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C7
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Pajero Sport
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Spec
C7
Pajero Sport
Model Introduced Year
2026
2017
Generation
Current South Africa C7 range
Third-generation Pajero Sport, 2025 facelift
Facelift History
Current South Africa version listed by official source
South African facelift launched in May 2025.
Facelift Launched Since
2026
Current specification
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
SUV
Seven-seat ladder-frame SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1578 kg
-
Vehicle Type
SUV
Passenger vehicle
Spec
C7
Pajero Sport
Length
4660 mm
4825 mm
Width
1875 mm
1815 mm
Height
1670 mm
1805 mm
Wheelbase
2720 mm
2800 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
176 mm
218 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
176 mm
190 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 l
68 l
Boot/Cargo Space
614 l
193 l
Kerb Weight
1578 kg
2080 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2090 kg
2775 kg
Payload Capacity
512 kg
695 kg
Towing Capacity
1250 kg
2850 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
7 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
3 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.6 m
5.6 m
Front Headroom
1000 mm
1022 mm
Rear Headroom
960 mm
957 mm
Front Legroom
1090 mm
1067 mm
Rear Legroom
750 mm
880 mm
Spec
C7
Pajero Sport
Front Track Width
Not Available
-
Rear Track Width
Not Available
-
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
Double wishbone with coil spring
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
Three-link rigid axle with coil spring
Spec
C7
Pajero Sport
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Automatic
Dual-zone automatic with rear air conditioning
Power Windows
Standard
Front and rear
Keyless Entry
Standard
Yes
Push Button Start
Standard
Yes
Wireless Charging
Standard
No
Sunroof
Standard
Yes
Electric Tailgate
Standard
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Yes
Boot Space Seats Folded
1371 l
-
AC Type
Automatic
Dual-zone automatic with rear air conditioning
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
-
Spec
C7
Pajero Sport
Engine
1.6-litre Turbocharged Petrol
2.4-litre Intercooled Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
SQRF4J16
4N15
Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1600 cc
2442 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Petrol injection
Common Rail Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
9.9:1
15.5:1
Bore
77.0 mm
86 mm
Stroke
85.8 mm
105.1 mm
Maximum Power
145 kW @ 5500 rpm
133 kW @ 3500 rpm
Maximum Torque
290 Nm
430 Nm @ 2500 rpm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Type
FWD
4WD
Transmission
7-Speed DCT
8-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
190 km/h
180 km/h
0-100 km/h
8.4 sec
11.8 sec
Quarter Mile
16.3 sec
18.3 sec
Drive Modes
Eco, Normal, Sport
Gravel, Mud/Snow, Sand, Rock
Launch Control
No
No
Rev Limiter
6500 rpm
4500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
91.9 kW/tonne
63.9 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
183.8 Nm/tonne
206.7 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
C7
Pajero Sport
Gearbox
7 DCT
8-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
FWD
Front-engine, selectable four-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Active Limited Slip Differential (brake control)
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Super Select 4WD-II
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Rear differential lock
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Yes
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
3.692
Number of Gears
7
8
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Automatic clutch
Torque converter
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Electric
Floor-mounted selector
Drivetrain
FWD
4WD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Selectable electronically
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Yes
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Yes
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Rotary selector
Automatic Shift Paddles
Standard
Yes
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No
Gearbox Type
7 DCT
8-Speed Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
2.566
Low Range
Not Applicable
Yes
Axle Layout
FWD
4x4
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Yes
Transmission Speeds
7
8
Spec
C7
Pajero Sport
Claimed Mileage
13.3 km/l
12.3 km/l
City Mileage
10.7 km/l
9.9 km/l
Highway Mileage
15.7 km/l
14.2 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 l
68 l
Emission Standard
Euro VIb
Euro 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Standard
No
Real-world Mileage
13.3 km/l
12.3 km/l
Charging Port Type
Plug-in hybrid AC/DC
Not Applicable
Charging Type
AC/DC
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
51
68
Combined Driving Range
Not Available
84
Electric Consumption
Not Available
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Available
868 km
Range Real World Mixed
Not Available
781 km
Spec
C7
Pajero Sport
Airbags
Multiple airbags
7
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Yes
Traction Control
Standard
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Yes
Brake Assist
Standard
