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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.

Pajero Sport vs Fortuner vs Land Cruiser Prado: The SA Showdown (2026)

July 11, 2026 11 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

Pajero 3.2 DI-D Common Problems: What to Know Before You Buy

July 11, 2026 14 min read

1998 Mitsubishi Pajero Gen 2.5 Blister Fender wide-body NL chassis on red dirt track South Africa

Pajero Heritage

Pajero Blister Fender: The Complete Gen 2.5 Wide Body Collector Guide

July 10, 2026 19 min read

Fourth-generation Mitsubishi Pajero 3.2 DiD parked on a South African gravel mountain pass at golden hour.

Pajero Ownership

Is Your Gen 4 Pajero Still Worth Keeping? What the 2026 Return Means for Owners & Values

July 9, 2026 6 min read

Four generations of Mitsubishi Pajero 4x4s parked in line on a dusty South African mountain trail at golden hour

Pajero Heritage

44 Years of Mitsubishi Pajero: The Complete Heritage Story (1982–2026)

July 9, 2026 12 min read

New Mitsubishi Pajero, Toyota Fortuner and Land Cruiser Prado lined up together on a South African gravel road.

New Pajero vs Toyota Fortuner vs Prado: Which 4×4 Should You Wait For?

July 9, 2026 6 min read

The all-new Gen 5 Mitsubishi Pajero on a mountain gravel track at sunset, front three-quarter view

The 2027 Mitsubishi Pajero Range Just Leaked: GLX, GLS, Exceed & GSR

July 2, 2026 6 min read

Close-up of a classic Mitsubishi Pajero's analogue Multi Meter gauge pod: inclinometer, altimeter and compass dials on the dash top at golden hour

Pajero Heritage

From Analogue to Digital: The History of the Pajero’s Multi Meter

June 30, 2026 7 min read

The new 2026 Mitsubishi Pajero's digital Multi Meter display: round digital dials showing altitude, incline, compass, outside temperature and front-to-rear axle torque distribution

The Pajero’s Iconic Off-Road Gauges Are Back: Now Digital

June 30, 2026 4 min read

Classic Mitsubishi Pajero shown with its three market names: Pajero, Montero and Shogun, in a studio at golden hour

Pajero Heritage

Pajero vs Montero vs Shogun: What’s the Difference?

June 28, 2026 5 min read