Assembling Mitsubishi Pajero has been in progress for almost 37 years. The legendary SUV from Japan became so popular that the company released its fifth generation. The model is also in demand among domestic buyers who are interested in where Mitsubishi Pajero is assembled for Russia. After all, even the start of production of the car at the plant in Kaluga did not fully satisfy the demand of all motorists in this region.
Where is Mitsubishi Pajero collected
The popularity of the Pajero model, which is sold in dozens of countries around the world, has led to the fact that it is produced at several factories. SUVs enter the Russian market from such enterprises:
Nagoya Plant. Largest Japanese factory producing more Pajero than other locations.
Mizushima Plant. The company, which also assembles a huge number of SUVs of this brand, including Pajero.
PSA Rus in Kaluga.
The Russian enterprise is a joint project of companies from the Russian Federation, Japan and France. The plant has been operating for 8 years already, and lately there have been practically no complaints about the quality of its assembly. At the same plant, they assembled for Ukraine, but in Ukrainian car dealerships you can find new Pajero only from Japan.
Assembly of past versions of Mitsubishi Pajero
Since the beginning of production, the Pajero model has been produced in different countries and at several enterprises. Moreover, most of the cars are of Japanese origin. There are two factories and a special track for product testing in Japan. From here, SUVs have been and continue to be exported to the United States, Europe and Asia.
For several years we have worked on the assembly lines of Mitsubishi Pajero in Thailand. According to some car owners, the Thai assembly was of a higher quality, even in comparison with the Japanese, and was cheaper. The affordable price could have been a reason to expand production, but in 2012 the plant was destroyed by floods. After the restoration, production of the Pajero was not resumed, switching to the more popular Pajero Sport modification.
Build quality
Russian versions of cars intended for the local market and several neighboring regions differ from Japanese cars in the presence of a separate spar frame and a changed body design. The design of the front and rear axles, where LSD gearboxes are installed, has also changed. An important difference between the Mitsubishi Pajero assembly in Kaluga is a higher level of adaptability to domestic roads. The model shows its off-road qualities much better, although it costs less than Pajero from Japan.
When buying an SUV in Russia, you should know that for both Russia and Japan, its quality remains high. The reasons are the same quality control system as in Japan, and the use of SKD ("screwdriver") assemblies from parts that are sourced from the main Mitsubishi factories.
It is the world's largest auto concern, headquartered in Tokyo, the capital of Japan. In 2011, Mitsubishi Motors became the sixth largest Japanese automaker and the sixteenth largest car manufacturer in the world. But in fact, Mitsubishi Motors is just part of a very large holding Mitsubishi Corporation, which includes quite a few different areas of production, including aircraft.
Where are Mitsubishi cars assembled? For a long time, the Rolf company was the official importer of cars of this brand to Russia; Probably you more than once had to see behind Mitsubishi cars, along with the model name, there was also a nameplate with the inscription "Rolf" - this company (more precisely, a group of companies) was engaged in the official import of cars from Japanese factories into Russia - today it is the LLC "MMC Rus" company.
Meanwhile, models for Russia are produced at the following factories of the company:
So where do specific Mitsubishi car models come from?
Where is Mitsubishi Lancer assembled?
One of the most bought Mitsubishi models in Russia, which has gained popularity due to its aggressive appearance, like its main competitor - Toyota Corolla - is a "purebred" Japanese and is assembled at the "Mizushima Plant" in southern Japan, one might say, on a nearby conveyor with right-hand drive variants of the model. At the same time, both simple Lancers and the dream of young people - Lancer Evolution - are assembled at this plant. Nevertheless, the model does not come to Russia with such a strong rise in price as the same competitor of the model - Corolla, and the quality of the Lancer surpasses many other competitors of the model.
Where is Mitsubishi ASX assembled?
Another of the most popular models in our country, but already as a compact crossover at an affordable price, the Mitsubishi ASX is no longer quite Japanese. The model, in addition to its home place of production, is also assembled in the USA at the Illinois plant. And from Japan models come to us, assembled at the Nagoya plant in Okazaki. It is difficult to say which car production in our country is more: Japanese or American, however, it is believed that the latter are no worse than those of the Asian assembly and even in some way surpass the "purebred" Japanese in terms of suspension - occasionally there are complaints about creaking in the elements suspension in the Mitsubishi ASX of the Japanese assembly, which is practically absent in American copies of the car.
