Mitsubishi Pajero Sport vs Jetour T2 i-DM

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.

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
VS
Jetour T2 i-DM in South Africa

Jetour T2 i-DM

T2 i-DM Plug-in Hybrid 3-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 779,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 100 kW 🔧 220 Nm ⛽ 76.9 km/l
Add a 3rd car

At a Glance — Who Wins What

Performance Pajero Sport
Fuel Economy T2 i-DM
🛡 Safety T2 i-DM
📦 Practicality Pajero Sport
🔑 Ownership Not enough comparable data
T2 i-DM starts ZAR 10,090 cheaper Pajero Sport from ZAR 789,990 · T2 i-DM from ZAR 779,900

Key Specs Side by Side

The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.

Spec Pajero Sport T2 i-DM
Maximum Power 133 kW @ 3500 rpm 100 kW @ 5200 rpm
Maximum Torque 430 Nm @ 2500 rpm 220 Nm @ 2500 rpm
Engine Size 2442 cc 1499 cc
Combined Fuel Economy 12.3 km/l 76.9 km/l
Ground Clearance 218 mm 190 mm
Boot / Load Bay 193 l 580 l
Airbags 7 Front, front side, and front/rear curtain airbags
Kerb Weight 2080 kg 2138 kg
Seating Capacity 7 seats 5 seats
Warranty 3 years / 100,000 km 7-year/200,000 km warranty

= leads in this spec

The Bottom Line

T2 i-DM has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Pajero Sport remains close.

Where They Actually Differ

Performance Pajero Sport +20 pts
Efficiency T2 i-DM +49 pts
Safety T2 i-DM +20 pts
Practicality Pajero Sport +5 pts

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Pajero Sport

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Practicality
Catalogue-index leader

T2 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

T2 i-DM

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec Pajero Sport T2 i-DM
Model Introduced Year 2017 2026
Generation Third-generation Pajero Sport, 2025 facelift Current South African launch specification
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 - 4038 kg
Tare Mass Kg - 2138 kg
Spec Pajero Sport T2 i-DM
Length 4825 mm 4785 mm
Width 1815 mm 2006 mm
Height 1805 mm 1875 mm
Wheelbase 2800 mm 2800 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 218 mm 190 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 190 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 l 70 l
Boot/Cargo Space 193 l 580 l
Kerb Weight 2080 kg 2138 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2775 kg 2438 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 1000 mm
Rear Headroom 957 mm 970 mm
Front Legroom 1067 mm 980 mm
Rear Legroom 880 mm 810 mm

Source-backed Catalogue Index

A transparent specification index shown only when every vehicle clears the minimum comparable-data threshold.

Weighted / 100
Catalogue-index readout

T2 i-DM leads by 8 points

T2 i-DM has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Pajero Sport remains close.

Index leader 73 /100
Lead 8 points
Data 66% source coverage
73
#1 Index leader

T2 i-DM

66% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Efficiency 98 Check Performance 45
Performance 45
Efficiency 98
Safety 92
Practicality 66
Leads by 8 points
65
#2

Pajero Sport

83% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 72 Check Efficiency 49
Performance 65
Efficiency 49
Safety 72
Practicality 71
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Pajero Sport +20 Efficiency T2 i-DM +49 Safety T2 i-DM +20 Practicality Pajero Sport +5

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Catalogue-index leader

T2 i-DM

Performance 45/100
Efficiency 98/100
Safety 92/100
Practicality 66/100

Pajero Sport

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

How to Read This Comparison

🏆 Jetour T2 i-DM leads the catalogue index with 73 pts vs 65 pts for Pajero Sport

In Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index, T2 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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Questions Buyers Usually Ask

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the exact South African derivatives 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.

Hagalu does not publish a guaranteed resale winner. Depreciation depends on age, mileage, condition, derivative, colour, supply and demand. Compare several current used-market listings and obtain trade-in valuations for equivalent examples before relying on a resale estimate.

Check the exact derivatives for drive type, ground clearance, tyres, approach and departure angles, wading depth and low-range gearing where officially disclosed. SUV styling or all-wheel drive alone does not prove that a vehicle is suitable for demanding off-road use.

Calculate each exact derivative using your monthly distance and a current fuel or electricity price, then add finance, insurance, scheduled service, tyres and licence costs. Hagalu does not claim a fixed monthly saving without those buyer-specific inputs.

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 Pajero Sport and T2 i-DM 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: Pajero Sport 65 vs T2 i-DM 45.

Efficiency index: Pajero Sport 49 vs T2 i-DM 98.

Safety-equipment index: Pajero Sport 72 vs T2 i-DM 92.

Practicality index: Pajero Sport 71 vs T2 i-DM 66.

Ownership-cover index: Pajero Sport not separately scored vs T2 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.