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
No
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Yes
AEB
Standard
No
BA
Standard
Yes
Brake Override System
Standard
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Yes
Driver Airbag
Standard
Yes
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Hill Hold
Standard
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
No
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Yes
Side Airbags
Standard
Yes
Stability Control
Standard
Yes
TCS
Standard
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Yes
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Spec
C7
Pajero Sport
Cruise Control
Standard
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
No
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
No
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
No
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
No
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
No
Parking Sensors
Standard
Yes
Rear View Camera
Standard
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
No
Driver Fatigue Alert
Standard
No
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
No
Auto Highbeam
Standard
No
Auto Wipers
Standard
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Yes
Reverse Camera
Standard
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
No
Park Assist
Not Available
No
Around View Monitor
Standard
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
No
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
No
Spec
C7
Pajero Sport
Seat Material
Leatherette / leather
Leather
Heated Seats
Standard
No
Ventilated Seats
Standard
No
Ambient Lighting
Standard
No
Front Shoulder Room
Not Available
-
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Available
-
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
Power
Power adjustable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Power
Manual adjustable
Seat Trim
Leatherette / leather
Leather-appointed
Spec
C7
Pajero Sport
Infotainment System
Touchscreen infotainment
Smartphone-link Display Audio
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Yes
Android Auto
Standard
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
8
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard
Colour multi-information display
USB Ports
Front and rear USB where listed
Front and rear
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch or larger by trim
8-inch
Touchscreen
10.25-inch or larger by trim
8-inch
Spec
C7
Pajero Sport
LED Headlamps
Standard
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Yes
Fog Lamps
Standard
Yes
Roof Rails
Standard
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
Khaki white, carbon crystal black, moonlight silver, grey and other official Omoda market colours where listed.
White Diamond, Graphite Grey Metallic, Sterling Silver Metallic, Jet Black Mica
Headlights
Standard
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
No
Spec
C7
Pajero Sport
Approach Angle
Not Available
30 deg
Departure Angle
Not Available
24.2 deg
Wading Depth
Not Available
700 mm
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Gravel, Mud/Snow, Sand, Rock
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Rear differential lock
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Super Select 4WD-II
Breakover Angle
Not Available
23.1 deg
Ground Clearance Max
176 mm
-
Ground Clearance Min
176 mm
-
Spec
C7
Pajero Sport
Tyre Size
235/50 R19
265/60 R18
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Temporary spare
Full-size alloy
Wheel Rim Size
235/50 R19
18-inch alloy
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Electric parking brake
Spec
C7
Pajero Sport
CO2 Emissions
173 g/km
214 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
-
Spec
C7
Pajero Sport
Service Plan
5 Years / 70 000 km
5 years / 90,000 km; 10,000 km intervals
Spec
C7
Pajero Sport
Ownership Role
mid-to-high value
New vehicle sold through Mitsubishi Motors South Africa
Price Zar
539900 ZAR
904990 ZAR
Pricing Role
mid-to-high value
Official South African recommended retail price
Starting Price
539900
904990
Starting Price Zar
539900
904990
Spec
C7
Pajero Sport
Warranty
5 Years / 150 000 km
3 years / 100,000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This C7 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: C7 61 vs Pajero Sport 65.
Efficiency index: C7 52 vs Pajero Sport 49.
Safety-equipment index: C7 94 vs Pajero Sport 72.
Practicality index: C7 67 vs Pajero Sport 71.
Ownership-cover index: C7 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.
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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
C7 leads by 4 points
C7 and Pajero Sport are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Performance
Pajero Sport +4
Efficiency
C7 +3
Safety
C7 +22
Practicality
Pajero Sport +4
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
C7
Performance
61/100
Efficiency
52/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
67/100
Pajero Sport
Performance
65/100
Efficiency
49/100
Safety
72/100
Practicality
71/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexOmoda C7
leads the specification evidence index with 69 pts
vs 65 pts for Pajero Sport
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, C7 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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