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.
Toyota Coaster vs Mitsubishi Pajero Sport: the short answer
Coaster and Pajero Sport are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Pajero Sport starts ZAR 417,610 cheaperCoaster from ZAR 1,207,600 · Pajero Sport from ZAR 789,990
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Coaster
Pajero Sport
Maximum Power
Coaster110 kW
Pajero Sport133 kW @ 3500 rpm
Maximum Torque
Coaster420 Nm
Pajero Sport430 Nm @ 2500 rpm
Engine Size
Coaster2755 cc
Pajero Sport2442 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Coaster7.5 km/l
Pajero Sport12.3 km/l
Ground Clearance
Coaster180 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.
Toyota Coaster
2.8D GL 6AT
Hagalu editorial ratingNot yet rated
No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.
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)
Coaster
Strengths
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:Published Practicality
Specification evidence leader
Pajero Sport
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
Coaster
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Pajero Sport
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Coaster
Pajero Sport
Model Introduced Year
Current local generation year not confirmed
2017
Generation
Current South African Coaster listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Third-generation Pajero Sport, 2025 facelift
Facelift History
Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
South African facelift launched in May 2025.
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
Current specification
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Midibus
SUV
Color Note
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
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Dealer Stock Note
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
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Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Bus
Seven-seat ladder-frame SUV
Tare Mass Kg
3670 kg
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Vehicle Type
Bus
Passenger vehicle
Spec
Coaster
Pajero Sport
Length
6990 mm
4825 mm
Width
2080 mm
1815 mm
Height
2635 mm
1805 mm
Wheelbase
3935 mm
2800 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
180 mm
218 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
125 mm
190 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
95 l
68 l
Boot/Cargo Space
472 l
193 l
Kerb Weight
3670 kg
2080 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
5325 kg
2775 kg
Payload Capacity
1655 kg
695 kg
Towing Capacity
1400 kg
2850 kg
Seating Capacity
23 seats
7 seats
Number of Rows
3 rows
3 rows
Doors
2 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
6.5 m
5.6 m
Front Headroom
981 mm
1022 mm
Rear Headroom
953 mm
957 mm
Front Legroom
1045 mm
1067 mm
Rear Legroom
896 mm
880 mm
Spec
Coaster
Pajero Sport
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
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Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
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Front Suspension
Double wishbone
Double wishbone with coil spring
Rear Suspension
Leaf spring
Three-link rigid axle with coil spring
Power Steering
Standard
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Front Spring Type
Double wishbone
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Rear Spring Type
Leaf spring
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Front Suspension Type
Double wishbone
Double wishbone with coil spring
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
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Rear Axle Type
Leaf spring
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Rear Suspension Type
Leaf spring
Three-link rigid axle with coil spring
Suspension
Double wishbone
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Spec
Coaster
Pajero Sport
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
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Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
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Climate Control
Overhead vents for all seats
Dual-zone automatic with rear air conditioning
Power Windows
Not Available
Front and rear
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Yes
Push Button Start
Not Available
Yes
Wireless Charging
Not Available
No
Sunroof
Not Available
Yes
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Yes
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
-
AC Type
Overhead vents for all seats
Dual-zone automatic with rear air conditioning
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
-
Climate Zones
Overhead vents for all seats
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Fuel Consumption Combined
Not Available
-
Performance Data Logger
Not Available
-
Rev Matching
Not Available
-
Seat Type
Grey PVC or fabric depending on specification
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Air Conditioning
Overhead vents for all seats
Dual-zone automatic with rear air conditioning
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
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Bed Extender
Not Available
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Canopy Fitment
Not Available
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Diff Lock
Not Available
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Difflock
Not Available
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Front Diff Lock
Not Available
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Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
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Load Bed Cover
Not Available
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Load Bed Light
Not Available
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Load Bed Steps
Not Available
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Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
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Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
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Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
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Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
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Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
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Manual Aircon
Overhead vents for all seats
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One Pedal Driving
Not Available
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Cabin Heating
Available above all seats
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Rear Diff Lock
Not Available
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Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
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Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
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Source Model Column
coaster
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Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
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Sports Bar
Not Available
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Tailgate Damper
Not Available
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Tailgate Lock
Not Available
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Tow Bar Type
Not Available
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Trim Level
top
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Variant Role
Core range derivative
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Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
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Vehicle To Load
Not Available
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Spec
Coaster
Pajero Sport
Engine
Turbocharged Petrol
2.4-litre Intercooled Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
Market-specific engine family
4N15
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2755 cc
2442 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Common-rail direct injection
Common Rail Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
15.5:1
Bore
82.0 mm
86 mm
Stroke
94.6 mm
105.1 mm
Maximum Power
110 kW
133 kW @ 3500 rpm
Maximum Torque
420 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
6-Speed Automatic
8-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
210 km/h
180 km/h
0-100 km/h
7.8 sec
11.8 sec
Quarter Mile
15.5 sec
18.3 sec
Drive Modes
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Gravel, Mud/Snow, Sand, Rock
Launch Control
No
No
Rev Limiter
4800 rpm
4500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
30 kW/tonne
63.9 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
114.4 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
Coaster
Pajero Sport
Gearbox
Automatic
8-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
RWD/
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
Not Applicable
Yes
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
3.692
Number of Gears
6
8
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Torque converter
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Floor-mounted selector
Drivetrain
RWD/
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
Not Applicable
Yes
Differential Type Front
Not Available
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Differential Type Rear
Not Available
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Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No
Gearbox Type
Automatic
8-Speed Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
2.566
Low Range
Not Applicable
Yes
Axle Layout
RWD/
4x4
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Yes
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
-
Transmission Speeds
6
8
Spec
Coaster
Pajero Sport
Claimed Mileage
7.5 km/l
12.3 km/l
City Mileage
6.1 km/l
9.9 km/l
Highway Mileage
8.8 km/l
14.2 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
95 l
68 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Euro 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
No
Real-world Mileage
7.5 km/l
12.3 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
95
68
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
84
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
868 km
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
781 km
Spec
Coaster
Pajero Sport
Airbags
Driver and passenger airbags
7
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Yes
Traction Control
Not Available
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
Yes
Brake Assist
Not Available
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
No
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Yes
AEB
Not Available
No
BA
Not Available
Yes
Brake Override System
Not Available
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Yes
Driver Airbag
Standard
Yes
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Yes
Hill Hold
Not Available
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
No
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Yes
Side Airbags
Not Available
Yes
Stability Control
Not Available
Yes
TCS
Not Available
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Yes
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Spec
Coaster
Pajero Sport
Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
No
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
No
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
No
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
No
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
No
Parking Sensors
Not Available
Yes
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
No
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
No
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
No
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
No
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Yes
EV Mode
Not Available
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Rear Parking Sensors
Not Available
Yes
Reverse Camera
Not Available
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
No
Park Assist
Not Available
No
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
No
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
No
Spec
Coaster
Pajero Sport
Seat Material
Grey PVC or fabric depending on specification
Leather
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
No
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
No
Steering Type
Standard
-
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
No
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Rear USB Ports
Standard
-
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Leather
Interior Colour Options
3
-
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Power adjustable
Fabric Seats
Grey PVC or fabric depending on specification
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Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Manual adjustable
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen Coaster grade before assuming a feature is included.
