Mitsubishi Challenger
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| Manufacturer | Mitsubishi Motors |
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| Also called | Mitsubishi Pajero Sport Mitsubishi Montero Sport Mitsubishi Nativa Mitsubishi Shogun Sport |
| Production | 1997–present |
| Assembly | Okazaki, Aichi, Japan (1997–2008) Beijing, China (2003–2008) Catalão, Brazil (2006–2008) Laem Chabang, Thailand (2008-) |
| Successor | Mitsubishi Endeavor (U.S.) |
| Class | Mid-size SUV |
| Body style(s) | 4-door SUV |
| Layout | Front engine, rear- or four-wheel drive |
| Engine(s) | 6G72 3.0 L V6 6G74 3.5 L V6 4D56 2.5 L I4 TD 4M40 2.8 L I4 TD 4M41 3.2 L l4 TD |
| Transmission(s) | Super Select 4WD • 4-speed auto • 5-speed semi-auto •5-speed manual |
| Wheelbase | 2,725 mm (107.3 in) |
| Length | 4,620 mm (181.9 in) |
| Width | 1,775 mm (69.9 in) |
| Height | 1,735 mm (68.3 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,890–1,920 kg (4,170–4,230 lb) |
| Related | Mitsubishi L200 |
The Mitsubishi Challenger is a mid-size SUV built by Mitsubishi Motors. It is known as Montero Sport in North America, Nativa in Puerto Rico, Shogun Sport in the United Kingdom, and Pajero Sport in Europe.[1]
The Challenger began production in Japan 1996, and was available for most export markets by 1997. As its popularity increased, local assembly for foreign markets was introduced in China in 2003,[2] and Brazil in 2006.[3]
It is no longer available in many markets, being discontinued in Japan in 2003, in North America in 2004 (where it was superseded by the Endeavor),[4] and central and western Europe in 2008.[5]
The second generation of the vehicle, based on the ladder frame chassis of the Mitsubishi Triton,[6] was gradually introduced to selected markets (Russia, south-east Asia, the Middle East, Latin America and Oceania) through the autumn of 2008, following its debut at the Moscow Auto Salon. 2.5 or 3.2 litre diesel and 3.5 litre V6 petrol engines are available as before, while five- or seven-seat interior configurations are offered.[5] As with the Triton pick-up on which it is based, production of the new Pajero Sport for all markets is concentrated in Thailand.[7]
[edit] Annual production
| Year | Production | |
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| Japan | Brazil | |
| 1996 | 35,561 | - |
| 1997 | 51,594 | - |
| 1998 | 71,562 | - |
| 1999 | 95,914 | - |
| 2000 | 92,475 | - |
| 2001 | 78,337 | - |
| 2002 | 69,001 | - |
| 2003 | 34,258 | - |
| 2004 | 30,515 | - |
| 2005 | 23,773 | 600 |
| 2006 | 17,455 | 5,370 |
| 2007 | 19,349 | 6,120 |
(Sources: Facts & Figures 2000, Facts & Figures 2005, Facts & Figures 2008, Mitsubishi Motors website)
[edit] References
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- ^ Facts & Figures 2001, p.23, Mitsubishi Motors website
- ^ "Locally Produced Mitsubishi Pajero Sport Launches in China", Mitsubishi Motors press release, March 14, 2003
- ^ "Mitsubishi launches locally-made Pajero Sport", Just Auto, April 18, 2006
- ^ "Mitsubishi Motors Announces "Project America" -- First product Is Next Generation SUV", Mitsubishi Motors press release, February 14, 2000
- ^ a b "New Mitsubishi Pajero Sport SUV to be unveiled at 2008 Moscow Motor Show", Mitsubishi Motors press release, July 17, 2008
- ^ "New Mitsubishi Pajero Sport based on Triton platform", Paultan.org, July 17, 2008
- ^ "Mitsubishi Pajero Sport the “Stylish Riding –On-Demand SUV”", Mitsubishi Motors press release, AutoinCar.com, August 27, 2008
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