It should also be noted that ASX models began to be produced in the USA after the restyling of 2012 (2013 model year) - up to this point, all Mitsubishi of this model came to us from Japan.
Where is Mitsubishi Outlander assembled?
And here is the first model of the auto concern, which is produced in our country - Mitsubishi Outlander is produced at the Kaluga automobile plant PSMA Rus in Russia. However, the model of the Russian assembly will be able to take more or less fresh years - the Outlander began to be produced in our country at the end of 2012 and, disassembled to Russia, they began to be supplied in their third restyled generation.
As a result, we get that:
- models up to 2012 (2 generations) made in Russia - exclusively from Japan;
- models of the 2010-2012 model year (third generation) can be found in both Russian and Japanese production;
- and models after 2012 (fourth and so on generations) are already exclusively Russian assembly.
However, there is no talk of a deterioration in quality due to the assembly relocation to our country for a number of different reasons, the main ones of which, of course, are strict control over the quality of the Russian assembly of Outlander and the fact that this assembly is a SKD assembly, and the localization of Russian components is to glass elements and exhaust system assemblies only.
Where is Mitsubishi Pajero assembled?
The legendary car, the dream of millions and one of the first SUVs, which began to be mentioned in the criminal world of our country in the dashing 90s. Pajero is one of the oldest models of the auto concern - in 2015 it turned 25 years old, during which the model went through 5 updates, which, in general, is not so much when compared with modern realities, but also a lot, because you need to understand that this is a true SUV ...
And for potential buyers of this model, we have good news, Mitsubishi Pajero has always been produced exclusively in Japan.
Where is Mitsubishi Pajero Sport assembled?
Another real off-road vehicle of the Japanese "diamond" (see the Mitsubishi logo) and no less legendary Pajero Sport has perhaps its most multinational history: the generations that have been produced since the 2013 model year are produced exclusively in Russia at the same Peugeot Citroën Mitsubishi plant Automotive Rus "near Kaluga, models from 2008 to 2012 were brought to Russia from Thailand, and the very first models, starting in 1998, were" purebred "Japanese, although in 2004 Russia also began to supply configurations from the USA (in Japan at the same time, Sports for Russia also did not stop gathering). This is such an interesting geography of deliveries that Mitsubishi Pajero Sport had in the entire history of the model's existence!
Where is Mitsubishi I-Miev assembled?
The first Mitsubishi company, which not so long ago managed to see the widest expanses of the Russian Federation, is also assembled exclusively in Japan - at the Mitsushima plant in Kurashiki.
Where Are Mitsubishi Gathering - Pivot Table?
| Model | Build country |
|---|---|
| Mitsubishi I-Miev | Japan |
| Mitsubishi colt | Netherlands (since 2003), Japan (until 2008) |
| Mitsubishi lancer | Japan |
| Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution | Japan |
| Mitsubishi carisma | Netherlands |
| Mitsubishi galant | Japan |
| Mitsubishi ASX | Japan, USA (since 2013) |
| Mitsubishi outlander | Russia (from 2012), Japan (until 2012) |
| Mitsubishi pajero | Japan |
| Mitsubishi Pajero Mini | Japan |
| Mitsubishi Pajero Sport | Russia (from 2013), Thailand (from 2008 to 2012), Japan (1998-2008), USA (2004-2008) |
| Mitsubishi eclipse | USA |
| Mitsubishi Space Wagon | Japan |
| Mitsubishi Delica | Japan |
I bring to your attention the report of the new Pagerovod - a longtime reader of the site, Evgeny Zaitsev. Who also started the new year with the right thing to do - purchasing a Mitsubishi Pajero 4! Urrrra comrades!
Analysis from a beginner's point of view is especially valuable. I took the liberty of inserting some small comments on the text.
So, we meet, we read, we ask questions.
