Mitsubishi Pajero iO

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Mitsubishi Pajero iO
Curb weight
1,250–1,400 kg (2,760–3,090 lb)
Chronology
PredecessorMitsubishi Pajero Junior
SuccessorMitsubishi RVR/ASX/Outlander Sport

The Mitsubishi Pajero iO is a

mini SUV produced by the Japanese manufacturer Mitsubishi between 1999 (since June 15, 1998, in three-door form, and August 24, 1998, as a five-door) and 2007.[3][4]
The "iO" name is derived from the Italian for "I" which, according to Mitsubishi, "generates an image of being easy to get to know, easy to drive, and of being one's very own Pajero".

Overview

It was exported as the Montero iO, and to

Changfeng Automobile
under the Liebao (Leopaard) brand as the Changfeng Liebao Feiteng CFA 6400 available with the 4G94 engine paired to a 5-speed manual transmission.

  • Mitsubishi Pajero Pinin 3-door
    Mitsubishi Pajero Pinin 3-door
  • 2005 Mitsubishi Shogun Pinin GDi Elegance
    2005 Mitsubishi Shogun Pinin GDi Elegance
  • 2005 Mitsubishi Shogun Pinin GDi Elegance
    2005 Mitsubishi Shogun Pinin GDi Elegance
  • 2001–2002 Mitsubishi Pajero iO ZR 5-door wagon (Australia)
    2001–2002 Mitsubishi Pajero iO ZR 5-door wagon (Australia)
  • 2001–2002 Mitsubishi Pajero iO ZR 5-door wagon (Australia)
    2001–2002 Mitsubishi Pajero iO ZR 5-door wagon (Australia)
  • Changfeng Liebao Feiteng CFA 6400
    Changfeng Liebao Feiteng CFA 6400

Annual production

Year Production
Japan Italy Brazil
1998 54,262 - -
1999 51,516 9,587[7] -
2000 24,783 18,626 -
2001 13,799 12,150 -
2002 8,959 11,300 1,380
2003 9,016 8,313 3,180
2004 8,136 8,579 6,090
2005 3,592 1,591 5,280
2006 2,564 - 6,060
2007 505 - 9,300
2008 - - 9,108
2009 - - 8,337
2010 - - 11,409
2011 - - 8,991
2012 - - 8,900
2013 - - 9,061
2014 - - 7,400

(sources: Facts & Figures 2000, Facts & Figures 2005, Facts & Figures 2008, Mitsubishi Motors website)

References

  1. ^ a b "Mitsubishi Pajero Pinin Long Body models specifications". www.auto-types.com.
  2. ^ "World-first 1.8-l GDI Turbo". 3 July 2000. Retrieved 19 February 2021.
  3. ^ "New addition to Pajero series", Mitsubishi Motors press release, June 15, 1998
  4. ^ "New model joins Pajero familys, [sic] 'Pajero iO' 5-door series", Mitsubishi Motors press release, August 24, 1998
  5. ^ "First Mitsubishi Pajero Pinin rolls off the line at the opening of the new Pininfarina Bairo Canavese Factory", Mitsubishi Motors press release, July 7, 1999
  6. ^ Facts & Figures 2007 Archived 2012-03-22 at the Wayback Machine, Mitsubishi Motors website
  7. ^ Pininfarina 2000 Annual Report. Turin, Italy: Pininfarina S.p.a. 2001. p. 20.