"Nissan Kix" redirects here. Not to be confused with Nissan Kicks.
The Mitsubishi Pajero Mini (Japanese: 三菱・パジェロミニ, Hepburn: Mitsubishi Pajero Mini) is a kei car produced by Mitsubishi Motors from December 1994 until June 2012.
Based on the platform of the Minica, the Pajero Mini was styled as a miniature version of the company's successful Pajerosport utility vehicle, in response to the SUV craze of the late 1980s and early 1990s.[1] Compared to the full-sized original, the kei vehicle was considerably smaller and was fitted with petrol 660 cc four-cylinder engines.
The popularity of the vehicle inspired Mitsubishi to create several limited editions, including the "Iron Cross", "Desert Cruiser", "White Skipper" and "Duke".
The original Pajero Mini was first presented in December 1994. It was available with a choice of naturally aspirated or turbocharged 659 cc four cylinder engines with 52 or 64 PS (38 or 47 kW). Front- or four-wheel drive were available, with 2WD models receiving the H51A model code and four-wheel drives being H56A. A larger-engined version with a wider track (and correspondingly larger fender flares) was presented in October 1995; this was sold as the Mitsubishi Pajero Junior. The turbocharged models were VR-I or VR-II depending on equipment levels, while the naturally aspirated versions were called XR-I and XR-II. The "-I" versions received little standard equipment and can easily be recognized by their steel wheels, black bumpers and other trim such as door handles and rear view mirrors, and minimal brightwork. The more expensive -II models were usually painted two-tone and often receive alloy wheels and various pieces of chrome trim.
In May 1996 the Pajero Mini "Skipper", a special version for urban and town use, was released. The name is a reference to Mitsubishi's Minica Skipper kei car coupé of the early 1970s. In December 1997, the Pajero Mini Duke was released. This had a somewhat more rugged appearance, including sturdy cladding along the sides and a grille with upright bars, a reference to Jeeps and Mitsubishi's history of license manufacturing the CJ-3B for four-and-a-half decades.
Rear view
Pajero Mini VR-II (turbo); this model is easily recognized by its hood scoop
In October 1998 the kei car regulations were again updated, and the Pajero Mini was widened and lengthened accordingly at the same time.[2] The "Duke" special model was carried over; it now received a larger, deeper set grille with vertical rather than horizontal bars.
In Japan, the Pajero Mini was sold at a specific retail chain called Galant Shop. Since 2008 Mitsubishi has produced the Nissan Kix (Japanese: 日産・キックス, Hepburn: Nissan Kikkusu), an OEM version of the Pajero Mini, expanding a similar deal already in place for the Mitsubishi eK/Nissan Otti.[3]
Production of the Mitsubishi Pajero Mini ended in June 2012.[4]
^"Toppo BJ, Minica, Pajero Mini; New regulation mini-cars from Mitsubishi Motors" 2009-07-16 at the Wayback Machine, Mitsubishi Motors press release, October 5, 1998
^"Nissan Motor Company and Mitsubishi Motors to expand OEM supply agreement for mini-cars" 2009-04-16 at the Wayback Machine, Mitsubishi Motors press release, February 27, 2008
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Not to be confused with Mitsubishi Pajero Mitsubishi Pajero Junior or Mitsubishi Pajero iO Nissan Kix redirects here Not to be confused with Nissan Kicks The Mitsubishi Pajero Mini Japanese 三菱 パジェロミニ Hepburn Mitsubishi Pajero Mini is a kei car produced by Mitsubishi Motors from December 1994 until June 2012 Mitsubishi Pajero MiniOverviewManufacturerMitsubishi MotorsAlso calledNissan KixProduction1994 2012AssemblyJapan Kurashiki Okayama Mizushima plant Body and chassisClassKei carBody style3 door SUVLayoutFront engine rear wheel driveFront engine four wheel driveChronologySuccessorMitsubishi eK X Contents 1 Overview 2 First generation 1994 H51 56A 3 Second generation 1998 H53 58A 4 Annual production and sales 5 References 6 External linksOverview editBased on the platform of the Minica the Pajero Mini was styled as a miniature version of the company s successful Pajero sport utility vehicle in response to the SUV craze of the late 1980s and early 1990s 1 Compared to the full sized original the kei vehicle was considerably smaller and was fitted with petrol 660 cc four cylinder engines The popularity of the vehicle inspired Mitsubishi to create several limited editions including the Iron Cross Desert Cruiser White Skipper and Duke First generation 1994 H51 56A editMitsubishi Pajero Mini H51A H56A nbsp Mitsubishi Pajero