Why Are There Few Pajeros Traveling to Tibet?
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After all, the Pajero was born for such terrains. The general manager of Mitsubishi China once said that the Pajero is designed for users who need to drive on roads where there are no roads—this is the essence of the Pajero. It can be seen that the Pajero is very suitable for traveling to Tibet, so why are there so few Pajeros making the trip? The main reason is likely probability factors. Below are some relevant introductions about the Pajero: 1. Exterior Design: The design is boxy, with the front face bearing the golden "PAJERO" logo. The overall style remains traditionally rugged and off-road. Whether it looks good or not varies from person to person, but for friends who love off-roading, it is absolutely adored. 2. Interior: The interiors of most off-road vehicles tend to appear quite modest, and the Pajero is no exception. The wood-grain decoration seems to hark back to the 1990s. However, this traditional style still attracts many older consumers, while younger ones might prefer the Prado's combination of ruggedness and modernity. 3. Powertrain: It still features a 3.0L naturally aspirated V6 engine paired with a 5-speed automatic transmission, with a maximum power output of 128KW. The powertrain performance is the Pajero's biggest drawback. Since the domestically imported Pajero has always been equipped with the 6G72 engine—an engine born in 1988—its advantage naturally lies in durability and stability. 4. Configuration: There is no significant difference in technology and comfort configurations between the low-end and high-end models. Standard features across the lineup include an electric sunroof, rear radar, reverse camera, power-adjustable driver's seat, front seat heating, front and rear center armrests, automatic air conditioning, rear air vents, and a central control screen.
Actually, after repairing stranded vehicles in Tibet for over a decade, I've realized there's a good reason why Pajeros are rare. Finding parts for older V73/V77 models is extremely difficult—last time someone's generator broke, they had to wait a whole week for delivery. The newer V97 costs as much as two Tank 300s and guzzles fuel like crazy, easily hitting 20 liters per 100km on the plateau. Toyota specialty shops are everywhere in Tibet, while Mitsubishi has only two in the entire Ngari region. Plus, the rear suspension tends to sag, causing the trunk to scrape the tires when fully loaded on rough roads. Even Tibetan fleets exclusively use Land Cruisers—it's not that the Pajero is bad, it's just too expensive to maintain and recover.
