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Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Specification evidence leader
T1 i-DM
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
Pajero Sport
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
T1 i-DM
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
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Spec
Pajero Sport
T1 i-DM
Model Introduced Year
2017
2026
Generation
Third-generation Pajero Sport, 2025 facelift
Current local listing
Facelift History
South African facelift launched in May 2025.
Not listed by current South African source page.
Facelift Launched Since
Current specification
2026
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
SUV
Model Year
2026
Current
Production Status
active
Active
Segment
Seven-seat ladder-frame SUV
SUV
Vehicle Type
Passenger vehicle
SUV
Gross Combined Mass Kg
-
3948 kg
Tare Mass Kg
-
2048 kg
Spec
Pajero Sport
T1 i-DM
Length
4825 mm
4705 mm
Width
1815 mm
1967 mm
Height
1805 mm
1843 mm
Wheelbase
2800 mm
2800 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
218 mm
190 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
190 mm
190 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
68 l
70 l
Boot/Cargo Space
193 l
574 l
Kerb Weight
2080 kg
2048 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2775 kg
2348 kg
Payload Capacity
695 kg
300 kg
Towing Capacity
2850 kg
1600 kg
Seating Capacity
7 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
3 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.6 m
5.7 m
Front Headroom
1022 mm
1030 mm
Rear Headroom
957 mm
1010 mm
Front Legroom
1067 mm
1050 mm
Rear Legroom
880 mm
930 mm
Spec
Pajero Sport
T1 i-DM
Engine
2.4-litre Intercooled Turbocharged Diesel
1.5TD hybrid-dedicated engine
Engine Code
4N15
SQRH4J15
Fuel Type
Diesel
Plug-in Hybrid
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Plug-in Hybrid
Engine Displacement
2442 cc
1499 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel System
Common Rail Direct Injection
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
15.5:1
12.0:1
Bore
86 mm
72 mm
Stroke
105.1 mm
92 mm
Maximum Power
133 kW @ 3500 rpm
100 kW @ 5200 rpm
Maximum Torque
430 Nm @ 2500 rpm
220 Nm @ 2500 rpm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
250 kW
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
530 Nm
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Type
4WD
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
180 km/h
180 km/h
0-100 km/h
11.8 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
18.3 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Gravel, Mud/Snow, Sand, Rock
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
4500 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
63.9 kW/tonne
125 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
206.7 Nm/tonne
265 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
18.4 kWh
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Range
Not Applicable
100 km
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
180 min (30-100%)
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
27 min (30-80%)
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Pajero Sport
T1 i-DM
Gearbox
8-Speed Automatic
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, selectable four-wheel drive
2WD
LSD Available
Active Limited Slip Differential (brake control)
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Super Select 4WD-II
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Rear differential lock
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
3.692
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
8
Not Applicable
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Torque converter
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Floor-mounted selector
Not Applicable
Drivetrain
4WD
2WD
4WD Engagement
Selectable electronically
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Yes
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Yes
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Rotary selector
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Yes
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
No
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
8-Speed Automatic
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
2.566
Not Applicable
Low Range
Yes
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x4
2WD
Rear Differential Lock
Yes
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
8
Not Applicable
Spec
Pajero Sport
T1 i-DM
Claimed Mileage
12.3 km/l
90.9 km/l
City Mileage
9.9 km/l
74.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
14.2 km/l
105.5 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
68 l
70 l
Emission Standard
Euro 5
VI B
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
No
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
12.3 km/l
90.9 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
68
70
Combined Driving Range
84
1200
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
21
Range Real World Highway
868 km
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
781 km
Not Applicable
Spec
Pajero Sport
T1 i-DM
Airbags
7
Front, front side, and front/rear curtain airbags
ABS
Yes
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Yes
Traction Control
Yes
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Yes
Brake Assist
Yes
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
No
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
Front and rear
AEB
No
Yes
BA
Yes
Not Available
Brake Override System
Yes
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Front, front side, and front/rear curtain airbags
Driver Airbag
Yes
Not Available
EBD
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Not Available
Hill Hold
Yes
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
No
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
Not Available
Side Airbags
Yes
Front, front side, and front/rear curtain airbags
Stability Control
Yes
Yes
TCS
Yes
Yes
Knee Airbag
Yes
Not Available
ABS EBD
Yes
Yes
Spec
Pajero Sport
T1 i-DM
Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
No
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
No
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
No
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
No
Yes
Parking Sensors
Yes
Front and rear
Rear View Camera
Yes
Not Available
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
No
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
No
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
No
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