So, 01/28/2013 my childhood dream came true about the acquisition of Mitsubishi Pajero. And it all started back in 1989, when I lived in Germany (my father was a military man) and two catalogs about Pajero-1 fell into my hands. Fell in love, like any boy, in the car right away. I began to dream. Then, when Pajero-2 appeared in 1991, he put his picture into his wallet. And he continued to dream.
As time went on, school, institute, work - in 1999 he was invited to work in his specialty in the Far East. Naturally, already for that time, the availability of Japanese supported cars - the first Japanese car was Toyota Karina 92 onwards, then Toyota Kaldina 2000 onwards, Toyota Crown Premio 98 onwards, Toyota Vista 95 onwards. (it still drives, "it went through fire, water and copper pipes").
But the dream of buying a full-fledged SUV has always remained (although I forgot a little about Pajero - apparently the opinion about Pajero-3 affected: it turned out to be awkward, his admirers will excuse me. But they don't judge about tastes), especially since my brother was the first to buy himself a Toyota Land Cruiser 70, then changed it to Land Cruiser 100. The only question was about means (at that moment he had already created a family, a daughter was born, moving to another city - Krasnoyarsk).
In 2012, the dream began to take on a reality - fortunately, at work, circumstances were developing well. I began to consider options, take test drives, watch videos, read articles. As an option, I began to consider a crossover (there is a passenger car in the family - to change it to the same, but only a new one did not see the point).
December. And then information about Pajero-4 falls into my hands. I went to the salon of the official representative, looked at the car, sat in the salon. Manager Aleksey offered to take a test drive immediately - we went straight to the field to check the capabilities of the car. I was delighted. ( VS: we are in quiet envy. We would have given cars for a test drive like that) Understood - this is what I want and will take. Moreover, the price of a new car has almost been determined. The manager offered to take a second test, at any free time for me.
I began to collect all the information about Pajero-4: articles, reviews, videos. More and more I understood that it was He, my Dream. The only question arose: take it from the officials or drive it from the UAE (if the price is commensurate). Moreover, he knew that an Arab would be better equipped at the same price. I talked with the guys who drive cars from the UAE, asked them to make a request: I needed a 3.0-liter engine (I know that with 3.8 earlier there were problems with cranking the liners. Plus the tax on it is too high because of the power), gray (or as the officials call it "metallic graphite gray"). Of the complete set, the following were mandatory: a mechanical rear differential lock, a rear-view camera. According to these indicators, the pre-maximum (Instyle) and maximum (Ultimate) configurations were suitable (the difference in price is 100 thousand rubles). In January, a response came from the UAE - there are no 3.0-liter, there are 3.5 and 3.8-liter. But the price tag for delivery is almost like that of an official. Therefore, I decided to take it on the spot in the Instayl configuration.
I checked with the availability manager - there was only one gray, 3.0-liter engine, everything I wanted was in it (the difference from the maximum - no: a multimedia system that you can install yourself, HandsFree Bluetooth System buttons with steering wheel control buttons, sensors light and rain, wheels 17 against 18 at the maximum speed).
Day X came, and the family decided on the decision to take. Signed up for a repeat test drive. Manager Alexei suggested a more severe test drive and a longer one. On the test drive, there was the same 3.0-liter engine. The car, even on ordinary studded tires, showed its best side: steep ascents, pits, bumps, snow on the rapids, a track of previously passed cars and again covered with snow (I was even in one place when the car started from the first, second and third once offered to refuse so as not to "torment" the car, the manager reassured and insisted to continue). I realized that Pajero-4 can do a lot.
Upon returning to the salon, he said to the manager: "Make it out". Moreover, currently there is a discount on cars of 2012 - up to 150 thousand rubles. I was not worried about the year of manufacture (I take it for myself, not for sale), the car is new (the mileage is 5 km on the speedometer, it was brought to Russia in December). I immediately decided to take this discount: an alarm with auto-heating, a pinless lock on the automatic transmission, a set of rubber mats for the passenger compartment, a rubber pallet in the trunk, deflectors on the door, an iron protection from 3 parts (radiator, engine, gearbox), fenders (a lot has been read about poor noise insulation), put plastic protection on the headlights and booked an armored bumper, hood, front fenders and fog lights from chips with a film (this was the case on the test car - I liked it - "the result is on the face", there are no chips). We did everything. And as I indicated earlier, on 01/28/2013 I became the proud owner of a new Mitsubishi Pajero 4, with a 3.0-liter engine, Instyle equipment, color "gray". My dream has come true.
