| Occupant Protection Score | 28.41 out of 37   |
| Pedestrian Protection Rating | 2 out of 36 Poor |
| Make | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Pajero |
| Category | Large SUV |
| Body Type | SUV |
| Variant | GL |
| Tested Vehicles Built | 2010 |
| Airbags (if supplied) | Dual front, side + head-protecting side curtains |
| Engine size | 3.8 diesel, manual L |
| Kerb Weight | 2270 kg |
| Test Date | 16 March 2011 |
| Tested By | ANCAP |
Model History and Safety Features
The tested model of Mitsubishi Pajero was introduced in Australia during 2006. This 4 star ANCAP rating applies to all variants, with or without side airbags and curtains.
Dual front airbags, side airbags and head-protecting side curtains are now standard equipment. Antilock brakes (ABS), electronic brake distribution (EBD) and electronic stability control (ESC) are also standard. An advanced seat belt reminder is fitted to the driver seat. A reversing camera is available for some variants.
Pretensioners are fitted to the front seat belts to reduce slack in the event of a crash. A three point seat belt is fitted to the centre rear seat. This provides better protection than a two point (lap) seat belt.
Dual front airbags, side airbags and head-protecting side curtains are now standard equipment. Antilock brakes (ABS), electronic brake distribution (EBD) and electronic stability control (ESC) are also standard. An advanced seat belt reminder is fitted to the driver seat. A reversing camera is available for some variants.
Pretensioners are fitted to the front seat belts to reduce slack in the event of a crash. A three point seat belt is fitted to the centre rear seat. This provides better protection than a two point (lap) seat belt.
Occupant protection: 4 stars
The Pajero scored 11.41 out of 16 in the offset crash test. The passenger compartment held its shape reasonably well. Protection from serious leg injury was marginal for the driver.
The vehicle was awarded a default score of 16 out of 16 in the side impact crash test.
The vehicle was awarded a default score of 16 out of 16 in the side impact crash test.
Frontal offset crash test
Body region scores out of 4 points each: Head/neck 4 pts, chest 3.90 pts, upper legs 2 pts, lower legs 1.51 pts.
The passenger compartment held its shape reasonably well in the offset crash test. There were signs of loss of integrity for the a-pillar and driver's door and rupture of the footwell. The clutch pedal moved rearwards by 130 mm and upwards 66 mm. The steering wheel hub moved 16 mm rearward, 68 mm upward and 13 mm sideways. The front ("A") pillar moved 41 mm rearwards. All doors remained closed during the crash. After the crash the driver’s door could be opened with high manual effort. The tailshaft moved sideways and contacted the fuel tank shield. The tank was undamaged.
The airbag cushioned the head of the driver and contact was stable. Steering column components were a potential source of injury for the driver's knees. The passenger's head was cushioned by the airbag.
The passenger compartment held its shape reasonably well in the offset crash test. There were signs of loss of integrity for the a-pillar and driver's door and rupture of the footwell. The clutch pedal moved rearwards by 130 mm and upwards 66 mm. The steering wheel hub moved 16 mm rearward, 68 mm upward and 13 mm sideways. The front ("A") pillar moved 41 mm rearwards. All doors remained closed during the crash. After the crash the driver’s door could be opened with high manual effort. The tailshaft moved sideways and contacted the fuel tank shield. The tank was undamaged.
The airbag cushioned the head of the driver and contact was stable. Steering column components were a potential source of injury for the driver's knees. The passenger's head was cushioned by the airbag.
Side impact crash test
Body region scores out of 4 points each: Head 4 pts, chest 4 pts, abdomen 4 pts, pelvis 4 pts.
The side impact test normally used by ANCAP simulates a small car striking the driver's door of the vehicle under test. It is based on a regulation test but the regulation does not apply to vehicles with a high seat height like the Pajero. Experience shows that such vehicles can be expected to perform well in this test so ANCAP has decided to award full score for these vehicles instead of conducting a crash test. No pole test was conducted.
The side impact test normally used by ANCAP simulates a small car striking the driver's door of the vehicle under test. It is based on a regulation test but the regulation does not apply to vehicles with a high seat height like the Pajero. Experience shows that such vehicles can be expected to perform well in this test so ANCAP has decided to award full score for these vehicles instead of conducting a crash test. No pole test was conducted.
