Mitsubishi Pajero Sport 2018 pricing and specs confirmed

The Mistubishi Pajero Sport will now come standard with Forward Collision Mitigation (FCM) and Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC).

Mitsubishi Motors Australia (MMAL) has tweaked its Pajero Sport line-up, adding a new five-seat variant along with a handful of standard feature upgrades across the range.

The five-seat version of the mid-spec GLS is available from this week onwards, starting at $48,500 plus on-road costs, with its seven-seat sibling now pegged at $49,500.

The entry-level GLX now wears a $45,500 price-tag, and the three-row Exceed tops the range at $53,650.

This translates to a $1000 price hike for the seven-seat GLS, and a $500 and $900 raise for the GLX and Exceed respectively.

According to Mitsubishi, the 2018 Pajero Sport large SUV has been updated to “boost its safety, functionality and overall appeal”.

A 150W/220V three pin auxiliary outlet joins the existing 120W accessory socket in the centre console.

For safety, Forward Collision Mitigation (FCM) and Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) are now standard features across the range.

Cosmetic changes include new 18-inch alloy wheels for the entry-spec GLX, a tailgate spoiler for the top-shelf Exceed and a new soft trim along the console sides on all variants. The latter feature is said to increase driver and front passenger comfort.

Other new features include illuminated driver and passenger vanity mirrors, two USB ports for second-row occupants, and a 150W/220V three pin auxiliary outlet which joins the existing 120W accessory socket in the centre console.

While pricing for the Pajero Sport has increased slightly, it still undercuts its key rivals including the Toyota Fortuner which ranges from $47,990 to $61,990, the Isuzu MU-X which ranges from $48,000 to $56,100 in 4x4 guises, the Holden Trailblazer from $47,990 to $53,490 and the Ford Everest from $47,990 to $74,701.

The 2018 Pajero Sport has been updated to “boost its safety, functionality and overall appeal”.

The Pajero Sport is powered by a 2.4-litre turbo-diesel that produces 133kW at 3500rpm and 430Nm at 2500rpm. That power is put to the ground via an eight-speed automatic transmission and selectable four-wheel drive system.

Comparatively, the Toyota Fortuner produces 130kW/420Nm from its 2.8-litre turbo-diesel and the Isuzu MU-X generates 130kW/430Nm from a 3.0-litre turbocharged oil burner.