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.
Changan Hunter Diesel vs Mitsubishi Pajero Sport: the short answer
Hunter Diesel and Pajero Sport are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Hunter Diesel starts ZAR 340,090 cheaperHunter Diesel from ZAR 449,900 · Pajero Sport from ZAR 789,990
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Hunter Diesel
Pajero Sport
Maximum Power
Hunter Diesel110 kW
Pajero Sport133 kW @ 3500 rpm
Maximum Torque
Hunter Diesel350 Nm
Pajero Sport430 Nm @ 2500 rpm
Engine Size
Hunter Diesel2000 cc
Pajero Sport2442 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Hunter Diesel10.99 km/l
Pajero Sport12.3 km/l
Ground Clearance
Hunter Diesel226 mm
Pajero Sport218 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
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Changan Hunter Diesel
4WD AT CE
Hagalu editorial rating
4.1/5★★★★★★★★★★
Desk research · Exact variant
Hagalu Editorial Team ·
Editorial assessment, not a customer rating. Not road-tested for this review.
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)
Specification evidence leader
Hunter Diesel
Strengths
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:Published Practicality
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?
Hunter Diesel
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
Hunter Diesel
Pajero Sport
Model Introduced Year
2025
2017
Generation
Current South African Hunter double-cab diesel generation with one 2WD manual and one 4WD automatic derivative.
Third-generation Pajero Sport, 2025 facelift
Facelift History
No South African facelift has been announced for the current Hunter Diesel range.
South African facelift launched in May 2025.
Facelift Launched Since
Not Applicable
Current specification
Facelift Version Ending
Not Applicable
Current
Body Style
Double-cab pickup
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Double-cab bakkie
Seven-seat ladder-frame SUV
Vehicle Type
Light commercial vehicle
Passenger vehicle
Spec
Hunter Diesel
Pajero Sport
Length
5330 mm
4825 mm
Width
1930 mm
1815 mm
Height
1875 mm
1805 mm
Wheelbase
3180 mm
2800 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
226 mm
218 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
190 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
68 l
Boot/Cargo Space
Not Officially Disclosed
193 l
Kerb Weight
2060 kg
2080 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3080 kg
2775 kg
Payload Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
695 kg
Towing Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
2850 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
7 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
3 rows
Doors
4 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
13 m
5.6 m
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1022 mm
Rear Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
957 mm
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1067 mm
Rear Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
880 mm
Spec
Hunter Diesel
Pajero Sport
Engine
2.0-litre Turbocharged Diesel
2.4-litre Intercooled Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
D20TCID
4N15
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2000 cc
2442 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Inline
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
16
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Common Rail Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
15.5:1
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
86 mm
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
105.1 mm
Maximum Power
110 kW
133 kW @ 3500 rpm
Maximum Torque
350 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
4WD
4WD
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
8-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
180 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
11.8 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
18.3 sec
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Gravel, Mud/Snow, Sand, Rock
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
4500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
63.9 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Hunter Diesel
Pajero Sport
Gearbox
6-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
Yes
Super Select 4WD-II
Differential Lock
Rear
Rear differential lock
Paddle Shifters
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
3.692
Number of Gears
6
8
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque converter
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
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
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Front Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Gearbox Type
Torque-Converter Automatic
8-Speed Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
2.566
Low Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Axle Layout
4x4
4x4
Rear Differential Lock
Yes
Yes
Transmission Speeds
6
8
Spec
Hunter Diesel
Pajero Sport
Claimed Mileage
10.99 km/l
12.3 km/l
City Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
9.9 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
14.2 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
68 l
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Euro 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Real-world Mileage
10.99 km/l
12.3 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
80
68
Combined Driving Range
Not Officially Disclosed
84
Electric Consumption
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Officially Disclosed
868 km
Range Real World Mixed
Not Officially Disclosed
781 km
Spec
Hunter Diesel
Pajero Sport
Airbags
6
7
ABS
Yes
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Yes
Traction Control
Yes
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Yes
Brake Assist
Yes
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
No
Engine Immobiliser
