2 years back I bought this vehicle. I got a pretty good deal on the exchange with my 2010 toyota fortuner. Many of my friends told me that it was a bad decision to exchange a fortuner with pajero but I decided to go with my decision. I don't regret my decision except on the resale value. But they have given an offer of complete free 3 year service.
About owning this SUV is didn't make much of difference with fortuner in the beginning but got to realise the capability of this vehicle once I went off-roading. It was a rainy day and I was driving through a mud road. It was slushy and was slippery. I engaged the 4H mode and it got out of that road easil. It didn't get stuck anywhere at all even though the tyre was partially immersed in the mud.
One thing about the Mitsubishi company is that they don't offer much electronic or computer monitored driving, but it is the best part because the mechanics in this vehicle is 100% dependable. It will last as long as the car lasts.
The highway riding is also as good as the off road except at corners body roll is high.
In city drive the clutch is very friendly and less strain for the leg compared to other SUVs. The automatic version of pajero is also as good as the manual and is sufficient for light off road conditions. Pajero's a/c is very efficient.
The milage in pajero is minimal but decent. In highways 12kmpl is the highest recorded and in city it can go low as 7-8 kmpl.
About the looks. It is massive and have a heavy road presence.
Pajero is tough built SUV and will last if maintained properly.
Pros:-
•Off road capability
•engine and performance
•Dependable
•fast cooling a/c
•spacious
Cons:-
•Lack of service network
•Body rolls
•Economy
•battery drains fast