 | Mitsubishi Pajero 2.5 TD
Swift Challenger 470 |  |
 Performance | |  Weight |
The Mitsubishi Pajero 2.5 TD with a Swift Challenger 470 with an actual weight of 1292 kg is a match suitable for most journeys, sometimes with some limitations.
The motor preformance of the Mitsubishi is in general sufficient. And also the weight of the Swift with a normally distributed User Payload (200 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is very good.
Flat roads
Towing Performance
174
151
Mountains
Risk of snaking
147
215
Weight ratio: 62% (69% of kerbweight)
1292 kg
2080 kg
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| Mitsubishi Pajero 2.5 TD
Swift Challenger 470 | |
Actual Weights
- Swift Challenger 470: 1292 kg.
- Mitsubishi Pajero 2.5 TD: 2080 kg.
- Noseweight: 75 kg.
- Actual weight ratio: 62%.
Performance
- The engine's performance is generally fairly good on flat roads (performance score to compare 174 points).
- Speeds of 68 mph (110 km/h) to 74 mph (120 km/h) are often quite possible.
- There is sufficient power at low engine speeds (score to compare 151 points).
- Slightly higher revs (2000 rpm) may be necessary under normal conditions on flat roads.
- Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 30.3 sec.
- In the mountains the performance is generally sufficient (score to compare 147 points).
- No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads but the performance is not that great. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 11%, but do require some experience from the driver.
- On motorway inclines the speed drops despite high revs.
- A speed of 53 mph (86 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
- The towing limit of the Mitsubishi is more than sufficient (check this in your vehicle documents).
- If you passed your driving test after 1 January 1997, you will need a B+E (or B96) driving license.
- Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 62%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 69%.
- The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
- Recommended noseweight is 75 kg.
- Stability and safety score to compare is 215 points.
If the caravan starts to snake you should reduce your speed and slow down directly! Lift your feet off the accelerator and brake gradually. Hold the steering wheel into a fixed position.
Conclusion
- Performance is sufficient.
- Safe driving is possible.
- It's a good match, sometimes with some limitations.
Influence of User Payload on stability
Weight distribution and noseweight are vital in obtaining a stable caravan.
Distribute the User Payload by yourself in the caravan and the car and then find out the stability rating of your loading configuration.
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