Mitsubishi introduced the Pajero SUV in its home country of Japan in 1982; it made its United States debut one year later as the Mitsubishi Montero. The Montero/Pajero was eventually sold in 170 countries before it was discontinued in 2006. The vehicle had great success in off-road rally events, repeatedly winning the Dakar Rally, but its reputation was hurt by a 2001 Consumer Reports test that rated the 2001 Mitsubishi Montero Limited as being “not acceptable” due to the risk of rolling over in certain hazardous driving conditions.





