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Over the course of this weekend, they organized the 2014 Ausagirikogen Star Camp, an outdoor experience event forfanatics. Besides the majestic backdrop of mount Fuji, the start attraction was a set of metal ramps designed to put the Pajero and Outlander to the test.Installed in the back of a trailer truck, a 45 degree ramp is used to demonstrate the pulling power and hill-hold capabilities of the Pajero equipped with a four-cylinder3.2-liter turbo diesel making 190 PS. Behind the wheel is Hiroshi Masuoka, one of Japan's star Dakar Rally drivers.Looking at the first video, the Pajero almost makes things look too easy. But the second clip shows how you can see nothing but sky once the SUV reaches this man-made summit. The same stunt is also done in reverse, using the rear-mounted camera, in which case the passenger feels like he's dangling from the seatbelt.Mitsubishi's product lineup is in a bit of a bad way these days, with only two new models on offer, both of which are falling below expectations. There's the Mirage subcompact, which nobody seems to want, and the new Outlander, which despite swallowing up most of their money is considered by some to be outdated already. Could it be becase they dumped all their money to make a 4x4 minivan that doubles as a rollercoster?