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The 2020 Mitsubishi Pajero range of configurations is currently priced from $31,880.
Carsguide Contributing Journalist David Morley had this to say at the time: The Pajero excels in the business of offering as much off-road ability as anybody is ever likely to demand along with more civilised on-road manners thanks to its more sophisticated suspension (compared with its major competitors).
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The 2020 Mitsubishi Pajero carries a braked towing capacity of up to 3000 Kg, but check to ensure this applies to the configuration you're considering.
It’s a bit hard to go past an older Holden Commodore or Ford Falcon for this brief. That said, your towing requirement means you’d be best looking at something like an AU (1998 to 2003) Falcon Ute (assuming you only need to move one other person).
These are strong, simple cars that any mechanic can deal with and parts are plentiful and relatively cheap. There are other options (older Japanese dual-cabs) but nothing really gets close to the Aussie stuff for durability and running costs. An elderly Nissan Navara, for instance, might do the job but is likely to become fragile as it ages. A two-wheel-drive Toyota HiLux is another possibility, but you’d probably be right at the limit of your towing capacity with one of those. The Falcon ute, meanwhile, can legally tow 2300kg. It’s not glamorous or sexy, but it’ll do the job and stay on target price-wise.
The other obvious contender would be an early Mitsubishi Pajero with a V6 engine. These had a towing capacity of 2500kg and are around now for very little money, certainly within your budget. They also double as a very handy off-roader should you wish.
The Mitsubishi Pajero 2020 prices range from $38,170 for the basic trim level SUV GLX (4X4) 7 Seat to $55,330 for the top of the range SUV GLS (4X4) 7 Seat.
Mitsubishi Pajero Model | Body Type | Specs | Fuel Consumption |
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Exceeed (4X4) 7 Seat
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Body Type: SUV | Specs: 3.2L Diesel 5 SP AUTO |
Fuel Consumption:
9.1L/100km
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