SUV Battle 2022: Back to 2000's | Jeep Grand Cherokee, Toyota 4Runner, Nissan Pathfinder, Pajero

In this video we compared four SUVs from 2000s: Jeep Grand Cherokee, Toyota 4Runner, Nissan Pathfinder and Mitsubishi Pajero. The cars are supposed to drive through four unique obstacles with various types of surface: dirt, rubble, rocks and sand.

Traditionally the sequence of drives is set by increase of the torque levels.

Per lucky chance all vehicles are equipped with similar (!!!) BF Goodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2-s. So this time the test is only half-unfair.

Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:34 Next video announcement
00:52 BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A

The first obstacle: Dirt climb
01:24 Mitsubishi Pajero / Low Range + C/D Lock
02:23 Toyota 4Runner / Low Range
03:25 Nissan Pathfinder / Low Range + 4WD Lock
06:06 Jeep Grand Cherokee / Low Range

The second obstacle: Rocky Gate
10:27 Mitsubishi Pajero / Low Range + C/D Lock
11:03 Toyota 4Runner / Low Range
11:37 Nissan Pathfinder / Low Range + 4WD Lock
15:06 Jeep Grand Cherokee / Low Range

The third obstacle: S-shape Uphill Rocky Turn
16:31 Mitsubishi Pajero / Low Range + C/D Lock
17:18 Toyota 4Runner / Low Range
18:16 Jeep Grand Cherokee / Low Range
19:39 Nissan Pathfinder / Low Range + 4WD Lock

The fourth obstacle: Long Sandy Climb
23:12 Mitsubishi Pajero / Low Range + ESP: Off
24:22 Toyota 4Runner / ESP: Off
25:55 Jeep Grand Cherokee / ESP: Off
26:53 Nissan Pathfinder / ESP: Off

32:00 Summarizing & awarding of the places

Please let me know in the comment section below: What SUV was a surprise for you and from which one you've expected more?
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Another video with Jeep Grand Cherokee:

Another video with Nissan Pathfinder:

Another video with Mitsubishi Pajero 4:

[mateuszs]

The Pajero is the biggest star of this competition, im my opinion. Despite of having the weakest engine and complete stock suspension and wheels, it handles very well off road.

[Pretzil]

Nissan definitely completely honest with it's naming, you can only continue by Finding another Path

[sylvesteradim]

My 4th generation 4runner V6 has never disappointed me in any trip across the country.

[yousafzaiaa]

This is perhaps the only channel of its kind which does these comparisons so professionally and so fairly. I love the commentary. The commentator is always to the point and comprehensive.

[Dzaen]

The moment you said the pajero and 4Runner had to rerun the first test after it became more difficult thanks to the pathfinder, I knew this video is quality

[dianaprinceislel.]

Imagine if they used the Mitsubishi Pajero 3.2 diesel engine in this test, it would be a lot more easier for the car to overcome the challenges because of its higher torque. But the 3.0 really did very well

[itsaboutfam]

The Pajero had the weakest motor and basically all stock from suspension to tires and it did absolutely awesome. If the Pajero had suspension upgrades and better off-road tires, this would have been a near blowout comparison.

The uphill test showed more of the weakness of the motor not having enough power to make that climb at a further distance.

[Logik]

This makes me love my 2001montero/Pajero even more . fantastic job

[kennedy]

That Pajero even with the weakest engine still outshines others

[WHEELSHOPX]

The Nissan Pathfider r51 Has just one Trouble: The Pilot...

[brunkhorse]

I enjoy your style of commentary. Very clear, concise and objective observations

[WarrenBotes]

so impressed that you made the first cars redo the test after the track got torn up.

[MattShannon]

Great test. The lack of performance of the Nissan was surprising. The 4Runner shouldn't have been in the competition due to the updated suspension and tire size, but at least you pointed it out so we all know. Thanks for the great video.

[quattroTorsen]

Same tires on all cars even? Im super impressed just by the test criterias here :D

[odfixnu]

Best suv off-road comparison channel on YouTube hands down, quality stuff keep up the work

[danielgonzalezd.]

WOW Great test! my favorite of all was the Mitsubishi Pajero, what an SUV, it has the smallest engine of all, and could pass all obstacles except for the sand dune, which needed help from Toyota. I was shocked to see the Nissan failing most of the obstacles, being one with the biggest engine... disappointing. I will love my Pajero even more now!

[constantinnescu]

Excellent test, maximum professionaly, you guys tried every line and every speed approach. In the end I hope you didn't damage the cars. Thank you for this breathtaking rodeo.

[arude]

Liked the video even without watching. Not only the best SUV channel across the YT, but one of the most reliable and fair comparisions overall. And the funniest part is that we had to wait all these years for some guys from Kazakhstan to get the job done. Shame on you EU and USA, good job Diyas, thank you for your work and greetings from Poland

[nicolasseguel]

I'm absolutely sure that the problem with the Pathfinder was the driver, not the car itself. Great test video!

[determination]

You bring technical details into the the equation, fairness to your test, and have comparable results. great test, great video, and thank you for all of thoses details.