Now I will try to go over the 28 disadvantages:
1. Bad soundproofing: maybe for some it is - I previously traveled only in Japanese - the level is the same, it even got better. I took the car in cold weather - I did not find any crickets. Immediately put the wheel arch liners, the road can not be heard. At speeds of 60-70 km. you can hear the stove work at low speeds.
2. A bit cramped places driver and front passenger - in my family my height does not exceed 180 cm. We are more than enough.
3. Problems with a diesel engine ( Diesel detonates at 2000) - buy gasoline :-). I agree, I did not even consider the diesel.
4. Small armrest on the front door: I did not feel - the elbow is good to lie down, in motion it does not fly off.
5. Bad sound closing the front doors: the sound is slightly "dull", its heaviness is felt. Close easily.
6. "Liquid" signal:normal signal, no beeping.
7. No adjustments rudder on departure - I have not had a car with such an adjustment, so I do not suffer. - I agree that I do not suffer. The disadvantage is more than compensated for by seat adjustments.
8. Tough suspension:
suspension of a full-fledged soft SUV. Remember the UAZ. "Patriot" is not much softer, but because he was a "goat". So they stayed. If you want softer, take a crossover or a sedan.
9. Overpriced price for the official: I personally compared the possibility of buying an Arab - taking into account the New Year's discount, the official is more affordable. Moreover, the Arabs are not always what you need. For example, I wanted a 3.0-liter Arab - they are not there now. There are 3.5 and 3.8 liters - the delivery price tag is the same as 3.8 liters from the official. (VS: Now, with new customs duties and a single customs space, the Arab options are no longer interesting).
10. Bad aerodynamics, water from under the wheels enters the slightly open windows: I haven't traveled through the puddles yet, I can't judge.
11. High probability breakage of the rear bumper when driving on gullies: time will show. While the process is running. "Pokatushek" did not suit.
12. Fog lights, or rather their resource, leaves much to be desired. At first they sweat, then they cover themselves in almost everyone: Time will show. In addition, I booked with a film - let's see how this affects their safety. After all, it is known that foglights are a sore spot for many cars, taking into account the installation of glass instead of plastic (as was previously done on old Japanese women). For example, a friend drives a Passat 2008 onwards, in the summer in a month, glass from water burst twice.
13. On the ceiling accumulates condensate, and then flows through all the cracks, incl. and via DVD: time will show.
14. Missed glass dangle and rattle: there's no such thing. I personally tried to move it - there is not even a backlash.
15. Tuner"does not hold" channels when the signal is attenuated: agree. The built-in antenna is missing. Outside the city, the signal begins to lose. The second car has a Japanese tape recorder and an adapter for Russian bands - there are no such problems.
16. No memory seat and mirror installations - yes, it would not hurt. - I agree, it would be possible to deliver. But for such a price, their absence is forgivable.
17.In pockets you can't fit in with the door closed - that's for sure.
18. Mafon sucks: the officials refused from Rockford. That is enough for me. There is no ear for music - the sound seems normal.
19. Climate control lives its own life and its algorithm does not correspond to a sober mind: no complaints about the system. All the adjustments are enough.
20. Folding system seating leaves much to be desired: enough for a normal location in the cabin. After passenger cars, where this is not possible at all - it's just wonderful.
21. Doors also live their own lives, and periodically rattle at a good speed, "suction" of the front doors in a strong crosswind: time will show. So far I haven’t driven at high speeds.
22. Each pebble that flies into the glass can become the last for it (the glass). Break probability several times higher than on other cars: not a single car is insured against chips on the glass. Even the coolest. Look how many broken glass: the slightest chip, hot air and a crack ran. Only booking saves. But according to the manager, booking with a film is not recommended - over time, stripes from the wipers appear. But the installation of a fully armored one would save the situation (on Drome one owner left a review about the installation of armored glass - now he has no problems).
