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Exactly my thought. Lots of newly build cars are awful, full of plastic and touch panels. They are horrible. But look at this beauty. You can get there new technology and what-not, but the basics (1990-2005 before it all went rogue) are awesome.
@@SharadTalekar Emission norms have nothing to do with style of the cars. Lets rebuild the engines, make them more reliable, if less consumption is viable - great. But do not make a boring, crap, SUV with zero ground clearance.
@@jozefkovac6858that’s the trade off, now we’ve got cheaply built vehicles with fancy a touchscreen. Screw technology, what happened to Well built reliable vehicles . Lol
I agree with most of your review - I have one of these here in Adelaide SA, - auto - only done 62k kms. It's like it's been in a time warp and in pristine condition. Love it!
Whilst you criticised the rear interior room being lovely & terrible at the same time Matt, I thought it was terribly lovely!🤣🤭👍🏼 Great review of a very special, unique 4WD.😎
Owned one for about 12 months, took me almost that long to replace the bushings which were all flogged out in the rear suspension. VERY hard to get spares, and very little in common with normal Pajeros. Was surprisingly good on fuel, better than the NS 2008 V6 which was my daily drive. Would love to have taken it offroad, but I was too scared in case I bent something!
Always love tuning in to see you and Jim have a good look at these old gems that I'll definitely never get my hands on 😅. Would love to see you guys review a Colt Ralliart 🚗
Imo the best aftermarket and subtle phone connectivity for older vehicles especially older jdm cars is an Apple CarPlay mirror. They do droid too and they are compatible with a rear view camera and display gps if you’d like in a little corner
Always liked the "PajEvo", Couldn't afford one, so went with a J-top, not as fast as the Evo, but so much fun driving with the roof down. The handling of Pajero's, yeah it is hard to explain, but for me our convertible is just fun, predictable body roll balance thing going on just makes you smile.
Absolutely in my top 5 list of cars to own before I die. Along with an e39 m5, an evo 6.5 makkinen, HSV sv300 and an 993 turbo. If I win tattslotto of course.
The Evo reminds me of the good looking quiet girl you'd see at a pub or library in there's just something about it that draws you in. I had to laugh at Hullsy trying to find a way to shitcan it so he can buy one 😂 Brilliant video guys and definitely not what I was expecting to see reviewed today. Have a good weekend guys and look forward to next week's videos as per usual 👍.
Owned a stripped down (manual window openers) 3l six cylinder 170HP(!?) 2 door pajero in Saudi. underpowered but had to stop for a fill up every 250kms. at 30cents/lt, the problem wasn't the cost but the frequency to stop at petrol stations. It sucked but I loved it.. This hemogoblegoblelation has what was missing in mine. But I still wouldn't buy it when now I own an ej257 forester sh with a downpipe and the deep burble.
Some of the best looking Japanese performance cars came from this era. I love my Pajero SWB Gen 3 V6 and going to fill up is the only downside to owning these.
My wife is on her 2nd Toyota fortuna crusade which is so boring even though the 150kw is ok for a 2.8 4cyl. Pity there's no v6 petrol, trd supercharger 4 litre like back in 2008 hilux. Thanks for the entertainment. 😊
Interesting, we like similar cars, I have a Mk2 Escort RS 2000, GS Rallye pack version, my Range Rover LSE (Even after spending mega $$$ maintaining it) and want to add the GR Yaris, plus a few others and the Pajero Evolution. Problem is which colour as they came out in white, silver and red. They also had these cool red mud flaps, the two large integrated spoties at the front, different fuel caps and rear tyre cover with Ralliart writing. (Options)
Fantastic review Adam, I’m also in love with these, for exactly all the reasons you mentioned. I love Mitsubishi’s 6G7 series V6 engines, very torquey and smooth motors. I know of a guy on one of the FB groups that owns one of these Evo’s, as well as a lovely manual Magna Ralliart, I’m very envious! Lol
These have wishbone suspension in the front and back, that's why it's so good at holding the angle when you corner with it. The problem with this car is it's a cool, rare car, but it's not a "classic." Therefore there's not much of a community around it; you won't find a lot of people who can work on those "irreplaceable" body panels for you. I'd be scared to death of actually driving it
The other vehicle that gives me that same unexplainable infusion on energy is the Renault R5 Turbo. Come to think of it, the R5T and PajEvo are similar in some respects... Both Homologation specials, both 2 door w/fiber fender flares, and both have similar wheelbases and "off-road" intentions.
