Mitsubishi Pajero vs Toyota RAV4

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Mitsubishi Pajero
Mitsubishi Pajero

2022 price

Toyota RAV4
Toyota RAV4

$42,260 - $58,360

2025 price

Summary

2022 Mitsubishi Pajero
2025 Toyota RAV4
Safety Rating

Engine Type
Diesel Turbo 4, 2.4L

Inline 4, 2.5L
Fuel Type
Diesel

Unleaded Petrol/Electric
Fuel Efficiency
8.0L/100km (combined)

4.8L/100km (combined)
Seating
7

5
Dislikes
  • No Super Select II
  • Not as refined as rivals
  • Lacks some safety tech

  • Cabin noise is too loud for grade level
  • Simple cabin design won't be for everyone
  • About to be replaced by new-gen model
2022 Mitsubishi Pajero Summary

The Mitsubishi Pajero Sport is one of the quiet-achieving top-sellers in the Australian 4WD market and now 2WD five- and seven-seater variants have been added to further expand the popular SUV wagon line-up.

With sub-$50,000 price-tags being touted, is a 2WD Pajero Sport worth your consideration? 

We had a seven-seater variant for a week to see how it stacks up against its 2WD rivals and its own 4WD stablemates.

Read on.

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2025 Toyota RAV4 Summary

Even though it’s expected to be superseded by a sixth-generation model next year, we're reviewing the fifth-gen Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Cruiser 2WD model to see if its hybrid powertrain and features still secures its position as top-selling medium SUV for families.

Aussies love mid-size SUVs in part because they're a tad more practical than their larger cousins, especially in the city.

You also have a better chance of fitting one inside your garage (unless you use your garage for storage, like me).

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