23. "Jingle" pads hand brake: time will show.
24. Leads brake discs:time will show.
25. Winter, problems with the plant at temperatures<-30: any car does not like frost. The ability to start in cold weather depends on many factors: the quality of gasoline, oil filled, charging and age of the battery, and so on. Therefore, when some say that my car will start in any frost without warming up, you can be glad for it. But how long is it. I immediately put the signalization with auto-heating. In the summer, in addition to the signaling, I will put a preheater (why in addition: as you know, the preheater circuit can be put on the engine heating (small) or on the engine and interior (large). In the latter case, there is an excessive consumption of battery power (we had a case: in 2009, friends came in January on Padzherik 4, 2009, the car stood in the yard for a couple of days. The heater worked along a large circuit - the battery was set to zero). Therefore, I will put the pre-start to warm up the engine (it works out a half-hour program) , then looking for some signaling to warm up the cabin.
26. Dumb machine: judging by the dynamics of acceleration - the car is not for racing. But I did not set myself such a task. It is enough for a measured ride. Acceleration is acceptable. If you want it faster, switch to manual mode.
27. It's especially wild to watch all this after the German cars: I am an adherent of Japanese cars. I have repeatedly heard that the Germans' electronics are "dull" in Russian winters - my uncle's Opel Zafira "glitched" in the winter.
28. From myself I will add if we really lump everything together - frivolous exhaust sound, I would like to be "more poch". As anyone, but I like it.
I will add a little from myself:
I didn’t like the narrow footboards (you get out of the car, put your foot on it, and three centimeters of the heel of your foot climbs onto it - you will stroke that one). When landing, I don't feel such a problem - I got used to putting my leg sideways, in this regard, there is more support.
On the stove: I mainly use the directions: "glass-legs" and "legs", the other two "face-legs" and "face" are almost nonexistent. In order to use the first two, you have to constantly switch one button "MODE". With krutilki it is a little more convenient, tk. can be quickly turned clockwise and counterclockwise. On my second car, there is a button for each direction - convenient.
Heated seats: only two positions. If warmed up, then even at moderate temperatures it can be hot. On some cars, the regulator is a twist in 4 ranges. This would not hurt.
But. For the capabilities of the machine, I am ready to forgive her everything.
Well, that seems to be all my feelings at the moment.
Where is it assembled, where is the SUV produced, which countries are assembling the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport model in 2015, where cars are assembled for the Russian market.
Where collect Mitsubishi Pajero Sport
It can be argued that the cars of the Japanese concern Mitsubishi are known in every corner of the world. Today this brand is one of the largest in the production of vehicles. During its time, the company has produced a lot of high-quality and reliable machines. The most popular SUV in our country is the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport model. This inexpensive car has taken the leading position in the domestic market and a place in the heart of every fan of the Japanese brand. I wonder where they collect Mitsubishi Pajero Sport for Russia?
Until 2014, this model was supplied to our market from Thailand. And since 2014, the Japanese have opened the PSMA Rus enterprise in Kaluga. Replacing the timing belt with Mitsubishi Pajero sport - Mitsubishi forum. A SKD assembly of the "Japanese" has been established here. An interesting fact is that this SUV is still being produced at the plant in Laem Chabang (Thailand). In addition to this car, the Kaluga enterprise assembles: Peugeot 408, Mitsubishi Outlander, Citroen C-4. The PSMA Rus plant is a joint project of Mitsubishi Motors and Peugeot Citroen. At a domestic plant collect models from model year 2013 onwards. And the 2008-2012 models are supplied to us from Thailand. Since 1998, a thoroughbred "Japanese" has been brought to Russia, and since 2004, Mitsubishi Pajero Sport of American assembly has been sold on the domestic market.
Where are the other factories of the concern located?
The world saw the updated SUV in 2008. The model was supplied to the Russian market from four different countries. The homeland of this SUV is Japan, where, until 2010, cars were assembled in the province of Nagoya at the Nagoya Plant. This is the largest factory of the Japanese brand. All car models are supplied from here to every corner of the Universe. In second place, where Mitsubishi Pajero Sport and other models are produced, is another Japanese enterprise, Mizushima Plant, located in the city of Kurashiki. Most of the models of this brand are produced here.
