Mitsubishi Pajero NT (2008-2011)

Robust, no-nonsense motoring. It goes everywhere I want to go – Purchased second-hand in 2017 with a ridiculous amount of kilometres on the clock due to the previous owner's work across country New South Wales. But it has turned out to be an excellent purchase. It has, so far at least, been robust. The mechanic says that, provided you keep them regularly serviced, these machines just keep going and going.… Read more

Currently around 300,000km on the clock and hoping it will go another 100,000 to 200,000 kilometres. I've replaced the odd thing here and there, but never anything urgent (i.e. nothing catastrophic).

They're not for people who want all the mod cons. They're pretty spartan inside and it's a no-nonsense vehicle. But on road or off, it does its job.

Best car – Have owned our Nt RX Pajero for 10 years since new. Has 240000km on clock and have never had a single problem with it. It has towed a caravan throughout outback NT, QLD, NSW and SA and was perfect. My daily ride and very comfortable. 7 seats has been very handy with kids. My L and P plate kids prefer to drive the Pajero rather than our other car a 2019 Mazda 6. Happy to keep the Pajero for another 10 years! Show details

Pajero VRX 4M41T turbo diesel auto wagon – I purchased the NT VRX Pajero brand new in mid-2010. I bought the turbo diesel automatic as my NSW Police Forensic wagon was one and I loved driving it. So upon retiring I bought the silver Pajero VRX. I bought it with the following options: A 3 tonne rated Hayman Reece towing pack which included an upgraded transmission cooler, a genuine… Read more

Mitsubishi part nudge bar (airbag compatible), factory fitted car mats front and back (they clip on so they don't slip), and a set of Hella Driving lights (I would like an LED bar when I can afford one).

As part of the deal and I negotiate hard we also got darker window tint (slightly tinted on the two front doors) and a lot darker tint on the rear doors and tailgate which kept the car legal in NSW.

When I say I get the best deal possible and the fact I had no trade in I sent an email to just about every Mitsubishi Dealership in NSW stating that the above is what I wanted and what was their best price drive away registered with all of the above extras. Lancaster Mitsubishi answered the call with a great price about $2000 cheaper than the next competitor it was in the low $60,000.

Then the bombshell that price was for a late 2009 plate and I wanted a 2010 compliance plate as I don't care what you are told if you buy with last years compliance plate it is last years model and that is how you are treated all the way through and your trade-in price, later on, is dealt with as a 2009 model. So they told me that the 2010 plates would be three months away so I put a substantial deposit on it and sealed the price and options.

I bought the VRX Model as it had part leather seats, a DVD player in the rear for the kids, two pairs of headphones and a remote control so they were happy. The 6 stack stereo was an upgrade it also got stronger headlights and a pair of fog lamps, roof racks ( only really good to look at), and a set of 5 mag wheels. The vehicle is a 7 seater and the back two seats very cleverly hide when you would expect to find a spare wheel well. The 7 seats have been very handy as I have two teenage daughters who always seem to want them and their friends taken somewhere every weekend. The spare wheel is hung on the back sideways opening door side steps come standard on the VRX. I also fitted Bush Skinz underbody protection plates. They cover the engine sump and the gearbox and transfer case just a bit of added insurance they were $400 for the set of two plates.

The next few paragraphs are very important read and follow my recommendations when the time comes plse.

whilst your car is under capped price servicing go back to your Dealership for services which is every 10,000kms. The motor runs on an expensive but good Fully Synthetic oil which I swear by. A tip: I am a diesel and petrol mechanic by trade but are semi-retired now so I can offer good advice on the mechanical side of things. Note: When you get up to a service that says check and adjust the valve clearances, which I think is about 30-40,000km service make sure you get confirmation that they are going to manually adjust the valve clearances put new seals on the ends of the injector and the must also clean out the exhaust gas return (EGR) valve and the intake manifold.

