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The Mitsubishi Pajero Mini is a kei car produced by Mitsubishi Motors from December 1994 until June 2012. ==Overview== Based on the platform of the Minica, the Pajero Mini was styled as a miniature version of the company's successful Pajero sport utility vehicle, in response to the SUV craze of the late 1980s and early 1990s.〔("Mitsubishi Motors Corporation" ), Fundinguniverse.com〕 Compared to the full-sized original, the ''kei'' vehicle featured a shorter wheelbase, four-wheel drive, and a choice of naturally aspirated or turbocharged 660 cc four cylinder engines. The popularity of the vehicle inspired Mitsubishi to create several limited editions, including the "Iron Cross", "Desert Cruiser", "White Skipper" and "Duke". In October 1998 the ''kei car'' regulations were again updated, and the Pajero Mini was widened and lengthened.〔("Toppo BJ, Minica, Pajero Mini; New regulation mini-cars from Mitsubishi Motors" ), Mitsubishi Motors press release, October 5, 1998〕 Since 2008 Mitsubishi has produced the Nissan Kix, an OEM version of the Pajero Mini, expanding a similar deal already in place for the Mitsubishi eK/Nissan Otti.〔("Nissan Motor Company and Mitsubishi Motors to expand OEM supply agreement for mini-cars" ), Mitsubishi Motors press release, February 27, 2008〕 In Japan, it was sold at a specific retail chain called ''Galant Shop''. Production of the Mitsubishi Pajero Mini ended in June 2012.〔("三菱自動車、軽乗用車 『パジェロミニ』 の特別仕様車「Premium Selection ～Final Anniversary～」を発売" ), Mitsubishi Motors press release〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Mitsubishi Pajero Mini」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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