In the United States of America, there is also a factory that collects "Japanese" for the world market. Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. is located in the state of Illinois (city of Normal). Well, and the last plant where Mitsubishi cars are produced is our Russian - "PSMA Rus". The French and Japanese joined forces and created a joint venture on our territory that produces machines exclusively for the domestic market. The Kaluga assembly line has been operating since 2010, and to this day it produces cars for Russians.
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SUV characteristics
After restyling, you will not see strong noticeable changes. The manufacturer installed a new radiator grille on the car, replaced the old bumper with a new one, and refined the side mirrors with turn signal repeaters. The lights on the rear of the SUV were slightly sub-lattice and wheels of a different design were installed. The dimensions of the "Japanese" have not changed at all: 4695 mm × 1820 mm × 1840 mm. The wheelbase also remained the same - 2800 millimeters. Especially for use on Russian roads, the clearance of the car was made 215 mm. It turns out that the fact where the Mitsubishi Pajero is produced plays an important role. Sport... Our Kaluga enterprise assembles an SUV taking into account the operation in Russian conditions.
The interior of the car, too, has not been much updated. A new multimedia system and some finishing elements were installed on the car. The car is still designed for five people, there is still a lot of space in the cabin. For our compatriots, they offer this model of the "Japanese" with gasoline and diesel units to choose from. The basic version of the SUV is equipped with a 2.5-liter diesel engine that meets Euro-4 standards. This power plant produces 178 horsepower. On a more expensive configuration, a 6-cylinder 3-liter engine is installed, producing 225 horsepower. Cars with gasoline units work together with a 5-speed "automatic", and diesel ones - with a 5-speed manual gearbox. In terms of fuel consumption, this model should be classified as an average car. In the city you will need 16.5 liters, on the highway - 10 liters.
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Domestic build quality
If our Pajero Sport is compared with a Thai-assembled SUV, they do not differ much in quality. 2017 Both cars have the same headlights, but our "Japanese" has different bumpers and a radiator grill. Does it matter where Mitsubishi is assembled? Pajero sport or not? Reviews about this Russian-made model are very different, some are satisfied, others are not.
The pluses of the Russian assembly include:
- 17-inch alloy wheels
- rear white turn signals
- interesting finish
- spacious salon
- new multimedia system
- corner instrument panel with large touch screen.
Our Pajero Sport also has disadvantages. For example, the owners speak negatively about the low landing, which is not suitable for Russian roads. It will be very uncomfortable for an oversized driver to sit behind the wheel of an SUV. After all, the steering wheel is not adjustable for reach and the seat back is too narrow. On broken road surfaces, you will hear the suspension loose and feel uncomfortable. Perhaps the manufacturer will fix these defects with the next model update.
Mitsubishi is one of the oldest large car building companies. Japanese quality, simplicity and reliability allowed the brand to firmly establish itself in the ranking of the best-selling cars. Country of origin "Mitsubishi" depends on the specific model. For example, ASX is produced in the USA, Lancer in Japan, Outlander and Pajero Sport in Russia.
History of the brand
In 1870, Yataro Iwasaki founded a shipbuilding and repair company. In 1875, the firm became officially known as the Mitsubishi Mail Steamship Company. The Japanese company first showed the first car in 1921. The transport was named "Model A" and very much resembled American Fords.
In 1924, the assembly of trucks, sprinklers and garbage trucks for the domestic market in Japan under the Fuso brand began.
The first full-fledged family models began to go on sale in 1969, when the high-end Colt Galant car was introduced.
The popular Pajero SUV appeared in 1982 and has won numerous awards and prizes. And in the UK, the five-door model became the UK's What Car SUV of the Year. The country of origin of the Mitsubishi Pajero model has remained unchanged: from the very beginning to this day, it is Japan.
1984 brought the company another award from Germany. This time Galant took part in the Golden Wheel nomination and took the first place of honor. The Lancer and Colt models, popular in Europe and Russia, also received the same award.
