The Tata Punch is the most affordable SUV you can buy in India, offering impressive value for money, but it is not really a true SUV. However, if you want a real SUV, which gets 4×4, a massive diesel engine and is actually capable off-road, we have found one of India’s favourite Japanese 4×4 SUVs you can buy for cheaper than the price of a base-spec Punch. Curious to know more? Here are all the details!
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Used Mitsubishi Pajero
One of the most iconic SUVs in India, the Mitsubishi Pajero, is one of the most capable off-road SUVs, with impressive road presence and reliability. Japanese cars have always been associated with reliability, and the Pajero SFX stayed true to that. The SUV was built like a tank, and everything felt solid and robust. And now, you can get a at just Rs 6.50 lakh, cheaper than the base-spec Tata Punch. We believe this is a good deal considering you get a rugged SUV which has one of the most reliable diesel engines and is a hoot off the road! So, let’s take a look at what you get for your money!
What You Get!
As the Mitsubishi Pajero SFX is a real SUV, it has many off-road-specific mechanics going for it. For instance, the SUV gets a water wading depth of 600mm, a limited slip differential for better power delivery, a super-select 4WD system, a multimeter, and an amazing suspension setup. The SUV got 2 airbags and ABS for better safety of the driver and the passenger. On the inside, the rugged build continues but with a few premium touches like leather seats, dual-tone leather on the door pads, wooden inserts, and much more.
The Pajero SFX got 2nd and 3rd row AC vents, power windows, an MP3/CD player, front seats with lumbar support, and much more back in 2004. The highlight of the SUV is its 2.8-litre diesel engine producing 116bhp and 292 Nm of torque along with a 5-speed MT and the super-select 4X4. Now, the engine is not the most powerful, but it delivers decent performance and is very reliable. So, for the price of a Tata Punch, would you buy this Mitsubishi Pajero SFX?