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Hindustan Motors sets up state-of-the-art 
assembly line for Pajero

By IndianExpress Bureau  
26th Oct 2002 
 
Hindustan Motors Ltd. has inaugurated a state-of-the-art assembly line for the Pajero at its integrated automobile manufacturing facility at company�s Chennai Car Plant in Thiruvallur. 

On this occasion, HM also unveiled two variants of the �built-in-Chennai� Pajero with a 2.8 litre Intercooled, turbocharged diesel engine. 

From the plant, which till date manufactured the contemporary Lancer that set a mark for itself in its category by winning several J D Power awards for Customer Satisfaction and Quality, rolled out the rugged and reliable Pajero Q Car built on proven body-on-chassis design. Pajero Q Car�s assembly at HM�s Chennai Car Plant once again establishes the automobile manufacturer�s ability to produce technologically superior, top end products that meet international standards. 

Available in two models � GL & GLX, the Pajero Q car comes equipped with a 2.8 litre diesel engine & delivers peak power of 118.6 bhp at 4000 rpm and maximum torque of 29.8 kg-m at just 2000 rpm, enabling the SUV to effortlessly handle the challenges of all terrains with equal ease and grace, a feature truly befitting Pajero�s status as the �undisputed king� of any terrain. 

Adding to the driving comfort is a choice of part time four wheel system or the Super Select 4 Wheel Drive (4WD) transmission and Hydraulic Power Steering with ball and nut type steering gear. Pajero Q Car also boasts of a front and rear side door impact bars, collapsible steering column, electronic EGR system, load sensing proportioning valve and a lot more

The Pajero Q Car, priced at Rs. 19.7 lakhs for the GL version and Rs. 23.7 lakhs for the GLX version (ex showroom Delhi), will be available in five single tone colours� Scotia White, Symphonic Silver, Black Magic, Blue, Green and three double tone colours � Green teamed up with Symphonic Silver, Blue teamed up with Symphonic Silver and Black with Symphonic Silver.