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    Mitsubishi Pajero Sport Review, For Sale, Interior, Colours, Specs & Models

    Mitsubishi Pajero Sport Review, For Sale, Interior, Colours, Specs & Models

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    $44,940

    The Mitsubishi Pajero Sport is a 4x4 SUV which slots below the full-size Pajero off-roader but above the mid-size Outlander in Mitsubishi's SUV line-up.

    It replaced the Challenger in 2015, with a bold design language and grew to better-accommodate the available seven-seat variants.

    From launch it was available with the same 2.4-litre four-cylinder turbo diesel engine as the Triton ute it shares much of its underpinnings with, along with its eight-speed torque converter automatic.

    The cheapest grade starts from $44,940, rising to $64,840 for the most expensive version. Key rivals include the Ford Everest, Toyota Fortuner, Isuzu MU-X and LDV D90.

    Elsewhere, the Pajero Sport has also been known as The Mitsubishi Pajero Sport is also known as Mitsubishi Montero Sport, Mitsubishi Shogun Sport, Mitsubishi Strada G-Wagon (Thailand), Mitsubishi Nativa, Beijing BJ2025 in markets outside Australia..

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    8.0L/100km (combined)
    SUV
    8 Speed Automatic
    Diesel
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    Reviews For Sale News Accessories Pricing & Specs Towing Capacity VS The Competition Dimensions Interior Colours Boot Space Q&As Fuel Consumption Seats Wheel Size Engine Speed Range
    Rating Summary
    Price and features
    8
    Practicality
    7
    Driving
    7
    Safety
    8
    Overview
    Likes
    Very capable 4WD
    Versatile Super Select II 4WD system
    No-nonsense set-up
    Dislikes
    Still feels old
    Firm ride
    Quite sluggish

    Mitsubishi Pajero Sport News

    LISTICLE
    The top five used 4x4s in 2025: from the Toyota LandCruiser to the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport
    22 Mar 2025
    SPECULATION
    Mitsubishi's tough new 4WD takes shape: Mitsubishi Pajero Sport likely to return with petrol-electric plug-in hybrid power to batter the Ford Everest and Toyota Prado
    23 Feb 2025
    SAFETY
    All the cars axed by Australia's rule changes and surprising models like the Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series, Nissan Patrol, Toyota Fortuner and LDV T60 that are prepared for ADR 98/00
    27 Jan 2025
    EXISTING MODELS
    Mitsubishi's popular 4WD and SUV axed from Australian line-up: Mitsubishi Pajero Sport and Eclipse Cross production ends leaving Japanese brand without a rival to the Ford Everest, Isuzu MU-X and Renault Arkana and Toyota C-HR
    17 Jan 2025
    SALES
    How are these cars still popular? The oldest new cars still on sale including the Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series, Toyota HiLux, Mazda CX-3 and Mitsubishi ASX that buyers can't get enough of
    14 Jan 2025
    EXISTING MODELS
    CarsGuide's Top 10 car videos of 2024: From Tesla Model 3 Performance to Mahindra XUV700!
    29 Dec 2024
    EXISTING MODELS
    Most overlooked 4WD: This is why the 2025 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport should be at the top of your four-wheel drive shopping list with the Ford Everest, Isuzu MU-X and Toyota Prado | Opinion
    23 Dec 2024
    OPINION
    How this brand fought back in 2024: Why Mitsubishi isn't going quietly against cut-price Chinese challengers from MG, GWM, Chery and more | Analysis
    21 Dec 2024
    SPECULATION
    Special off-road SUV ruled out: Mitsubishi Australia wants to do 'justice' to Ralliart name with 2025 Pajero Sport 2WD Ralliart off the cards, but leaves the door open for possible Ford Everest Tremor and Toyota Prado Altitude rival
    6 Dec 2024
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    Mitsubishi Pajero Sport Accessories

    Standard features onboard the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport vary through the spec levels, but include 2.4L four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine, eight-speed automatic transmission, adaptive cruise control, driver's seat lumbar support power adjustment, automatic rain-sensing wipers and dusk-sensing headlamps, 3.1 tonne braked towing capacity, 'Super Select II 4WD' and selectable off-road modes.

    Mitsubishi Pajero Sport Pricing & Specs

    The price range for the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport varies based on the trim level you choose. Starting at $44,940 and going to $64,840 for the latest year the model was manufactured. The model range is available in the following body types starting from the engine/transmission specs shown below.
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    Mitsubishi Pajero Sport Towing Capacity

    The Mitsubishi Pajero Sport has maximum towing capacity of 3100kg for the latest model available.
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    Mitsubishi Pajero Sport Dimensions

    The dimensions of the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport SUV vary according to year of manufacture and spec level.
    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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    Mitsubishi Pajero Sport Interior

    The Mitsubishi Pajero Sport GLX gets a black fabric interior; the GLS gets black fabric as standard and a synthetic leather with grey stitching option; the Exceed gets synthetic leather with grey stitching; and the GSR gets two-tone burgundy/black synthetic leather.

