A proper head-to-head in South Africa — we cover price, performance,
petrol economy, safety and what it'll actually cost you to own each one long term.
Jolion Pro Limited starts ZAR 358,540 cheaperJolion Pro Limited from ZAR 431,450 · Pajero Sport from ZAR 789,990
Key Specs Side by Side
The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.
Spec
Jolion Pro Limited
Pajero Sport
Maximum Power
105 kW
133 kW @ 3500 rpm
Maximum Torque
210 Nm
430 Nm @ 2500 rpm
Engine Size
1500 cc
2442 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
12.3 km/l
12.3 km/l
Ground Clearance
168 mm
218 mm
Boot / Load Bay
291 l
193 l
Airbags
6 airbags: dual front, front side and side curtain
7
Kerb Weight
1465 kg
2080 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
7 seats
Warranty
7 years / 200 000 km
3 years / 100,000 km
= leads in this spec
The Bottom Line
Jolion Pro Limited and Pajero Sport are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Where They Actually Differ
Performance
Pajero Sport
+27 pts
Efficiency
Jolion Pro Limited
+2 pts
Safety
Jolion Pro Limited
+18 pts
Practicality
Pajero Sport
+16 pts
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Jolion Pro Limited
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Catalogue-index leader
Pajero Sport
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
Jolion Pro Limited
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Pajero Sport
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
Spec
Jolion Pro Limited
Pajero Sport
Model Introduced Year
Current local generation year not confirmed
2017
Generation
Current South African Jolion Pro Limited 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
SUV
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
SUV
Seven-seat ladder-frame SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1376-1540 kg
-
Vehicle Type
SUV
Passenger vehicle
Spec
Jolion Pro Limited
Pajero Sport
Length
4470 mm
4825 mm
Width
1898 mm
1815 mm
Height
1625 mm
1805 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
2800 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
168 mm
218 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 l
68 l
Boot/Cargo Space
291 l
193 l
Kerb Weight
1465 kg
2080 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1870 kg
2775 kg
Payload Capacity
405 kg
695 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
7 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
3 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Towing Capacity
-
2850 kg
Minimum Turning Radius
-
5.6 m
Front Headroom
-
1022 mm
Rear Headroom
-
957 mm
Front Legroom
-
1067 mm
Rear Legroom
-
880 mm
Spec
Jolion Pro Limited
Pajero Sport
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
-
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
-
Front Suspension
MacPherson independent
Double wishbone with coil spring
Rear Suspension
Torsion beam composite
Three-link rigid axle with coil spring
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
-
Spec
Jolion Pro Limited
Pajero Sport
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Dual-zone automatic
Dual-zone automatic with rear air conditioning
Power Windows
All doors, one-touch anti-pinch
Front and rear
Keyless Entry
Standard
Yes
Push Button Start
Standard
Yes
Wireless Charging
Not Available
No
Sunroof
Panoramic
Yes
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Yes
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
-
AC Type
Dual-zone automatic
Dual-zone automatic with rear air conditioning
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
-
Engine Warranty
5
-
Performance Data Logger
Not Available
-
Rev Matching
Not Available
-
Voice Command
Standard
-
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
-
Bed Extender
Not Available
-
Canopy Fitment
Not Available
-
Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Difflock
Not Available
-
Front Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
-
Load Bed Cover
Not Available
-
Load Bed Light
Not Available
-
Load Bed Steps
Not Available
-
Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
-
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
-
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
-
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
-
One Pedal Driving
Not Available
-
Rear Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
-
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
-
Source Model Column
jolion-pro-limited
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Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
-
Sports Bar
Not Available
-
Surround View Monitor
Not Available
Yes
Tailgate Damper
Not Available
-
Tailgate Lock
Not Available
-
Tow Bar Type
Not Available
-
Trim Level
top
-
Variant Role
Core range derivative
-
Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
-
Vehicle To Load
Not Available
-
Wireless Charger
Not Available
No
Spec
Jolion Pro Limited
Pajero Sport
Engine
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
2.4-litre Intercooled Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
4N15
Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1500 cc
2442 cc
Cylinders
Not Officially Disclosed
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
105 kW
133 kW @ 3500 rpm
Maximum Torque
210 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
7-Speed DCT
8-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Gravel, Mud/Snow, Sand, Rock
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Jolion Pro Limited
Pajero Sport
Gearbox
Automatic
8-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front-wheel drive
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
7
8
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Torque converter
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Floor-mounted selector
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
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
-
Differential Type Rear
Not Available
-
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
Front-wheel drive
4x4
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Yes
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
-
Transmission Speeds
7
8
Spec
Jolion Pro Limited
Pajero Sport
Claimed Mileage
12.3 km/l
12.3 km/l
City Mileage
9.9 km/l
9.9 km/l
Highway Mileage
14.5 km/l
14.2 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 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
12.3 km/l
12.3 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
55 l
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
Jolion Pro Limited
Pajero Sport
Airbags
6 airbags: dual front, front side and side curtain
7
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Yes
Traction Control
Standard
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
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 Available
Yes
AEB
Standard
No
BA
Standard
Yes
Brake Override System
Standard
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
Not Available
No
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
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
Jolion Pro Limited
Pajero Sport
Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
No
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
No
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
No
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
No
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
No
Parking Sensors
4 rear sensors
Yes
Rear View Camera
Standard
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
No
Driver Fatigue Alert
Standard
No
Traffic Sign Recognition
Standard
No
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
No
Auto Wipers
Standard
Yes
EV Mode
Not Available
-
Rear Parking Sensors
4 sensors
Yes
Reverse Camera
Standard
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
No
Park Assist
Not Available
No
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
No
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
No
Pre-Collision System
Standard
-
Surround View Camera
Not Available
Yes
Spec
Jolion Pro Limited
Pajero Sport
Seat Material
Leatherette
Leather
Heated Seats
Not Available
No
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
No
Ambient Lighting
Not Available
No
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Leather
Interior Colour Options
3
-
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way electric
Power adjustable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
4-way manual
Manual adjustable
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen Jolion Pro Limited grade before assuming a feature is included.
