base for the United Nations Army, which also established Japan’s important position in the first island chain in the future. Based on such considerations, the United States rearmed Japan and established the Japanese Police Reserve, the predecessor of the Japanese Self-Defense Forces. In 1952, Central Nippon Heavy Industries (the predecessor of Mitsubishi) obtained a technical cooperation with Willys and began to assemble Willys Jeep at the Oe Plant in Nagoya. By the beginning of 1953, the CJ3A Willys Jeep assembled at Oe Factory in Nagoya officially rolled off the production line. In the future, it will be distinguished from American-made models. This model will be called CJ3A-J1, and 53 vehicles will be put into production initially, all of which will be sold to the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry of Japan. This was the beginning of the Mitsubishi Jeep.
With this beginning, in 1954, Japan developed the CJ3-J2 model by itself, changing the power supply from 6V to 12V, and the output increased to 500 vehicles. This time, they are all equipped on the predecessor of the Japanese Self-Defense Forces. Note that at this time, the Mitsubishi logo has not appeared on the Mitsubishi Jeep. In other words, it is still an assembly workshop in Japan.
Mitsubishi Jeep J3 without Mitsubishi logo began to take off
Starting from the CJ3B in 1954, the new car was equipped with a new F4-134 Hurricane engine with a displacement of 2.2L. The maximum output power is 51.5 kW and the maximum torque is 147 Nm. Subsequently, the CJ3B-J3R, the right-hand drive version of the CJ3B, was selected by the Japanese Self-Defense Forces and became the standard military vehicle of the Japanese Self-Defense Forces at that time. At the same time, in 1954, the F4-134 engine was fully domestically produced in Japan, and it was called the JH4 engine. In 1955, this engine was mass-produced at the Kyoto Works under the tree of Nippon Heavy Industries.
The production of Mitsubishi J3 continued from 1954 to 1973. The initial production models were completely built in the style of American Willis Jeep, full of original atmosphere. The vehicle has a length of 3388mm, a width of 1688mm, a wheelbase of 2032mm, a fuel tank volume of 45L, a drag coefficient of 0.8 and a maximum mass of 1419kg. Driven by the JH4 engine, its top speed is 95 kilometers per hour, and its fuel consumption is 10L per 100 kilometers.
In 1962, the J3 ushered in a facelift for the first time. The maximum output power of the JH4 engine was increased to 56 kilowatts, and the maximum torque was also increased to 161 Nm. The top speed can reach 105 kilometers per hour, and the acceleration time from zero to 100 kilometers is 23.1 seconds. Due to the addition of the soft top mechanism, the length of the 1962 Mitsubishi J3 also reached 3390mm.
In 1965, the J3D model equipped with a diesel engine was officially unveiled. It used a 2.2L diesel engine internally code-named KE31, with a maximum output of 45 kilowatts and a maximum torque of 132 Nm. It was matched with a three-speed manual transmission with a top speed of 84 kilometers per hour. This power lineup also continued until the complete discontinuation of the J3 car series in 1973.
The appearance of J10 means that Mitsubishi Jeep is officially on stage
With the engine, the development of Mitsubishi Jeep began to enter a period of great development, that is, from this time on, the logo of Mitsubishi began to appear gradually. In the three years from 1959 to 1961, Mitsubishi officially launched the J10 model, with a length of 3566mm, a width of 1484mm, a wheelbase of 2032mm, a maximum mass of 1490kg and a maximum load capacity of 360kg. In terms of power, it is still equipped with a JH4 engine, which is matched with a three-speed manual gearbox, with a top speed of 95 kilometers per hour, and a data simulation acceleration time of 27.2 seconds to 100 kilometers per hour. The fuel tank volume is 45L.
At the same time, Mitsubishi also launched a J10D model. This new car is mainly sold in the Japanese market. It adopts a two-door soft top structure and is equipped with a part-time four-wheel drive system. The rear axle is Dana18 series, and the main reduction ratio is 2.46. manual gearbox. In terms of power, J10D uses a 2.2L diesel engine with a maximum output of 41 kW and a maximum torque of 132 Nm.
