ANCAP Safety Rating
MITSUBISHI PAJERO (From April 2013)
Test Variant: Mitsubishi Pajero GLX
Variant Applicability*: All variants
Kerb Mass: 2270 kg
Vehicles Built: 2010 & 2012
Engine: 3.2 litre diesel
Category: Large SUV
Frontal offset test at 64 km/h
Frontal Side Seat Belt Overall ANCAP
Airbags ESC Pole Whiplash Pedestrian
Offset Impact Reminders Score Safety Rating
Frontal + Side 13.41 16.00 2 2 33.41
Standard N/A POOR ★★★★★
+ Head (out of 16) (out of 16) (out of 2) (out of 3) (out of 37)
The tested model of Mitsubishi Pajero was introduced in Australia Pole Test.
and New Zealand in 2006. This 5 star ANCAP safety rating applies
to all variants built from April 2013, when safety upgrades were Scored out of 2 points
introduced. The vehicle was eligible for a side pole test because it has side
Dual frontal, side chest and side head airbags (curtains) are curtain airbags. The vehicle scored the maximum 2 points for head
standard. Antilock brakes (ABS), electronic brake distribution (EBD) protection in this test.
and electronic stability control (ESC) are also standard. Advanced Whiplash Protection Test.
seat belt reminders are fitted to both front seats.
Whiplash protection is assessed to the RCAR Protocol
In the offset crash test driver chest protection was acceptable, leg
protection was marginal and foot protection was marginal. No whiplashtest was conducted.
Performance in the side pole test was good.
OCCUPANT PROTECTION Injury Outcomes.
Frontal Offset Test. Frontal Offset Side Impact
Driver Passenger Driver
Each body region is scored out of 4 points
Head / neck: 4.00 points
Chest: 3.90 points
Upper legs: 4.00 points
Lower legs: 1.51 points
The passenger compartment held its shape reasonably well in the
offset crash test. Clutch pedal movement was excessive. Airbag
contact was stable. The upgraded model has improved knee
protection from hazardous steering column components. After the
crash high manual effort was required to open the driver door. The
tailshaft moved sideways and contacted the fuel tank shield. The
tank was undamaged.
Side Impact Test.
Each body region is scored out of 4 points
Head: 4.00 points
Chest: 4.00 points
Abdomen: 4.00 points
Pelvis: 4.00 points
The side impact test normally used by ANCAP simulates a small car
striking the driver's door of the test vehicle. Experience shows that
large vehicles like the Pajero can be expected to perform well in this
test. ANCAP has adopted a policy of awarding these types of
vehicles a default score of 16 points (out of 16).
RATING YEAR^:
PUBLISHED:
2011
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ANCAP Safety Rating
MITSUBISHI PAJERO (From April 2013)
PEDESTRIAN PROTECTION
Pedestrian Test.
Scored out of 36 points
Child head impacts: 0.00 points
Adult head impacts: 0.00 points
Upper leg impacts: 0.00 points
Lower leg impacts: 2.00 points
The Pajero offers poor protection for the pedestrian.
Child and adult head impact Adult leg impact
(upper and full legforms)
Mitsubishi Pajero
SAFETY FEATURES
These specifications are subject to change. Please check with manufacturer for the latest specifications. For a description of these safety
features and safety rating requirements see the ANCAP Road Map.
Safety Assist Technology (SAT) Availability
Front airbag - driver S
Front airbag - passenger S
Side airbags (chest protection) - front seats S
Side airbags (head protection) - front seats S
Side airbags (head protection) - 2nd row seats S
Knee airbag - driver X
Three-point seat belts for all forward facing seats S
Seat belt pretensioners (front / rear outboard) S/X
Intelligent seat belt reminder - driver S (2013)
Intelligent seat belt reminder - front passenger S (2013)
Intelligent seat belt reminder - 2nd row seats X
Head restraints for all seats S
Antilock brakes (ABS) S
Electronic brake distribution (EBD) S
Emergency brake assist (EBA) S
Electronic stability control (ESC) S
Adaptive cruise control (ACC) X
Autonomous emergency braking (AEB) X
Lane support system X
Hill launch assist S
Automatic headlights V
S = Standard on all variants.
O = Optional on base variant. May be standard on higher variants.
V = Not available on base variant but standard or optional on higher variants.
X = Not available on any variant.
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ANCAP Safety Rating
MITSUBISHI PAJERO (From April 2013)
INJURY MEASUREMENTS
Frontal offset test at 64 km/h Side impact test at 50 km/h
Body Region (v5.1) (v5.1)
Driver Passenger Driver
Head
HIC 231.00 302.00
Acceleration (g for 3ms) 41.20 41.90
DEFAULT SCORE AWARDED
Neck
HIGH-SEAT VEHICLE
Shear (kN) 0.60 0.58
Tension (kN) 0.84 1.29
Extension (Nm) 11.70 24.90
Chest
Acceleration (g for 3ms)
Compression (mm) 22.73 19.90
Viscous criterion (m/s) 0.07 0.05
Abdomen
Force (kN) - -
Pelvis
Force (kN) - -
Upper legs
Force left (kN) 0.13 0.38
Force right (kN) 0.25 1.37
Knee displacement left (mm) 0.14 0.10
Knee displacement right (mm) 0.05 4.65
Lower legs
Force left (kN) 1.42 1.55
Force right (kN) 2.16 1.66
Index (upper / lower) left 0.27 / 0.96 0.28 / 0.15
Index (upper / lower) right 0.44 / 0.23 0.35 / 0.38
INTRUSION MEASUREMENTS SCORE DEDUCTIONS
Steering Column Deductions from frontal offset test scores
Forwards: 16mm Excessive clutch pedal rearward movement (130mm): 1.2 points from
Upwards: 68mm foot score. Footwell rupture: 1 points from foot score.
Sideways: 13mm
Note: Steering column and pedal movements are measured relative
Pedals to the driver’s seat.
Clutch (rearwards): 130mm Deductions from side impact test score
Clutch (upwards): 66mm
A-Pillar (rearwards): 41mm High-seat vehicle: default side impact score awarded.
Deductions from pole test score
No deductions for pole test.
* For information about the application of ANCAP ratings to model variants
see the ANCAP Variant Policy. In brief, ratings do not automatically extend to
variants that have different body styles, engine configurations, driven wheels
or occupant restraint systems (e.g. fewer airbags). In these cases ANCAP
considers technical evidence submitted by manufacturers before deciding on
extending a rating to additional variants of a model.
^ Refer ANCAP Rating Road Map (www.ancap.com.au/media).
DOCUMENT REF: pajero13.doc
CREATED / REVISED: 7 February 2013
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