No
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Yes
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Front and rear
Reverse Camera
Yes
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
Yes
Park Assist
No
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Yes
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
No
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
No
Yes
Spec
Pajero Sport
T1 i-DM
Seat Material
Leather
Black synthetic leather with orange stitching
Heated Seats
No
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
No
Front seats
Ambient Lighting
No
Multi
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Not Applicable
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Power adjustable
Driver 6-way electric with ventilation, lumbar support and memory; passenger 4-way electric with ventilation and leg rest
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual adjustable
Driver 6-way electric with ventilation, lumbar support and memory; passenger 4-way electric with ventilation and leg rest
Seat Trim
Leather-appointed
Black synthetic leather with orange stitching
Seat Adjustment
-
Driver 6-way electric with ventilation, lumbar support and memory; passenger 4-way electric with ventilation and leg rest
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear AC Vents
-
Yes
Spec
Pajero Sport
T1 i-DM
Climate Control
Dual-zone automatic with rear air conditioning
Dual-zone climate control
Power Windows
Front and rear
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Yes
Not Available
Push Button Start
Yes
Not Available
Wireless Charging
No
50W
Sunroof
Yes
Yes
Electric Tailgate
Yes
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Not Available
AC Type
Dual-zone automatic with rear air conditioning
Dual-zone climate control
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Automatic Headlamps
-
Yes
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
1455 l
Engine Warranty
-
10-year/1,000,000 km engine warranty
Fuel Consumption Combined
-
1.1
Rear Seat Split
-
60/40
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
Roof Load
-
300kg static / 100kg dynamic
Towbar
-
Yes
Spec
Pajero Sport
T1 i-DM
Infotainment System
Smartphone-link Display Audio
15.6-inch
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Wireless
Android Auto
Yes
Wireless
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Yes
Number of Speakers
6
9 Sony speakers
Digital Instrument Cluster
Colour multi-information display
10.25-inch
USB Ports
Front and rear
Not Available
Infotainment Screen
8-inch
15.6-inch
Touchscreen
8-inch
15.6-inch
Spec
Pajero Sport
T1 i-DM
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Yes
Fog Lamps
Yes
Yes
Roof Rails
Yes
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
White Diamond, Graphite Grey Metallic, Sterling Silver Metallic, Jet Black Mica
See OEM source page for colour availability.
Headlights
Yes
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
No
Yes
Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Headlight Type
Yes
Yes
Spec
Pajero Sport
T1 i-DM
Approach Angle
30 deg
Not Available
Departure Angle
24.2 deg
Not Available
Wading Depth
700 mm
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Gravel, Mud/Snow, Sand, Rock
Not Available
Locking Differential
Rear differential lock
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Super Select 4WD-II
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
23.1 deg
Not Available
Underbody Protection
-
Metal guard plate for front compartment
Ground Clearance Max
-
190 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
190 mm
Crawl Control
-
Not Available
Spec
Pajero Sport
T1 i-DM
Tyre Size
265/60 R18
235/60 R19
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated disc brake
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Solid disc brake
Spare Wheel Type
Full-size alloy
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch alloy
19
Handbrake Type
Electric parking brake
Not Applicable
Brake Type Front
-
Ventilated disc brake
Brake Type Rear
-
Solid disc brake
Towing Unbraked Kg
-
750 kg
Wheel Material
-
Alloy
Spec
Pajero Sport
T1 i-DM
Front Suspension
Double wishbone with coil spring
MacPherson strut suspension
Rear Suspension
Three-link rigid axle with coil spring
Multi-link independent suspension
Front Track Width
-
1690 mm
Rear Track Width
-
1700 mm
Front Suspension Type
Double wishbone with coil spring
MacPherson strut suspension
Rear Suspension Type
Three-link rigid axle with coil spring
Multi-link independent suspension
Spec
Pajero Sport
T1 i-DM
CO2 Emissions
214 g/km
25 g/km
Hybrid System Type
-
Plug-in Hybrid
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Hybrid
Spec
Pajero Sport
T1 i-DM
Service Plan
5 years / 90,000 km; 10,000 km intervals
7-year/75,000 km service plan
Battery Warranty
-
8-year/160,000 km battery warranty
Spec
Pajero Sport
T1 i-DM
Ownership Role
New vehicle sold through Mitsubishi Motors South Africa
South Africa market model
Price Zar
904990 ZAR
689900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Official South African recommended retail price
flagship
Starting Price
904990
689900
Starting Price Zar
904990
689900
Spec
Pajero Sport
T1 i-DM
Warranty
3 years / 100,000 km
7-year/200,000 km vehicle warranty
Basic Warranty
3 years / 100,000 km
7-year/200,000 km vehicle warranty
In depth: how these cars differ
This Pajero Sport and T1 i-DM 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: Pajero Sport 65 vs T1 i-DM 41.
Efficiency index: Pajero Sport 49 vs T1 i-DM 98.
Safety-equipment index: Pajero Sport 72 vs T1 i-DM 93.
Practicality index: Pajero Sport 71 vs T1 i-DM 66.
Ownership-cover index: Pajero Sport not separately scored vs T1 i-DM 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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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
T1 i-DM leads by 7 points
Pajero Sport and T1 i-DM are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Performance
Pajero Sport +24
Efficiency
T1 i-DM +49
Safety
T1 i-DM +21
Practicality
Pajero Sport +5
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
T1 i-DM
Performance
41/100
Efficiency
98/100
Safety
93/100
Practicality
66/100
Pajero Sport
Performance
65/100
Efficiency
49/100
Safety
72/100
Practicality
71/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexJetour T1 i-DM
leads the specification evidence index with 72 pts
vs 65 pts for Pajero Sport
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, T1 i-DM 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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