snowflake Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 I have a friend that does not know alot about cars/suv's/pick ups and she came to ask me for help. Her husband is going to buy a new toy, what should it be? A fortuner or a Pajero sport. I drove the Pajero sport today and it was really good. A big step up from the Triton. It was smooth and quiet, pleasent to drive. What are your views? Pls. Dont slag them off, just a decent comparison... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
initiala4 Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 Pajero crash test are horrible....avoid! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boater Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 Pajero crash test are horrible....avoid! agree go for the new fortuner 3 ltr turbo diesal.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowflake Posted December 17, 2008 Author Share Posted December 17, 2008 Any English papers on the crash tests? I like it and I have to question how it can be so bad... But hey, I will tell my friend... Thanks.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikster Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 BKK post likes the Fortuner better. There should be a model update coming soon though... The Pajero Sport I find pretty disappointing from a design standpoint - I love the Triton's looks and was hoping for something similarly cool for the Sport. But no. It's boring and bland, the back side is totally screwed and the front is like the Triton except somehow much more boring. Anyway - sorry for the rant. I am sure everyone has an opinion on the looks. But the BKK post liked the Fortuner better because it feels snappier, has a better suspension, and consumes less fuel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saorsa Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 check out www.parkers.co.uk for reviews of cars...might not have exact same model as in thailand, but u can get a good idea of what is good or not Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junki3korean Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 FORTUNER! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
initiala4 Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 Any English papers on the crash tests? I like it and I have to question how it can be so bad... But hey, I will tell my friend... Thanks.. You can find one of those NHSTA sites or type Pajero crash test video on google. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chivo Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 actually the bkk post article (which i still have) does not announce one or the other as the winner, pretty divided actually, in fact many wins went to pajero... such as 'more modern and upmarket design'...'seats tad bit more comfortable'...'seats that fold flat in cargo area'...'ride comfort'...'better practiicality, comfort, ride and price' fortuner also had a lot of positives, so the article is not finalistic as stated.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disting Posted December 27, 2008 Share Posted December 27, 2008 For those who have sat in the Pajero with the engine running, you will feel the 4WD gear shift against your left thigh, and it vibrates. Am afraid after 5 seconds of being in it, I knew I could never own one. Bad design mitsu!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John 1 Posted December 27, 2008 Share Posted December 27, 2008 That should be a big selling point for Mitsubishi a vibrator for the girls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowflake Posted December 28, 2008 Author Share Posted December 28, 2008 So my friend got his new pajero sport on friday, I was there when he picked it up... He does not go offroad so he got the top 2WD version with the 2.5L engine... No 4WD shifter to vibrate him or his wife... He also got some new wheels on it and it does look mean now... I drove my mates 4WD pajero now and I could not feel the shifter (I am a large guy)... Well I wish them good luck and hope that they will never have to test the crash tests as shown online or in magz... Thanks for the info... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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