1996 Mitsubishi Pajero

    New from

    $38,420 excl. on-roads

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    Not Available

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    Warranty

    3 year, 50,000 km

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    About the Mitsubishi Pajero

    Last updated Sep 27, 2025

    The new Mitsubishi Pajero is a large SUV offered in both 3D SUV and 5D SUV body styles. Available in Australia from $38,420 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the GL variant and topping out at $77,850 for the Exceed.

    There are 4 variants of the Pajero available in Australia.

    Engine options include 3L multi-point injection (109kW/234Nm), 3.5L multi-point injection (153kW/300Nm), 2.8L turbo diesel indirect injection (92kW/292Nm) and 2.8L diesel indirect injection (71kW/198Nm). Available with 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature four-wheel drive.

    The new 1996 Pajero is offered with a 3 year warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    37.97 - 77.08 kW/t
    37.97 kW/t
    77.08 kW/t
    Boot Space
    330 - 1,050 litres
    330 litres
    1,136 litres
    Price
    $38,420 - $77,850
    $36,990
    $77,850
    Warranty (Years)
    2 - 3 years
    2 years
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    50,000 km
    40,000 km
    50,000 km

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    2,370 - 2,650 kg
    2,335 kg
    2,710 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    2,500 kg
    2,500 kg
    3,500 kg
    Approach Angle
    39.5 - 40.5°
    36°
    41°
    Departure Angle
    26 - 35°
    26°
    35°
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    195 - 215 mm
    190 mm
    245 mm

    1996 Mitsubishi Pajero Price

    *excl. on-roads

    1996 Mitsubishi Pajero Specs

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    GL

    • Audio
      • Antenna Type: Telescopic
      • Number Of Speakers: 2
      • System Cassette
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
      • System Type: Stereo
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Suv
      • Local Body Type: Suv
      • Local Number Of Doors: 3
      • Number Of Doors: 3
    • Brakes
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
    • Bumpers
      • Front Colour: Black
      • Front Location: Front
      • Rear Colour: Black
      • Rear Location: Rear
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 62.82
    • Convenience
      • Ashtray Front Illuminated
      • Cigar Lighter Front Seat Location: Front Seats
      • Cigar Lighter Front Seats Illuminated
      • Front Ashtray Location: Front
      • Number Of Door Switches Lights: 2
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down (l): 1100
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 330
      • Front Headroom (mm): 940
      • Front Hip Room (mm): 1410
      • Front Track (mm): 1420
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 37
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 37
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front (in): 55.5
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear (in): 55.5
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10600
      • Overall Height (mm): 1805
      • Overall Length (mm): 4065
      • Overall Width (mm): 1695
      • Rear Headroom (mm): 940
      • Rear Hip Room (mm): 1410
      • Rear Track (mm): 1435
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2420
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 91.1
      • Catalytic Converter Type: 3-way
      • Compression Ratio: 8.9
      • Engine (l): 3
      • Engine (cc): 2972
      • Engine Configuration: V
      • Engine Location: Front
      • Engine Orientation: Longitudinal
      • Number Of Cylinders: 6
      • Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 2
      • Stroke Engine: 76
      • Vavle Gear Type: Overhead Cam
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Ignition Type: Electronic
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
      • Fuel Tank Capacity (l): 75
      • Fuel Tanks Capacity Gal: 19.8
      • Fuel Type: Unleaded
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    • Instrumentation
      • Clock Type: Digital
      • Number Of Odometers: 1
      • Water Temperature Type: Gauge
    • Interior trim
      • Floor Covering Load Area: Textile
    • Lights
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
      • Headlights Lens Type: Conventional
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Eu 83 Standard: Eu 83
      • Fuel Consumption Eu 83 Urban (l/100km): 14.5
      • Fuel Consumption Eu 83 Urban (mpg): 16
      • Fuel Economy Eu 83 City (l/100km): 14.5
      • Fuel Economy Eu 83 City (mpg): 16
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 148
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 109
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 234
      • Power Measurement Standard: Din
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5000
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4000
    • Roof
      • Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery Material: Cloth/felt
    • Safety
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Height Adjustable
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Height Adjustable
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Static
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
      • Driver Front Seat Reclining
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Front Seat Reclining
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Rear Seat Folding: 50/50
      • Rear Seat Reclining
      • Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 3
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Vinyl
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seating Capacity: 5
    • Steering
      • Power Steering Vehicle Speed Proportional
      • Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
    • Storage
      • Console Dashboard Location: Dashboard
      • Console Dashboard Type: Full
      • Console Floor Location: Floor
      • Console Floor Storage: Open
      • Door Pockets Bins Driver Location: Driver
      • Door Pockets Bins Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Glove Compartment Lid
      • Glove Compartment Lockable
    • Suspension
      • Suspension Front Location: Front
      • Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Front Type: Wishbone
      • Suspension Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar
    • Transmission
      • Drive Driven Wheels: 4x4
      • Drive Selectable While Driving
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 5
      • Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
      • Transmission Type: Manual
    • Ventilation
      • Cfc Free Liquid Aircon
      • Ventilation System Number Of Fan Speeds: 4
      • Ventilation System Recirculation Setting
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Externally Adjustable
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Fixed
      • Number Of Windshield Wiper Speeds: 2
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Externally Adjustable
      • Rear View Window Rear Window Defogger
      • Sunvisors Driver Location: Driver
      • Sunvisors Passenger Location: Passenger
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 60
      • Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 36
    • Weights
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2375
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1735
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 75
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: S
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 235
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 75
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: S
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 235

