Mitsubishi Challenger

The Mitsubishi Challenger is a mid-size SUV built by Mitsubishi Motors. It is known as Montero Sport in North America and Spanish-speaking countries, Nativa in Central America, Shogun Sport in the United Kingdom and South America, and Pajero Sport in many other export markets.

History

The Challenger began production in 1996 and was available for most export markets by 1997. It is no longer available in many markets, being discontinued in Japan in 2003 in North America in 2004, where it was superseded by the Endeavor,[1] and in central and western Europe from 2008, where other SUVs are preferred.[2]

The second generation of the vehicle, based on the ladder frame chassis of the Mitsubishi Triton,[3] will be gradually introduced to selected markets (Russia, south-east Asia, the Middle East, Latin America and Oceania) through the autumn of 2008, following its debut at the Moscow Auto Salon. 2.5 or 3.2litre diesel and 3.5litre V6 petrol engines will be available as before, while five- or seven-seat interior configurations will be offered.[2]

Annual production

(Sources: Facts & Figures 2000, Facts & Figures 2005, Facts & Figures 2008, Mitsubishi Motors website)

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Footnotes

^ "Mitsubishi Motors Announces "Project America" -- First product Is Next Generation SUV", Mitsubishi Motors press release, February 14, 2000

^ a b "New Mitsubishi Pajero Sport SUV to be unveiled at 2008 Moscow Motor Show", Mitsubishi Motors press release, July 17, 2008

^ "New Mitsubishi Pajero Sport based on Triton platform", Paultan.org, July 17, 2008