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Mitsubishi launches special edition Pajero Legend II in SA

<B>THE LEGEND RETURNS:</B> Mitsubishi has given it's Pajero the Legend treatment, again. <I>Image: QuickPic</I>
<B>THE LEGEND RETURNS:</B> Mitsubishi has given it's Pajero the Legend treatment, again. <I>Image: QuickPic</I>

Cape Town - Mitsubishi South Africa says it is bringing legendary value back to the market with the introduction of the Pajero Legend II in both long- and short-wheel base variants.

These limited special edition models will be available at dealers from the end of June 2016.

Pricing for the Pajero Legend II comes in at R759 900 for the LWB and R659 900 for the SWB.

Pajero a part of the future

For the Legend II, the automaker says, it’s added a host of extras to the Pajero without significantly increasing the retail price. This time round, however, the Legend II can be ordered with a range of additional extras that are sourced, subsidised and fitted by Mitsubishi SA, claims the company.

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Braam Faul, marketing manager of Mitsubishi SA, adds: “The Pajero has become synonymous with an adventure lifestyle and it remains unique, thanks to its combination of modern luxuries and tried-and-trusted mechanics.

"It is Mitsubishi’s legacy model and it will remain a mainstay of the brand’s product offering to off-road and adventure enthusiasts. The Pajero is still a top-selling model for Mitsubishi and will continue to form part of the product range for many years to come.”

Up to R50 000 additional value

The Pajero Legend II LWB is based on the top-spec Exceed derivative. Customers get an additional R50 000 worth of extras as part of the purchase price. This includes heavy-duty protection plates fitted below the engine and gearbox assembly, as well as heavy-duty rock sliders.

The Pajero Legend II SWB gets an additional R40 000 worth of extras, which also includes the heavy-duty protection plates.

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Extras for off-road adventures

The range of additional accessories caters for specialist off-roaders and includes 41mm big bore front and rear heavy-duty shock absorbers, a slim line roof rack and high-impact discharge spotlights. 

Inside the cabin the Pajero Legend II offers a high-end Garmin nuviCam with magnetic mount and built-in dash cam, a Tracks4Africa off-road map set for SA and a full set of hard-wearing rubber mats. 

Each optional extra from the Legend II’s accessory list will be fitted by Mitsubishi-trained technicians, will carry individual warranties, and will not compromise the Pajero’s three-year or 100 000km mechanical warranty. 

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The Pajero’s off-road credentials also include class-leading ground clearance of 235mm, an approach angle of 36.7° on the SWB model and 36.6° on the LWB model and a departure angle of 25°. The SWB boasts with a break-over angle of 25.2°.

Familiar drivetrain

Under the bonnet is Mitsubishi’s 3.2-litre DI-D turbo-diesel engine, which uses a high-pressure common rail direct injection system to deliver 140kW/441Nm.

Mitsubishi says the vehicle can run on 500ppm diesel.

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Engine power is delivered in normal driving to the rear wheels through a five-speed automatic gearbox, with self-shifting option. The gearbox is mated to Mitsubishi’s unique Super-Select II 4WD system.

All Pajero Legend II models are sold with a three-year or 100 000km warranty and a five-year or 100 000km maintenance plan. Service intervals are at 10 000km.

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