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Best suited to:Published EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Specification evidence leader
T2
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Performance
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Pajero Sport
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
T2
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
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Spec
Pajero Sport
T2
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
-
3855 kg
Tare Mass Kg
-
1880 kg
Spec
Pajero Sport
T2
Length
4825 mm
4785 mm
Width
1815 mm
2006 mm
Height
1805 mm
1880 mm
Wheelbase
2800 mm
2800 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
218 mm
220 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
190 mm
220 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
68 l
70 l
Boot/Cargo Space
193 l
580 l
Kerb Weight
2080 kg
1880 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2775 kg
2255 kg
Payload Capacity
695 kg
375 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
5.8 m
Front Headroom
1022 mm
1040 mm
Rear Headroom
957 mm
1020 mm
Front Legroom
1067 mm
1055 mm
Rear Legroom
880 mm
935 mm
Spec
Pajero Sport
T2
Engine
2.4-litre Intercooled Turbocharged Diesel
2-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
4N15
SQRF4J20
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2442 cc
1998 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Common Rail Direct Injection
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
15.5:1
10.2:1
Bore
86 mm
80.5 mm
Stroke
105.1 mm
98.1 mm
Maximum Power
133 kW @ 3500 rpm
180 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
430 Nm @ 2500 rpm
375 Nm
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
8-Speed Automatic
7-Speed DCT
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
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
206.7 Nm/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Pajero Sport
T2
Gearbox
8-Speed Automatic
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, selectable four-wheel drive
4WD
LSD Available
Active Limited Slip Differential (brake control)
Multi-Plate Clutch Limited-Slip Differential
Transfer Case
Super Select 4WD-II
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Rear differential lock
Rear Electronic Limited-Slip Differential
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
3.692
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
8
7
Transmission Type
Automatic
7DCT
Clutch Type
Torque converter
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Floor-mounted selector
Not Applicable
Drivetrain
4WD
4WD
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
7DCT
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
7
Spec
Pajero Sport
T2
Claimed Mileage
12.3 km/l
10.8 km/l
City Mileage
9.9 km/l
7.6 km/l
Highway Mileage
14.2 km/l
10.8 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
10.8 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
68
70
Combined Driving Range
84
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
868 km
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
781 km
Not Applicable
Spec
Pajero Sport
T2
Airbags
7
Front, front side, and curtain airbags
ABS
Yes
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Yes
Traction Control
Yes
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
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
Yes
AEB
No
Yes
BA
Yes
Not Available
Brake Override System
Yes
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Front, front side, and 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 curtain airbags
Stability Control
Yes
Yes
TCS
Yes
Yes
Knee Airbag
Yes
Not Available
ABS EBD
Yes
Yes
Spec
Pajero Sport
T2
Cruise Control
Yes
No
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
No
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
No
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
No
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
No
Yes
Parking Sensors
Yes
Not Available
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
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Yes
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
T2
Seat Material
Leather
Black synthetic leather with red stitching
Heated Seats
No
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
No
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
No
Multi
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Not Applicable
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Power adjustable
Not Applicable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual adjustable
Not Applicable
Seat Trim
Leather-appointed
Black synthetic leather with red stitching
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear AC Vents
-
Yes
Spec
Pajero Sport
T2
Climate Control
Dual-zone automatic with rear air conditioning
Dual-zone climate control
Power Windows
Front and rear
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Push Button Start
Yes
Yes
Wireless Charging
No
50W
Sunroof
Yes
Yes
Electric Tailgate
Yes
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Yes
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
-
1494 l
Engine Warranty
-
10-year/1,000,000 km engine warranty
Fuel Consumption Combined
-
9.3
Rear Seat Split
-
60/40
Remote Engine Start
-
Yes
Spare Wheel
Full-size alloy
255/60 R19 full size
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
Roof Load
-
300kg static / 100kg dynamic
Towbar
-
Yes
Spec
Pajero Sport
T2
Infotainment System
Smartphone-link Display Audio
15.6-inch infotainment system
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Wireless
Android Auto
Yes
Wireless
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Yes
Number of Speakers
6
12 Sony speakers including subwoofer
Digital Instrument Cluster
Colour multi-information display
10.25-inch
USB Ports
Front and rear
Front Type-A/Type-C and rear Type-A/Type-C
Infotainment Screen
8-inch
Not Available
Touchscreen
8-inch
Not Available
Spec
Pajero Sport
T2
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
T2
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
Normal, Sport, Snow, Mud, Sand, Rock, Eco
Locking Differential
Rear differential lock
Rear Electronic Limited-Slip Differential
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
-
220 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
220 mm
Crawl Control
-
Yes
Spec
Pajero Sport
T2
Tyre Size
265/60 R18
255/60 R19
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated disc brake
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Solid disc brake
Spare Wheel Type
Full-size alloy
255/60 R19 full size
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
Spare Tyre
Full-size alloy
255/60 R19 full size
Electric Park Brake
-
Yes
Towing Unbraked Kg
-
750 kg
Wheel Material
-
Alloy
Spec
Pajero Sport
T2
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
-
1685 mm
Rear Track Width
-
1695 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
T2
CO2 Emissions
214 g/km
210 g/km
Start Stop System
-
Yes
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Petrol
Spec
Pajero Sport
T2
Service Plan
5 years / 90,000 km; 10,000 km intervals
7-year/75,000 km service plan
Spec
Pajero Sport
T2
Ownership Role
New vehicle sold through Mitsubishi Motors South Africa
South Africa market model
Price Zar
904990 ZAR
679900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Official South African recommended retail price
flagship
Starting Price
904990
679900
Starting Price Zar
904990
679900
Spec
Pajero Sport
T2
Warranty
3 years / 100,000 km
10-year/1,000,000 km engine warranty
In depth: how these cars differ
This Pajero Sport and T2 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 T2 77.
Efficiency index: Pajero Sport 49 vs T2 43.
Safety-equipment index: Pajero Sport 72 vs T2 93.
Practicality index: Pajero Sport 71 vs T2 70.
Ownership-cover index: Pajero Sport not separately scored vs T2 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
T2 leads by 8 points
T2 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Pajero Sport remains close.
Performance
T2 +12
Efficiency
Pajero Sport +6
Safety
T2 +21
Practicality
Pajero Sport +1
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
T2
Performance
77/100
Efficiency
43/100
Safety
93/100
Practicality
70/100
Pajero Sport
Performance
65/100
Efficiency
49/100
Safety
72/100
Practicality
71/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexJetour T2
leads the specification evidence index with 73 pts
vs 65 pts for Pajero Sport
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, T2 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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