In 1989, a sports car was released that resembled the American model Dodge Stealth. Serial production of the 3000GT, known in the domestic Japanese market as the GTO, began in 1990, and in 1995 the sports coupe received a version with a retractable roof.
The following years were fruitful in terms of new models emerging, with successful sales and good reviews. The Mitsubishi company firmly got on its feet and established the production of inexpensive and high-quality cars, some of them even took part in the rally and often took first places.
Manufacturer country
Today Mitsubishi is a huge complex that employs many factories to assemble cars. The company is actively buying up shares of other companies and building its own conveyors in different parts of the world.
For 2018, the assembly of cars is carried out in the countries:
The country of origin of Mitsubishi does not in any way affect the final quality of the product. At each plant there is a strict control of all components and assemblies, which is monitored only by Japanese engineers.
Models produced to date and main characteristics
The following Mitsubishi cars are available for the Russian market:
- L200;
- Pajero;
- Pajero Sport;
- Eclipse Cross;
- Outlander.
In the case of Mitsubishi Outlander, the country of origin has had a significant impact on the increase in sales worldwide. The plant in Kaluga is equipped with the latest systems that allow collecting a sufficient number of copies.
The ASX is a compact crossover that is available for purchase with all-wheel and front-wheel drive. Engines come in 1.6, 1.8 and 2.0 liters, the type of fuel used is gasoline. The variator transmission is equipped with all-wheel drive only, and the five-speed mechanics can also be equipped with front drive wheels.
The L200 is a full-size pickup SUV. Versions with diesel and gasoline units are available. The most common on sale is a 2.5-liter diesel. The 2.4 liter petrol engine is not powerful enough to carry heavy loads. The all-wheel drive system provides confident cross-country ability in all conditions and is equipped with an impressive locking system.
The Pajero is a full-size SUV with an integrated frame. The car behaves well on asphalt and dirt road and is considered the face of Mitsubishi. The luxury versions are equipped with the latest developments and boast a modern all-wheel drive system that has hard locks. Engines available for purchase: petrol 3.0, 3.5 and 2.5-liter diesel. Most often on the roads there are options with a 3-liter volume.
The Pajero Sport is based on the L200 except for a more comfortable rear suspension. The crossover offers a 2.5-liter diesel unit or a 3-liter petrol unit. The all-wheel drive system is activated using a special washer installed in the cabin.
The Eclipse Cross is a compact crossover that is very similar to the ASX in terms of configuration and driving characteristics. The CVT transmission and the revised injection system allowed this model to accelerate confidently and drive without problems on light off-road. The car is available only with a 1.5-liter unit, which is enough for all tasks.
Outlander is by far the most popular mid-size crossover from Mitsubishi. Which country is the manufacturer is not so important, it does not affect the configuration and technical data. The model has good dynamic characteristics, and the 3-liter engine allows you to move dynamically over any terrain. Variants with 2.0- and 2.4-liter units have become more widespread due to their economy and ease of maintenance.
Popular cars
The most popular models in Russia are Lancer, Outlander and Pajero Sport. Country of origin "Mitsubishi Lancer" - Japan. Pajero-Sport and Outlander are produced in Russia.
In 2015, Mitsubishi discontinued the popular Lancer sedan for the Russian market. However, it can still be bought in Japan and the United States. In 2016, the sedan underwent restyling and received a new look thanks to redesigned bumpers and optics.
After the disappearance of the Lancer, the Outlander midsize crossover took over the lead in sales in Russia. The car is equipped with four-wheel drive, variable speed transmission and three types of gasoline engines to choose from: 2.0, 2.4, 3.0. An important point is the absence of a variator in the version with a three-liter engine, which is paired with a six-speed automatic. The all-wheel drive system with automatic transmission functions more confidently and withstands serious loads. Country of origin "Mitsubishi Outlander" - Russia, regardless of the configuration and type of engine.
Company goals
Mitsubishi Corporation has embarked on the production of crossovers and full-size SUVs, gradually replacing the Lancer and Galant models.
The Eclipse Cross model came as a surprise to the Russian market. The appearance of the new crossover is ahead of its time and looks unusual. Chief Design Engineer Tsunehiro Kunimoto said that he would try to bring all the models into a single modern style.