Mini XR IIOverviewProduction1994 1998Body and chassisRelatedMitsubishi Pajero JuniorPowertrainEngine659 cc 4A30 16V I4659 cc 4A30T 20V turbo DOHC I4Transmission5 speed manual3 4 speed automaticDimensionsWheelbase2 200 mm 86 6 in Length3 295 mm 129 7 in Width1 395 mm 54 9 in Height1 630 mm 64 2 in Curb weight780 930 kg 1 720 2 050 lb The original Pajero Mini was first presented in December 1994 It was available with a choice of naturally aspirated or turbocharged 659 cc four cylinder engines with 52 or 64 PS 38 or 47 kW Front or four wheel drive were available with 2WD models receiving the H51A model code and four wheel drives being H56A A larger engined version with a wider track and correspondingly larger fender flares was presented in October 1995 this was sold as the Mitsubishi Pajero Junior The turbocharged models were VR I or VR II depending on equipment levels while the naturally aspirated versions were called XR I and XR II The I versions received little standard equipment and can easily be recognized by their steel wheels black bumpers and other trim such as door handles and rear view mirrors and minimal brightwork The more expensive II models were usually painted two tone and often receive alloy wheels and various pieces of chrome trim In May 1996 the Pajero Mini Skipper a special version for urban and town use was released The name is a reference to Mitsubishi s Minica Skipper kei car coupe of the early 1970s In December 1997 the Pajero Mini Duke was released This had a somewhat more rugged appearance including sturdy cladding along the sides and a grille with upright bars a reference to Jeeps and Mitsubishi s history of license manufacturing the CJ 3B for four and a half decades nbsp Rear view nbsp Pajero Mini VR II turbo this model is easily recognized by its hood scoop nbsp Interior XR II nbsp A Pajero Mini Duke X ISecond generation 1998 H53 58A editMitsubishi Pajero Mini H53A H58A nbsp Mitsubishi Pajero Mini Limited facelift OverviewAlso calledNissan KixProduction1998 2012PowertrainEngine659 cc 4A30 16V I4659 cc 4A30T Lean burn 16V turbo I4659 cc 4A30T 20V turbo DOHC I4Transmission5 speed manual4 speed automaticDimensionsWheelbase2 200 mm 86 6 in Length3 395 mm 133 7 in Width1 475 mm 58 1 in Height1 635 mm 64 4 in Curb weight820 990 kg 1 808 2 183 lb In October 1998 the kei car regulations were again updated and the Pajero Mini was widened and lengthened accordingly at the same time 2 The Duke special model was carried over it now received a larger deeper set grille with vertical rather than horizontal bars In Japan the Pajero Mini was sold at a specific retail chain called Galant Shop Since 2008 Mitsubishi has produced the Nissan Kix Japanese 日産 キックス Hepburn Nissan Kikkusu an OEM version of the Pajero Mini expanding a similar deal already in place for the Mitsubishi eK Nissan Otti 3 Production of the Mitsubishi Pajero Mini ended in June 2012 4 nbsp Mitsubishi Pajero Mini Right Front nbsp Mitsubishi Pajero Mini Right Back nbsp Mitsubishi Pajero Mini Right Front nbsp Mitsubishi Pajero Mini Left Front nbsp A Pajero Mini Duke nbsp NISSAN KIX nbsp NISSAN KIX RS nbsp Mitsubishi Pajero Mini last modelAnnual production and sales editYear Production Sales Exports1994 unknown unknown unknown1995 104 990 unknown unknown1996 71 185 unknown unknown1997 43 302 44 224 3581998 48 792 47 592 321999 36 580 35 673 32000 24 895 27 011 22001 16 590 17 458 02002 12 672 13 720 2003 17 141 17 237 2004 10 307 10 371 2005 10 445 10 611 2006 9 436 9 367 2007 9 279 9 195 2008 17 033 11 456 2009 11 195 8 646 2010 9 165 8 056 2011 9 681 8 281 2012 5 862 6 081 32 more cars sold 2013 2017 Sources Facts amp Figures 2000 Facts amp Figures 2001 Facts amp Figures 2005 Facts amp Figures 2009 Mitsubishi Motors website References edit Mitsubishi Motors Corporation Fundinguniverse com Toppo BJ Minica Pajero Mini New regulation mini cars from Mitsubishi Motors Archived 2009 07 16 at the Wayback Machine Mitsubishi Motors press release October 5 1998 Nissan Motor Company and Mitsubishi Motors to expand OEM supply agreement for mini cars Archived 2009 04 16 at the Wayback Machine Mitsubishi Motors press release February 27 2008 三菱自動車 軽乗用車 パジェロミニ の特別仕様車 Premium Selection Final Anniversary を発売 Mitsubishi Motors press releaseExternal links edit nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to Mitsubishi Pajero Mini Pajero Mini Japanese Pajero Mini VR 4WD specifications Mitsubishi motors com Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Mitsubishi Pajero Mini amp oldid 1215264905, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