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Floor Mats
Limited-edition branded carpets
-
Interior Colours
3
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Seat Trim
Black leatherette
Leather-appointed
Spec
Jolion Pro Limited
Pajero Sport
Infotainment System
12.4-inch Touchscreen
Smartphone-link Display Audio
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Yes
Android Auto
Wireless
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Wireless
Yes
Number of Speakers
6
6
Navigation System
Standard
-
Digital Instrument Cluster
7-inch LCD
Colour multi-information display
USB Ports
Front and rear Type A + Type C
Front and rear
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Yes
Wireless Android Auto
Wireless
Yes
Voice Recognition
Standard
-
Infotainment Screen Size
12.4
8-inch
Infotainment Display
12.4
-
Infotainment Screen
12.4
8-inch
Connected Services
Wireless
-
Voice Control
Standard
-
Smartphone Connectivity
Wireless
-
Touchscreen
12.4
8-inch
Spec
Jolion Pro Limited
Pajero Sport
LED Headlamps
Standard
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Yes
Fog Lamps
Rear
Yes
Roof Rails
Black
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
3
White Diamond, Graphite Grey Metallic, Sterling Silver Metallic, Jet Black Mica
Body Type
SUV
-
Exterior Colour Options
3
-
Headlights
Standard
Yes
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
-
Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
No
Active Exhaust
Not Available
-
Exterior Trim
Green exterior accents
-
Spec
Jolion Pro Limited
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
-
Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
-
Ground Clearance Max
168 mm
-
Ground Clearance Min
168 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
-
Terrain Mode Normal
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Rock
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Sand
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Snow
Not Available
-
Terrain Response System
Not Available
-
Underbody Camera
Not Available
-
Spec
Jolion Pro Limited
Pajero Sport
Tyre Size
225/55 R18
265/60 R18
Front Brake Type
Disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
T135/90 R17 temporary spare
Full-size alloy
Wheel Rim Size
18
18-inch alloy
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
-
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Electric parking brake
Brake Caliper Colour
Green
-
Spec
Jolion Pro Limited
Pajero Sport
Service Interval
12 months / 15 000 km
-
Approx Service Cost
Included in Service Plan
-
Battery Warranty
Not Applicable
-
Maintenance Plan
5 Years / 75,000 km
-
Engine Oil Change Interval
10,000 km
-
First Service At
5000
-
Service Plan Duration
7 years / 75 000 km
5 years / 90,000 km; 10,000 km intervals
Service Plan Distance
7 years / 75 000 km
5 years / 90,000 km; 10,000 km intervals
Anti-Rust Treatment
Yes
-
Alternator
110A
-
Service Plan
7 years / 75 000 km
5 years / 90,000 km; 10,000 km intervals
Service Intervals
12 months / 15 000 km
-
Spec
Jolion Pro Limited
Pajero Sport
Warranty Years
7 years / 200 000 km
3 years / 100,000 km
Warranty Kilometers
7 years / 200 000 km
3 years / 100,000 km
Roadside Assistance
7 years / unlimited km
-
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
6 Years
-
Basic Warranty
7 years / 200 000 km
3 years / 100,000 km
Roadside Assistance
7 years / unlimited km
-
Warranty
7 years / 200 000 km
3 years / 100,000 km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
7 years / unlimited km
-
Spec
Jolion Pro Limited
Pajero Sport
CO2 Emissions
Not Applicable
214 g/km
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
-
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
-
Particulate Filter
Not Available
-
Spec
Jolion Pro Limited
Pajero Sport
Ownership Role
Top
New vehicle sold through Mitsubishi Motors South Africa
Price Zar
431450 ZAR
904990 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Official South African recommended retail price
Starting Price
431450
904990
Starting Price Zar
431450
904990
Source-backed Catalogue Index
A transparent specification index shown only when every vehicle clears the minimum comparable-data threshold.
Weighted / 100
Catalogue-index readout
Pajero Sport leads by 2 points
Jolion Pro Limited and Pajero Sport are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Performance
Pajero Sport +27
Efficiency
Jolion Pro Limited +2
Safety
Jolion Pro Limited +18
Practicality
Pajero Sport +16
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Catalogue-index leader
Pajero Sport
Performance
72/100
Efficiency
49/100
Safety
72/100
Practicality
71/100
Jolion Pro Limited
Performance
45/100
Efficiency
51/100
Safety
90/100
Practicality
55/100
Ownership
94/100
How to Read This Comparison
🏆Mitsubishi Pajero Sport
leads the catalogue index with 67 pts
vs 65 pts for Jolion Pro Limited
In Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index, Pajero Sport leads. However, Jolion Pro Limited may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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.
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It is worth more only when the exact price difference buys equipment, space, performance or ownership cover that matters to you. Compare like-for-like lifecycle states and derivatives; a current offer and a historical last-listed price are not directly equivalent.
In Depth — Breaking It All Down
This Jolion Pro Limited and Pajero Sport comparison uses the exact South African derivatives selected above. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: Jolion Pro Limited 45 vs Pajero Sport 72.
Efficiency index: Jolion Pro Limited 51 vs Pajero Sport 49.
Safety-equipment index: Jolion Pro Limited 90 vs Pajero Sport 72.
Practicality index: Jolion Pro Limited 55 vs Pajero Sport 71.
Ownership-cover index: Jolion Pro Limited 94 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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