The Dealerships Service Manager and Mechanics get their back up about this job. The reason they get a bit upset about doing the above job in the capped price servicing period as it is not a nice job to do it takes several hours and a lot of covers and pipes have to be removed and as the Pajero is common rail diesel the injection pipes are very delicate and if they bend one it is a throw away job. The Service Manager will tell you that they can do a aural assessment and that is all it needs which is a lot of crap. As if the valves are too tight they will not be making any orderable clicking noise. They will be very quiet in fact the problem here is if one or more of the valves and there are 16 valves are too tight there will be no clicking sound at all from them but they will quite quickly burn out your valves and valve seats in the cylinder head which I would estimate will cost someone more than likely you the customer somewhere and I am only guessed it could be more $2600 to $3100 to fix.

Whilst your car is off the road for a few days probably a week and you keep arguing too and fro with Mitsubishi Motors customer service people and your local Mitsubishi Service Manager. I have been told and this is only third hand that the Mitsubishi Dealership may offer to pay half of the cost which at the time sounds good, dont accept this they caused the problem and it is up to them to fix it.

A better way is to make sure that when the capped service comes up for "check valve clearances" you have the discussion with the Service Manager that you want the engine stripped down, the injection pipes and the top cover is taken off and the valve clearances checked manually and the EGR and intake and exhaust manifolds cleaned out. If this job is done once properly the engine will perform quietly but the way it should.

This is a major good tip. I have towed a dual axle 2600kg caravan to Townsville and back with no issues, the Pajeros love towing and love the sand. Buyer beware: The first set of tyres only lasted me 26,000km they were a mainly road tyre say 80% road and 20% offroad use. I put new Cooper Tyres on with a 80% road 20% sand they have done 50,000km and still look as if they are only a bit worn out. I love Cooper Tyres I wouldnt buy anything else they are great on and off road though my offroad is taking the kids for a ride on the sand. Tyre pressures down to 16 PSI at Stockton Beach. Pajero diesel autos are fantastic on the sand.

About 80,000km ago I had the old shocks and springs taken off and replaced with long travel Bilstein Shocks and Lovells 30-40mm lift also had Polyair shocks installed at the same time, wheel alignment for all for wheels.

Great ride and a bit more height for the beach and when towing. It cost about $2300 well spent just make sure you replace the bottom rear shock bolts with a high tensile bolt and nylon locknuts that just fit snuggly into the hole of the new lower shock, if you use the original bolts they have about a 1/4 inch freeplay that drives you nuts it sounds like the back is going to drop out of the car. See Climate Suspension at Thornton NSW He is the best suspension man on the East Coast of Australia Dino is his name, let him know I sent you in and he will look after you.

If you get out and about with your turbo diesel Pajero the best place in Australia to get a Diesel Tune Up is Berima Diesel Service, a friend said he got about 20% more power but the power was there straight away no turbo lag. They also fit oil catch cans that can stop the bit of blow by oil smoke that most diesels have keeping your manifolds and EGR valve clean.

Not much more I can add other than we are very happy with out Pajero I buy kits of Donaldson servicing kits from off Ebay they have fuel, oil and air filters delivered for $90 they are a bargain then another $90 for 10 litres of the best Turbo Diesel fully synthetic oil you can buy Nulon or Penrite I think 5W-30W best check though. I do the oil change and filters myself now about every 10,000km some say go to 15,000km I dont think there is anything wrong with stretching it to 15,000km I am just a bit particular.

Nearly forgot everyone asks this question how much diesel does it use well 10 litres per 100km around town on average, on motorways set on the cruise control about 9 litres per 100km and if I have control driving carefully at

no more than 100kph I can get it down to consistant 8 litres per 100kmph. When towing anything between 14 and18 litres per 100km. If I got to 110kph it goes up to about 17.5 litres per 100km. Dont tow with the overdrive on or you will overheat your transmission 95kph is a good speed in say one gear back from the final drive.

If you buy a Pajero you will be buying a good vehicle that will go the distance and give you a good run for your money. Only buy the turbo diesel auto with the 4m41 motor.

