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

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 Mitsubishi Montero Sport, Mitsubishi Shogun Sport, Mitsubishi Strada G-Wagon (Thailand), Mitsubishi Nativa, Beijing BJ2025.

Mitsubishi Pajero Sport News

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

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

By S.amuel Irvine - 6 Dec 2024
Big things coming soon: If the Mitsubishi DST looks this good, just wait until you see the all-new Pajero Sport

Big things coming soon: If the Mitsubishi DST looks this good, just wait until you see the all-new Pajero Sport

By A.ndrew Chesterton - 27 Oct 2024
It's coming! All-new Mitsubishi Pajero Sport powers into view as brand drops image of new seven-seat SUV that will take on the Ford Everest and Toyota LandCruiser Prado

It's coming! All-new Mitsubishi Pajero Sport powers into view as brand drops image of new seven-seat SUV that will take on the Ford Everest and Toyota LandCruiser Prado

By A.ndrew Chesterton - 20 Oct 2024
The all-new Mitsubishi Pajero Sport to be powered by a petrol plug-in hybrid Triton? Rumours swirl for new Ford Everest, Isuzu MU-X and Toyota Prado rival

The all-new Mitsubishi Pajero Sport to be powered by a petrol plug-in hybrid Triton? Rumours swirl for new Ford Everest, Isuzu MU-X and Toyota Prado rival

By A.ndrew Chesterton - 13 Oct 2024
Tough new 4WD takes shape for Australia: 2025 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport spied in fresh take on Ford Everest and Isuzu MU-X rival

Tough new 4WD takes shape for Australia: 2025 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport spied in fresh take on Ford Everest and Isuzu MU-X rival

By D.om Tripolone - 9 Sep 2024
Best 4x4, off-roaders and light-commercial vehicles arriving in 2024

Best 4x4, off-roaders and light-commercial vehicles arriving in 2024

By B.yron Mathioudakis - 5 Jul 2024
Hybrid and electric Mitsubishi models promised in Australia as brand teases next Mitsubishi ASX, Outlander SUV update, Delica off-road van and Pajero replacement

Hybrid and electric Mitsubishi models promised in Australia as brand teases next Mitsubishi ASX, Outlander SUV update, Delica off-road van and Pajero replacement

By J.ohn Law - 6 Jun 2024
Popular off-roader's price jumps $6600:  2024 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport range ditches 2WD as it targets Ford Everest and Toyota Fortuner

Popular off-roader's price jumps $6600: 2024 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport range ditches 2WD as it targets Ford Everest and Toyota Fortuner

By D.om Tripolone - 1 May 2024
Australia misses out! 2024 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport facelift revealed - but the biggest changes to the Ford Everest rival aren't heading Down Under

Australia misses out! 2024 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport facelift revealed - but the biggest changes to the Ford Everest rival aren't heading Down Under

By T.om White - 19 Mar 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 Models Price and 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.

Year Body Type Specs Price from Price to
2024 SUV 2.4L, Diesel, 8 SP AUTO $44,940 $64,840
2023 SUV 2.4L, Diesel, 8 SP AUTO $41,030 $66,990
2022 SUV 2.4L, Diesel, 8 SP AUTO $40,590 $66,330
2021 SUV 2.4L, Diesel, 8 SP AUTO $40,260 $65,340
2020 SUV 2.4L, Diesel, 8 SP AUTO $40,370 $59,840
See All Mitsubishi Pajero Sport Pricing and Specs

Mitsubishi Pajero Sport Towing Capacity

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

Year Body Type Braked Capacity from Braked Capacity to
2024 SUV 3000kg 3100kg
2023 SUV 3000kg 3100kg
2022 SUV 0kg 3100kg
2021 SUV 3000kg 3100kg
2020 SUV 3000kg 3100kg
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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.

Year Body Type Height x Width x Length Ground Clearance
2024 SUV 1835x1815x4825 mm 218 mm
2023 SUV 1835x1815x4825 mm 218 mm
2022 SUV 1835x1815x4825 mm 218 mm
2021 SUV 1835x1815x4825 mm 218 mm
2020 SUV 1805x1815x4785 mm 218 mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model. See All Mitsubishi Pajero Sport Dimensions

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 Interior

Mitsubishi Pajero Sport Colours

Exterior paint choices on offer in the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport range include 'White Diamond', 'Terra Rossa', 'Impulse Blue', 'Sterling Silver', White Diamond/black roof and more – but check with your dealer for spec-specific colours and colour combinations (such as White Diamond/black roof, Terra Rossa/black roof, and Graphite Grey/black roof).

