Mitsubishi Pajero Mini
Overview
Based on the platform of the Minica, the Pajero Mini was styled as a miniature version of the company’s successful Pajero sport utility vehicle, in response to the SUV craze of the late 1980s and early 1990s. Compared to the full-sized original, the kei vehicle featured a shorter wheelbase, four-wheel drive, and a choice of naturally aspirated or turbocharged 660 cc four cylinder engines.
The popularity of the vehicle inspired Mitsubishi to create several limited editions, including the “Iron Cross”, “Desert Cruiser”, “White Skipper” and “Duke”. In October 1998 the kei car regulations were again updated, and the “Pajero Mini” was widened and lengthened.
Since 2008 Mitsubishi has produced the Nissan Kix, an OEM version of the Pajero Mini, expanding a similar deal already in place for the Mitsubishi eK/Nissan Otti.
Annual production and sales
Year
Production
Sales
1994
unknown
unknown
1995
104,990
unknown
1996
71,185
unknown
1997
43,302
unknown
1998
48,792
unknown
1999
36,580
unknown
2000
24,895
27,011 + 2
2001
16,590
17,458
2002
12,672
13,720
2003
17,141
17,237
2004
10,307
10,371
2005
10,445
10,611
2006
9,436
9,367
2007
9,279
9,195
(Sources: Facts & Figures 2000, Facts & Figures 2005, Facts & Figures 2008, Mitsubishi Motors website)
Gallery
A 1994 Pajero Mini
A Pajero Mini Duke
A 2006 Pajero Mini
A 2008 Nissan Kix
References
^ “Mitsubishi Motors Corporation”, Fundinguniverse.com
^ “Toppo BJ, Minica, Pajero Mini; New regulation mini-cars from Mitsubishi Motors”, Mitsubishi Motors press release, October 5, 1998
^ “Nissan Motor Company and Mitsubishi Motors to expand OEM supply agreement for mini-cars”, Mitsubishi Motors press release, February 27, 2008
External links
Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Mitsubishi Pajero Mini
Pajero Mini (Japanese)
Pajero Mini VR (4WD) specifications, Mitsubishi-motors.com
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