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Leather Accented Seat Trim
Grey PVC or fabric depending on specification
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Floor Trim
Grey PVC
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Interior Colours
3
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Seat Trim
Grey PVC or fabric depending on specification
Leather-appointed
Spec
Coaster
Pajero Sport
Infotainment System
Standard
Smartphone-link Display Audio
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Yes
Android Auto
Not Available
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
Not Available
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
Colour multi-information display
USB Ports
Standard
Front and rear
AUX Input
Standard
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Infotainment Screen Size
Standard
8-inch
Infotainment Display
Standard
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Rear Usb
Standard
-
Display Audio
Standard
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Front Rear USB Charge Ports
Standard
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Infotainment Screen
Standard
8-inch
Connected Services
Toyota Connect
-
Smartphone Connectivity
Standard
-
Touchscreen
Standard
8-inch
Spec
Coaster
Pajero Sport
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
Yes
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Yes
Roof Rails
Not Available
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
3
White Diamond, Graphite Grey Metallic, Sterling Silver Metallic, Jet Black Mica
Body Type
Bus
-
Exterior Colour Options
1
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Headlights
Not Available
Yes
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
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Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
No
Active Exhaust
Not Available
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Spec
Coaster
Pajero Sport
Approach Angle
Not Available
30 deg
Departure Angle
Not Available
24.2 deg
Wading Depth
Not Available
700 mm
Terrain Modes
Not Available
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
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
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Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
-
Ground Clearance Max
185 mm
-
Ground Clearance Min
185 mm
-
Off Road Descent Control
Not Available
-
Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
-
Crawl Control
Not Available
-
Rear Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
-
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
Not Available
-
Skid Plates Transfer Case
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Mud
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Normal
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Rock
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Sand
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Snow
Not Available
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Terrain Response System
Not Available
-
Underbody Camera
Not Available
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Spec
Coaster
Pajero Sport
Tyre Size
Not Available
265/60 R18
Front Brake Type
Not Available
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Not Available
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Full-size alloy
Wheel Rim Size
Not Available
18-inch alloy
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
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Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Electric parking brake
Spec
Coaster
Pajero Sport
Maintenance Plan
9 services / 90 000 km
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Service Plan Duration
9 services / 90 000 km
5 years / 90,000 km; 10,000 km intervals
Service Plan Distance
9 services / 90 000 km
5 years / 90,000 km; 10,000 km intervals
Service Plan
9 services / 90 000 km
5 years / 90,000 km; 10,000 km intervals
Spec
Coaster
Pajero Sport
Warranty Years
3 years / 100 000 km
3 years / 100,000 km
Warranty Kilometers
3 years / 100 000 km
3 years / 100,000 km
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
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Basic Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
3 years / 100,000 km
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
-
Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
3 years / 100,000 km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
3 Years
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Spec
Coaster
Pajero Sport
CO2 Emissions
Not Applicable
214 g/km
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
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Fuel Octane Requirement
Diesel
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Spec
Coaster
Pajero Sport
Ownership Role
Top
New vehicle sold through Mitsubishi Motors South Africa
Price Zar
1207600 ZAR
904990 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Official South African recommended retail price
Starting Price
1207600
904990
Starting Price Zar
1207600
904990
In depth: how these cars differ
This Coaster 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: Coaster 64 vs Pajero Sport 65.
Efficiency index: Coaster 38 vs Pajero Sport 49.
Safety-equipment index: Coaster 88 vs Pajero Sport 72.
Practicality index: Coaster 76 vs Pajero Sport 71.
Ownership-cover index: Coaster 43 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
Pajero Sport leads by 1 points
Coaster and Pajero Sport are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Performance
Pajero Sport +1
Efficiency
Pajero Sport +11
Safety
Coaster +16
Practicality
Coaster +5
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Pajero Sport
Performance
65/100
Efficiency
49/100
Safety
72/100
Practicality
71/100
Coaster
Performance
64/100
Efficiency
38/100
Safety
88/100
Practicality
76/100
Ownership
43/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexMitsubishi Pajero Sport
leads the specification evidence index with 65 pts
vs 64 pts for Coaster
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Pajero Sport leads. However, Coaster may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
Related comparisons
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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.
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