Mitsubishi Motors South Africa has treated the much-respected Mitsubishi Pajero Sport to a significant facelift that includes an enhanced design, improved technology and additional safety features in line with modern customer requirements. These updates come without a change in pricing, further bolstering the value-for-money proposition of the Pajero Sport.
The facelifted Mitsubishi Pajero Sport continues Mitsubishi Motors South Africa’s strategic product recalibration that commenced with the successful recent launch of the Next-Gen Triton, which retained its price positioning despite major platform upgrades, as well as the Outlander Sport, which replaced the ASX at the same price point.
“The latest iteration of Pajero Sport is much more than a facelift, it’s further proof of how we’re recalibrating our entire range in sync with the ever-evolving automotive landscape. In an extremely price-sensitive market, we are meeting customer expectations by delivering more value for money whilst entrenching our commitment to reliability, intelligent engineering and no-nonsense quality,” says Jeffrey Allison, General Manager Marketing for Mitsubishi Motor South Africa (MMSA).
A refreshed exterior for the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport
The Mitsubishi Pajero Sport continues to offer an unmistakable SUV character that is accentuated by strong, flowing lines and rugged, high-quality, durable finishes.
The latest design evolution includes an updated dynamic shield front grille that offers a more assertive presence, and which complements the redesigned front and rear under garnishes. The updated Mitsubishi Pajero Sport rides on new 18-inch alloy wheels, featuring a modern SUV design.
A remastered cockpit
The interior features numerous updates, including a new eight-inch fully digital driver display. A redesigned steering wheel offers a more modern and tactile driving feel while still incorporating steering wheel controls. A new black ceiling headliner ensures an overall more premium cabin aesthetic.
The interior of all models continues to represent comfort and luxury thanks to standard specification highlights that include black leather seats, dual zone climate control with rear vents and Mitsubishi’s advanced smartphone-link display audio (SDA) connected to a large eight-inch touchscreen, a sunroof, remote control connectivity, an electronic tailgate and a keyless operating system.
A drivetrain with a proven track record
Powered by the tried and tested Mitsubishi MIVEC 2.4-litre, four-cylinder, intercooled, turbo diesel engine. This power plant offers 133kW and 430Nm and drives the wheels through an advanced eight-speed automatic transmission. In practice, this drive train offers smooth acceleration and low-rpm, high-speed cruising that enhances driving efficiency.
Paired with the ladder frame chassis on 4×4 derivatives, it ensures consistent ability across challenging conditions and rugged terrain. Four selectable off-road functions include 2H, 4H, 4HLc (4WD High range with centre diff locked) and 4LLc (4WD Low range with centre diff locked).
Gravel, Mud/Snow, Sand or Rock modes tailor engine output, transmission settings and braking according to the conditions underfoot, reinforcing the model’s strong off-road pedigree.
Additional safety and convenience
The Mitsubishi Pajero Sport has always offered the safety needed for daily family chores or weekend adventures, and these credentials have been further bolstered by the latest smart technology. Additions include the Ultrasonic Mis-acceleration Mitigation System (UMS) that ensures added safety in tight spaces by preventing accidental acceleration at low speeds. Mitsubishi has also added a Multi-Around Monitor to ensure improved visibility when parking and manoeuvring.
Mitsubishi builds the inherent safety of the Pajero Sport range on its RISE (Reinforced Impact Safety) body construction and enhances it with seven airbags and ISOFIX child seat anchors. Active safety features include active stability and traction control (ASTC), an anti-lock braking system (ABS), electronic brake-force distribution (EBD), and an emergency brake assist system (BAS).
The safety package is rounded off by hill-start assist (HAS), trailer stability assist, auto levelling dusk-sensing LED headlights, front foglamps, daytime running lights, rain-sensing windscreen wipers, rear park distance control, a rear-view camera and hill descent control, which takes the fuss out of descending steep off-road descents.
A beefed-up value proposition
The Mitsubishi Pajero Sport stands out by combining the legendary off-road ability that has made the Pajero nameplate renowned with family-friendly functionality. The latest round of updates accentuates those qualities while further bolstering its incredible value-for-money proposition.
“All these enhancements come with no change to the selling price of the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport, ensuring that this popular enthusiasts model remains an excellent choice in the adventure SUV category, while representing unquestionable value for money,” concludes Allison.
A three-model range for the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport
Mitsubishi has positioned the three derivatives of the Pajero Sport range to deliver maximum value to customers without compromising its unrivalled quality and legendary off-road DNA.
Mitsubishi Pajero Sport pricing
Lastly, Mitsubishi sells all Pajero Sport models with a three-year/100,000 km manufacturer’s warranty, a five-year/90,000 km service plan, and five-year roadside assistance. It sets service intervals at every 10,000 km.
| Pajero Sport 2.4L DI-DC 8AT (2WD) | R789 990 |
| Pajero Sport 2.4L DI-DC 8AT (4WD) | R854 990 |
| Pajero Sport 2.4L DI-DC 8AT (4WD) Exceed | R904 990 |
