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LDV D90 vs Mitsubishi Pajero Sport: the short answer
D90 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Pajero Sport remains close.
Pajero Sport starts ZAR 109,910 cheaperD90 from ZAR 899,900 · Pajero Sport from ZAR 789,990
Five key differences
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Specification
D90
Pajero Sport
Maximum Power
D90160 kW @ 4000 rpm
Pajero Sport133 kW @ 3500 rpm
Maximum Torque
D90500 Nm @ 1500-2400 rpm
Pajero Sport430 Nm @ 2500 rpm
Engine Size
D901996 cc
Pajero Sport2442 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
D9010.99 km/l
Pajero Sport12.3 km/l
Ground Clearance
D90210 mm
Pajero Sport218 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
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LDV D90
D90 Flagship
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
D90
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Pajero Sport
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
D90
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Pajero Sport
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
D90
Pajero Sport
Model Introduced Year
2025
2017
Generation
Current South African D90 generation.
Third-generation Pajero Sport, 2025 facelift
Facelift History
No later South African facelift is published.
South African facelift launched in May 2025.
Facelift Launched Since
2025
Current specification
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Seven-seat large SUV
SUV
Model Year
2025
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
SUV
Seven-seat ladder-frame SUV
Vehicle Type
SUV
Passenger vehicle
Spec
D90
Pajero Sport
Length
5046 mm
4825 mm
Width
2016 mm
1815 mm
Height
1876 mm
1805 mm
Wheelbase
2950 mm
2800 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
210 mm
218 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
190 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
68 l
Boot/Cargo Space
343 l
193 l
Kerb Weight
2370 kg
2080 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3100 kg
2775 kg
Payload Capacity
730 kg
695 kg
Towing Capacity
3100 kg
2850 kg
Seating Capacity
7 seats
7 seats
Number of Rows
3 rows
3 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
6.45 m
5.6 m
Front Headroom
1010 mm
1022 mm
Rear Headroom
990 mm
957 mm
Front Legroom
1050 mm
1067 mm
Rear Legroom
950 mm
880 mm
Spec
D90
Pajero Sport
Engine
2.0L twin-turbo diesel
2.4-litre Intercooled Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
SC20M218Q6B
4N15
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1996 cc
2442 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Twin Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
High-pressure common-rail direct injection
Common Rail Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
15.9:1
15.5:1
Bore
83 mm
86 mm
Stroke
92 mm
105.1 mm
Maximum Power
160 kW @ 4000 rpm
133 kW @ 3500 rpm
Maximum Torque
500 Nm @ 1500-2400 rpm
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
4WD
4WD
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
8-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
175 km/h
180 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
11.8 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
18.3 sec
Drive Modes
Sport, Normal, Eco
Gravel, Mud/Snow, Sand, Rock
Launch Control
No
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
4500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
67.51 kW/tonne
63.9 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
210.97 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
D90
Pajero Sport
Gearbox
8-speed automatic
8-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine four-wheel drive
Front-engine, selectable four-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Active Limited Slip Differential (brake control)
Transfer Case
Intelligent/selectable 4WD
Super Select 4WD-II
Differential Lock
Centre + Rear + Front
Rear differential lock
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Yes
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
3.692
Number of Gears
8
8
Transmission Type
Torque-converter automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Torque converter
Torque converter
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Steering wheel
Floor-mounted selector
Drivetrain
4WD
4WD
4WD Engagement
Not Officially Disclosed
Selectable electronically
4WD Hi Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
4WD Lo Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
4WD Selector
Not Officially Disclosed
Rotary selector
Automatic Shift Paddles
Standard
Yes
Front Differential Lock
Standard
No
Gearbox Type
Automatic
8-Speed Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
2.566
Low Range
Standard
Yes
Axle Layout
4WD
4x4
Rear Differential Lock
Standard
Yes
Transmission Speeds
8
8
Spec
D90
Pajero Sport
