Mitsubishi Challenger
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Mitsubishi Challenger | |
Also called: | Mitsubishi Pajero Sport Mitsubishi Montero Sport Mitsubishi Nativa Mitsubishi Shogun Sport |
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Manufacturer: | Mitsubishi Motors |
Production: | 1997–present |
Assembly: | Okazaki, Aichi, Japan Catalão,Brazil |
Successor: | Mitsubishi Endeavor[1] (U.S.) |
Class: | Mid-size SUV |
Body style: | 4-door wagon |
Engine: | 6G72 3.0 L V6 6G74 3.5 L GDi V6 4D56 2.5 L I4 TD 4M40 2.8 L I4 TD |
Transmission: | Full 4WD • 4-Speed auto • 5-speed semi-auto |
Wheelbase: | 2725 mm |
Length: | 4620 mm |
Width: | 1775 mm |
Height: | 1735 mm |
Curb weight: | 1890–1920 kg |
Related: | Mitsubishi L200 |
Similar: | Isuzu Axiom Jeep Grand Cherokee Nissan Pathfinder |
The Mitsubishi Challenger, known as Montero Sport in North America and Spanish-speaking countries, Nativa in Central America, Shogun Sport in the UK & South America, and Pajero Sport in many other export markets, is a mid-size SUV built by Mitsubishi Motors.
The Challenger began production in Japan in 1996 and was available for most export markets by 1997. It remains in production, although it is no longer available in either its native market or North America.
Despite sharing the name with the Pajero, it is built on the platform of the L200 pick-up truck and the second generation Delica. It does share similar petrol V6 engines and I4 diesels with the Pajero, as well as the 'Super Select' 4WD system, but unlike its bigger sibling it is not available with a short wheelbase chassis. In North America, a base 2WD version is available.
The Montero Sport was discontinued for 2003 in Japan and 2004 in North America, its position in the U.S. price lists taken by the Galant-based Endeavor.[1] It remains available in Europe, Australia, Mexico and South America.
[edit] Footnotes
- ^ a b "Mitsubishi Motors Announces "Project America" -- First product Is Next Generation SUV", Mitsubishi Motors press release, February 14, 2000