Mitsubishi’s Pajero Platinum Returns

Jan. 15, 2012 - PRLog -- Mitsubishi Motors Australia Limited (MMAL) welcomes back the Pajero Platinum Edition. With a limited release of 2000 units, the Pajero Platinum is based on the 2012 model year GLX with premium styling and specification upgrades.

The Pajero Platinum receives stylish exterior updates including privacy glass, chrome exterior door handles and door mirrors, integrated side steps, fog lamps, chrome radiator grille and special edition Platinum badge.

To increase functionality within the cabin, the Pajero Platinum includes Mitsubishi’s Multi Communication System (MMCS) with voice command. Also included are steering wheel controls and a reversing camera to provide greater driver visibility and awareness. The Pajero Platinum also gains dusk sensing headlamps and rain sensing wipers to boost convenience.

Comfort has been increased with the inclusion of leather steering wheel and gear shift, rear-zone air-conditioning, Platinum floor mats and an 850 watt Rockford Fosgate 12 speaker premium audio system to provide an enhanced listening experience.

MMAL vice-president of Customer and Brand Management, Paul Unerkov, welcomed the Pajero Platinum back to the Mitsubishi 4WD range.

“The Pajero Platinum is always popular with four-wheel drive enthusiasts looking for solid on and off-road power combined with stylish and functional extras,” Unerkov said.

The Pajero Platinum offers first-class safety with Mitsubishi’s Reinforced Impact Safety Evolution body system, ABS braking, Electronic Stability Control and driver and passenger SRS airbags along with Super Select II which offers the drive a range of flexible on and off-road driving modes.

Available in Warm White, Cool Silver, Black, Graphite, Ironbark and Champagne, the Pajero Platinum is an impressive addition to the legendary Pajero range and is available with a 3.2-litre diesel engine coupled with an automatic transmission priced at a recommended retail price of $59,990. Note, prices do not include dealer delivery, insurance or on road costs.

Mitsubishi offers a 10 year / 160,000 km non-transferrable drive-train warranty, five year / 130,000 km new vehicle warranty, five year / 130,000km Roadside Assist and  Capped Price Servicing for the first four years or 60,000 km of ownership* on all new cars.

* Excludes government, rental, and some fleet buyers

For further information contact:
Caitlin Beale
Corporate Communications Manager
Phone: 08 8275 7250
Mobile: 0417 243 719
cbeale@mmal.com.au

Shona Connolly
Corporate Communications Coordinator
Phone: 08 8275 2676
sconnolly@mmal.com.au

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