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Mitsubishi Pajero Mini 
Manufacturer Mitsubishi Motors Also called Nissan Kix Production 1994–present Assembly Mizushima Plant, Kurashiki, Okayama, Japan Class Kei car Body style Mini-SUV Engine 4A30 659 cc I4
4A30 659 cc I4 MVV
4A30T 659 cc I4 turboWheelbase 2,200 mm (86.6 in) Length 3,295 mm (129.7 in) Width 1,395 mm (54.9 in) Height 1,630 mm (64.2 in) Curb weight 850 kg (1,874 lb) The Mitsubishi Pajero Mini is a kei car produced by Mitsubishi Motors since December 1994.
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Overview
Based 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 featured a shorter wheelbase, four-wheel drive, and a choice of naturally aspirated or turbocharged 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". In October 1998 the kei car regulations were again updated, and the Pajero Mini was widened and lengthened.[2]
Since 2008 Mitsubishi has produced the Nissan Kix, an OEM version of the Pajero Mini, expanding a similar deal already in place for the Mitsubishi eK/Nissan Otti.[3]
Annual production and sales
Year Production Sales 1994 unknown unknown 1995 104,990 unknown 1996 71,185 unknown 1997 43,302 unknown 1998 48,792 unknown 1999 36,580 unknown 2000 24,895 27,011 + 2 2001 16,590 17,458 2002 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 (Sources: Facts & Figures 2000, Facts & Figures 2005, Facts & Figures 2009, Mitsubishi Motors website)
Gallery
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A 1994 Pajero Mini
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A Pajero Mini Duke
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A 2006 Pajero Mini
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NISSAN KIX
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NISSAN KIX RS
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Mitsubishi Pajero Mini Rear Front
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Mitsubishi Pajero Mini Rear Back
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Mitsubishi Pajero Mini Right Front
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Mitsubishi Pajero Mini Left Front
References
- ^ "Mitsubishi Motors Corporation", Fundinguniverse.com
- ^ "Toppo BJ, Minica, Pajero Mini; New regulation mini-cars from Mitsubishi Motors", Mitsubishi Motors press release, October 5, 1998
- ^ "Nissan Motor Company and Mitsubishi Motors to expand OEM supply agreement for mini-cars", Mitsubishi Motors press release, February 27, 2008
External links
- Pajero Mini (Japanese)
- Pajero Mini VR (4WD) specifications, Mitsubishi-motors.com
Categories:- 1990s automobiles
- 2000s automobiles
- Mitsubishi Motors vehicles
- All wheel drive vehicles
- Kei cars
- Vehicles introduced in 1994
- Modern auto stubs
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