Having increased road stability and ride comfort due to a significant size increase over the short-wheelbase model, the third generation LWB was launched in 1999 and restyled in 2003.
Aimed at dethroning the Land Rover Discovery and stopping Toyota Land Cruiser’s rapid expansion, the 2003 model offered as many free extra options as the base price tag would allow it. following the introduction of the new 3.8 L V6 unit, Mitsubishi has also made other under-bonnet adjustments: the 3.0 L saw a power output decrease while the 3.5 L plant received a horse power boost, reaching a top 217 thanks to having been equipped with a gasoline direct injection system.