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Spec
Chery Q
Pajero Sport
Maximum Power
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133 kW @ 3500 rpm
Maximum Torque
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430 Nm @ 2500 rpm
Engine Size
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2442 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
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12.3 km/l
Ground Clearance
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218 mm
Boot / Load Bay
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193 l
Airbags
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7
Kerb Weight
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2080 kg
Seating Capacity
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7 seats
Warranty
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3 years / 100,000 km
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Spec
Chery Q
Pajero Sport
Model Introduced Year
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2017
Generation
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Third-generation Pajero Sport, 2025 facelift
Facelift History
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South African facelift launched in May 2025.
Facelift Launched Since
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Current specification
Facelift Version Ending
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Current
Body Style
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SUV
Model Year
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2026
Production Status
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active
Segment
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Seven-seat ladder-frame SUV
Vehicle Type
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Passenger vehicle
Spec
Chery Q
Pajero Sport
Length
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4825 mm
Width
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1815 mm
Height
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1805 mm
Wheelbase
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2800 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
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218 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
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Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
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68 l
Boot/Cargo Space
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193 l
Kerb Weight
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2080 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
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2775 kg
Payload Capacity
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695 kg
Towing Capacity
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2850 kg
Seating Capacity
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7 seats
Number of Rows
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3 rows
Doors
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5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
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5.6 m
Front Headroom
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1022 mm
Rear Headroom
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957 mm
Front Legroom
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1067 mm
Rear Legroom
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880 mm
Spec
Chery Q
Pajero Sport
Engine
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2.4-litre Intercooled Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
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4N15
Fuel Type
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Diesel
Hybrid System
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Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
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2442 cc
Cylinders
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4
Cylinder Layout
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Inline
Valves
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16
Valves per Cylinder
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4
Aspiration
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Turbocharged
Fuel System
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Common Rail Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
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15.5:1
Bore
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86 mm
Stroke
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105.1 mm
Maximum Power
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133 kW @ 3500 rpm
Maximum Torque
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430 Nm @ 2500 rpm
Combined Power
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Not Applicable
Combined Torque
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Not Applicable
Motor Type
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Not Applicable
Number of Motors
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Not Applicable
Motor Location
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Not Applicable
Drive Type
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4WD
Transmission
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8-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
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Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
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Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
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Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
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Gravel, Mud/Snow, Sand, Rock
Launch Control
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Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
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Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
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63.9 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
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206.7 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
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Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
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Not Applicable
Battery Type
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Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
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Not Applicable
Electric Range
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Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
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Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
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Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
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Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
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Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
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Not Applicable
Spec
Chery Q
Pajero Sport
Gearbox
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8-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
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Front-engine, selectable four-wheel drive
LSD Available
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Active Limited Slip Differential (brake control)
Transfer Case
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Super Select 4WD-II
Differential Lock
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Rear differential lock
Paddle Shifters
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Yes
Final Drive Ratio
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3.692
Number of Gears
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8
Transmission Type
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Automatic
Clutch Type
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Torque converter
Gear Shift Indicator
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Yes
Gear Shift Type
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Floor-mounted selector
Drivetrain
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4WD
4WD Engagement
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Selectable electronically
4WD Hi Range
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Yes
4WD Lo Range
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Yes
4WD Selector
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Rotary selector
Automatic Shift Paddles
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Yes
Front Differential Lock
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No
Gearbox Type
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8-Speed Automatic
Low Range Ratio
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2.566
Low Range
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Yes
Axle Layout
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4x4
Rear Differential Lock
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Yes
Transmission Speeds
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8
Spec
Chery Q
Pajero Sport
Claimed Mileage
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12.3 km/l
City Mileage
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9.9 km/l
Highway Mileage
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14.2 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
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68 l
Emission Standard
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Euro 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
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Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
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No
Real-world Mileage
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12.3 km/l