    GLX

    Adds to GL:
    • Audio
      • Antenna Type: Electric
      • Number Of Speakers: 4
      • System Front Rear Fader
    • Body exterior
      • Bright Chrome Trim Around Rear Window
      • Bright Chrome Trim Around Windshield
      • Local Number Of Doors: 5
      • Number Of Doors: 5
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 56.77
    • Convenience
      • Number Of Door Switches Lights: 4
      • Reading Lights Front Location: Front
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down (l): 2400
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 1050
      • Front Headroom (mm): 960
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 37.8
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 35.8
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 11800
      • Overall Height (mm): 1860
      • Overall Length (mm): 4665
      • Rear Headroom (mm): 910
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2725
    • Fuel
      • Fuel Tank Capacity (l): 92
      • Fuel Tanks Capacity Gal: 24.3
    • Instrumentation
      • Oil Pressure Type: Gauge
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Includes Trunk Hatch
      • Power Locks Operation: Key
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Eu 83 Urban (l/100km): 15
      • Fuel Economy Eu 83 City (l/100km): 15
    • Safety
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment
      • Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment
      • Rear Seat Folding: One-piece
      • Seating Capacity: 7
      • Third Row Seat Front Facing Direction: Front
      • Third Row Seat Front Seating Capacity: 2
    • Storage
      • Below Seat Storage Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Seat Back Storage Front Location: Front
    • Ventilation
      • Ventilation System Rear Seat Heater Ducts
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Front Electric Windows: Front
      • Number Of Front Express Power Windows: 1
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Rear Electric Windows: Rear
    • Weights
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2595
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1920
    Removes from GL:
    • Audio
      • Antenna Type: Telescopic
      • Number Of Speakers: 2
    • Body exterior
      • Local Number Of Doors: 3
      • Number Of Doors: 3
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 62.82
    • Convenience
      • Number Of Door Switches Lights: 2
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down (l): 1100
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 330
      • Front Headroom (mm): 940
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 37
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 37
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10600
      • Overall Height (mm): 1805
      • Overall Length (mm): 4065
      • Rear Headroom (mm): 940
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2420
    • Fuel
      • Fuel Tank Capacity (l): 75
      • Fuel Tanks Capacity Gal: 19.8
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Eu 83 Urban (l/100km): 14.5
      • Fuel Economy Eu 83 City (l/100km): 14.5
    • Seats
      • Rear Seat Folding: 50/50
      • Seating Capacity: 5
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Externally Adjustable
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Externally Adjustable
    • Weights
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2375
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1735

    GLS

    Adds to GLX:
    • Body exterior
      • Body Side Molding Size: Wide
      • Local Number Of Doors: 3
      • Number Of Doors: 3
    • Bumpers
      • Front Colour: Toned
      • Rear Colour: Toned
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 61.76
    • Convenience
      • Number Of Door Switches Lights: 2
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down (l): 1100
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 330
      • Front Headroom (mm): 940
      • Front Track (mm): 1465
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 37
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 37
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10600
      • Overall Height (mm): 1815
      • Overall Length (mm): 4145
      • Overall Width (mm): 1785
      • Rear Headroom (mm): 940
      • Rear Track (mm): 1480
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2420
    • Fuel
      • Fuel Tank Capacity (l): 75
      • Fuel Tanks Capacity Gal: 19.8
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Eu 83 Urban (l/100km): 14.5
      • Fuel Economy Eu 83 City (l/100km): 14.5
    • Roof
      • Front Sunroof Location: Front
      • Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
      • Front Sunroof Sliding
      • Front Sunroof Type: Glass
    • Seats
      • Rear Seat Folding: 50/50
      • Seating Capacity: 5
    • Storage
      • Console Floor Storage: Lidded
    • Visibility
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
    • Weights
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2370
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1765
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 70
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 265
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 70
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 265
    Removes from GLX:
    • Body exterior
      • Bright Chrome Trim Around Rear Window
      • Bright Chrome Trim Around Windshield
      • Local Number Of Doors: 5
      • Number Of Doors: 5
    • Bumpers
      • Front Colour: Black
      • Rear Colour: Black
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 56.77
    • Convenience
      • Number Of Door Switches Lights: 4
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down (l): 2400
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 1050
      • Front Headroom (mm): 960
      • Front Track (mm): 1420
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 37.8
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 35.8
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 11800
      • Overall Height (mm): 1860
      • Overall Length (mm): 4665
      • Overall Width (mm): 1695
      • Rear Headroom (mm): 910
      • Rear Track (mm): 1435
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2725
    • Fuel
      • Fuel Tank Capacity (l): 92
      • Fuel Tanks Capacity Gal: 24.3
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Eu 83 Urban (l/100km): 15
      • Fuel Economy Eu 83 City (l/100km): 15
    • Seats
      • Rear Seat Folding: One-piece
      • Seating Capacity: 7
      • Third Row Seat Front Facing Direction: Front
      • Third Row Seat Front Seating Capacity: 2
    • Storage
      • Console Floor Storage: Open
    • Ventilation
      • Ventilation System Rear Seat Heater Ducts
    • Visibility
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Fixed
      • Number Of Front Express Power Windows: 1
      • Rear Electric Windows: Rear
    • Weights
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2595
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1920
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 75
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 235
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 75
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 235

