MITSUBISHI PAJERO SPORT GSR

Mitsubishi Pajero is a large vehicle that’s been a major player in the Australian 4WD / SUV field for many years. It’s sold as a five-seat GLX, and seven-seat GLS, Exceed and GSR. Our test vehicle for the past week has been the GSR. STYLING Pajero Sport has Mitsubishi’s Dynamic Shield styling. The grille features a black honeycomb design with projector headlamps positioned outside of the daytime running lights in a continuation of the grille. Depending on the model there are up to seven body colour options Black Mica and… Read more

OUTLANDER PLUGS IN TO LIMITED ASPIRATIONS

For those who think the switch from ‘dirty’ fossil fuels to ‘clean’ electric power is too severe. Flat battery; no go; range anxiety? Happily, there is a halfway house – hybrid power. Petrol / electric hybrid vehicles have been around for years – think Toyota Prius and Honda Insight – the former still on the streets, leading the way, especially in the fleet world such as that of taxis. In these vehicles an internal combustion engine is used to charge a battery, which feeds an electric motor, partially powering the… Read more

TRITON RECEIVES A BOOSTER SHOT

Mitsubishi has decided to give its Triton range a booster shot with the addition of a Sport Edition. Limited to 400 examples, it’s priced from $56,440 plus on-roads. It slots between the GLS Deluxe Double Cab Pick-Up ($54,940) and GSR Double Cab Pick-Up ($56,940). The range tops out at $64,640 for the GSR Double Cab Pick-Up, fitted with Tan Orange Interior and Roll Top Tonneau Pack. Based on the GLS Deluxe, the Sport Edition adds black exterior trims, red exterior accents and specific decals — but not much else from… Read more

MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER 2012 – 2021

Mitsubishi Outlander is larger than average for its SUV class and can be ordered with five or seven seats. It’s been on sale Downunder since February 2003, in this Checkout we will cover models from January 2012 as these are noticeably more refined than earlier ones. On-road the Mitsubishi Outlander is capable and generally quiet and comfortable to ride in. Some owners complain about the amount of tyre noise on coarse-chip roads, others say they don’t really notice it. Styling was conservative in these 2012 Outlanders, that is until the… Read more