Best wishes Michael

Value for money, very good towing vehicle – Very happy with this vehicle. Bought ti for towing and to fit teenage family. Towing heavy loads is excellent, plenty of power. There are only 3 gripes I have. 1) Metalised plastic surfaces on interior reflect sun, would have been way better to have fake wood. 2) Back door - is heavy and you have to be wary of it, if wind catches it, you could… Read more ·  1

get hurt. Door hits tow hitch when heavy trailer is connected so you have to squeeze in the 10" gap.

An upward hinging door would be better.

3) Turbo lag is noticeable.

It has been very reliable. I have only had to put tyres on it and a rear brake light bulb. All other expenses have been normal running and servicing.

Fuel economy not towing is about 28mpg on open road, towing 2.25Tonne is about 18mpg.

I also looked at a Prado and would have had to pay an extra $15,000 for the equivalent vehicle to get a Toyota badge - nope!

Given the horror stories I have heard about Toyota injectors I am very glad I bought the Paggy.

Great Value – Purchased our first Pajero in 2010 Activ at a fairly good price. At this point now being 2018 and 230,000 on the clock we have not had one issue except for recalls and drivers door winder replacement, The servicing gets a little dear over the years unless you know a good cheap reliable mechanic We have also done tappet adjustment every… Read more

30,000 k’s and also added a catch can other than that all standard.

If I could buy another one of these now I would,As some of the new ones Toyota,Colorado just to name a few are absolute rubbish and with such small engines in them now. Some of them wouldn’t tow my grandmother up the stairs.

It has been good on diesel anywhere from 10/100 to 8.5/100 k’s,

Plenty of room inside,Sat nav is a little out of date although I find google maps the best.

The only down side is.......

The spare tyre on the back could have been higher for towing but you can get a kit to raise it up 50mm.

All in all been a good 4wd/family car to date.

Why Did Mitsubishi Stop producing them????

Great for cruising and towing – After using other makes for years decided to try a Pajero. Have had it for about 5 years now. Its great for towing and cruising. Its ok for soft off roading but wouldn't recommend it for serious off road terrain. Its comfortable and has options that others don't have which help when cruising. The on the run 4 wheel engage option is a real bonus… Read more

as there is no LSD. The rear diff lock is also an excellent option and does help if on slippery terrain - providing you have suitable tyres. It would be nice if the rear windows went all the way down.

Great 4WD – I have owned an NT GL 2011 Pajero Diesel Auto for 6 years it is used for commuting ,holidays/trips & all types of 4WDing & is regularly serviced & the only problems so far have been a leaking sump fixed under Warranty & the rear door strut siezed … It is great on Fuel & has plenty of power … Easily one of the best 4WDs I have owned !!  Show details

Corrugations – Vehicle is generally used for the city, but not for the daily commute. It is an excellent vehicle but I would strongly advise anyone contemplating significant corrugation driving to buy something else. The ride is extremely rough and the dash shakes violently on corrugations. It appears not all vehicles suffer from this, but there is no apparent… Read more

solution. I have spoken with owners on touring trips, and aftermarket suspension doesn't solve these problems. I think the Savannah Way experience speaks volumes - you will see very few Gen IV Pajeros on the likes of the Gibb River Road, as owners have learnt to shy away from such badly corrugated roads. Only newbies such as myself try it, and we learn quickly that such places aren't its natural habitat. An excellent vehicle in other respects, but don't buy it for touring corrugated roads..