The size of the vehicle is the same as that of the gasoline version of the J10, but the maximum mass is increased to 1610 kg. The top speed is 84 kilometers per hour, and the data simulation acceleration time from zero to 100 kilometers is 84.5 seconds. In 1960 and 1961, Mitsubishi launched the corresponding J10 model, which also provided two forms of simple door and hard door in terms of body form.
While launching the short-wheelbase J10, Mitsubishi also created a long-wheelbase J11 Delivery Wagon model for the J10 in 1959. In terms of body form, the J11 Delivery Wagon adopts a hard-top van structure, but the door still retains the two-door design. In terms of exterior color matching, a two-color painting with red and beige matching each other is adopted, and the spare tire is also changed from an external type to a built-in type in the power compartment. The use of the van body has greatly improved the ride comfort of the J11 Delivery Wagon, and at the same time, the new car looks more textured. In terms of power, the J11 is still equipped with a JH4 engine with a maximum output of 51.5 kilowatts and a maximum torque of 147 Nm. It is matched with a three-speed manual transmission. The length of the vehicle has reached 4324mm, and the wheelbase has reached 2642mm. The maximum mass is up to 1940 kg. The top speed is still 95 kilometers per hour, and the data simulation acceleration time to 100 kilometers is 34.2 seconds. Production of the J11 continued from 1959 to 1962.
J20 car series began to embark on the road of longevity
After the production of J10 was completed in 1961, Mitsubishi’s J20 car series officially debuted. Unlike the short-lived J10 car series, Mitsubishi’s J20 car series was produced until 1982. And this car is also a medium wheelbase model.
The J20 car series put into production in early 1961 is still equipped with JH4 engine, but the maximum output power has been increased to 56 kW, and the maximum torque has also been increased to 161 Nm. The matching gearbox is still a three-speed manual gearbox. The maximum weight of the soft-top model is 1760 kg, the vehicle length is 3685 mm, and the wheelbase is 2225 mm. In the following years, the J20 car series began to evolve gradually.
In 1965, the J20D model ushered in the J20 car series. It was equipped with a 2.2L diesel engine with a maximum output of 45 kW and a maximum torque of 137 Nm. It was matched with a three-speed manual gearbox with a top speed of 84 km/h.
In 1971, the diesel version J24 equipped with a 4DR5 diesel engine officially debuted. It is equipped with a 2.7L diesel engine with a maximum output of 55 kW and a maximum torque of 162 Nm. It is matched with a three-speed manual gearbox and a Dana 18 rear bridge. The top speed is 104 kilometers per hour, and the acceleration time from zero to 100 kilometers is 33.2 seconds.
In 1973, the J22 model was officially released. It was equipped with a 2.3L KE47 inline four-cylinder gasoline engine with a maximum output of 70 kW and a maximum torque of 172 Nm. Matched with a three-speed manual gearbox, the top speed is increased to 115 kilometers per hour, and the acceleration time from zero to 100 kilometers is 19.2 seconds.
In 1974, the J26 equipped with a 2.4L engine debuted, with a maximum output of 81 kilowatts and a maximum torque of 196 Nm. The matching gearbox was also upgraded to a four-speed manual gearbox with a gear ratio of 2.306/0.903. The top speed is 120 kilometers per hour, and the acceleration time from zero to 100 kilometers is 16.2 seconds. Fuel consumption per 100 kilometers is 15.7L. In the same year, the maximum output power of the J24 diesel engine was also increased to 59 kW and the maximum torque was 177 Nm. The top speed is 100 kilometers per hour, and the acceleration time from zero to 100 kilometers is 27.8 seconds.
This combination continued until 1981, when Mitsubishi officially launched the J27 model in 1981. The new car was equipped with a 2.6L gasoline engine with the internal code name G54B, with a maximum output of 88 kilowatts and a maximum torque of 209 Nm. Matched with a four-speed manual gearbox and a part-time four-wheel drive system, the top speed is 129 kilometers per hour, and the acceleration time from zero to 100 kilometers is 14.4 seconds. The J20 soft top car series has been produced until 1982.
