Mitsubishi Pajero iO
H76WStock varies — page stays liveThe H76W represents the 5-door configuration of the Pajero iO equipped with the 1.8-liter 4G93 engine. It combined practical cabin space with the versatile Super Select 4WD-i system, which offered a proper low-range transfer case.
Engine
4G93 1.8L GDI/MPI
Displacement
1,834 cc
Drive
4WD
Gearbox
4AT / 5MT
Fuel
Petrol
Body
SUV
Mitsubishi Pajero iO — representative 1st Gen (5-Door) imageChassis variants of the Pajero iO
ChassisEngineDisplacementDriveGearbox
H76W4G93 1.8L GDI/MPI1,834 cc4WD4AT / 5MT
H77W4G94 2.0L GDI1,999 cc4WD4AT / 5MTDimensions & shipping volume
Length
4,035 mm
Width
1,680 mm
Height
1,700 mm
Weight
1,310 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
H76W-0000001XXXXXXJun 1998 – May 2000Pre-facelift (GDI)
H76W-0200001XXXXXXJun 2000 – Jun 2007Facelift (MPI / Turbo / GDI)
Import eligibility by country
Age limits are counted from the month of manufacture, not first registration. This H76W was produced 1998–2007; the statuses below are checked against Jul 2026.
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 H76W
What does the 'iO' name mean?
The name 'iO' is Italian for 'me' or 'I', coined to express a friendly, highly personal, and easy-to-drive compact SUV.
Does the H76W Pajero iO have a low-range gear?
Yes, models equipped with the SS4-i (Super Select 4WD-i) transfer case feature a true low-range 4WD mode (4LLc) for demanding off-road conditions.