Mitsubishi Challenger
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| Mitsubishi Challenger | |
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| Manufacturer | Mitsubishi Motors |
| Also called | Mitsubishi Pajero Sport Mitsubishi Montero Sport Mitsubishi Nativa Mitsubishi Shogun Sport |
| Production | 1997–present |
| Assembly | Okazaki, Aichi, Japan Catalão, Brazil Beijing, China |
| Successor | Mitsubishi Endeavor (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 is a mid-size SUV built by Mitsubishi Motors. It is 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.
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. It 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, South America, and China.
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 four-wheel drive system, but unlike its bigger sibling it is not available with a short wheelbase chassis. In North America, a base 2WD version is available.
 Mitsubishi Nativa, Puerto Rico. |
 Pre-facelift Mitsubishi Montero Sport. |
 Pajero Sport negotiating sand dunes, Tunisia. |
[edit] Footnotes
- ^ "Mitsubishi Motors Announces "Project America" -- First product Is Next Generation SUV", Mitsubishi Motors press release, February 14, 2000
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