In 1965, Mitsubishi launched the hardtop version of the J20C model. The new J20C adopts a three-door hard top design in terms of body structure, and the overall comfort is improved compared with the soft top structure of the J10. The design of the white roof makes the J20 look like the Toyota LC40 in appearance. In terms of power, the J20C is still equipped with the JH4 engine, but the maximum output power has been increased to 56 kilowatts, and the maximum torque has also been increased to 161 Nm. The matching gearbox is still a three-speed manual gearbox. The top speed reaches 105 kilometers per hour, and the acceleration time to 100 kilometers is 29.6 seconds. Compared with the J10 model, the length of the J20C has increased to 3685mm, the width is 1670mm, and the wheelbase is 2225mm.
In 1973, the J20 hardtop car series launched the J22H model. The new car was replaced with a gasoline engine with a displacement of 2.3L. The maximum output power was increased to 70 kW and the maximum torque was increased to 172 Nm. The maximum mass has increased to 1330 kg, the top speed is 115 km/h, and the acceleration time from zero to 100 km is 19.7 seconds. In 1974, Mitsubishi continued to launch the J26H. The J26H provided a gasoline engine with a displacement of 2.4L, a maximum output power of 81 kW, and a maximum torque of 196 Nm. The matching gearbox was also upgraded to a four-speed manual gearbox. The gear ratio is 2.306/0.903. The top speed is 120 kilometers per hour, and the acceleration time from zero to 100 kilometers is 16.2 seconds. Fuel consumption per 100 kilometers is 15.7L.
In 1975, the diesel version of the J24H officially debuted, equipped with a 2.7L diesel engine with a maximum output of 59 kW and a maximum torque of 177 Nm. It is matched with a four-speed manual gearbox with a gear ratio of 2.306/0.903. The top speed is 100 kilometers per hour, and the acceleration time from zero to 100 kilometers is 24.5 seconds.
The production of the J20 hardtop car series continued from 1965 to 1982. The last generation of the J20 car series officially launched the J27H equipped with a new gasoline power in 1981. The J27H is equipped with a 2.6L gasoline engine internally code-named G54B. The output power is 88 kW and the maximum torque is 209 Nm. Matched with a four-speed manual gearbox and a part-time four-wheel drive system, the top speed is 129 kilometers per hour, and the acceleration time from zero to 100 kilometers is 14.4 seconds. The production of the J20 hardtop car series continued until 1982.
J30 Station Wagon starts thinking about urban uses
With J11’s Delivery Wagon as the foreshadowing, Mitsubishi also launched the four-door version of the J30 Station Wagon in 1962. Compared with the J11 Delivery Wagon, the newly added two doors of the J30 Station Wagon will obviously be more practical. Therefore, its life cycle is much longer than that of the J11 Delivery Wagon, which was produced from 1962 to 1983. Its power has also changed several times with the development of Mitsubishi Motors.
Since it was only unveiled in 1962, the J30 Station Wagon that debuted at the initial stage was directly equipped with an upgraded JH4 engine with a maximum output of 56 kilowatts and a maximum torque of 161 Nm. The gearbox is still a three-speed manual gearbox. In terms of vehicle size, J30 Station Wagon has a body length of 4290mm, a width of 1665mm, and a wheelbase of 2641mm. The maximum mass is 2050 kg. The volume of the fuel tank is 48L, and the drag coefficient is reduced to 0.75. The top speed is 108 kilometers per hour, and the fuel consumption is 11L per 100 kilometers. From the modeling point of view, the J30 Station Wagon basically continues the overall outline of the J11 Delivery Wagon, very much in line with the urbanized style of the Jeep series of that era. The overall outline is square and tall, and the whole car uses a large number of planes. The two-color body design looks very fashionable.
In 1965, the diesel version of the J30D was officially launched. Like the series of models mentioned above, the J30D was also equipped with a 2.2L diesel engine with a maximum output of 45 kilowatts and a maximum torque of 137 Nm. It was matched with a three-speed manual The maximum mass of the gearbox is increased to 2100 kilowatts, and the top speed is 84 kilometers per hour.