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
All seating rows
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
AEB
Not Officially Disclosed
No
BA
Yes
Yes
Brake Override System
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
EBD
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Yes
Hill Hold
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
All seating rows
Yes
Side Airbags
Yes
Yes
Stability Control
Yes
Yes
TCS
Yes
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
ABS EBD
Yes
Yes
Spec
Hunter Diesel
Pajero Sport
Cruise Control
Cruise Control
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Lane Keep Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Lane Departure Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Parking Sensors
Rear (2 sensors)
Yes
Rear View Camera
Yes
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
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Auto Wipers
Yes
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Yes
Reverse Camera
Yes
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Park Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Around View Monitor
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Forward Collision Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Spec
Hunter Diesel
Pajero Sport
Seat Material
Leather
Leather
Heated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Ventilated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Ambient Lighting
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Steering Wheel Material
Not Officially Disclosed
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way electric with lumbar support
Power adjustable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
4-way electric
Manual adjustable
Seat Trim
Leather
Leather-appointed
Spec
Hunter Diesel
Pajero Sport
Climate Control
Manual climate control
Dual-zone automatic with rear air conditioning
Power Windows
All windows; driver one-touch and anti-pinch
Front and rear
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Push Button Start
Yes
Yes
Wireless Charging
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Electric Tailgate
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
AC Type
Manual climate control
Dual-zone automatic with rear air conditioning
Spec
Hunter Diesel
Pajero Sport
Infotainment System
10-inch touchscreen
Smartphone-link Display Audio
Apple CarPlay
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Android Auto
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Yes
Number of Speakers
6
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
4.2-inch driver information display
Colour multi-information display
USB Ports
3
Front and rear
Infotainment Screen
10-inch
8-inch
Touchscreen
10-inch
8-inch
Spec
Hunter Diesel
Pajero Sport
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Yes
Fog Lamps
Front
Yes
Roof Rails
Yes
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
Electric Blue, Red, Stellar White, Lunar Silver, Metallic Grey
White Diamond, Graphite Grey Metallic, Sterling Silver Metallic, Jet Black Mica
Headlights
Not Available
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Spec
Hunter Diesel
Pajero Sport
Approach Angle
28 deg
30 deg
Departure Angle
27 deg
24.2 deg
Wading Depth
Not Officially Disclosed
700 mm
Terrain Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Gravel, Mud/Snow, Sand, Rock
Locking Differential
Rear
Rear differential lock
4WD System Type
4WD
Super Select 4WD-II
Breakover Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
23.1 deg
Spec
Hunter Diesel
Pajero Sport
Tyre Size
265/60 R18
265/60 R18
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Full-size aluminium-alloy wheel
Full-size alloy
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch aluminium-alloy wheels
18-inch alloy
Handbrake Type
Mechanical parking brake
Electric parking brake
Spec
Hunter Diesel
Pajero Sport
Front Suspension
Double-wishbone independent
Double wishbone with coil spring
Rear Suspension
Leaf spring
Three-link rigid axle with coil spring
Spec
Hunter Diesel
Pajero Sport
CO2 Emissions
239 g/km
214 g/km
Spec
Hunter Diesel
Pajero Sport
Service Plan
5 years / 90,000 km
5 years / 90,000 km; 10,000 km intervals
Spec
Hunter Diesel
Pajero Sport
Ownership Role
Current South African derivative
New vehicle sold through Mitsubishi Motors South Africa
Price Zar
569900 ZAR
904990 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current South African retail price
Official South African recommended retail price
Starting Price
569900
904990
Starting Price Zar
569900
904990
Spec
Hunter Diesel
Pajero Sport
Warranty
5 years / 150,000 km
3 years / 100,000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Hunter Diesel 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: Hunter Diesel 62 vs Pajero Sport 65.
Efficiency index: Hunter Diesel 45 vs Pajero Sport 49.
Safety-equipment index: Hunter Diesel 88 vs Pajero Sport 72.
Practicality index: Hunter Diesel 75 vs Pajero Sport 71.
Ownership-cover index: Hunter Diesel 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
Hunter Diesel leads by 4 points
Hunter Diesel and Pajero Sport are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Performance
Pajero Sport +3
Efficiency
Pajero Sport +4
Safety
Hunter Diesel +16
Practicality
Hunter Diesel +4
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Hunter Diesel
Performance
62/100
Efficiency
45/100
Safety
88/100
Practicality
75/100
Pajero Sport
Performance
65/100
Efficiency
49/100
Safety
72/100
Practicality
71/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexChangan Hunter Diesel
leads the specification evidence index with 69 pts
vs 65 pts for Pajero Sport
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Hunter Diesel 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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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.
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