November 14, 2024

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Mitsubishi launches Pajero “Legend 100”

Mitsubishi Motors South Africa, which introduced the latest version of the Pajero Sport in September 2017 and followed it up with upgrades in 2019 and 2020, has launched the Pajero “Legend 100” Club. This marks the release of the last 100 Special Edition versions of the iconic SUV in its current form.

“We are down to the last 100 units and celebrating it with the Pajero ‘Legend 100’ Club, which will find new lucky homes in 2021, proving the popularity of the car that built up an unequaled Dakar record which still stands today,” says Nic Campbell, General Manager of Mitsubishi Motors South Africa.

These exclusive limited models stand out thanks to a unique Pajero “Legend 100” badge and each owner receives a certificate of membership to the club. The model in the Pajero range receiving the “Legend 100” certification is the 3.2-litre DI-DC Auto in SWB and LWB configuration. The DOHC Intercooled Turbo Diesel with Common Rail Direct Injection, sports 140 kW @ 3 800 rpm and 441 Nm @ 2 000 rpm.

The Super Select II 4WD system used in Pajero “Legend 100”provides four driving modes: 2WD High Range, 4WD and 4WD High and Low Range with locked centre differential. An easy-to-operate four-wheel-drive selector dial allows switching between 2WD and 4WD on the move at speeds up to 100km/h.

The Pajero “Legend 100” audio system consists of an 860W High Power AMP and 12 speakers, including tweeters, woofers and subwoofers. Offering crystal-clear sound typically reserved for only the finest of home theatres, this multichannel audio system uses speakers placed throughout the vehicle for optimal sound balance, giving complete music enjoyment everywhere you go.