Pedestrian protection: poor
All areas except the middle of the bumper performed poorly.
Modifiers - Offset test scores
| Head | No deduction |
| Chest | No deduction |
| Upper leg | 2 pt deduction Left & Right |
| Lower leg | No deduction |
| Foot score | Pedal displacement and footwell rupture -score 1.8 points |
| Note: Steering column and pedal movements are measured relative to the driver's seat. | |
Other Modifiers
Default score awarded
Safety Features
| Driver airbag | S | ||||||||||
| Antilock (ABS) brakes / Electronic brake distribution | S/S/S | ||||||||||
| Passenger front airbag | S | ||||||||||
| Electronic stability control (ESC, VSC, DSc, ESP, VSA) | S# | ||||||||||
| Side airbags, front seats - chest protection | S | ||||||||||
| 3 point centre rear seat belt | S | ||||||||||
| Side airbags, front seats - head protection | S | ||||||||||
| Side airbags, rear seats - head protection | S | ||||||||||
| Intelligent seat belt reminder - driver | S | ||||||||||
| Intelligent seat belt reminder - front passenger | X | ||||||||||
| Whiplash protection (RCAR protocol) | Pending | ||||||||||
| Driver knee airbag | X | ||||||||||
| Front/rear seat belt pretensioners | S | ||||||||||
| Rear seat belt status indicator | X | ||||||||||
| Key: √ = Fitted to vehicle that was crash tested (where not standard) S = standard on all models S* = Standard for petrol models but not available for LPG models until 1 May 2009 O = optional on base variant. May be standard on higher variants V = not available on base variant but standard or optional on higher variants X = not available on any variant. * = not available on the Australian model # ESC required by ANCAP for 5 star rating from 2008. | |||||||||||
Injury Measurements
| Refer to the information sheet "How the tests are done" | Offset Crash Test | Side Impact | |
Driver | Passenger | Driver | |
Head | |||
| HIC | 231 | 302 | Default score awarded |
| Acceleration (g for 3ms) | 41.2 | 41.9 | Default score awarded |
| Head Injury Criterion (HIC) is a measure of the potential for head injury. At a HIC of 1000 one in 6 adults will suffer from life-threatening injury to their brain. | |||
Neck | |||
| Shear (kN) | 0.60 | 0.58 | Default score awarded |
| Tension (kN) | 0.84 | 1.29 | Default score awarded |
| Extension (Nm) | 11.7 | 24.9 | Default score awarded |
Chest | |||
| Acceleration (g for 3ms) | 48.300 | 33.600 | Default score awarded |
| Compression (mm) | 22.73 | 19.90 | Default score awarded |
| Viscous Criterion (m/s) | 0.07 | 0.05 | Default score awarded |
| Chest compression of 75 or more, or chest acceleration of 90 or more indicates poor protection from serious chest injury. | |||
Abdomen | |||
| Force (kN) | Default score awarded | ||
Pelvis | |||
| Force (kN) | Default score awarded | ||
Upper Legs | |||
| Force Left (kN) | 0.13 | 0.38 | |
| Force Right (kN) | 0.25 | 1.37 | |
| Knee Disp. Left (mm) | 0.14 | 0.10 | |
| Knee Disp. Right (mm) | 0.05 | 4.65 | |
| An upper leg axial force of 10.9 or more indicates poor protection from serious upper leg (femur) injury. | |||
Lower Legs | |||
| Force Left (kN) | 1.42 | 1.55 | |
| Force Right (kN) | 2.16 | 1.66 | |
| Index (upper/lower) Left | 0.27/0.96 | 0.8/0.15 | |
| Index (upper/lower) Right | 0.44/0.23 | 0.35/0.38 | |
| A lower leg index of 1.2 or more indicates poor protection from serious lower leg (tibia) injury. | |||
Bonus points (maximum 5): | |||
| Pole test: | Not tested | Seat belt reminders: | 1 pont |
Pedestrian rating
| Child head impacts | Zero | Upper leg impacts | Zero | ||||
| Adult head impacts | Zero | Lower leg impacts | 2 | ||||
| Total | 2 out of 36 | Poor | |||||
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