The second generation was introduced on 22 January 1991 and manufactured until 1999. It retained the two body styles, but design was rounder and more city-friendly than the previous bulky model. The 3.0 L V6 petrol engine was retained, now available with a 24-valve head, capable of , while the 2.5 turbodiesel's power was slightly increased to . In 1993, the Pajero was slightly restyled, and larger engines were introduced, a 3.5 L V6 with and a 2.8 L SOHC turbodiesel rated at . These versions introduced Mitsubishi's Super Select four-wheel-drive system (known as Active-Trac in the United States), with an electronic transfer shift that could split power between both axles without the need to stop the car. It worked at speeds up to .