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Toyota Land Cruiser PradoMitsubishi Pajero Sport
Mandai score
8/10
8/10
Typical price
KSh 8,200,000
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
Prado 2.8 GD-6 TX-L Package / VX / TZ-G
Pajero Sport 2.4 MIVEC GT-Premium 4WD
Dealer listings
None listed
None listed
Dimensions
Length
4,825 mm (Flat Tailgate) / 4,990 mm (Spare Wheel on Door)
4,825 mm
Width
1,885 mm
1,815 mm
Height
1,890 mm
1,835 mm
Wheelbase
2,790 mm
2,800 mm
Ground clearance
215 mm
218 mm
Boot space
120 L (7 seats) / 621 L (5 seats)
131 L (7 seats) / 500 L (5 seats expanded to 1,488 L)
Kerb weight
2,220 kg (Diesel) / 2,080 kg (Petrol)
2,050 kg
Seats
7
7
Specifications
Engine
2.8L 1GD-FTV Turbo Diesel / 2.7L 2TR-FE Petrol
2.4L 4N15 MIVEC Intercooled Turbo Diesel
Power
201 hp @ 3,000–3,400 rpm (2.8L) / 163 hp (2.7L)
181 hp @ 3,500 rpm
Torque
500 Nm @ 1,600–2,800 rpm (2.8L) / 246 Nm (2.7L)
430 Nm @ 2,500 rpm
Drivetrain
Full-Time 4WD with KDSS & Crawl Control
Super Select II 4WD (SS4-II)
0–100 km/h
9.9 sec (2.8L GD-6) / 13.5 sec (2.7L Petrol)
10.0 sec
Top speed
175 km/h
182 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
11.8 km/L (2.8L Diesel) / 8.8 km/L (2.7L Petrol)
12.8 km/L
City
10.2 km/L (2.8L Diesel) / 7.2 km/L (2.7L Petrol)
10.5 km/L
Highway
13.5 km/L (2.8L Diesel) / 10.5 km/L (2.7L Petrol)
14.8 km/L
Tank size
87 L (Standard) / 150 L (Optional Sub-Tank)
68 L
CO₂ emissions
225 g/km (2.8L)
205 g/km
At a glance
Model
Toyota Land Cruiser Prado (GDJ150 / TRJ150 Series)
Mitsubishi Pajero Sport (KS0W Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
5-Door Executive 7-Seater 4x4 SUV
5-Door 7-Seater Body-on-Frame SUV
Seating capacity
7
7
Fuel types
Clean Diesel Turbo, Petrol
Clean Diesel
Engine sizes
2,755 cc (2.8L GD-6) / 2,693 cc (2.7L 2TR-FE)
2,442 cc (2.4L Clean Diesel)
Transmission
6-Speed Super ECT Automatic
8-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Full-Time 4WD with Torsen LSD & Locking Center Diff
Super Select II 4WD (SS4-II)
Ground clearance
215 mm
218 mm
Source market
Japan / UK (RHD)
UK / Japan (RHD)
Pros and cons
What’s good
- The king of county exploration: Absolute benchmark for executive prestige, county government transport, and upcountry tours.
- 500 Nm 2.8L GD-6 diesel torque: 201 hp facelift engine delivers effortless high-altitude overtaking up the Rift Valley.
- KDSS Kinetic Dynamic Suspension: Hydraulic sway bar system eliminates body roll on tarmac while maximizing off-road articulation.
- Optional 150 L dual fuel tank capacity: 87L main + 63L sub-tank allows 1,500+ km long-distance cruising without refueling.
- 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
- 2.7L Petrol engine feels sluggish when fully loaded: 163 hp 2TR-FE labors when ascending steep mountain passes with 7 passengers.
- High theft target for exterior side mirrors and spare wheel covers: Requires security etching in urban Nairobi parking lots.
- Firm rear suspension feel when unladen.
- 3rd row legroom best suited for children.