tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1493353975645313426.post936071261891275068..comments2023-11-13T14:38:48.396+13:00Comments on 4WD Newz: Pajero's generation gapUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1493353975645313426.post-17244051129587121862012-12-07T01:53:07.297+13:002012-12-07T01:53:07.297+13:00Interesting fact is that the gen3 pajero, with all...Interesting fact is that the gen3 pajero, with all independent suspension, has more wheel travel than gen2 and gen1 as standard also at the rear axle. So by the wheel travel, it should not be any worse off road. I believe, it's just the word independent, and some sort of phobia caused by that which makes people think it is worse.<br /><br />At least in Europe, all the early gen3's came as standard with the 100% factory rear locker, so they were not actually all that useless even in that matter. When the TC models arrived, the locker although disappeared, returning again in the fourth generation.<br /><br />Handling, is still superior compared to land cruiser at the limits because of the lower center of gravity. But the refinement is what lacks. The vehicle is quite advanced, especially the chassis structure being fully monocoque, it is over 3 x stronger in torsional rigidity than a normal 4x4 ladder frame chassis. Problem is that it is advanced for rally driving, and fast offroading, offering very good handling at the limits. But not so good for refinement, and NVH. Actually cause of the noise, is exactly the same, monocoque chassis. In most 4x4's, including old Pajero's, the chassis excellently isolates all the noises from the body.<br /><br />If you want to build off road rally car, this is one of the best straight from the factory. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1493353975645313426.post-74200327669451143022012-05-09T22:01:52.008+12:002012-05-09T22:01:52.008+12:00No question, the old Pajeros were the best; they&#...No question, the old Pajeros were the best; they'd go where cruisers and safari's just bogged down.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1493353975645313426.post-89079347273338372412012-04-16T21:14:20.152+12:002012-04-16T21:14:20.152+12:00Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo with the Pentastar V6 p...Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo with the Pentastar V6 petrol.Phil Hansonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04854510176299290565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1493353975645313426.post-57458243556126206642012-04-16T21:13:23.451+12:002012-04-16T21:13:23.451+12:00Interesting. I had a test-drive of a Pajero the ot...Interesting. I had a test-drive of a Pajero the other day as a possible company car and came to exactly the same conclusion. I wasn't all that impressed with the Prado either, the Pathfinder leaves me cold and a Discovery is too expensive. What other choices have I got?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com