1997 Mitsubishi Pajero

    New from

    $34,710 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Not Available

    Safety Rating

    Not Available

    Warranty

    2 year, 50,000 km

    Fuel Efficiency

    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 $34,710 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the GL variant and topping out at $49,770 for the GLS.

    There are 3 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 1997 Pajero is offered with a 2 year, 50,000 km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    35.77 - 77.08 kW/t
    35.77 kW/t
    82.8 kW/t
    Boot Space
    330 - 1,050 litres
    309 litres
    1,136 litres
    Price
    $34,710 - $49,770
    $29,990
    $61,990
    Warranty (Years)
    2 - 3 years
    2 years
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    50,000 - 100,000 km
    50,000 km
    Unlimited

    1997 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
      • Bright Chrome Trim On Rear
      • Front Mud Flaps Location: Front
      • Grille Colour: Black
      • Local Body Type: Suv
      • Local Number Of Doors: 3
      • Number Of Doors: 3
      • Rear Mud Flaps Location: Rear
    • 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
    • Cargo area
      • Load Restraint Type: Hooks
    • Convenience
      • Ashtray Front Illuminated
      • Cigar Lighter Front Seat Location: Front Seats
      • Cigar Lighter Front Seats Illuminated
      • Front Ashtray Location: Front
      • Illuminated Entry System Ignition Key Surround
      • Number Of Door Switches Lights: 2
      • Rear Ashtray Location: Rear
    • 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
    • Doors
      • Exterior Door Handles Color: Black
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 91.1
      • Catalytic Converter Type: 3-way
      • Compression Ratio: 8.9
      • Emission Control Level Standard Met: Adr 79/01
      • 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 Main Capacity (l): 75
      • Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
      • Fuel Type: Unleaded
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    • Instrumentation
      • Clock Type: Digital
      • Instrument Cluster Type: Analogue
      • Number Of Odometers: 1
      • Oil Pressure Type: Warning Light
      • Water Temperature Type: Gauge
    • Interior trim
      • Door Panel Trim Material: Plastic
      • Floor Covering Load Area: Textile
      • Floor Covering Vehicle Cab Compartment: Textile
      • Load Area Side Covering Type: Plastic/rubber
    • Lights
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
      • Headlights Configuration: Single
      • Headlights Lens Type: Conventional
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Standard: As 2877
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 14.5
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (mpg): 16
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 14.5
      • 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 Center Type: Lap
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Fore/aft Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
      • Driver Front Seat Reclining
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Passenger Front Seat Fore/aft Adjustment
      • 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
      • Rear Seat Type: Split Bench
      • 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 Storage: Open
      • Console Dashboard Type: Full
      • Console Floor Location: Floor
      • Console Floor Storage: Open
      • Console Floor Type: Partial
      • Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • 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 Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Front Type: Wishbone
      • Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
      • Suspension Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Rear Type: Multi-link
      • Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Rigid
    • Transmission
      • Axle Ratio: 4.625
      • Drive Driven Wheels: 4x4
      • Drive Four-wheel Drive Type: Part-time
      • Drive Selectable While Driving
      • Limited Slip Differential Rear Location: Rear
      • Transmission 1st Gear Ratio: 3.918
      • Transmission 2nd Gear Ratio: 2.261
      • Transmission 3rd Gear Ratio: 1.395
      • Transmission 4th Gear Ratio: 1
      • Transmission 5th Gear Ratio: 0.829
      • Transmission Low High Ratio: 1.925
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 5
      • Transmission Reverse Gear Ratio: 3.952
      • Transmission Type: Manual
    • Ventilation
      • Cfc Free Liquid Aircon
      • Ventilation System Number Of Fan Speeds: 4
      • Ventilation System Recirculation Setting
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Black
      • 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 Colour: Black
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Externally Adjustable
      • Rear View Window Rear Window Defogger
      • Rear View Window Type: Fixed
      • Rear View Window Wipers: Intermittent
      • Sunvisors Driver Location: Driver
      • Sunvisors Passenger Location: Passenger
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 60
      • Total Powertrain Distance (km): 100000
      • Total Powertrain Duration (months): 36
      • Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): 50000
      • Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 24
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 2500
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
      • 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
    • Body exterior
      • Bright Chrome Trim Around Rear Window
      • Bright Chrome Trim Around Side Windows
      • 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
      • Steering Wheel Mounted Cruise Controls
    • 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 Main Capacity (l): 92
    • Instrumentation
      • Oil Pressure Type: Gauge
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Includes Trunk Hatch
      • Power Locks Internal Switch
      • Power Locks Operation: Key
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 15
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 15
    • Safety
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
      • Third Row Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Third Row Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment
      • Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment
      • Rear Seat Folding: One-piece
      • Rear Seat Type: Bench
      • 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 Main Capacity (l): 75
    • Instrumentation
      • Oil Pressure Type: Warning Light
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 14.5
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 14.5
    • Seats
      • Rear Seat Folding: 50/50
      • Rear Seat Type: Split Bench
      • 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 Colour: Toned
      • 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
    • Cargo area
      • Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Rigid
    • 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 Main Capacity (l): 75
    • Interior trim
      • Door Panel Trim Material: Partial Cloth
    • Paint
      • Two Tone
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 14.5
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 14.5
    • Roof
      • Front Sunroof Location: Front
      • Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
      • Front Sunroof Sliding
      • Front Sunroof Sunshade
      • Front Sunroof Tilting
      • Front Sunroof Type: Glass
    • Seats
      • Rear Seat Folding: 50/50
      • Rear Seat Type: Split Bench
      • Seating Capacity: 5
    • Storage
      • Console Floor Storage: Lidded
      • Console Floor Type: Full
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
    • Transmission
      • Axle Ratio: 4.875
    • Visibility
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
    • Weights
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2370
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1765
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 70
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 265
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • 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 Side Windows
      • 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 Main Capacity (l): 92
    • Interior trim
      • Door Panel Trim Material: Plastic
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 15
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 15
    • Safety
      • Third Row Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Third Row Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    • Seats
      • Rear Seat Folding: One-piece
      • Rear Seat Type: Bench
      • Seating Capacity: 7
      • Third Row Seat Front Facing Direction: Front
      • Third Row Seat Front Seating Capacity: 2
    • Storage
      • Console Floor Storage: Open
      • Console Floor Type: Partial
    • Transmission
      • Axle Ratio: 4.625
    • Ventilation
      • Ventilation System Rear Seat Heater Ducts
    • Visibility
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Fixed
      • Rear Electric Windows: Rear
    • Weights
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2595
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1920
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 75
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 235
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 75
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 235
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    1997 Mitsubishi Pajero Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Mitsubishi Pajero?

    The Mitsubishi Pajero offers a 2 year 50,000 km limit warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

    Mitsubishi Pajero FAQs

    The cheapest Mitsubishi Pajero is the GL that starts from $34,710.

    The most expensive Mitsubishi Pajero is the GLS that starts from $49,770.

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

    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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