Mitsubishi Pajero SFX

The Pajero has the best ride and handling, its off-road ability can put a mountain goat to shame and it’s got a rugged charm about it

Published on Dec 09, 2009 08:00:00 AM

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Stepping into the Pajero is like stepping back in time. It’s like nothing has changed from the 1990s when this dashboard was designed. The brown beige interiors and faux-wood interiors feel tacky and the fonts on the dials look like they’ve been lifted straight from the Maruti 800. Ergonomics are also from the ’90s – the music system is placed too low on the dashboard, the seat adjusters are in the tight space between the door and the seat and the steering wheel adjustment is limited. Still, everything feels tough and the switches work with a nice chunky feel and the Pajero trademark altimeter/roll-pitch meter/temperature cluster on the dashboard reminds us of where this car feels most at home – the great outdoors.

The front seats are quite soft but the bolstering in the lower back area is a bit too much and there’s no height adjust either. However, visibility is pretty good thanks to the upright, slim A-pillars. It has a narrow cabin so three up in the middle is quite a squeeze. However, for two people or less, the Pajero seats with their high ‘H-point’ and soft cushioning feel the best. The low window line and the big glasses let in a lot of light too. The third row is very short on legroom.