MITSUBISHI’S Pajero has always offered a little bit more on-road ability than the heavyweight 4WDs that were its initial competition. And the tradition continues with the latest revamp that was introduced late in 2003. Enhanced, in fact, with the inclusion of a thumping 3.8-litre V6 as a supplement to the 3.5-litre V6 and the torquey Di-D four-cylinder turbo-diesel. The revamp is largely invisible (there are 3.8-litre badges on the flanks) but includes things like standard stability control in everything but 3.5-litre models, hill descent control and ABS with electronic brake-force distribution across the board. The Pajero’s strengths are still there in abundance: generous interior space, a cavernous load area and more driver-friendliness than you’d normally expect in a big 4WD. Tested here is the popular GLS 3.8 21st Anniversary special.