Excellent outback tourer – We live in the Pilbara and the Pajero is ideal. 2011 model, and no major issues apart from a starter motor and the odd recall. Easy to service and work on. Have been to some pretty remote places and back with no dramas. Looking forward to buying a newer model.  Show details

Great capable 4x4 well built for Australian conditions – Great capable 4x4 well built for Australian conditions. We don't really take it off road but on a few occasions it took us through rough tracks in Litchfield NP, river crossings in Kimberley and a beach or two. Little bit thirsty when towing a caravan but you would be too pulling a 2 ton brick. Rear Difflock is there just in case but I never had to use it.  Show details

good for long trips – Overall a good car but thirsty af. Have the top of the range model otherwise don't even bother. Does its job very as well as would a 4X4: everyday use, towing, rough conditions. Transmission may jerk at lower speeds e.g. stop start traffic.What i would like is that even though there's bluetooth connectivity, you can't play music through it - only answer calls which defeats the purpose of a bluetooth system.  Show details

2008 Mitsubishi Pajero 25th Ann, 3.2 Turbo Diesel giving very low fuel average – I have recently purchased a 2008 Pajero DI D 25th Anniversary edition with 18600k odometer reading. I am new to Diesel vehicles and have no experience to assess the car I have bought. One Diesel Mechanic reved it very high and showed me black smoke. He indicated that there is no power. He recommended EGR, inlet manifold cleaning, replacement of… Read more ·  1

air filter and diesel fuel filter to start with at a cost of $1000.00 to start with and if it did not work he would look at injectors at additional work.

It drives good, NRMA and Lander Mitsubishi drove and tested it and reported all good. However it does not show very good fuel consumption. I have not driven it on a long drive but a combined average is around 5.6km per liter of BP Diesel viz 17.5liter per 100km.

However when I took my car to NRMA & Lander Mitsubishi which was after the diesel mechanic's comments they tested it and gave a written report indicating that there was nothing wrong with the car.

Can any one with experience on 2008 Mitsubishi DI D problems suggest how I can improve the fuel average to 10liters/100km and other problems such as the Diesel Mechanic pointed out if he was honest.

Best family car! – We went from a Kluger to a pajero. Havnt regretted at all! Runs smoothly, so reliable! Spacious for a family of 4 and a decent sized dog! DVD player works a treat for the kid, especially with the long drives down south with the kids! We go on long drives economic with fuel! Don't think we will ever switch from the pajero, only to upgrade in models!  Show details

Great car. Lovely to drive – Ive driven Pajeros since 2003. This is my third one and the last one had over 320000 km on it and still drove perfectly. I have not had a single breakdown or mechanical problem in 14 years driving Pajeros. Love the power and torque of the diesel engine and the 5 speed auto works perfectluly with the engine. It is slways in the right gear. Tows my… Read more

22 ft van easily. Reasonable fuel economy i get around 10 l/100 and i do have a lead foot so I could easily get down to around 8 if I drove gently.

Handling is nice sure footed and drives like a car. Brakes are very good. Suspension is well set up as standard. I oflen go 4 wheel driving and love the standard diff locks on the NW. It makes very rough 4 wheel drive tracks a smooth and easy drive.There are very few 4 wheel drives that could go the places this will go because very few if any have standard diff locks. Ground clearance is pretty good. I bought the GL because it doesnt have side steps so better clearance. It still has a good level of equipment even though it is the low spec model.

Feels safe and yet easy to drive – great driving experience, looks big but really smooth to drive, easy to park. Took to Fraser Island, didn't get stuck even in soft sand. negatives: rearview camera does not have line indication and no sound to let you know how close you are when reversing, navigation sytem touchscreen is difficult to use, and you have to stop to enter addresses (even if you have a passenger who could enter the address, the navigation does not allow it)  Show details

Excellent – We love our Pajero VRX Diesel. Great fuel economy solo or when towing, fantastic offroad performance especially on sand and dunes and maneuverability of much smaller car. The only drawback is an aircon which depending on setting either cools or heats but it might be an issue of only our car.  Show details

Computer problems on NT – 6 years of no problems. Out of warranty 5,000k and barometer failed on the computer which sets car into an emergency response and shuts down many systems e.g. will not climb a hill, no power, no cruise control etc. Expensive new computer still not perfect with anti-skid lights on when accelerating. Would not like this to happen on a big trip.  Show details

brilliant vehicle – drives well , yes its a bit rough and the sound of the diesel clatter can be considered a bit loud to todays standards .The interiors could have been a bit more better especially the quality of the interior plastics . Extremely reliable vehicle and low running cost as of now . The only upgrades that i have done is put brighter bulbs and install a music system with a USB port as the old one did not have a USB port .  Show details

