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Mitsubishi Pajero Sport

Rugged body-on-frame 7-seater layout leveraging Super Select II AWD and sub-2,500 cc duty savings.

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Toyota Fortuner

Rugged Hilux-based 7-seater 4x4 platform built for tough durability challenges with 225 mm ground clearance and 450 Nm GD-6 torque.

Mitsubishi Pajero SportToyota Fortuner
Mandai score
8/10
8/10
Typical price
KSh 5,700,000
KSh 6,200,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2023
Body type
4x4s
4x4s
Fuel
Diesel
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Doors
5
5
Most popular trim
Pajero Sport 2.4 MIVEC GT-Premium 4WD
Fortuner 2.8 GD-6 4x4 / 2.4 GD-6 / Legender
Dealer listings
None listed
None listed

Dimensions

Length
4,825 mm
4,795 mm
Width
1,815 mm
1,855 mm
Height
1,835 mm
1,835 mm
Wheelbase
2,800 mm
2,745 mm
Ground clearance
218 mm
225 mm
Boot space
131 L (7 seats) / 500 L (5 seats expanded to 1,488 L)
200 L (7 seats) / 716 L (5 seats)
Kerb weight
2,050 kg
2,135 kg
Seats
7
7

Specifications

Engine
2.4L 4N15 MIVEC Intercooled Turbo Diesel
2.8L 1GD-FTV Turbo Diesel / 2.4L 2GD-FTV Turbo Diesel
Power
181 hp @ 3,500 rpm
201 hp (2.8L) / 148 hp (2.4L)
Torque
430 Nm @ 2,500 rpm
500 Nm (2.8L Facelift) / 400 Nm (2.4L)
Drivetrain
Super Select II 4WD (SS4-II)
Part-Time 4WD with High/Low Transfer Case & Diff Lock
0–100 km/h
10.0 sec
9.8 sec (2.8L) / 12.2 sec (2.4L)
Top speed
182 km/h
180 km/h

Fuel economy

Combined
12.8 km/L
12.0 km/L (2.8L Diesel) / 13.5 km/L (2.4L Diesel) / 8.5 km/L (2.7L Petrol)
City
10.5 km/L
10.0 km/L (2.8L Diesel) / 11.2 km/L (2.4L Diesel) / 7.0 km/L (2.7L Petrol)
Highway
14.8 km/L
14.2 km/L (2.8L Diesel) / 15.8 km/L (2.4L Diesel) / 10.2 km/L (2.7L Petrol)
Tank size
68 L
80 L
CO₂ emissions
205 g/km
210 g/km (2.8L)

At a glance

Model
Mitsubishi Pajero Sport (KS0W Series)
Toyota Fortuner (AN160 Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
5-Door 7-Seater Body-on-Frame SUV
5-Door Heavy-Duty 7-Seater SUV
Seating capacity
7
7
Fuel types
Clean Diesel
Clean Diesel, Petrol
Engine sizes
2,442 cc (2.4L Clean Diesel)
2,393 cc (2.4L GD-6) / 2,755 cc (2.8L GD-6) / 2,693 cc (2.7L Petrol)
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
6-Speed Automatic with Sequential Shift
Drivetrain
Super Select II 4WD (SS4-II)
Rear-Wheel Drive (2WD) or Part-Time 4WD with Rear Diff Lock
Ground clearance
218 mm
225 mm
Source market
UK / Japan (RHD)
Thailand / South Africa / UK (RHD)

Pros and cons

What’s good
  • Sub-2,500 cc import duty tax bracket advantage.
  • Super Select II 4WD system allowing full-time 4WD (4H) on dry tarmac.
  • 8-speed automatic keeping 430 Nm engine in optimal power band.
  • Indestructible ladder-frame chassis: Proven Hilux underpinnings survive heavy off-road abuse and rough murram tracks.
  • Sub-2,500 cc duty advantage on 2.4L GD-6: Qualifies for KRA's lower 25% excise tax bracket.
  • High 225 mm ground clearance: Easily clears flooded river crossings, deep ruts, and high speed bumps.
  • Massive 7-seat versatility: Side-folding 3rd-row seats create a huge 716 L flat cargo floor.
What’s not so good
  • Firm rear suspension feel when unladen.
  • 3rd row legroom best suited for children.
  • Firm rear leaf/coil suspension ride when unladen: Stiff ride quality over corrugated gravel when carrying no passengers.
  • Side-folding third-row seats: Take up lateral cargo space compared to fold-flat floor designs.