  • White Diamond
  • Terra Rossa
  • Blade Silver
  • Graphite Grey
  • Impulse Blue
To confirm current colour availability, please check the manufacturer's website.

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 Q&As

Check out real-world situations relating to the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport here, particularly what our experts have to say about them.

  • 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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  • Electronic display in my 2020 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport has disappeared

    The fact that all these features have gone AWOL all at once suggests the display unit itself might be the problem. That, or perhaps a fuse that controls the circuit the display draws its power from. If it was one function on its own, then you’d suspect a sensor for that system might be the problem, but when they all disappear at once, the digital readout unit would be the place to start checking.

    However, don’t forget that your car has a five-year factory warranty, and this is most definitely a problem that – on the surface – appears as though it would be covered by the Mitsubishi warranty. Even if you bought the vehicle second-hand, provided the car has been serviced correctly, the warranty should still apply regardless of how many times the car changes hands.

    You could try for a computer reset by disconnecting the battery overnight, but make this Mitsubishi’s problem, not yours.

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  • Why does my 2018 Mitsubishi Pajero automatic want to shift up when going at 110km/h?

    This is not necessarily a problem, but rather a characteristic of modern, multi-ratio transmissions. They can give the impression that they’re constantly searching for the right gear for the conditions, and it’s worse in hilly country or if you’re towing something. By constantly trying to be in as high a gear as possible, the engine will theoretically use less fuel.

    Probably the real question is why a computer-controlled turbo-diesel engine needs an eight-speed transmission in the first place. The answer is that it’s all to do with recording a better fuel consumption number than your opposition on the official test. Sometimes, the vehicle has more gears than it can actually use in Australia. Our 110km/h freeway speed limit meant that early examples of the Toyota LandCruiser 200 Series (which had `just’ six gears) wouldn’t shift into top gear. That’s because the factory calibration told the transmission it could only use sixth gear at speeds of more than 115km/h. Which, just wasn’t happening for the vast majority of 200 Series owners in this country. A reflash for the computer fixed the problem, allowing the Cruiser to select top gear at closer to 90km/h, but it’s a great example of where transmission tech is heading.

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  • Intercooler hose problems in a 2018 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport

    This problem has occurred before and happens when the pulley rubs through the hose, which finds itself in the wrong position under full turbo-boost. From what I can gather, the problem is due to a running change in supplier of this hose. And even though the hose was a slightly different shape, the manufacturer used the original alignment marks from the previous hose. So, when the mechanic fits the new hose, it places it in the path of the fan pulley when the engine comes on boost.

    Ideally, the hose needs to be fitted so that there's at least 25 or 30mm of clearance between itself and the pulley. Your twist-at-the-bottom method should work, because you're effectively altering the incorrect alignment marks to where they should be.

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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 8L/100km for SUV /Diesel for the latest year the model was manufactured.

Year Body Type Fuel Consumption* Engine Fuel Type Transmission
2024 SUV 8L/100km 2.4L Diesel 8 SP AUTO
2023 SUV 8L/100km 2.4L Diesel 8 SP AUTO
2022 SUV 8L/100km 2.4L Diesel 8 SP AUTO
2021 SUV 8L/100km 2.4L Diesel 8 SP AUTO
2020 SUV 8L/100km 2.4L Diesel 8 SP AUTO
* Combined fuel consumption See All Mitsubishi Pajero Sport Pricing and Specs for 2024

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 Seats

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 2024.

Year Body Type Front Tyre Size Front Rim Rear Tyre Size Rear Rim
2024 SUV 265x60 R18 1 265x60 R18 1
2023 SUV 265x60 R18 1 265x60 R18 1
2022 SUV 265x60 R18 1 265x60 R18 1
2021 SUV 265x60 R18 1 265x60 R18 1
2020 SUV 265x60 R18 18x7.5 inches 265x60 R18 18x7.5 inches
The dimensions shown above are for the base model. See All Mitsubishi Pajero Sport Wheel Sizes

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 Engine

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.