More than I expected – I like my Pajero 2010. I have done 26K in 18months. Have done some long trips ($4,600Kmsin 12days) never had any problems. Good value for money. Comfortable, and confident driving in evry weather and terrain. I have done some medium 4x4, sand drive, kept me confident and happy all the time. NIce to drive and usually get 9L/100Kms.  Show details

Great bang for your buck – I bought my 2010 NT GLX Pajero 3.2L DiD manual Paj with 169000km on the clock almost 8 months ago and to date cannot fault it. On the black stuff it drives beautifully (although the diesel motor is a little noisy, coupled with the Cooper Discovery AT3 tyres) but offroad is where it truly excels. Unfortunately mine came without the optional rear… Read more

diff lock however with the centre diff lock and traction control I have found it to be more than capable of getting through whatever I throw at it. The Super Select II 4WD system coupled with the active traction control is a marvellous bit of kit.

The fuel economy is quite good for a car of its size, averaging around 9L/100km country and 10-11L/100km city driving from its 88L tank, made even better with the addition of a K&N filter and Safari snorkel. The interior is neat and tidy albeit a little plasticy and dated but on the whole it's comfortable and spacious. There is enough room for my family of 5, and the rear cargo seats fold away nicely under the floor which also double up as a handy storage compartment if the seats are removed. The seats are comfy with ample leg room in both front and back.

I found the standard suspension quite good allowing sufficient clearance underneath the car, with the diff pumpkin tucked up and out of harms way as to not get caught on any large rocks or rutts, however a 2" lift would definitely benefit.

Overall I am very happy with my purchase, however the 180,000km service did sting the hip pocket a little. While it won't win any races, it will get you to those secret camping spots without too many issues.

Faultless NT Pajero – Purchased NT Pajero clocked up 165000 klm can't fault it. Always had it serviced by Mitsy Toowong (great service) always had the best tyres on it coopers & MT, etc. prefer MT :) towed a tinny in and out of mud bog holes as well as a heavy half cabin Haines up and down the coast. It's an exceed with real diff lock, done beach and bush, got stuck… Read more

once towing tinny at inskip soft sand let the tyres down and off again.

It's been faultless, it's been chipped and dyno tuned for 4 years now and I'm going to be sad to miss it, I'm not sure what to upgrade too, it's time to upgrade, I just hope what ever I upgrade too will give me the same or better returns and reliability as what I have had.

Have been given a trade price, just trying to work out what to upgrade too.

Awesome vehicle – I can't rave on about this car enough! This is my 3rd Pajero from 2000. Each one has been extaordinary. All have had good reliability, Driving manners and turning circle. The latest one (2011 NW) is more powerful and fairly efficient.(10 and 12.5) I tow a 1.8 tonne trailer half the time and beefed up the rear suspension to cope. The only negative is that the Brake Rotors warp too readily. Had no problems in this respect from the previous ones.  Show details

Best vehicle I've owned – Have come from owning mainly premium Euro brands, from Merc, BMW, Audi etc. Loved the EU cars but they just aren't suited to Australia. With a family of 5 was looking for a capable, comfortable and powerful 4wd. Was set on the Prado but couldn't stand the roly poly suspension, low power engine and 'toyota tax' of paying more than competitors for… Read more

similar product. Patrol is too old and noisy, Landcruiser far too large and thirsty for what I was after. Won't touch a Jeep - no doubt great cars but a car made in American with an Italian engine just spells unreliability. And don't even mention anything from LandRover for same reasons.