    Mitsubishi Pajero Sport Colours

    Blade Silver
    Graphite Grey
    Impulse Blue
    Terra Rossa
    White Diamond

    Mitsubishi Pajero Sport Boot Space

    The base-spec Mitsubishi Pajero Sport GLX (a five-seat 4WD) has a listed 673 litres of space in the rear cargo area; the other seven-seat variants have 131L in the rear cargo area. In the GLX, with the second row stowed away, there is a listed 1624 litres of cargo space. In the seven-seat variants, with the second and third rows stowed away, there’s a claimed 1488L of cargo space.

    Mitsubishi Pajero Sport boot space Mitsubishi Pajero Sport boot space

    Mitsubishi Pajero Sport FAQs

    Does the 2022 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport engine have a timing belt or timing chain?

    The Mitsubishi 4N15 engine in your Pajero Sport has a timing chain rather than a toothed rubber belt. As such, the chain should be good for the life of the vehicle rather than requiring periodic replacement as a timing belt does. However, this does not make the valve-train maintenance-free, as this engine requires valve clearance adjustments every 60,000km.

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    Cracked cylinder head on a 2016 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport Exceed

    Cracked cylinder heads and blown head gaskets are not completely unknown on this engine, but exactly how big a problem it is is the real question. There’s one theory that the cylinder heads crack when mechanics over-tighten the fuel-injector hardware or try to remove stuck injectors with too much force.

    The good news is that replacement cylinder heads are readily available and can be had in bare form or in fully built-up form including all valves and springs.

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    What tow vehicle or hybrid camper should I consider for after retirement?

    The last decade of dual-cab four-wheel-drive utes have emerged as the tow-vehicles of choice, and you see them everywhere filling roles exactly like the one you have planned. Popular models include the Ford Ranger you’ve nominated, Toyota HiLux, Mazda BT-50, VW Amarok, Mitsubishi Triton, Nissan Navara and Isuzu D-Max. But there are also cheaper alternatives including makes like the South-Korean made Ssangyong and various Chinese brands like LDV and Great Wall.

    Just make sure you know exactly how much you need to tow before making a decision as some of the cheaper models don’t have the same outright towing capacity and even if they do, some of them don’t have the engine performance to make towing as easy as it should be. For parts availability, the Toyota would be king in really remote areas, but any of the major brands are pretty well covered in Australia.

    Meantime, don’t rule out ute-based wagons such as the Ford Everest, Isuzu MU-X, Mitsubishi Pajero Sport and Toyota Fortuna. These offer better ride comfort when unladen thanks to more sophisticated rear suspensions and most have as much or almost as much towing capacity as their ute brethren.

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    Mitsubishi Pajero Sport Fuel consumption

    The Mitsubishi Pajero Sport is available in a number of variants and body types that are powered by Diesel fuel type(s). It has an estimated fuel consumption starting from 8.0L/100km for SUV
    *Combined fuel consumption
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    Mitsubishi Pajero Sport Seats

    The Mitsubishi Pajero Sport is available as a five-seater (in GLX spec) or seven-seater (GLS, Exceed and GSR). Seat trim is "premium fabric" in lower-spec variants and "leather appointed" in higher-spec Pajero Sports. Driver and front passenger seats are heated and power-adjustable in the Exceed and GSR.

    Mitsubishi Pajero Sport Wheel Size

    The Mitsubishi Pajero Sport has a number of different wheel and tyre options. When it comes to tyres, these range from 265x60 R18 1 for SUV in 2025 with a wheel size that spans from 7.5x18 inches.
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    Mitsubishi Pajero Sport Engine

    The Mitsubishi Pajero Sport has a 2.4-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine producing 133kW at 3500rpm and 430Nm at 2500rpm and matched to a eight-speed automatic transmission. This is a well-proven combination, but it's more sluggish than dynamic. All variants have Mitsubishi’s 'Super Select II' 4WD (a full-time 4WD system), and selectable off-road modes. Every variant except the base-spec GLX gets a rear diff lock.

    Mitsubishi Pajero Sport Speed

    The Mitsubishi Pajero Sport is able to do the 0-100km/h sprint in approximately 11.5 seconds. Top speed is around 190km/h.

    Mitsubishi Pajero Sport Range

    The Mitsubishi Pajero Sport has an official fuel consumption of 8.0L/100km on a combined (urban/extra-urban) cycle.

    The Pajero Sport has a 68L fuel tank so, going by that claimed fuel-consumption figure, you could reasonably expect a driving range of about 850km from a full tank.