If I wasn't to have one those I would have a forester sti. I currently own a Holden Adventra which does just as much as these do. Offroading, good straight line performance and good everyday driveability, except for fuel economy 😂
This comment is off subject but a friend of mine has just taken delivery of the new CX90 Hybrid. would you believe that the home charging lead does not come standard with the vehicle. the cost of the lead is $700.00. Good on Ya Mazda great consumer service.
For a person that's imported q 10 different Mitsubishi's from Japan Been wanting to import this for the last 10 years and finally realised that for the current asking price it is definitely not worth it anymore. Best to buy a new pajero sport exceed fully decked out with accessories, long range fuel tank and a Dyno tune, there's your truly off road rig with latest tech. Current market no longer emphasises the technologies that the 90s car market had. I doubt we will ever have it again. Missing all the 90s cars...
This thing is fantastic but my favourite Pajero is one that was only a concept, the Pajero Evo 2 Concept with a 4.5L V8 (Mitsubishi Dignity and first gen Hyundai Equus had this engine). It looks even cooler and the Pajero Sport later on adopted this design, unfortunately it had an engine with less power than the standard Pajero and a 4 speed auto. Shame.... the diesel model is ok.
100%, trying to find the right example to feature. We've been offered either mint condition or totally abused ones, trying to find something in between. Hopefully happening soon. - AK
Thank you for the great work. Very genuine and honest explanation. If you can please share details of spare parts dealers PAJERO in Japan. How to source from India.. thank you. Mitsubishi abandoned and vanished from India.. customer is suffering.
The only way I can afford one of these is in my Mitsubishi model collect. Luckily I have about a dozen of them and even now days they are becoming expensive
That’s actually not true. An owner with an auto was interviewed by Jalopnik, he made it up and the internet has run with it ever since. If you look at all the pics of the team cars, they have three pedals
@@shivagoundan8886 Pajero Evo is a bit unusual in that most of the internet myths about it (some of which are unfairly flattering) are incorrect. Even the owner community struggles to find info, basically it’s down to translating the few JDM magazine articles and Mitsubishi press releases from back in the day.
This is actually not correct. The factory Dakar race trucks ran 3 different gearboxes depending upon year of event, driver, distance and other factors. Auto, manual and Ricardo sequential boxes were all used at one time or another. I own one of the 62 Passion Red auto PajEvo's.
@@ericcharnholm9595In 98/99 I know the Shino and Saby cars were manual, and the 00 car on display in the Mitsubishi factory museum is also manual. Did any factory cars run the stock auto in period?
I just wish he'd shut up about ash trays, older cars all had them, he doesn't like it, get over it, better that than having butts flicked out the window 😂
@@WhyBradZeddmate I’m just taking the piss and having a laugh, it’s not to be taken seriously. Many of my closest friends smoke, my carryon in the videos about being anti-smoking gets under their skin and that’s the goal, just to poke some harmless fun at them. If we can’t take the piss out of each other and laugh at each others expense, what has the world come too. Feel free to rip into me about the pretentious stuff I love like tiny coffees and dressing in full body Lycra to ride my bike. - AK
I am pajero gen2 5 door 3.5 owner still. And I still playing off road . The pajero Gen4 3dr is almost the same car about evo even better . So ,No thanks. Gen2 3 dr or gen4 but not evo.
FYI on engine "3.5-liter V-6 produced 245 horsepower and 253 pound-feet (343 Nm), which brought the 0 to 60 mph (97 km/h) time down to 9.5 seconds." Find the elephant decal interesting. Lancia Delta Integrale had an elephant decal. They used it as a signify that you can't stop it. Wonder about the story on this Evo(?) Great video on a rally unicorn! Damn I miss homologation cars - WRX owner. Ps edit not GDI
A Pajero Evo is more like 0-100 in 8.0 and 0-400m in 16.0. I had one, very revvy 7000rpm top end with MIVEC kicking in at 5000rpm to give it a second wind…not super fast but hot hatch fast.
