Mitsubishi Pajero iO

Mitsubishi Pajero iO
Overview
Manufacturer	Mitsubishi
Also called	Montero iO Pajero Pinin Shogun Pinin Pinin Pajero TR4
Production	1998–2007
Assembly	Nagoya, Japan (Asia) Turin, Italy (Europe) Catalão, Brazil (Americas)
Body and chassis
Class	Mini SUV
Body style	5-door wagon
Powertrain
Engine	1.8 L 4G93 I4 (petrol) 2.0 L 4G94 I4 (petrol)
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,280 mm (89.8 in) (3-door) 2,450 mm (96.5 in) (5-door)
Length	3,675 mm (144.7 in) (3-door) 3,975 mm (156.5 in) (5-door)
Width	1,680 mm (66.1 in)
Height	1,700–1,750 mm (66.9–68.9 in)
Curb weight	1,250–1,400 kg (2,760–3,090 lb)

The Mitsubishi Pajero iO is a mini sport utility vehicle 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. The "iO" name is derived from the Italian for "me" 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".

It was exported as the Montero iO, and to Europe as the Pajero Pinin, Shogun Pinin or simply Pinin to honour Pininfarina, which built the local market versions of the car at their factory near Turin, Italy. It has also been produced in Brazil as the Pajero TR4 since 2002 under license. The name was changed after imported versions were referred to as "1.0" instead of "iO", which could lead to confusion about the engine sizes. The Brazilian TR4 has since July 2007 been Mitsubishi's first four-wheel drive flexible-fuel vehicle, running on gasoline, ethanol or a combination of the two.

The car is also produced in China by Changfeng Automobile as the Changfeng Liebao Feiteng CFA 6400.

Annual production

Year	Production
	Japan	Italy	Brazil
1998	54,262	-	-
1999	51,516	9,587	-
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	-	5,280
2006	2,564	-	6,060
2007	505	-	9,300

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

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Last updated on 20 June 2014 at 10:16.