1996 Mitsubishi Pajero, RXF V26

replaced New air filter installed New cabin filter installed New rims and tires mounted Full interior and exterior detail Turbo Timer installed Driven and verified by our team. A/C blows cold from both front and rear units. 4WD engages properly. Adjustable suspension works. Every switch, every function, everything works. One of the cleanest Pajeros we have had. That is not a phrase we use lightly. This V26 is white over grey, short wheelbase wide body, and it presents in a way that makes you want to look at it twice. 95,661 km on the clock and every single option on it works. The RXF is a fully equipped Pajero specification. The winter package alone tells you what kind of truck this is: dual batteries for cold-weather starting, front and rear A/C, and adjustable suspension that lets the driver adjust depending on conditions. The OEM front grille guard, roof spoiler, and fog lights are not aftermarket additions. They were ordered this way. Inside the cabin: altimeter, pitch and roll meter, compass, and the original Mitsubishi cassette and CD player. Full tool set in the trunk. This is a truck that came completely thought through from the factory and has been maintained the same way. The engine is the 4M40, Mitsubishi’s 2.8L intercooled turbo diesel. It is chain-driven, which means no timing belt to replace or worry about. The same engine that made the JDM Pajero famous for durability and strong low-end torque. This example is dry, no leaks, and pulls cleanly. Mileage: 59,430 miles (95,661 km). Fuel economy: approximately 22 27 MPG in mixed driving based on real-world 4M40 data. Interesting Facts The 4M40 turbo diesel is chain-driven, not belt-driven. There is no timing belt replacement interval on this engine. That eliminates one of the most common catastrophic failure risks on high-mileage diesel imports and is one of the reasons the 4M40 has a reputation for exceptional longevity. The Pajero’s winter package, as fitted to this truck, was developed for buyers in Japan’s northern prefectures where temperatures drop well below freezing. Dual batteries, rear heating, and cold-weather seals were part of the package. The V26 short wheelbase wide body is one of the most sought-after Pajero configurations. Short wheelbase gives it a more aggressive stance and better maneuverability off-road. Wide body fenders allow for larger tire fitment and give the truck a more substantial presence than the narrow-body version. The second-generation Pajero was the first production vehicle in the world to use Mitsubishi’s Super Select 4WD system, which allows full-time 4WD use on paved roads without drivetrain binding. It was also the platform on which Mitsubishi dominated the Dakar Rally through the 1990s. The Mitsubishi Pajero was sold in the United States as the Montero with gasoline V6 engines. The diesel 4M40 variant was never officially available to American buyers, making this a powertrain configuration that simply does not exist in the US domestic market. Key Features 1996 Mitsubishi Pajero V26 RXF 4M40 2.8L intercooled turbo diesel chain driven 4WD Super Select Automatic transmission Short wheelbase wide body 59,430 miles (95,661 km) White exterior Grey interior Winter package Dual battery system both new Adjustable suspension Front and rear A/C OEM front grille guard OEM roof spoiler Fog lights Altimeter Pitch and roll meter Compass OEM Mitsubishi cassette and CD player Full tool set in trunk New rims and tires New fuel filter New engine oil and filter New air and cabin filters About Us We’ve been working with Japanese vehicles for over 25 years. Long before opening our location in the United States, our team was importing and servicing these vehicles in Europe when many of them were still new. Because of that experience, we know these platforms extremely well. Every model has its own weak points, and we inspect and address them before the vehicle is offered for sale. All vehicles are serviced at our facility in Japan before shipping. Fluids, belts, filters, batteries, and common failure points are inspected and replaced when necessary. Unlike many dealerships, we actually drive our vehicles. They don’t sit in a parking lot. Our trucks and cars are used regularly so we can verify reliability before they reach their new owner. When you buy from us, you’re getting a vehicle that is fully prepared and ready to drive from day one. JP-TRADE is our first location in the United States, supported by a team of more than 40 people across Europe, Japan, Korea, China, and the U.S. If you made it this far, here is a little bonus for you. Why did the US get the Montero instead of the Pajero? When Mitsubishi brought their flagship 4WD to the United States in 1983, they needed a new name. In Spanish-speaking markets, “pajero” is a vulgar slang term for a certain private activity that most people prefer to keep to themselves. With a large Spanish-speaking population in the US, putting that word on a billboard was not an option Mitsubishi was willing to consider. So they renamed it Montero, which translates to “mountain hunter” in Spanish. The truck stayed exactly the same. The name changed, the diesel engine did not come along, and most American buyers never knew what they were missing.