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Generation 2, V20, facelift

Mitsubishi Pajero 3-door SUV

05.1997 - 08.1999 · Japan

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Generation 2, V20, facelift

V21W, V26WG, V25W, V55W, V26C, V23C

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Mitsubishi Pajero, Generation 2, V20, facelift, Japan market. This overview covers 25 recorded trim entries associated with this generation (05.1997 - 08.1999). The same trim name may occur in several production periods.

Compare the engine, transmission and drive layout within a single trim. Ranges below combine the populated records of different versions; they do not replace the specifications of the selected car.

Overview based on recorded specifications: 25 trim entries. Specification source ↗

Seats
4–5
Engine codes
4G64, 4M40, 6G72, 6G74
Engine displacement, cc
2350–3496
Drive layout
All-wheel drive (4WD)
Transmission
Automatic 4, Automatic 5, Manual 5
Wheelbase, mm
2420
Ground clearance, mm
205–245
Fuel
Petrol Premium (AI-98), Petrol Regular (AI-92, AI-95), Diesel

Equipment and practical details

Mitsubishi Pajero · Generation 2, V20, facelift · Japan · 05.1997 - 08.1999. These features occur in different versions of this generation. They are not a shared specification for every car: check the selected trim for the equipment you need and how it operates.

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Differential locking
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Specifications and technical details

25 versions

2.4 L, 145 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)

4G64 · 4-speed automatic · All-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
2.4 Rookie SX metal top wide shortBase grade 05.1997 - 08.1999
2.4 Rookie metal top wide shortTop grade 02.1998 - 08.1999
2.4 Rookie SR metal top wide shortTop grade 05.1997 - 08.1999

2.4 L, 145 hp, petrol, manual transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)

4G64 · 5-speed manual · All-wheel drive

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2.4 Rookie SX metal top wide short 05.1997 - 08.1999

2.8 L, 140 hp, diesel, automatic transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)

4M40 · 4-speed automatic · All-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
2.8DT ZX metal top wide shortUpper grade 05.1997 - 01.1998
2.8DT ZX metal top wide shortBase grade 02.1998 - 08.1999
2.8DT ZR metal top wide shortTop grade 05.1997 - 01.1998
2.8DT ZR metal top wide shortUpper grade 02.1998 - 08.1999
2.8DT ZR-S metal top wide shortTop grade 02.1998 - 08.1999
2.8DT JS J top shortBase grade 05.1997 - 01.1998

2.8 L, 140 hp, diesel, manual transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)

4M40 · 5-speed manual · All-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
2.8DT ZX metal top wide shortUpper grade 05.1997 - 01.1998
2.8DT ZR metal top wide shortTop grade 05.1997 - 01.1998
2.8DT ZR metal top wide shortTop grade 02.1998 - 08.1999
2.8DT JS J topBase grade 02.1998 - 08.1999
2.8DT JS J top shortBase grade 05.1997 - 01.1998

3.5 L, 245 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)

6G74 · 5-speed automatic · All-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
3.5 ZX metal top wide shortBase grade 05.1997 - 01.1998
3.5 ZX metal top wide shortBase grade 02.1998 - 08.1999
3.5 ZR metal top wide shortUpper grade 05.1997 - 01.1998
3.5 ZR metal top wide shortUpper grade 02.1998 - 08.1999
3.5 ZR-S metal top wide shortTop grade 05.1997 - 01.1998
3.5 ZR-S metal top wide shortTop grade 02.1998 - 08.1999

3.5 L, 280 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)

6G74 · 5-speed automatic · All-wheel drive

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3.5 Evolution short 10.1997 - 08.1999

3.5 L, 280 hp, petrol, manual transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)

6G74 · 5-speed manual · All-wheel drive

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3.5 Evolution short 10.1997 - 08.1999

3.0 L, 185 hp, petrol, manual transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)

6G72 · 5-speed manual · All-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
3.0 JS J top 02.1998 - 08.1999
3.0 JS J top short 05.1997 - 01.1998

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