Mitsubishi Pajero IO
H77WStock varies — page stays liveIntroduced with the mid-generation update, the H77W chassis features a larger, more torquey 2.0-liter 4G94 GDI engine, offering improved highway drivability and towing capacity over the 1.8-liter variants.
Engine
4G94 2.0L GDI I4
Displacement
1,999 cc
Drive
4WD
Gearbox
4AT / 5MT
Fuel
Petrol
Body
SUV
Mitsubishi Pajero IO — representative 1st Gen Facelift (5-Door) imageChassis variants of the Pajero IO
ChassisEngineDisplacementDriveGearbox
H76W4G93 1.8L GDI I41,834 cc4WD5MT / 4ATH77W4G94 2.0L GDI I41,999 cc4WD4AT / 5MT
Dimensions & shipping volume
Length
4,035 mm
Width
1,680 mm
Height
1,700 mm
Weight
1,350 kg
Shipping volume
11.52 M³
Manufacture year vs. registration year
Japanese paperwork shows the first registration date, but African customs count age from the month of manufacture. Verify with the chassis serial before purchase:
Serial prefixProduction periodSeries
H77W-000XXXXXXJun 2000 – Jun 20072.0L GDI Facelift
Import eligibility by country (2000–2007)
KenyaNot eligible
8-year limit from manufacture — all units now exceed it.UgandaNot eligible
15-year limit from manufacture — all units now exceed it.TanzaniaEligible
No age ban; vehicles over 10 years pay additional excise duty.ZambiaEligible
No age limit; surtax applies to vehicles older than 5 years.MalawiEligible
No age limit; duty calculated on cc and age band.Common questions about the H77W
What are common maintenance concerns for the 4G94 GDI engine in the H77W?
Like many early GDI engines, the 4G94 is prone to carbon buildup on the intake valves, high-pressure fuel pump wear, and requires high-octane fuel to run optimally.
How does the Super Select 4WD-i system operate on the H77W?
It offers four drive modes selectable on the fly: 2H (rear-wheel drive), 4H (full-time 4WD utilizing a viscous coupling), 4HLc (locked center differential), and 4LLc (locked center differential with low-range gearing).