Manufacturer Mitsubishi | Class Mini SUV | |
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Also called Montero iO
Pajero Pinin
Shogun Pinin
Pinin
Pajero TR4 Production 1998–2007
2002–2015 (Brazil) Assembly Nagoya Plant, Okazaki, Aichi, Japan (Asia)
Turin, Italy (Europe)
Catalão, Brazil (Americas) Body style 3-door wagon
5-door wagon | ||
The Mitsubishi Pajero iO is a mini sport utility vehicle produced by the Japanese manufacturer Mitsubishi between 1999 (since June 15, 1998, in three-door form, and August 24, 1998, as a five-door) and 2007. The "iO" name is derived from the Italian for "me" which, according to Mitsubishi, "generates an image of being easy to get to know, easy to drive, and of being one's very own Pajero".
It was exported as the Montero iO, and to Europe as the Pajero Pinin, Shogun Pinin or simply Pinin to honour Pininfarina, which built the local market versions of the car at their factory near Turin, Italy. It was also produced in Brazil as the Pajero TR4 from 2002 to 2015 under license. The name was changed after imported versions were referred to as "1.0" instead of "iO", which could lead to confusion about the engine sizes. The Brazilian TR4 had been since July 2007 the Mitsubishi's first four-wheel drive flexible-fuel vehicle, running on gasoline, ethanol or a combination of the two.
The car is also produced in China by Changfeng Automobile as the Changfeng Liebao Feiteng CFA 6400.