Mitsubishi has kitted-out its Pajero three-door 3.2DI-D GLS short wheelbase (SWB), as well as the long-wheelbase variant, with accessories that should keep it as fresh as possible, at least until the new generation arrives.
...the automaker calls it the Legend II. How do I work Bluetooth?! As a millennial I'd like to think that I have an inkling of how to navigate my way through a vehicle's infotainment system but I had never felt more out of place trying to pair my phone to the Pajeor's Bluetooth system. Ultimately it wasn't all that difficult... The USB port is hidden behind a latch in the cabihole, but though there is a feature for an auxiliary connection, no ports were found anywhere. If there is one, better get your expedition gear ready. The on-board computer gives all the relevant details drivers would require, but the digital layout is old and dated. The Mitsubishi Pajero SWB boasts an easy-to-use electric driver seat, heaters for both front seats, an electric sunroof, folding side mirrors, cruise control and headlight washers! Rear passengers may find the three-door configuration a bit of a hassle, because it's only the front passenger seat that makes provision for rear entry/exit. Showing its worth Yes, by no stretch of the imagination the Pajero Legend II SWB is undoubtedly one of the best off-roaders in South Africa today. During the test period I paid a visit to one of the off-road trails just outside Cape Town. It's a daunting experience going there for the first time, and a proper machine is needed to tackle the obstacles. After deflating the wheels to 1.0-bar I lined up at the start of the course and set off into the unknown. Engaging the various 4x4 settings is still done with an extra stick next to the gear lever and for every setting the gearbox needs to be put in Neutral. For the sand, I started off in 4x4H (default mode is 4x2). But as I ventured deeper into the unknown and the wheels spun a bit more than usual, I engaged 4x4HLc and the Pajero carried on as if the sand was not even there. At the first incline I positioned the SUV and set off, but experienced too much wheel spin and had to let the Pajero do a roll-back. If this had been a competition that would have been ten points gone! I lined up again, but this time elected to engage 4x4LLC. This mode deactivates the traction settings, but manages power to all four wheels for improved grip. I approached the incline and managed to scale it without any hassle. More inclines followed throughout the course and not once did the Pajero show any signs of finding something difficult. Navigating around bends and through tight spaces proved easy for this Pajero thanks to its short measurements. And with approach and departure angles of 34.8° and 36.7°, respectively, no obstacle could halt the progress this scallywag was making. Is it worth it? This 3-door Pajero GLS Legend II is as capable in the bundus as a champion mountaineer scaling Table Mountain. This SUV is as rugged as they come and when the overall persona of the Legend II is taken into consideration, then it starts making sense why Mitsubishi opted not to make it too modern. The Pajero needs to be robust, because it is just about the only true 4x4 left in SA. Mitsubishi is persevering with an offering that it knows is literally the last of a dying breed. But off-road enthusiasts will know that this vehicle is what's needed when you trade the city-life for bashing through wildernesses. It's the type of SUV you need when going away on a weekend to where it is near inhospitable for ordinary vehicles to travel. If a fun, weekend-vehicle is what you're after or if adventure is at the forefront of your existence, this SUV should be near the very top of your wishlist. This SUV is huge fun - find the Mitsubishi Pajero SWB, that suits your lifestyle and the adventurer in you, at Group 1 Mitsubishi today! Article source: https://www.wheels24.co.za/NewModels/the-mitsubishi-pajero-legend-ii-is-one-heck-of-an-off-roader-20161103
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6/6/2019 02:21:32 am
With a longer welbase, the Mitsubishi Pajero now has a more stable taste
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