I had one and it’s great off road. You just have to plan ahead, and pick 4x4 trails that aren’t super narrow or ultra rocky to keep the flares undamaged. And it’s absolutely supreme on sand dunes. It could also keep up with hot hatches and MX5s on winding roads with little problem. It’s really a big goofy hot hatch.
Adam ya dog I've offered my cars for review heaps of times and no reply, now I see you driving around my suburb! My house is even in this video. How could you 💔
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Bro why do u have the LGBTQ flag on your phone 7:53
@@braydonkampher7848 It's actually just a rainbow pattern. That said, even if it were a Pride flag, what's wrong with that?
I don't give a f@#$ what anyone says. ReDriven does the best car reviews, ever!
I reckon they should make modern versions of these that are built just as tough
Exactly my thought. Lots of newly build cars are awful, full of plastic and touch panels. They are horrible. But look at this beauty. You can get there new technology and what-not, but the basics (1990-2005 before it all went rogue) are awesome.
Emission norms don't allow that.
@@SharadTalekar Emission norms have nothing to do with style of the cars. Lets rebuild the engines, make them more reliable, if less consumption is viable - great. But do not make a boring, crap, SUV with zero ground clearance.
@@jozefkovac6858that’s the trade off, now we’ve got cheaply built vehicles with fancy a touchscreen. Screw technology, what happened to Well built reliable vehicles . Lol
if they re released a modern pajero it wouldn’t be better than this 97’ model cause they don’t build quality vehicles like they this anymore 😂
I agree with most of your review - I have one of these here in Adelaide SA, - auto - only done 62k kms. It's like it's been in a time warp and in pristine condition. Love it!
Your film made me check on Mitsi's performance at Dakar. 150 wins. They still sit at the top today and by a fair margin.
Awesome channel, RD is the go too for honest, informative no bs reviews. Loving the variety lads. Bloopers 😅.
Thanks mate! - AK
Whilst you criticised the rear interior room being lovely & terrible at the same time Matt, I thought it was terribly lovely!🤣🤭👍🏼 Great review of a very special, unique 4WD.😎
If I was a millionaire and had a car collection, this would be in my top 5 easily.
Facts if I had the money I would import this car straight to my garage
Owned one for about 12 months, took me almost that long to replace the bushings which were all flogged out in the rear suspension. VERY hard to get spares, and very little in common with normal Pajeros. Was surprisingly good on fuel, better than the NS 2008 V6 which was my daily drive. Would love to have taken it offroad, but I was too scared in case I bent something!
You should also do a detailed review of the Normal 4 door Pajero of this generation.
On our to do list mate. - AK
@@ReDrivenmaybe mk2 mk3 and evolution design comparison??
Thanks!
Thank you!
Always love tuning in to see you and Jim have a good look at these old gems that I'll definitely never get my hands on 😅. Would love to see you guys review a Colt Ralliart 🚗
A great test of an old Mitsubishi, maybe there is some hope for a 380 review ?😅
How about a Verada?
agreeed
The holy grail Pajero. So expensive to buy & keep on the road.
No more expensive than a regular paj to keep on the Rd.
YES! New Redriven vid
Imo the best aftermarket and subtle phone connectivity for older vehicles especially older jdm cars is an Apple CarPlay mirror. They do droid too and they are compatible with a rear view camera and display gps if you’d like in a little corner
Always liked the "PajEvo", Couldn't afford one, so went with a J-top, not as fast as the Evo, but so much fun driving with the roof down. The handling of Pajero's, yeah it is hard to explain, but for me our convertible is just fun, predictable body roll balance thing going on just makes you smile.
Absolutely in my top 5 list of cars to own before I die. Along with an e39 m5, an evo 6.5 makkinen, HSV sv300 and an 993 turbo.
If I win tattslotto of course.
Great list you have there. Epic cars 👌
The lotto 😂 yea it’ll be the only way I can get my hands on this classic
Also, a 20 car garage under the house would be ideal.
Good review. Someone should do a compilation of all the ‘wanker’ that you say hahah.
Prado 3 doors maybe are a contender but yeah pretty unique
The Evo reminds me of the good looking quiet girl you'd see at a pub or library in there's just something about it that draws you in.
