Mitsubishi · Production 1982–1991

Mitsubishi Pajero (first generation)

Key facts

Documented period	Production 1982–1991^[1]
Make	Mitsubishi · Japan
Generation	First generation · L040/L140
Body	3-door SUV, 5-door SUV^[1]
Powertrain	Not documented here
Other names	Montero (NA)^[1] Shogun (UK)^[1] Dodge Raider (unstated)^[1] Hyundai Galloper (unstated)^[1]

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What made it distinctive?

The first production Pajero was shown at the 1981 Tokyo Motor Show and went on sale in 1982.^[1]
The first-generation Pajero was named a Historic Car by the Japan Automotive Hall of Fame in November 2023.^[1]

Notes

Montero was also used in Spain and Latin America (except Brazil and Jamaica) per the source.

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References

Mitsubishi Pajero — Wikipedia Reference work (read 11 October 2026)

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