The Pajero Evolution was produced specifically to win the Dakar Rally and between 1985 and 2007, different versions of the off-roader claimed no less than 12 Dakar victories.

Patrick Zaniroli raced the Dakar three times and won in a Pajero in 1985. Luc Alphand raced a bunch and won in a Pajero in 2006. Hiroshi Masuoka won in 2002 and 2003, and raced in 21 Dakars.

29 November 2006 From the rugged terrains of the Dakar to the smooth city roads of the most modern metropolises, the Mitsubishi Pajero continues to ferociously guard its territory. A job it has done ...