In 1970, Mitsubishi launched two models, J34 and J36, both of which were equipped with brand-new engines. The J34 was equipped with a 2.3L gasoline engine with a maximum output of 70 kW and a maximum torque of 172 Nm. The top speed is 115 kilometers per hour, and the acceleration time from zero to 100 kilometers is 21.6 seconds. The fuel consumption is 17L per 100 kilometers. The J36 model is equipped with a brand new 2.7L diesel engine with a maximum output of 55 kW and a maximum torque of 162 Nm. The top speed is 107 kilometers per hour, and the acceleration time to 100 kilometers is 34.8 seconds. In 1974, the J38 equipped with a four-speed manual gearbox and a 2.4L engine was officially unveiled, with a maximum output of 81 kilowatts and a maximum torque of 196 Nm. The top speed can reach 120 kilometers per hour, and the acceleration time from zero to 100 kilometers is 18.5 seconds. Fuel consumption per 100 kilometers is 15.4L. In the same year, the J36 was also updated with a four-speed manual gearbox.
In 1982, the J37 model was launched. It was equipped with a 2.6L gasoline engine with a maximum output of 88 kW and a maximum torque of 209 Nm. It was matched with a four-wheel drive manual transmission. The top speed was 120 kilometers per hour, and the acceleration time from zero to 100 kilometers was 16.5 seconds. . The J37, as the last model of the J30 car series, was produced until 1983 when it was officially discontinued.
While launching the hard top version of the J30, Mitsubishi also created the soft top version of the J32 model on this basis. The first model officially debuted in 1963. However, compared with the J30 Station Wagon, the size of the J32 is more compact. The length of the vehicle is 4100mm, the width is 1670mm, and the wheelbase is 2640mm. The body form adopts a two-door long-axis structure, and the roof and rear cargo box are covered by a fabric soft top, which is closer to outdoor and engineering purposes than the J30 Station Wagon. Therefore, it is widely used in engineering institutions and has made great contributions to the construction of Japan after the war.
Like the J30, the J32 launched at the initial stage is also equipped with the JH4 engine, and the two are completely consistent. The maximum output power is 56 kilowatts, the maximum torque is 161 Nm, and the gearbox is still a three-speed manual gearbox. The production of J32 continued from 1963 to 1973, and did not undergo any changes in the ten years. Until the appearance of the J40 model completely replaced the tool cart positioning of the J32.
The tool cart atmosphere upgrade of J40 car series
The J40 car series was officially launched in 1970. The first model to appear was the J44 model equipped with a diesel engine. Compared with the J32 model, the J40 car series did not undergo any major changes in appearance, and it was still a soft-top long axle. settings. In terms of body size, it also fully maintains the consistency with J32. In terms of power, it is equipped with a 2.7L diesel engine code-named 4DR5, with a maximum output of 55 kilowatts and a maximum torque of 162 Nm, which is matched with a three-speed manual transmission.
In 1973, the gasoline version of the Mitsubishi J42 model debuted. It was equipped with a 2.3L four-cylinder gasoline engine with a maximum output of 70 kilowatts and a maximum torque of 172 Nm. The acceleration time from zero to 100 kilometers is 20.1 seconds.
In 1974, Mitsubishi launched the J46 model equipped with a new 2.4L gasoline engine, with a maximum output of 81 kW and a maximum torque of 196 Nm. Matched with a four-speed manual gearbox, the top speed is 120 kilometers per hour, and the acceleration time from zero to 100 kilometers is 16.4 seconds. At the same time, the J44 model was also replaced with a four-speed manual gearbox in the same year.
This model power combination continued for seven years until 1981, when Mitsubishi launched the J47 with a 2.6L gasoline engine, with a maximum output of 88 kilowatts and a maximum torque of 209 Nm. The top speed is 120 kilometers per hour, the acceleration time from zero to 100 kilometers is 14.6 seconds, and the fuel consumption is 16.2L per 100 kilometers. At this point, the upgrade of the J40 series models ended here, and continued until 1983 when the production was officially discontinued.
