22 September 2011

Mitsubishi Pajero Sport VGT now in Malaysia

Mitsubishi Malaysia has launched the Pajero Sport with a more powerful powertrain. The enhanced powertrain sports a Variable Geometry Turbo (VGT) bolted on the 2.5l DI-D commonrail diesel engine, producing 178 PS@4000 rpm and 350Nm@1800-3500rpm of power and torque respectively. The 7-seater now directed its power to all four wheel  via a 5 speed automatic transmission complete with paddle shift. Compared with previous GL and GLS version, the VGT gets an additional 42PS and 36Nm of power and torque and gained an additional gear ratio.

The Pajero Sport VGT costs RM167,375.80 plus insurance. To put it into comparison, the non-VGT GS 4WD is only RM5,000 cheaper. Summarized specs and photos are after the jump


Model
Drive System
:4WD
Model Code
:KH4WGYPZR
Dimension & Weight
Overall length (mm)
:4,695
Overall width (mm)
:1,815
Overall height (mm)
:1,840
Wheelbase (mm)
:2,800
Min. ground clearance (mm)
:215
Curb weight (7 seater) (kg)
:2,055
Gross vehicle weight (GVW) (kg)
:2,170
Seating capacity (person)
:7
Performance
Min. turning radius (m)
:5.6
Engine
Type
:2.5-litre DOHC 16-valve Turbocharged (VGT) and Intercooled DI-D
Displacement (cc)
:2477
Bore and stroke (mm)
:91.1 x 95.0
Compression ratio
:16.5
Max. output (EEC net)
kW(PS)/rpm
:131 (178) / 4,000
Max. torque (EEC net)
Nm(kgm)/rpm
:350 (35.7) / 1,800-3,500
Fuel System
Fuel supply equipment
:Electronic Common Rail Direct Injection
Fuel tank capacity (litres)
:70
Transmission
Type
:INVECS-II 5-speed Automatic with Sports Mode
Gear ratio
1st
:3.789
2nd
:2.057
3rd
:1.421
4th
:1.000
5th
:0.731
Reverse
:3.865
Final Gear Ratio
:3.917
Steering
Type
:Rack-and-pinion, power assisted
Suspensions
Front
:Double wishbone, coil springs with stabiliser bar
Rear
:3-link, coil springs with stabiliser bar
Brakes
Front
:Ventilated disc
Rear
:Drum in disc brakes
Tyres
Tyres size
:265/65R17
Alloy wheels
:17-inch alloy wheels