Charging Port Type
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Not Applicable
Charging Type
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Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
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68
Combined Driving Range
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84
Electric Consumption
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Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
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868 km
Range Real World Mixed
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781 km
Spec
Chery Q
Pajero Sport
Airbags
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7
ABS
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Yes
Electronic Stability Control
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Yes
Traction Control
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Yes
Hill Descent Control
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Yes
Hill Start Assist
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Yes
Child Safety Lock
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Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
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Yes
Brake Assist
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Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
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No
Engine Immobiliser
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Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
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Yes
Front Parking Sensors
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Yes
AEB
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No
BA
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Yes
Brake Override System
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Yes
Curtain Airbags
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Yes
Driver Airbag
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Yes
EBD
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Yes
Engine Immobiliser
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Yes
Hill Hold
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Yes
Passenger Airbag
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Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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No
Seatbelt Pretensioners
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Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
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Yes
Side Airbags
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Yes
Stability Control
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Yes
TCS
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Yes
Knee Airbag
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Yes
ABS EBD
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Yes
Spec
Chery Q
Pajero Sport
Cruise Control
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Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
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No
Lane Keep Assist
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No
Lane Departure Warning
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No
Blind Spot Monitoring
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No
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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No
Parking Sensors
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Yes
Rear View Camera
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Yes
360 Degree Camera
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Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
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No
Driver Fatigue Alert
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No
Traffic Sign Recognition
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No
Auto Highbeam
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No
Auto Wipers
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Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
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Yes
Reverse Camera
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Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
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No
Park Assist
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No
Around View Monitor
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Yes
Blind Spot Warning
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No
Forward Collision Warning
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No
Spec
Chery Q
Pajero Sport
Seat Material
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Leather
Heated Seats
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No
Ventilated Seats
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No
Ambient Lighting
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No
Steering Wheel Material
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Leather
60 40 Split Seat
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Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
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Power adjustable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
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Manual adjustable
Seat Trim
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Leather-appointed
Spec
Chery Q
Pajero Sport
Climate Control
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Dual-zone automatic with rear air conditioning
Power Windows
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Front and rear
Keyless Entry
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Yes
Push Button Start
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Yes
Wireless Charging
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No
Sunroof
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Yes
Electric Tailgate
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Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
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Yes
AC Type
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Dual-zone automatic with rear air conditioning
Spec
Chery Q
Pajero Sport
Infotainment System
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Smartphone-link Display Audio
Apple CarPlay
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Yes
Android Auto
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Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
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Yes
Number of Speakers
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6
Digital Instrument Cluster
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Colour multi-information display
USB Ports
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Front and rear
Infotainment Screen
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8-inch
Touchscreen
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8-inch
Spec
Chery Q
Pajero Sport
LED Headlamps
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Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
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Yes
Fog Lamps
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Yes
Roof Rails
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Yes
Exterior Colour Options
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White Diamond, Graphite Grey Metallic, Sterling Silver Metallic, Jet Black Mica
Headlights
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Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
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No
Spec
Chery Q
Pajero Sport
Approach Angle
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30 deg
Departure Angle
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24.2 deg
Wading Depth
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700 mm
Terrain Modes
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Gravel, Mud/Snow, Sand, Rock
Locking Differential
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Rear differential lock
4WD System Type
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Super Select 4WD-II
Breakover Angle
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23.1 deg
Spec
Chery Q
Pajero Sport
Tyre Size
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265/60 R18
Front Brake Type
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Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
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Disc
Spare Wheel Type
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Full-size alloy
Wheel Rim Size
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18-inch alloy
Handbrake Type
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Electric parking brake
Spec
Chery Q
Pajero Sport
Front Suspension
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Double wishbone with coil spring
Rear Suspension
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Three-link rigid axle with coil spring
Spec
Chery Q
Pajero Sport
CO2 Emissions
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214 g/km
Spec
Chery Q
Pajero Sport
Service Plan
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5 years / 90,000 km; 10,000 km intervals
Spec
Chery Q
Pajero Sport
Ownership Role
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New vehicle sold through Mitsubishi Motors South Africa
Price Zar
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904990 ZAR
Pricing Role
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Official South African recommended retail price
Starting Price
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904990
Starting Price Zar
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904990
Spec
Chery Q
Pajero Sport
Warranty
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3 years / 100,000 km
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