1987 Mitsubishi Pajero GL review from Finland

- Lets rain in near front doors, usually avoided by parking on a slight incline where possible.

- Some rusted holes in underbody, sign of insufficient metal thickness for a 4x4. Fixed those with metal filler.

- Seat heater switch falling out of driver's seat. This is a problem in many late 80s Pajeros, and is therefore a design flaw. Superglued it back in.

- Replaced substandard heater sparkplugs with genuine Mitsubishi ones.

PLUS

- Great visibility on road.

- Lots of space for passengers, dogs, gear, etc.

- Inclinometer is a nice feature, amuses passengers!

- Big Kumho tires have great roadholding and are excellent in rain.

- 2.5 TDi is an economical engine for pulling such a big vehicle, excellent economy on long journeys.

MINUS

- The underbody metal is as thin as on standard Mitsubishi cars. Should be thicker for Mitsubishi 4x4s because they are subjected to more rough treatment.

- When 4x4 traction is on, turning a tight circle is very stiff to steer and the vehicle is prone to jumpiness when doing so. This should have been designed out from Day 1 - it is a 4x4 after all.