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Exceed gets new class leading in car multi media system, GLS new interior
look
Mitsubishi’s popular large 4WD wagon, Pajero, has received significant
additional specification for its ’05 model year upgrade. In addition, the 3.8
litre petrol engine, with its fly-by-wire throttle is now available on manual
models (it was previously only available on automatic variants).
The “flagship” Exceed gets a new multi media entertainment system, as well as
new bold six-spoke 17 X 7.5JJ alloy wheels fitted with 265/65R17 tyres, heated
front seats, “Exceed” embroidered car floor mats, and privacy glass from the
rear door widows back.
The in-dash multi-media system is the result of extensive local development
and engineering through MRDAus and is fully ADR compliant. It incorporates the
following features:
- AM/FM/CD premium audio
- MP3 player
- DVD / VCD player
- TV tuner
- Rear reversing camera
- Hard disc drive Satellite navigation (with off road GPS guidance
mode)
In addition to this front mounted system, a rear roof mounted DVD/CD/MP3
player with infra red headphones is also available on Exceed, GLS and GLX as a
dealer fitted accessory. The complete system (front and rear unit) is a unique
offering in the Australian marketplace today, by allowing rear seat passengers
to watch TV when the vehicle is on the move via use of an auxiliary feed from
the front unit to the rear. This gives the best of both worlds by being both a
stand-alone unit (creating multiple entertainment zones) and an integrated
system offering all the visual functionality of the front unit to rear seat
passengers when the vehicle is in motion.
As an added bonus and to kick start sales of the 05MY range, the rear system
is fitted to all Exceeds sold to private buyers as standard for the first two
months of sale.
These changes set Exceed apart as one of the truly luxurious, value-for-money
full-size 4WD wagons available on the Australian market. It now has a range of
features only seen on premium luxury SUVs that cost many tens of thousand
dollars more.
The mid-range GLS model picks up new 16” alloy wheels (available mid July
production), body colour / chrome radiator grille, charcoal headlamp extensions,
body colour door handles and silver front skid plate. Inside, titanium-look dash
panels, shift panels, power window switch panels and inside door handles, as
well as leather-wrapped steering wheel, gear shifter (with titanium accent), 4WD
transfer and parking brake levers.
The entry GLX model receives dual airbags and front seatbelt pretensioners as
standard, and sporty white-faced instruments replace the former black-faced
instruments on all models.
Interior trims materials remain unchanged, but Black Mica has replaced Black
Solid and Gunmetal is added as a new colour.
The full colour palette is:
- Cool Silver Metallic
- Green Mica
- Medium Red Mica
- Beige Metallic
- Deep Blue Metallic
- White Solid
- Black Mica
- Red Solid
- Gunmetal
- White Pearl
- Deep Blue Metallic / Medium Grey Metallic
- Green Mica / Medium Grey Metallic
- Cool Silver Metallic / Medium Grey Metallic
- Black Mica / Medium Grey Metallic
- Medium Red Mica / Medium Grey Metallic
- White Solid / Medium Grey Metallic
Pajero power is provided by the 3.8 litre SOHC 24-valve V6 petrol engine (3.5
litre V6 manual is now replaced with the powerful 3.8 litre V6), or the most
powerful diesel in the medium SUV segment, the 3.2 litre Direct Injection DOHC
16-valve intercooled turbocharged diesel engine. It is put to the ground through
a five-speed manual, or five-speed INVECS II ‘Smart Logic’ automatic
transmission with its ‘Sports Mode’ sequential shift change. When combined with
Mitsubishi’s acclaimed ‘Super Select’ II 4WD system, Active Stability Control,
Active Traction Control with Engine Brake Assist Control, and ABS with
Electronic Brakeforce, the complete Mitsubishi All Terrain Technology (MATT)
package inspires on and off-road confidence in all drivers.
With fully independent suspension – front is double wishbone with coil spring
and stabiliser bar, while the rear is multi-link with coil spring and stabiliser
bar – and a monocoque body with integrated frame, Pajero is the most car-like
large 4WD wagon on the market today. It is able to deliver great on-road comfort
while still providing the off-road performance that has been honed through years
of success (9 times outright winner) in the legendary and brutal Paris-Dakar
Rally.
Pajero has always had the reputation as a leader and innovator in the
Australian 4WD marketplace. With the new 05 Model Year package, now more than
ever, Pajero is fully equipped for any serious adventure.
The upgraded Pajeros go on sale immediately at the following prices:
| GLX |
3.8 litre petrol V6 5-speed m/t |
$47,190 |
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3.8 litre petrol V6 5-speed a/t |
$50,190 |
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3.2 litre Di-D 5-speed m/t |
$49,390 |
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3.2 litre Di-D 5-speed a/t |
$52,390 |
| GLS |
3.8 litre petrol V6 5-speed m/t |
$53,195 |
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3.8 litre petrol V6 5-speed a/t |
$56,195 |
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3.2 litre Di-D 5-speed m/t |
$54,595 |
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3.2 litre Di-D 5-speed a/t |
$57,595 |
| Exceed |
3.8 litre petrol V6 5-speed a/t |
$66,490 |
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3.2 litre Di-D 5-speed a/t |
$69,990 |
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| Options |
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| GLX / GLS |
Side airbags |
$500 |
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Metallic / pearlescent paint |
$275 |
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Rear seat entertainment system |
$2,500 |
| Exceed |
Metallic / pearlescent paint |
$350 |
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Rear seat entertainment system |
$2,500 (free to private buyers for first 2 months of
sale) |
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