Mitsubishi Pajero iO
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| Mitsubishi Pajero iO | |
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| Also called | Montero iO Pajero Pinin Shogun Pinin Pinin Pajero TR4 |
| Production | 1998–present |
| Assembly | Nagoya, Japan Turin, Italy Catalão, Brazil |
| Body style | Mini SUV |
| Engine | 4G93 1.8 L I4 4G94 2.0 L I4 |
| Wheelbase | 2450 mm (5-door) 2280 mm (3-door) |
| Length | 3975 mm (5-door) 3675 mm (3-door) |
| Width | 1680 mm |
| Height | 1700–1750 mm |
| Curb weight | 1250–1400 kg |
| Fuel capacity | 53 L |
The Mitsubishi Pajero iO is a mini SUV produced by Mitsubishi Motors since June 15, 1998 in three-door form, and August 24, 1998 as a five-door.[1][2] The "iO" name is derived from the Italian for "me" which, according to Mitsubishi, "[g]enerates an image of being easy to get to know, easy to drive, and of being one's very own Pajero".
It was exported as the Montero iO, and to Europe as the Pajero Pinin, Shogun Pinin or simply Pinin to honour Pininfarina, which built the local market versions of the car at their factory near Turin, Italy.[3] It has also been produced in Brazil as the Pajero TR4 since 2002 under license. The name was changed after imported versions were referred to as "1.0" instead of "iO", which could lead to confusion about the engine sizes.
[edit] References
- ^ "New addition to Pajero series", Mitsubishi Motors press release, June 15, 1998
- ^ "New model joins Pajero familys, 'Pajero iO' 5-door series", Mitsubishi Motors press release, August 24, 1998
- ^ "First Mitsubishi Pajero Pinin rolls off the line at the opening of the new Pininfarina Bairo Canavese Factory", Mitsubishi Motors press release, July 7, 1999
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