    Exceed

    Adds to GLS:
    • Audio
      • Number Of Speakers: 6
      • System In-dash Cd
    • Body exterior
      • Bright Chrome Trim Around Rear Window
      • Bright Chrome Trim Around Windshield
      • Local Number Of Doors: 5
      • Number Of Doors: 5
    • Brakes
      • Abs Four-wheel Location: 4-wheel
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 71.83
    • Convenience
      • Number Of Door Switches Lights: 4
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down (l): 2400
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 1050
      • Front Headroom (mm): 960
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 37.8
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 35.8
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 11800
      • Overall Height (mm): 1900
      • Overall Length (mm): 4725
      • Rear Headroom (mm): 910
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2725
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 93
      • Compression Ratio: 9.5
      • Engine (l): 3.5
      • Engine (cc): 3497
      • Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 4
      • Stroke Engine: 85.8
      • Vavle Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    • Fuel
      • Fuel Tank Capacity (l): 92
      • Fuel Tanks Capacity Gal: 24.3
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Operation: Remote
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Eu 83 Urban (l/100km): 15
      • Fuel Economy Eu 83 City (l/100km): 15
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 208
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 153
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 300
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3000
    • Roof
      • Front Sunroof Sunshade
    • Seats
      • Center Front Seat Armrest Integral Box
      • Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
      • Seating Capacity: 7
      • Third Row Seat Front Facing Direction: Front
      • Third Row Seat Front Seating Capacity: 2
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
    • Transmission
      • Transmission Electronic Control Auto Only
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 4
      • Transmission Type: Automatic
    • Ventilation
      • Ventilation System Rear Seat Heater Ducts
    • Visibility
      • Number Of Front Express Power Windows: 1
      • Rear Electric Windows: Rear
    • Weights
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2650
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 2130
    Removes from GLS:
    • Audio
      • Number Of Speakers: 4
    • Body exterior
      • Local Number Of Doors: 3
      • Number Of Doors: 3
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 61.76
    • Convenience
      • Number Of Door Switches Lights: 2
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down (l): 1100
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 330
      • Front Headroom (mm): 940
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 37
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 37
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10600
      • Overall Height (mm): 1815
      • Overall Length (mm): 4145
      • Rear Headroom (mm): 940
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2420
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 91.1
      • Compression Ratio: 8.9
      • Engine (l): 3
      • Engine (cc): 2972
      • Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 2
      • Stroke Engine: 76
      • Vavle Gear Type: Overhead Cam
    • Fuel
      • Fuel Tank Capacity (l): 75
      • Fuel Tanks Capacity Gal: 19.8
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Operation: Key
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Eu 83 Urban (l/100km): 14.5
      • Fuel Economy Eu 83 City (l/100km): 14.5
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 148
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 109
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 234
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4000
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment
      • Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Vinyl
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seating Capacity: 5
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
    • Transmission
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 5
      • Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
      • Transmission Type: Manual
    • Weights
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2370
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1765
    See all 1996 Mitsubishi Pajero Specs

    Mitsubishi Pajero FAQs

    The cheapest Mitsubishi Pajero is the GL that starts from $38,420.

    The most expensive Mitsubishi Pajero is the Exceed that starts from $77,850.

    The best towing capacity of a Mitsubishi Pajero is 2500 kg offered by the following variants: GL, GLX, GLS and Exceed.

    The largest Mitsubishi Pajero is the GLS which measures 1785mm wide, 4725mm in length and sits 1900mm tall.

    The most powerful Mitsubishi Pajero is the GLS which has 153kW of power from its 3.5L Multi-Point Injection engine.

    The Mitsubishi Pajero is built in Japan and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Mitsubishi Pajero is the GLS which weighs 2650 kg (kerb weight).

    The Mitsubishi Pajero may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Unleaded or Diesel.

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