I had to laugh at Hullsy trying to find a way to shitcan it so he can buy one 😂
Brilliant video guys and definitely not what I was expecting to see reviewed today.
Have a good weekend guys and look forward to next week's videos as per usual 👍.
You legend! - AK
@@ReDriven it'd take a lot for you to fall intonthe category of a Pajero mate 👍
Owned a stripped down (manual window openers) 3l six cylinder 170HP(!?) 2 door pajero in Saudi. underpowered but had to stop for a fill up every 250kms. at 30cents/lt, the problem wasn't the cost but the frequency to stop at petrol stations. It sucked but I loved it.. This hemogoblegoblelation has what was missing in mine. But I still wouldn't buy it when now I own an ej257 forester sh with a downpipe and the deep burble.
30cents/L is unfathomable 😭 diesel is 230c here in aus
They gave nearly all the tech from this to the Gen 3. Please review a shorty Gen 3
Oh I recognise that park . It’s in berala ! Never knew there was a Pajevo around here
It’s actually sad because it’s a reminder how boring todays equivalents are, that uniqueness has been designed out of everything these days.
We traded well built, great reliability for Cheaply made, plastic technology 😂 They can keep their Touchscreens , go back to making cars like this !!!
Sadly yes
Pajero Evos are amazing beautiful machines. I would love to add one to my fleet if Mitsubishis.
Great video and review.
Oh yes have been checking carsales for one for the last few months thanks for this.
Some of the best looking Japanese performance cars came from this era. I love my Pajero SWB Gen 3 V6 and going to fill up is the only downside to owning these.
Can't wait for you guys to do more cars like this, like the Terios, or CAM. Definitely less exciting PajEvo but just as versatile
My wife is on her 2nd Toyota fortuna crusade which is so boring even though the 150kw is ok for a 2.8 4cyl. Pity there's no v6 petrol, trd supercharger 4 litre like back in 2008 hilux.
Thanks for the entertainment. 😊
Interesting, we like similar cars, I have a Mk2 Escort RS 2000, GS Rallye pack version, my Range Rover LSE (Even after spending mega $$$ maintaining it) and want to add the GR Yaris, plus a few others and the Pajero Evolution.
Problem is which colour as they came out in white, silver and red. They also had these cool red mud flaps, the two large integrated spoties at the front, different fuel caps and rear tyre cover with Ralliart writing. (Options)
Fantastic review Adam, I’m also in love with these, for exactly all the reasons you mentioned.
I love Mitsubishi’s 6G7 series V6 engines, very torquey and smooth motors.
I know of a guy on one of the FB groups that owns one of these Evo’s, as well as a lovely manual Magna Ralliart, I’m very envious! Lol
Oh yes! This is definitely a car for the dream garage!
All the ralliarts are really cool, want a magna ralliart one day
We love our 2002 Pajero LWB, 3.8 petrol with 330,000 ks on it. So nice to drive but is thirsty.
The rear seats can be reclined for a better relaxed position. There's a hidden lever down below😉
This is peak 90s JDM!!
Most probaly the most useable in this day and age.
These have wishbone suspension in the front and back, that's why it's so good at holding the angle when you corner with it. The problem with this car is it's a cool, rare car, but it's not a "classic." Therefore there's not much of a community around it; you won't find a lot of people who can work on those "irreplaceable" body panels for you. I'd be scared to death of actually driving it
The other vehicle that gives me that same unexplainable infusion on energy is the Renault R5 Turbo. Come to think of it, the R5T and PajEvo are similar in some respects... Both Homologation specials, both 2 door w/fiber fender flares, and both have similar wheelbases and "off-road" intentions.
I give this machine 11-10 love it. As for what Jim had to say about wanting to bad talk it but can’t so funny 😅😅
1984 Mazda Rx-7 Series 3 is my favourite car
I just left my Teams call for this video, right away
Great video btw.
Hey lads! Please get your hands on a ZR 3 door Prado…Great car! But I’m a bit biased, still would love to hear your take on it
If I wasn't to have one those I would have a forester sti. I currently own a Holden Adventra which does just as much as these do. Offroading, good straight line performance and good everyday driveability, except for fuel economy 😂
Love a small fun offroader! Do a TJ Wrangler next ☺️
Love em, love em, love them… why did they ever stop making them…
Never seen one and now I want one too. Hey Jim, what is the black Mazza cleverly parked behind you?
