Dongfeng 007 vs Mitsubishi Pajero Sport

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance, fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.

Dongfeng 007 in South Africa

Dongfeng 007

007 E2 540 Electric Single-Speed Reduction Gear Current
ZAR 899,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 400 kW 🔧 620 Nm ⛽ 0 km/l
VS
Mitsubishi Pajero Sport in South Africa

Mitsubishi Pajero Sport

2.4L DI-DC 8-speed A/T 4X4 Exceed Diesel 8-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 904,990 ex-showroom
⚡ 133 kW 🔧 430 Nm ⛽ 12.3 km/l
＋ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Dongfeng 007 vs Mitsubishi Pajero Sport: the short answer

007 holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Pajero Sport.

007 starts ZAR 90,090 cheaper 007 from ZAR 699,900 · Pajero Sport from ZAR 789,990

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification 007 Pajero Sport
Maximum Power 007400 kW Pajero Sport133 kW @ 3500 rpm
Maximum Torque 007620 Nm Pajero Sport430 Nm @ 2500 rpm
Engine Size 007Not Applicable Pajero Sport2442 cc
Combined Fuel Economy 0070 km/l Pajero Sport12.3 km/l
Ground Clearance 0070 mm Pajero Sport218 mm

Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.

Independent editorial assessment

Hagalu editorial ratings

When a variant is selected, its rating out of five applies only to that exact derivative; a model-range review is not inherited. Editorial ratings are separate from the Specification Evidence Index out of 100 and are not customer ratings.

Dongfeng 007

007 E2 540

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.

How Hagalu rates cars

Mitsubishi Pajero Sport

2.4L DI-DC 8-speed A/T 4X4 Exceed

Hagalu editorial rating
4.3/5

Desk research · Exact variant

Hagalu Editorial Team ·

Editorial assessment, not a customer rating. Not road-tested for this review.

Read the review and score breakdown

Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Specification evidence leader

007

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Efficiency

Pajero Sport

Strengths
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to: Published Practicality

Which One's Right for You?

007

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment

Pajero Sport

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec 007 Pajero Sport
Model Introduced Year 2026 2017
Generation Current South African generation Third-generation Pajero Sport, 2025 facelift
Facelift History Current launch specification South African facelift launched in May 2025.
Facelift Launched Since 2026 Current specification
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style Sedan SUV
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status Active active
Segment Executive electric sedan Seven-seat ladder-frame SUV
Vehicle Type Sedan Passenger vehicle
Spec 007 Pajero Sport
Length 4880 mm 4825 mm
Width 1895 mm 1815 mm
Height 1460 mm 1805 mm
Wheelbase 2915 mm 2800 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 0 mm 218 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 140 mm 190 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 0 l 68 l
Boot/Cargo Space 452 l 193 l
Kerb Weight 2100 kg 2080 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2550 kg 2775 kg
Payload Capacity 450 kg 695 kg
Towing Capacity 750 kg 2850 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows 3 rows
Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 5.8 m 5.6 m
Front Headroom 1000 mm 1022 mm
Rear Headroom 950 mm 957 mm
Front Legroom 1050 mm 1067 mm
Rear Legroom 900 mm 880 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This 007 and Pajero Sport comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.

Performance index: 007 100 vs Pajero Sport 65.

Efficiency index: 007 90 vs Pajero Sport 49.

Safety-equipment index: 007 88 vs Pajero Sport 72.

Practicality index: 007 53 vs Pajero Sport 71.

Ownership-cover index: 007 not separately scored vs Pajero Sport not separately scored.

These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.

Specification Evidence Index

A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.

Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout

007 leads by 18 points

007 holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Pajero Sport.

Evidence leader 83 /100
Lead 18 points
Data 64% source coverage
83
#1 Evidence leader

007

64% source coverage 3 strong categories
Best at Performance 100 Check Practicality 53
Performance 100
Efficiency 90
Safety 88
Practicality 53
Leads by 18 points
65
#2

Pajero Sport

83% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 72 Check Efficiency 49
Performance 65
Efficiency 49
Safety 72
Practicality 71
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance 007 +35 Efficiency 007 +41 Safety 007 +16 Practicality Pajero Sport +18

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

007

Performance 100/100
Efficiency 90/100
Safety 88/100
Practicality 53/100

Pajero Sport

Performance 65/100
Efficiency 49/100
Safety 72/100
Practicality 71/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Dongfeng 007 leads the specification evidence index with 83 pts vs 65 pts for Pajero Sport

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, 007 leads. However, Pajero Sport may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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007 vs Pajero Sport questions

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.

Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.

Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.

A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.

Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.

Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.