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Jimmy Smith

Jimmy Smith started Pajero 4x4 Lifestyle as the resource he wanted when he bought his first Pajero: honest about the weak points, specific about South African prices and conditions, and written by someone who actually drives one. He runs a 2001 Gen 2 SWB 3.5 V6 petrol, kitted with a bull bar, spotlights and a roof rack, and he writes and edits every guide on this site.

All-terrain tyres fitted to a Mitsubishi Pajero, the first upgrade most owners make
Pajero Accessories

Tyres First: The Only First Upgrade Your Pajero Actually Needs

July 18, 2026 7 min read
Rugged 4x4 dwarfed mid-descent on the steep rocky Van Zyl's Pass in remote Kaokoland, Namibia, a vast desert valley stretching to distant mountains at golden hour
Pajero Capability

Pajero Overlanding in Southern Africa: Routes, Builds and Lessons

July 18, 2026 6 min read
Mechanic inspecting the turbo-diesel engine bay of a Mitsubishi Pajero 3.2 Di-D in a workshop at dusk, work-light and diagnostic tool in frame
Pajero Ownership

The Pajero 3.2 DI-D Engine: Complete Guide to the 4M41

July 17, 2026 10 min read
A silver Mitsubishi Pajero with a roof box parked at a mountain viewpoint at golden hour
Pajero Ownership

Pajero as a Family Vehicle: 7 Seats, Boot Space and Real-World Living

July 17, 2026 4 min read
A white Mitsubishi Pajero driving through a city street at dusk with traffic and skyscrapers
Pajero Ownership

Pajero as a Daily Driver: Is It Worth It in 2026?

July 16, 2026 7 min read
A silver Mitsubishi Pajero being refuelled at a South African filling station at dusk
Pajero Ownership

Pajero Cost of Ownership: What It Really Costs per Year in South Africa

July 15, 2026 4 min read
An independent mechanic servicing a Mitsubishi Pajero on a two-post workshop hoist
Pajero Ownership

Pajero Parts in South Africa: Where to Source and What to Expect

July 15, 2026 5 min read
A black Mitsubishi Pajero driving on a snowy mountain road with snow-covered peaks and pine forest
Pajero Capability

Driving Your Pajero in Snow and Ice: A South African Guide

July 14, 2026 5 min read
A Mitsubishi Pajero raised on a workshop hoist while a mechanic inspects the underbody
Pajero Ownership

Pajero Maintenance Schedule: What Needs Doing and When

July 13, 2026 11 min read
A Mitsubishi Pajero fitted with overland accessories such as a snorkel, roof rack and bull bar in the South African bush
Pajero Accessories

Pajero Accessories: The 10 Upgrades That Actually Make a Difference

July 12, 2026 14 min read