This comment is off subject but a friend of mine has just taken delivery of the new CX90 Hybrid. would you believe that the home charging lead does not come standard with the vehicle.
the cost of the lead is $700.00. Good on Ya Mazda great consumer service.
Very prominent Luciano Braaarparotti grille emblem there
Did not all of them come with those beautiful white OZ wheels?
JDM goodness, with maximum TBTL. So many JDM nuggets of wonder to import.
For a person that's imported q
10 different Mitsubishi's from Japan
Been wanting to import this for the last 10 years and finally realised that for the current asking price it is definitely not worth it anymore.
Best to buy a new pajero sport exceed fully decked out with accessories, long range fuel tank and a Dyno tune, there's your truly off road rig with latest tech.
Current market no longer emphasises the technologies that the 90s car market had. I doubt we will ever have it again.
Missing all the 90s cars...
Damn you ReDriven! Off to eBay to look for one.....
This thing is fantastic but my favourite Pajero is one that was only a concept, the Pajero Evo 2 Concept with a 4.5L V8 (Mitsubishi Dignity and first gen Hyundai Equus had this engine).
It looks even cooler and the Pajero Sport later on adopted this design, unfortunately it had an engine with less power than the standard Pajero and a 4 speed auto. Shame.... the diesel model is ok.
50k+ not a chance mate. As a Canadian living in Australia. Cars are ridiculously priced here. Import or not.
You guys ought to do an episode on the Mark X.
Good Video, can you review a Maserati Gran Turismo?
Pajero Evo suits a tall top ;)
My ex had one, his was lowered (no, really) and it was an absolute hoot lol.
I love the Paj Evo, it's ace. I like these and the Isuzu Vehicross. Both bad AF.
12:25 Someone has clearly never driven in Melbourne! 🤣
Mitsubishi car the best among all cars.🎉🎉🎉❤
It has Astro Boy manga (magna?) vibes going on with the rear deck roof line...😆
Mint, love em
YOUR BIGGEST KENYAN FAN RIGHT HERE, 18/08/2023
Please make a review of the first gen volvo s60 facelift
Good thing there are so many ashtrays cause those V6s loooove to smoke 😂
Lost love call thats what it is for me😕👍 many thx for great video love evo to bit's 😍👍
Yes it is I love mine
What's this like against the V6 rav4? I do love the look of these though.
RAV4 ???😂😂😂😂😂
You are kidding, right?
Comparing a homologated rally weapon to a soccer mums shopping trolley?
@@danbywaters6123 couldn’t have said it better myself 🤷🏻♂️
It is very cool.
Curious what the insurance costs. Finding some of these body parts would be hens teeth.
Hi 👋,
Can you do a re - review of HOLDEN COLORADO
Please
100%, trying to find the right example to feature. We've been offered either mint condition or totally abused ones, trying to find something in between.
Hopefully happening soon. - AK
Thank you for the great work. Very genuine and honest explanation.
If you can please share details of spare parts dealers PAJERO in Japan.
How to source from India.. thank you.
Mitsubishi abandoned and vanished from India.. customer is suffering.
Have a chat to Go Garage mate, they should be able to help you out. - AK
Dream Car!
Can u guys review an Au falcon series 2, or any?
We have big plans for Falcons, coming soon. - AK
@@ReDriven yes!!
It’s awesome in every bit.
The only way I can afford one of these is in my Mitsubishi model collect. Luckily I have about a dozen of them and even now days they are becoming expensive
how much is this thing right now
Aye I see my street
Fun fact: Jackie Chan owns (owned) one.
The race Evo's were actually auto so that's why I don't think they bothered with the manual much.
That’s actually not true. An owner with an auto was interviewed by Jalopnik, he made it up and the internet has run with it ever since. If you look at all the pics of the team cars, they have three pedals
@@KevinSan88 oh right, I had no idea
@@shivagoundan8886 Pajero Evo is a bit unusual in that most of the internet myths about it (some of which are unfairly flattering) are incorrect. Even the owner community struggles to find info, basically it’s down to translating the few JDM magazine articles and Mitsubishi press releases from back in the day.