Which left the Pajero. Bought new in 2010, done 105,000 kms, of which 25,000km or so have been off-road, a mix of gravel, sand (Beachport/Stockton/Fraser), mud (Vic High Country 4x a year) and even snow. Pajero has not missed a single beat, never let me down, never broken down, never been anything other than faultless. And I don't treat it kindly either.

It is a very, very comfortable car compared to other 4wd's with full independent suspension. No, it may not have the articulation solid axles do but with factory rear locker and front air locker its never been stuck. It simply keeps going, and keeps getting my family where it needs to be, safely and smoothly, usually towing a 2tonne camper trailer with ease.

I do have some gripes with it - the interior was ratting from an early stage, but the dealer fixed it and hasn't been a problem since. There was an issue with rust around the doors due to paint being too thin from factory, subject to a factory recall and never had an issue since. All very minor issues in what is overall an excellent car. I highly recommend this model - possibly the last 'true' pajero before they go hybrid.

Rust – 2011 pajero, like the vehicle but not the rust. Rust first found on top of doors. Rust then found on back of car. Had all cleaned up. Have now found rust inside doors. Otherwise the car drives well, good turning circle, towes well. A little less space in drivers seat than an xtrail. Add a bull bar and see noticeable drop fuel economy. You don't… Read more

expect to find ant rust on a car less than 1 year old. It is a shame as it would otherwise be good car.

A Terrible Vehicle Never Again – 12 months ago i bought an NT Pajero with about 80000km on the clock. It has been an awful car one we will be getting rid of ASAP. We live on a dirt track but didn't expect the poor quality of this vehicles components. From Day dot nearly every cheap plastic handle has broken. All 4 interior roof handles fell off, 3 of the 4 external door handles… Read more

broke, Rear Vision Mirror fell of, Rear Door Rattles, A weird lower end sound, Faulty headlamp (high beam switch) Side mirrors Rattle and electrics broke needed replacement, Faulty rear Seat belt x2, Safety Recall and terrible follow up warranty service from Mitsubishi Darwin. The vehicle is way to harsh on any dirt road creating a noisy uncomfortable ride. If you plan to drive these vehicles on any unsealed Road then forget about any of the later model Pajeros! Pure piece of Junk they truly are. The motor and economy have been good.

Pajero NT - 4 years ownership – Just sold my NT 2011 Pajero. Completed 100k Kms trouble free. Only had basis service was completed every 10K Kms and did not go near a MMC dealership. Still had the original disk brake pads and this was a cheap car to own. Was told by a mechanic not to have tappets adjusted unless they become noisy, which they did not. Pajero has a out dated… Read more

interior and suspension is noisy. Motor and auto gear box are great and trouble free. Pity MMC does not complete a major update on the interior.

Thumbs-up for the 2009 Pajero NT – I've had Hilux, Patrol, Defender, Freelander & X'Trail, and for me the Paj beats them all in most areas. When I was doing my research I spotted that many Grey Nomads (these guys do their research) bought them for towing caravans, value for money, off road ability, service & the 10/5 yr warranty, touring comfort, economy, safety and value for… Read more

money. I went straight from a troublesome Land Rover Defender to a new Pajero, so the difference was pronounced.

However the extra power, comfort and that warranty meant I was now ready to prep the car for touring around Australia. Since Feb 2010 when we bought it, we have towed a Kimberley Kamper (not light) around the block and many destinations in between. I'd say it's great in all areas but the suspension in extreme off road conditions still gives me the hibby jibbies with the wheels lifting. Would I get another one? I'd once again consider all my options, especially Prado, Hyundai and Kia but I'd more than likely go again with the Pajero. IMHO it's Dakar reputation is well earned. Comfort, power, economy, service & warranty, on road handling. Many talk about the noisy diesel donk but I actually enjoy the sound of a nice diesel humming along. Not much. Back door restricting access when hitched to a camper (many 4x4's suffer from this).