Claimed Mileage
10.99 km/l
12.3 km/l
City Mileage
8.77 km/l
9.9 km/l
Highway Mileage
12.82 km/l
14.2 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
75 l
68 l
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
20 l
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Standard
No
Real-world Mileage
10.99 km/l
12.3 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
75
68
Combined Driving Range
824.18
84
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Officially Disclosed
868 km
Range Real World Mixed
735.29 km
781 km
Spec
D90
Pajero Sport
Airbags
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
AEB
Not Officially Disclosed
No
BA
Standard
Yes
Brake Override System
Yes
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
Not Officially Disclosed
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
D90
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
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
No
Forward Collision Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Spec
D90
Pajero Sport
Seat Material
Leather
Leather
Heated Seats
Standard
No
Ventilated Seats
Standard
No
Ambient Lighting
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
8-way electric + lumbar + massage + heating
Power adjustable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
4-way electric + lumbar + heating + massage + ventilation
Manual adjustable
Seat Trim
Leather
Leather-appointed
Spec
D90
Pajero Sport
Climate Control
Automatic front and rear
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
Panoramic
Yes
Electric Tailgate
Standard
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Yes
AC Type
Automatic front and rear
Dual-zone automatic with rear air conditioning
Spec
D90
Pajero Sport
Infotainment System
12.3-inch touchscreen
Smartphone-link Display Audio
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Yes
Android Auto
Standard
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
12
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
12.3
Colour multi-information display
USB Ports
Standard
Front and rear
Infotainment Screen
12.3
8-inch
Touchscreen
12.3
8-inch
Spec
D90
Pajero Sport
LED Headlamps
Standard
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Yes
Fog Lamps
Standard
Yes
Roof Rails
Standard
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
Natural White; Metal Ash; Metal Black; Spruce Green
White Diamond, Graphite Grey Metallic, Sterling Silver Metallic, Jet Black Mica
Headlights
Standard
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
No
Spec
D90
Pajero Sport
Approach Angle
28 deg
30 deg
Departure Angle
25 deg
24.2 deg
Wading Depth
550 mm
700 mm
Terrain Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Gravel, Mud/Snow, Sand, Rock
Locking Differential
Standard
Rear differential lock
4WD System Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Super Select 4WD-II
Breakover Angle
20 deg
23.1 deg
Spec
D90
Pajero Sport
Tyre Size
265/50 R20
265/60 R18
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
255/60 R18
Full-size alloy
Wheel Rim Size
20
18-inch alloy
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Electric parking brake
Spec
D90
Pajero Sport
Front Suspension
Double wishbone
Double wishbone with coil spring
Rear Suspension
5-link coil spring
Three-link rigid axle with coil spring
Spec
D90
Pajero Sport
CO2 Emissions
239 g/km
214 g/km
Spec
D90
Pajero Sport
Service Plan
5 years / 100000 km
5 years / 90,000 km; 10,000 km intervals
Spec
D90
Pajero Sport
Ownership Role
Passenger vehicle
New vehicle sold through Mitsubishi Motors South Africa
Price Zar
899900 ZAR
904990 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current go-live price
Official South African recommended retail price
Starting Price
899900
904990
Starting Price Zar
899900
904990
Spec
D90
Pajero Sport
Warranty
5 years / 200000 km
3 years / 100,000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This D90 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: D90 82 vs Pajero Sport 65.
Efficiency index: D90 45 vs Pajero Sport 49.
Safety-equipment index: D90 93 vs Pajero Sport 72.
Practicality index: D90 78 vs Pajero Sport 71.
Ownership-cover index: D90 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
D90 leads by 11 points
D90 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Pajero Sport remains close.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
D90
Performance
82/100
Efficiency
45/100
Safety
93/100
Practicality
78/100
Pajero Sport
Performance
65/100
Efficiency
49/100
Safety
72/100
Practicality
71/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexLDV D90
leads the specification evidence index with 76 pts
vs 65 pts for Pajero Sport
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, D90 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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