The Birth of Pajero – J50 Series
The last member of Mitsubishi Jeep, J50, is the most direct inheritance of the J3 car series. At the same time, this model is also the only model in the Mitsubishi Jeep series that has continued to be produced until the 1990s. At the same time, the J50 series also directly gave birth to Mitsubishi Pajero. It can be said that J50 is the most direct founder of Pajero legend.
The first-generation J50 model was code-named J54, and the new car was officially unveiled in 1970. The new car unveiled at the initial stage is a two-door short-axle model in the same form as the J3 model. The extremely original design completely retains the style of the early Willys Jeep, and this is what made Mitsubishi Jeep enter the period of great economic development in Japan. An important guarantee that sufficient sales can still be retained. In terms of vehicle size, the length of the first-generation J50 is 3390mm, the width is 1665mm, and the wheelbase is 2030mm. The volume of the fuel tank is 45L, and the drag coefficient is 0.8. In terms of power, the J54 is equipped with a 4DR5 2.7L diesel engine, which is matched with a three-speed manual transmission. The maximum output power is 55 kW and the maximum torque is 162 Nm. Due to the extremely simple structure, the curb weight of the J50 is only 1565 kg, which virtually improves the passing performance of the vehicle. The top speed is 104 kilometers per hour, and the acceleration time from zero to 100 kilometers is 27.1 seconds.
In 1972, the J54 was upgraded for power output, with a maximum output power of 59 kW and a maximum torque of 176.5 Nm. The top speed is 100 kilometers per hour, and the acceleration time is reduced to 23 seconds. In 1973, Mitsubishi launched the J52 model. In terms of power, the new car was equipped with a KE47 2.3L inline four-cylinder engine with a maximum output of 70 kilowatts and a maximum torque of 172 Nm. The fuel tank volume is reduced to 44L. The top speed reaches 115 kilometers per hour, and the acceleration time from zero to 100 kilometers is reduced to 15.8 seconds.
In 1974, Mitsubishi launched the J56 model. The new car continued the 2.3L inline four-cylinder engine of the J52 in terms of power, but the matching gearbox was upgraded from a three-speed manual to a four-speed manual, and the top speed was increased to 120 kilometers per hour. At the same time, the J54 model is also equipped with a four-speed manual gearbox.
In 1975, the more modern J58 was officially unveiled. Compared with the previous J50 series models, the J58 weakened the tough military vehicle shape in appearance, and began to highlight the playful atmosphere of the vehicle with a variety of body colors and white fenders. . In terms of power, the J58 is also equipped with a brand new 4G52 single overhead camshaft engine with a displacement of 2.0L, a maximum output of 73.5 kW, and a maximum torque of 167 Nm. It is mated to a four-speed manual transmission. The maximum weight is reduced to 1440 kg. Its top speed can reach 110 kilometers per hour, and the acceleration time from zero to 100 kilometers is 15.2 seconds. Fuel consumption per 100 kilometers is 14.7L. In the same year, the J54 was also fitted with a four-speed manual gearbox.
In 1981, the J57 was officially unveiled. Compared with the previous J58 model, the J57 provided more diverse body color options. The width of the tires has also been slightly adjusted, so it looks closer to the traditional impression of modern off-road vehicles. The connection between the fenders and the air intake grille is also transitioned through curves, so the overall sense of the times has also been improved. Of course, you can also see the use of new technology in the 1980s in the interior of the vehicle. The front seats are equipped with headrests as standard, and the height of the seats has also been increased. In terms of power, it is equipped with a KE47 engine with a displacement of 2.3L, a maximum output of 70 kW, and a maximum torque of 172 Nm. The maximum mass has been slightly increased to 1480 kg. .
In 1983, the J59, which was closer to the shape of a modern off-road vehicle, was officially unveiled. Compared with the previous models, the shape changes of the J59 were drastic. The shape of the whole vehicle has also completely changed the style of Willis Jeep through the use of kits, and the whole has become very fashionable. Even now, the shape of Mitsubishi J59 is still eye-catching. In terms of exterior color matching, J59 incorporates a color more suitable for young people. At the same time, a golden roll cage is added behind the seats, forming a whole with the beige seats. The wheel hub also adopts a golden multi-spoke design, and at the same time, the size of the tires has also been increased, using brand-new radial tires. So overall, J59 is really full of tension and fashion sense.
