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Mazda CX-90 vs Mitsubishi Pajero Sport

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Mazda CX-90
Mazda CX-90

$58,888 - $101,977

2024 price

Mitsubishi Pajero Sport
Mitsubishi Pajero Sport

$42,980 - $72,888

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Summary

2024 Mazda CX-90
2024 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport
Safety Rating

Engine Type

Diesel Turbo 4, 2.4L
Fuel Type
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Diesel
Fuel Efficiency
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8.0L/100km (combined)
Seating
-

7
Dislikes
  • Transmission should be smoother
  • Ride still a bit hard
  • Price attracts unfavourable comparisons

  • Still feels old
  • Firm ride
  • Quite sluggish
2024 Mazda CX-90 Summary

When it comes to Mazda’s luxury aspirations, the CX-90 is it. The big Kahuna. Seven seats of what should be the Japanese brand’s exceptionalism amongst its mainstream rivals.

But does this more than five-metre-long Mazda have what it takes to elevate the brand beyond the likes of Toyota, Hyundai, Nissan and Kia?

Importantly, is this base version - which is closer to Mazda’s traditional price point - a bit of a luxury seven-seat SUV bargain?

We drove a CX-90 G50e Touring (the most affordable CX-90 of the lot) for a week to find out.

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2024 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport Summary

The Mitsubishi Pajero Sport GSR is the top-spec wagon in an updated line-up.

The next-gen performance-enhanced Pajero Sport is expected here in 2025 but, in the meantime, Mitsubishi looks determined to squeeze the last bit of sales juice out of the current line-up as the entire range has now undergone a notable refresh including the introduction of 18-inch alloys, design tweaks to the front and rear, as well as new styling inside and new exterior paint choices.

Is this upgraded Pajero Sport a noteworthy rival for the likes of the Ford Everest and Isuzu MU-X and, more importantly, does it represent a solid buy? 

Read on.

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