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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 Sport

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

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

Dimensions

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

Specifications

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

Fuel economy

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

At a glance

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

Pros and cons

What’s good
  • 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.
  • 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.
What’s not so good
  • 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.
  • Firm rear suspension feel when unladen.
  • 3rd row legroom best suited for children.