Mitsubishi Pajero Sport Review
2017-2023
The Mitsubishi Pajero Sport (Montero Sport / KS0W Series) is a rugged body-on-frame 7-seater layout leveraging Super Select II AWD in Kenya. Landed prices range from KSh 3.9M to KSh 7.5M.
*This score is awarded by our team of expert reviewers after extensive testing of the car
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.
What’s not so good
- Firm rear suspension feel when unladen.
- 3rd row legroom best suited for children.
Most popular: Pajero Sport 2.4 MIVEC GT-Premium 4WD
5 doorsDieselAutomatic
At a glance
- Model
- Mitsubishi Pajero Sport (KS0W Series)
- Production years
- 2017–2023
- Body type
- 5-Door 7-Seater Body-on-Frame SUV
- Seating capacity
- 7
- Fuel types
- Clean Diesel
- Engine sizes
- 2,442 cc (2.4L Clean Diesel)
- Transmission
- 8-Speed Automatic
- Drivetrain
- Super Select II 4WD (SS4-II)
- Ground clearance
- 218 mm
- Source market
- UK / Japan (RHD)
Fuel consumption
Manufacturer / import-market figures: 12.8 km/L. Tank: 68 L (about 870 km combined). Real-world use varies with load, traffic and altitude.
Running cost
- City driving
- KES 2,169 / 100 km
- Highway driving
- KES 1,539 / 100 km
- 1,000 km a month
- KES 17,794
- Full tank (68 L)
- KES 15,488
Based on diesel at KES 227.76/L, 15-10-2026 to 14-11-2026. Combined economy unless stated.
Work out a trip cost →Trims & variants
GLS / GT / GT-Premium / Exceed
- Setup
2.4L 4-cylinder clean diesel (181 hp / 430 Nm), 8-speed automatic, Super Select II 4WD, 12.8 km/L.
Package tiers
Pajero Sport trims progress from practical 4x4 packages to tech-packed GT-Premium editions.
| Package | Level | Key features |
|---|---|---|
| GT | Mid 4x4 | Leather upholstery, 8-inch touchscreen, Super Select 4WD, dual climate, 18-inch alloys. |
| GT-Premium / Exceed | Flagship 4x4 | Digital 8-inch instrument cluster, power tailgate, blind spot warning, 360 camera, rear DVD. |
About the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport
Powered by the 2.4L 4N15 MIVEC Clean Diesel engine (2,442 cc / 181 hp / 430 Nm), it stays strictly below 2,500 cc to trigger KRA's standard 25% excise duty tax rate.
Disclaimer
Tax figures are estimates based on October 2026 KRA schedules. Always verify specific chassis CRSP entries with your clearing agent prior to purchase.
