LDV G10+ Van 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.

LDV G10+ Van in South Africa

LDV G10+ Van

G10+ Van 2.0D 8-Speed Automatic Diesel 8-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 565,200 ex-showroom
⚡ 118 kW 🔧 375 Nm ⛽ 11.49 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

LDV G10+ Van vs Mitsubishi Pajero Sport: the short answer

Pajero Sport has a modest catalogue-index lead, while G10+ Van remains close.

G10+ Van starts ZAR 224,790 cheaper G10+ Van from ZAR 565,200 · Pajero Sport from ZAR 789,990

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification G10+ Van Pajero Sport
Maximum Power G10+ Van118 kW Pajero Sport133 kW @ 3500 rpm
Maximum Torque G10+ Van375 Nm Pajero Sport430 Nm @ 2500 rpm
Engine Size G10+ Van1996 cc Pajero Sport2442 cc
Combined Fuel Economy G10+ Van11.49 km/l Pajero Sport12.3 km/l
Ground Clearance G10+ VanNot Officially Disclosed Pajero Sport218 mm

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

Evidence for LDV G10+ Van G10+ Van 2.0D 8-Speed Automatic

Source type: LDV South Africa

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

G10+ Van

Strengths
  • Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Fewer listed safety features
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: General Use
Specification evidence leader

Pajero Sport

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Efficiency Published Practicality

Which One's Right for You?

G10+ Van

  • Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix

Pajero Sport

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

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec G10+ Van Pajero Sport
Model Introduced Year 2026 2017
Generation Current South African G10+ Van 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 2026 Current specification
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style Two-seat medium panel van SUV
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status active active
Segment Van Seven-seat ladder-frame SUV
Vehicle Type Van Passenger vehicle
Spec G10+ Van Pajero Sport
Length 5168 mm 4825 mm
Width 1980 mm 1815 mm
Height 1928 mm 1805 mm
Wheelbase 3198 mm 2800 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) Not Officially Disclosed 218 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) Not Officially Disclosed 190 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity Not Officially Disclosed 68 l
Boot/Cargo Space 5200 l 193 l
Kerb Weight 2085 kg 2080 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 3000 kg 2775 kg
Payload Capacity 915 kg 695 kg
Towing Capacity 1500 kg 2850 kg
Seating Capacity 2 seats 7 seats
Number of Rows 1 rows 3 rows
Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 5.9 m 5.6 m
Front Headroom Not Officially Disclosed 1022 mm
Rear Headroom Not Applicable 957 mm
Front Legroom Not Officially Disclosed 1067 mm
Rear Legroom Not Applicable 880 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This G10+ Van 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: G10+ Van 61 vs Pajero Sport 65.

Efficiency index: G10+ Van 46 vs Pajero Sport 49.

Safety-equipment index: G10+ Van 50 vs Pajero Sport 72.

Practicality index: G10+ Van 63 vs Pajero Sport 71.

Ownership-cover index: G10+ Van 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

Pajero Sport leads by 9 points

Pajero Sport has a modest catalogue-index lead, while G10+ Van remains close.

Evidence leader 65 /100
Lead 9 points
Data 83% source coverage
65
#1 Evidence leader

Pajero Sport

83% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 72 Check Efficiency 49
Performance 65
Efficiency 49
Safety 72
Practicality 71
Leads by 9 points
56
#2

G10+ Van

68% source coverage 0 strong categories
Best at Practicality 63 Check Efficiency 46
Performance 61
Efficiency 46
Safety 50
Practicality 63
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Pajero Sport +4 Efficiency Pajero Sport +3 Safety Pajero Sport +22 Practicality Pajero Sport +8

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Pajero Sport

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

G10+ Van

Performance 61/100
Efficiency 46/100
Safety 50/100
Practicality 63/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Mitsubishi Pajero Sport leads the specification evidence index with 65 pts vs 56 pts for G10+ Van

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Pajero Sport leads. However, G10+ Van may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

G10+ Van 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.