Big fenders, a 3.5L V6, and a whole lot of Dakar Rally history. Mitsubishi built the Pajero Evolution so they could go racing—and the race version won Dakar in 1998. These little SUVs are tough, fun, and every bit as cool as they look. We liked our first one enough to complain until we got another.

• 3.5L DOHC 24-valve V6 with MIVEC

• 276 hp & 256 lb-ft torque

• Full-time 4WD with front & rear Torsen differentials

• 5-speed automatic transmision

• Top Speed: 130 mph

• Curb Weight: 4,343 lbs

• Independent double wishbone (front) / multi-link (rear) suspension

• Wheelbase: 95.3 in

• Units Produced: 2,700 (homologation special for Dakar)

• ODO: 21350km (13,266 miles)

• VIN: V55-4401774