Mitsubishi Pajero Pinin

Euro NCAP's safety rating of small off-roaders including Mitsubishi Pajero Pinin shows Pajero Pinin faring not so good.

Euro NCAP Impact Tests

Note: Brief descriptions here, fuller ones are on up directory.

Front Impact Test: Frontal impact takes place at 64kph (40mph), car strikes deformable barrier that is offset 40% coverage. Protection given to front occupants is evaluated. Side Impact Test: Impact takes place at 50kph (30mph). Trolley fitted with a deformable front is towed into the driver's side of the car to simulate a side-on crash. Safety ratings are for front occupants only. Pedestrian Impact test: Tests are carried out to replicate accidents involving child and adult pedestrians where impacts occur at 40kph (25mph). Pole: The car is propelled sideways at 29kph (18mph) into a rigid pole. The pole is relatively narrow, so there is major penetration into the side of the car.

Pajero Pinin's Performance

Vehicle tested: Mitsubishi Pajero Pinin

Year: 2003

Class: Small Off-Roaders

Mitsubishi Pajero Pinin scored 3 out of possible 5 in front and side impact tests combined. Seems passable but why settle for 3 when 4-rated vehicles in this category are available? In pedestrian test it scored an a failing 1 out of 4, 3 or 4 should be one striving for.

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(Last Updated: February 9, 2004.)