In terms of power, the J59 is equipped with a G52B four-cylinder gasoline engine with a displacement of 2.0L, a maximum output of 73.5 kW, and a maximum torque of 162 Nm. It is mated to a four-speed manual transmission. The top speed is 110 kilometers per hour, the acceleration time from zero to 100 kilometers is 15.5 seconds, and the fuel consumption is 14.6L per 100 kilometers.
In 1987, Mitsubishi launched the J53 CanvasTop model again. Compared with the previous J59, the most notable change in appearance of this J53 Canvas Top is the addition of a canvas soft top. In terms of power, it is equipped with a 4DR6 diesel engine with a displacement of 2.7L, a maximum output of 69 kW, and a maximum torque of 206 Nm. It is mated to a four-speed manual transmission. The top speed is 121 kilometers per hour, and the acceleration time from zero to 100 kilometers is 19.1 seconds. Fuel consumption per 100 kilometers is 10.7L. By 1988, only the J53 Canvas Top remained in the J50 series.
Originally, the legend of Mitsubishi Jeep would end here in J53 Canvas Top. But in 1994, Mitsubishi launched the J55 Canvas Top model again on the basis of the J53 Canvas Top. Compared with J53 Canvas Top, the new J55 Canvas Top has a smoother canvas roof. In terms of power, the 4DR5 diesel engine has been upgraded, the displacement is still 2.7L, but the maximum output power has been increased to 73.5 kW, and the maximum torque has also been increased to 221 Nm. In terms of performance, the top speed of J55 Canvas Top reaches 123 kilometers per hour, the acceleration time from zero to 100 kilometers is shortened to 17.1 seconds, and the fuel consumption per 100 kilometers is 10.9L. Since 1995, only the J55 Canvas Top has been left in the Mitsubishi Jeep model. This situation was maintained until 1998 when production was discontinued. At the same time, it also announced the entry of Mitsubishi Jeep series into history.
In 1998, in order to commemorate the glorious history of Mitsubishi Jeep, Mitsubishi also launched a J55 Last Production Memorial Edition commemorative model. In terms of appearance, this commemorative model completely reproduces the appearance of J55. In terms of color matching, it adopts the combination of beige body and black canvas roof, which has the feeling of J3 in the past. From this commemorative model, we can also clearly see the progress of Mitsubishi’s car manufacturing technology. Although the overall appearance of Willys Jeep is still retained, the progress of the technology makes the commemorative version of J55 Last Production Memorial look extremely fashion breath. The original atmosphere is full of modernity. In terms of shape, the ratio of long front and short rear is still alive after the canvas roof is integrated. As far as this classic shape is concerned, even if it is launched now, it will inevitably attract the favor of a large number of young consumers.
So far, the legend of Mitsubishi Jeep has come to an end here. From this chronicle-like memory, it is not difficult to find that the development of Mitsubishi Jeep is basically carried out in accordance with the development of the engine. During this period, it has experienced several power changes. change. In its most glorious seventies, the parallel sales of several models can also see its popularity. With the Mitsubishi Jeep bedding, the Pajero concept car appeared, and then the first-generation Pajero appeared, and there were legends in the off-road and Dakar circles. It can be said that the emergence of Mitsubishi Jeep represents the collective memory of Japan’s post-war generation and the process of its economic take-off. It is indeed a classic.
Compared with the development history of Mitsubishi Jeep, the development history of Pajero is obviously much simpler. However, Pajero has been engraved in the memory of all post-80s generations with the popularity of Jackie Chan movies and the majestic appearance of the Dakar Rally. With the passing away of the EVO who galloped the WRC Rally and the Pajero who galloped the Dakar Rally, the youthful memories belonging to the post-80s generation also began to come to an end. In fact, when Pajero no longer appears in Jackie Chan’s movies, we should be aware of the arrival of this day. So, after Pajero stops changing, what can Pajero leave behind for the Mitsubishi off-road vehicles?
