Mitsubishi Pajero Mini

Mitsubishi Pajero Mini
Mitsubishi Pajero Mini
Overview
Manufacturer	Mitsubishi Motors
Also called	Nissan Kix
Production	1994–2012
Assembly	Mizushima plant, Kurashiki, Okayama, Japan
Body and chassis
Class	Kei car
Body style	Mini-SUV
Powertrain
Engine	4A30 659 cc I4; 4A30 659 cc I4 MVV; 4A30T 659 cc I4 turbo
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,200 mm (86.6 in)
Length	3,295 mm (129.7 in)
Width	1,395 mm (54.9 in) (1994-1998) 1,475 mm (58.1 in) (1998-2012)
Height	1,630 mm (64.2 in)
Curb weight	850 kg (1,874 lb)
Chronology
Successor	Mitsubishi ASX

The Mitsubishi Pajero Mini is a kei car produced by Mitsubishi Motors from December 1994 until June 2012.

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] In Japan, it was sold at a specific retail chain called Galant Shop.

Production of the Mitsubishi Pajero Mini ended in June 2012.^[4]

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