A very good medium size 4wd that flies under the radar and gets the job done – I bought my 2011 NT diesel Pajero in early 2014 and have not regretted the purchase at all, I am surprised by the Pajero every time I drive it. We get some wet decent weather up here on the Nth Coast of NSW and so the roads can get quite slippery after a long dry spell. In the Pajero, it has a part time 4wd set up, so when it starts to rain, I… Read more ·  2

just simply put it in constant 4wd on the go from 2wd and with that I get a bit better grip.

The fuel economy of the vehicle has surprised me considerably, in 2wd which the vehicle is in 95% of the time, the best is 8.3ltr/100km @ 80 to 90kph, and the worst was 10.5ltr/100km @110kph.

I have driven it to Darwin from Brisbane without a hitch and the comfort in driving it the long distances was very surprising.

Yes, there are the small irritations of a squeak here and a rattle there, but it's a 4wd that does work, its not a Rolls Royce carting Queen around.

I'll buy another one...there good all round 4wd with a proven design and drivetrain.

Very Happy customer – Been driving an NT for work last 3 years, now done 220,000 k's and it only needed tyres and shockies replaced. Now running quieter on toyo open country after couple sets of geolanders. As a result, I have bought my own 2010 Exceed, with cream leather interior and only 47,000 k's on the clock. Been a city business vehicle, and never been off road by the looks. Wife very happy too!  Show details

NW Platinum - Best car – Today I sold this car but past 2.5 years I really enjoyed this car. This car came with everything except few cosmetics than the high end model. I towed my 2 tonne boat without any problem. This car is one of the amazing cars in the market.  Show details

NT Pajero... Great tow vehicle – Hi, Most know me on the Pajero and Caravanners Forums, but here goes! We tow a 20 foot van with ours and also an 18 foot boat. We also camp, 4WD and use the car as a tourer. The Paj tows with ease - upgrade the rear suspension with airbags and stiffer springs if you carry lots of cargo though. We have Black Widow drawers cargo barrier, a 70… Read more

litre Abber fresh water tank, DP chip 2.75 inch Stainless exhaust, Runva electric winch, Pioneer Platform, awning, LED light bars, bullbar, Clearview towing mirrors, 2 inch lift (OME and Lovells) and lots of other goodies now. It is a complete set up and we love the sporty drive, great torque and power and it's towing capablities.

If you want a great value, proven tow car or tourer, the Paj is right up there! Parts are accessible, it's great offroad and tows well. Great torque and response. The rear door can be cleared with a different hitch, we've all done it!

The MMCS isn't brilliant, but you can get a cable to override it and charge your iPod as well as change tracks and do destinations on the move. It is good for use as a reverse camera though. We have a Platinum and it was included anyway. Works okay though and no one can steal an inbuilt sat nav!

Still love the 10 year warranty - not many car manufacturers still offer that!

Love that Paj!

09 Mitsubishi Pajero VR-X – 12 months ago I purchased a NT VR-X 2nd hand, and it has been a fantastic car. Compared quite a few 4wd's and value for money, the Pajero is by far the best. Have since fitted a diesel chip, and getting 6.6L/ 100kms on the highway. I would definitely recommend this vehicle! Will be interested to see when the next model is released. Reliable,… Read more ·  1

Fuel Economy, Driveability... Rear seat not split folding, and when the rear seats are up, there is not much room for storage... No automatic headlights, not a big drama, just when you have another vehicle with it, you do like having auto lights.

NT Pajero - Good All Rounder – Owned 2004 Prado previously and switched to new NT in January 2010. Pajero is a far nicer vehicle to drive every day. Only had some minor warranty issues. Original dealer, Keystar, were absolutely useless. Swapped to Zupps and they have been excellent. They picked up warranty issues I would never have picked up. Pajero seats are excellent and… Read more ·  3

easily tows our 16ft caravan. After nearly 4 years the experience has been very good. Fruends have exactly the same truck and tow a 22ft van. He always raves how good it is. I hope the new Pajero coming in next few years is better again. Ride, fuel economy, front seats, towing ability. Trying to open back door with trailer on back is a real problem. This would be the one reason I would change.