This is actually not correct. The factory Dakar race trucks ran 3 different gearboxes depending upon year of event, driver, distance and other factors. Auto, manual and Ricardo sequential boxes were all used at one time or another. I own one of the 62 Passion Red auto PajEvo's.
@@ericcharnholm9595In 98/99 I know the Shino and Saby cars were manual, and the 00 car on display in the Mitsubishi factory museum is also manual. Did any factory cars run the stock auto in period?
If this had a 4g63, id buy it right away!
Mitsubishi RVR
There's one its called Airtrek Turbo R. Basically an Evo 7 on stilts.
Oh yes true! But i like the pajero's shape more and offroad capability ;) @@aaryeshg.6526
They use auto for Dakar rally
14:29 🤣🤣
Peak of mitsu era the evos
"You've got door bins, you've got.....an ash tray......shakes head, disappointing"
I just wish he'd shut up about ash trays, older cars all had them, he doesn't like it, get over it, better that than having butts flicked out the window 😂
@@WhyBradZeddmate I’m just taking the piss and having a laugh, it’s not to be taken seriously.
Many of my closest friends smoke, my carryon in the videos about being anti-smoking gets under their skin and that’s the goal, just to poke some harmless fun at them.
If we can’t take the piss out of each other and laugh at each others expense, what has the world come too.
Feel free to rip into me about the pretentious stuff I love like tiny coffees and dressing in full body Lycra to ride my bike. - AK
Only 2500 ever make! The King of desert!!
Holy shit must be a unicorn...
THE PAJ!!
100 times better than an evo 9 lancer!
Great review as always guys.
I am pajero gen2 5 door 3.5 owner still.
And I still playing off road .
The pajero Gen4 3dr is almost the same car about evo even better .
So ,No thanks. Gen2 3 dr or gen4 but not evo.
Nice Truck
I think AK is mistaking “Pendejo” for “Pajero” lol 😂
Nope.
Paja is the action of wanking.
Pajero is, therefore a wanker.
@@bobceffo So both for me? - AK
Colorado!
A US state admitted into the Union as the 38th state in 1875
@@AnyoneSeenMikeHunt … Holden Colorado 🤦🏼♂️
You can't win Dakar from that back seat.
FYI on engine "3.5-liter V-6 produced 245 horsepower and 253 pound-feet (343 Nm), which brought the 0 to 60 mph (97 km/h) time down to 9.5 seconds."
Find the elephant decal interesting. Lancia Delta Integrale had an elephant decal. They used it as a signify that you can't stop it. Wonder about the story on this Evo(?)
Great video on a rally unicorn! Damn I miss homologation cars - WRX owner.
Ps edit not GDI
The Evo doesn't have a GDI engine. They are mivec with port injection.
@Crankycruiser thanks for that GDI reference deleted. Yeah bit early for DI for Mitsubishi
A Pajero Evo is more like 0-100 in 8.0 and 0-400m in 16.0. I had one, very revvy 7000rpm top end with MIVEC kicking in at 5000rpm to give it a second wind…not super fast but hot hatch fast.
This destroyed the land cruiser in off-road racing champion it's petrol version not the slow diesel
OK, so I’ve bought some Wipertech wipers, and I don’t even need new ones yet. Now go and buy yourself a Pajero Evo.
But what is it for? It's too rare to be used for what it's really designed for. Why not just buy a hot hatch if you want fun?
I'd like to think if I owned one, it would driven as intended, everywhere. - AK
Cheaper than a raptor but likely to appreciate.....
I had one and it’s great off road. You just have to plan ahead, and pick 4x4 trails that aren’t super narrow or ultra rocky to keep the flares undamaged. And it’s absolutely supreme on sand dunes. It could also keep up with hot hatches and MX5s on winding roads with little problem. It’s really a big goofy hot hatch.
I want one
Me too! - AK
Adam ya dog I've offered my cars for review heaps of times and no reply, now I see you driving around my suburb! My house is even in this video. How could you 💔
Mate, where are you messaging us?? Try Insta or Facebook, I'll get back to you. - AK
😂😂😂
No Experience Mitsubishi.
1/5 For Mitsubishi Pajero Evolution
Engine sounds broken even when new and looks awful. 1points (4WD work ok).