Mitsubishi Pajero Sport 4×2 AT Launch on 15th

The Pajero Sport 4x2 AT is expected to be priced on par or lower than the MT variant, which is priced at Rs. 23.50 lakh.

The Pajero Sport 4×2 AT is expected to be priced on par or lower than the MT variant, which is priced at Rs. 23.50 lakh.

Mitsubishi Motors India will launch the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport 4×2 AT in India on the 15th November. The new variant of the SUV, which was first launched in India in 2012, will compete against 4×2 AT variants offered by rivals.

The Pajero Sport 4×2 AT will go up against the Toyota Fortuner 4×2 AT, SsangYong Rexton RX7 AT, Chevrolet Captiva LTZ AWD and Ford Endeavour 3.0L 4×2 AT.

The Pajero Sport 4×2 AT is expected to be priced on par or lower than the MT variant, which is priced at Rs. 23.50 lakh, ex-showroom Delhi.

The SUV may receive some slight styling changes inside-out, it could get the changes added to the dual-tone variant launched at the beginning of the festive season including a 2-DIN multimedia system with integrated DVD player, navigation system and reverse parking display, cooled box placed in the boot, ORVM cover integrated indicators etc.

The Mitsubishi Pajero Sport 4×2 AT will be powered by the same 2.5-litre, 4-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine that powers the standard variant.

This engine produces maximum power of 178PS @ 4,000 rpm and maximum torque of 400Nm @ 2,000 rpm. The 5-speed automatic transmission and power being transmitted only to the rear axle means that the Pajero Sport AT may be more fuel efficient. The Pajero Sport 5-speed MT variant returns 12.8 km/l according to ARAI.

Other mechanicals will remain the same, the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport is built on a ladder frame chassis; suspension duties is handled by double-wishbone front suspension with coil springs and three-link coil spring suspension at the rear paired to anti-roll bars.

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This ensures good on-road handling, but the 4×2 system means that the off-road capability of the SUV will be compromised. This SUV will be a good option for those looking for a big SUV for on-road duties with the added convenience of an automatic transmission.

Customers will have to contend with the company’s limited after-sales service network though.