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fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.
Mitsubishi Pajero Sport vs JAC T6 Single Cab: the short answer
Pajero Sport has a modest catalogue-index lead, while T6 Single Cab remains close.
T6 Single Cab starts ZAR 490,090 cheaperPajero Sport from ZAR 789,990 · T6 Single Cab from ZAR 299,900
Five key differences
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Specification
Pajero Sport
T6 Single Cab
Maximum Power
Pajero Sport133 kW @ 3500 rpm
T6 Single Cab102 kW @ 3600 rpm
Maximum Torque
Pajero Sport430 Nm @ 2500 rpm
T6 Single Cab320 Nm @ 1600-2600 rpm
Engine Size
Pajero Sport2442 cc
T6 Single Cab1999 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Pajero Sport12.3 km/l
T6 Single Cab16.39 km/l
Ground Clearance
Pajero Sport218 mm
T6 Single Cab197 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
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Mitsubishi Pajero Sport
2.4L DI-DC 8-speed A/T 4X4 Exceed
Hagalu editorial rating
4.3/5★★★★★★★★★★
Desk research · Exact variant
Hagalu Editorial Team ·
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
Pajero Sport
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
T6 Single Cab
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
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 more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
T6 Single Cab
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Pajero Sport
T6 Single Cab
Model Introduced Year
2017
2026
Generation
Third-generation Pajero Sport, 2025 facelift
South African introduction of new T6 Single Cab derivative in January 2026
Facelift History
South African facelift launched in May 2025.
Introduced in South Africa in January 2026; no subsequent facelift announced
Facelift Launched Since
Current specification
Not Applicable
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Not Applicable
Body Style
SUV
Single-cab pickup
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Seven-seat ladder-frame SUV
One-tonne single-cab bakkie
Vehicle Type
Passenger vehicle
Light commercial vehicle
Spec
Pajero Sport
T6 Single Cab
Length
4825 mm
5315 mm
Width
1815 mm
1830 mm
Height
1805 mm
1815 mm
Wheelbase
2800 mm
3090 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
218 mm
197 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
190 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
68 l
76 l
Boot/Cargo Space
193 l
Not Officially Disclosed
Kerb Weight
2080 kg
1740 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2775 kg
2740 kg
Payload Capacity
695 kg
1000 kg
Towing Capacity
2850 kg
1400 kg
Seating Capacity
7 seats
2 seats
Number of Rows
3 rows
1 rows
Doors
5 doors
2 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.6 m
6.2 m
Front Headroom
1022 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom
957 mm
Not Applicable
Front Legroom
1067 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom
880 mm
Not Applicable
Spec
Pajero Sport
T6 Single Cab
Engine
2.4-litre Intercooled Turbocharged Diesel
2.0-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
4N15
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2442 cc
1999 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
16
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Common Rail Direct Injection
Common-rail direct injection
Compression Ratio
15.5:1
16.5:1
Bore
86 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
105.1 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
133 kW @ 3500 rpm
102 kW @ 3600 rpm
Maximum Torque
430 Nm @ 2500 rpm
320 Nm @ 1600-2600 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
RWD
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
6-Speed Manual
Top Speed
180 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
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
T6 Single Cab
Gearbox
8-Speed Automatic
6-Speed Manual
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, selectable four-wheel drive
Rear-wheel drive (4x2)
LSD Available
Active Limited Slip Differential (brake control)
Not Officially Disclosed
Transfer Case
Super Select 4WD-II
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Rear differential lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
3.692
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
8
6
Transmission Type
Automatic
Manual
Clutch Type
Torque converter
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Type
Floor-mounted selector
Manual
Drivetrain
4WD
Rear-wheel drive
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
Manual
Low Range Ratio
2.566
Not Applicable
Low Range
Yes
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x4
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission Speeds
8
6
Spec
Pajero Sport
T6 Single Cab
Claimed Mileage
12.3 km/l
16.39 km/l
City Mileage
9.9 km/l
11.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
14.2 km/l
15.0 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
68 l
76 l
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro 2
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Start Stop
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Real-world Mileage
12.3 km/l
16.39 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
68
76
Combined Driving Range
84
Over 1100 km
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
T6 Single Cab
Airbags
7
2
ABS
Yes
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Traction Control
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Brake Assist
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Tyre Pressure Monitor
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
Driver
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
AEB
No
Not Officially Disclosed
BA
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Brake Override System
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
EBD
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Yes
Hill Hold
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Driver and passenger
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
Driver
Side Airbags
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Stability Control
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
TCS
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Knee Airbag
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
ABS EBD
Yes
Yes
Spec
Pajero Sport
T6 Single Cab
Cruise Control
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Lane Keep Assist
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Lane Departure Warning
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Monitoring
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Parking Sensors
Yes
Rear
Rear View Camera
Yes
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Autonomous Emergency Braking
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Fatigue Alert
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Traffic Sign Recognition
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Highbeam
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Wipers
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Yes
Reverse Camera
Yes
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Park Assist
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Around View Monitor
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Warning
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Forward Collision Warning
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Pajero Sport
T6 Single Cab
Seat Material
Leather
Leatherette
Heated Seats
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Ventilated Seats
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Ambient Lighting
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Leather-trimmed
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Power adjustable
Not Officially Disclosed
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual adjustable
Not Officially Disclosed
Seat Trim
Leather-appointed
Leatherette
Spec
Pajero Sport
T6 Single Cab
Climate Control
Dual-zone automatic with rear air conditioning
Not Officially Disclosed
Power Windows
Front and rear
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Push Button Start
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Wireless Charging
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Sunroof
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Tailgate
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
AC Type
Dual-zone automatic with rear air conditioning
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Pajero Sport
T6 Single Cab
Infotainment System
Smartphone-link Display Audio
9-inch touchscreen entertainment system
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Android Auto
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Yes
Number of Speakers
6
2
Digital Instrument Cluster
Colour multi-information display
Not Officially Disclosed
USB Ports
Front and rear
1
Infotainment Screen
8-inch
9-inch
Touchscreen
8-inch
9-inch
Spec
Pajero Sport
T6 Single Cab
LED Headlamps
Yes
No
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Fog Lamps
Yes
Rear fog lamps
Roof Rails
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Exterior Colour Options
White Diamond, Graphite Grey Metallic, Sterling Silver Metallic, Jet Black Mica
Not Officially Disclosed
Headlights
Yes
No
Panoramic Sunroof
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Pajero Sport
T6 Single Cab
Approach Angle
30 deg
29.6 deg
Departure Angle
24.2 deg
22.4 deg
Wading Depth
700 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Terrain Modes
Gravel, Mud/Snow, Sand, Rock
Not Officially Disclosed
Locking Differential
Rear differential lock
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD System Type
Super Select 4WD-II
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
23.1 deg
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Pajero Sport
T6 Single Cab
Tyre Size
265/60 R18
245/65 R17
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
Full-size alloy
Steel
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch alloy
17
Handbrake Type
Electric parking brake
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Pajero Sport
T6 Single Cab
Front Suspension
Double wishbone with coil spring
Independent double wishbone with coil springs
Rear Suspension
Three-link rigid axle with coil spring
Leaf springs
Spec
Pajero Sport
T6 Single Cab
CO2 Emissions
214 g/km
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Pajero Sport
T6 Single Cab
Service Plan
5 years / 90,000 km; 10,000 km intervals
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Pajero Sport
T6 Single Cab
Ownership Role
New vehicle sold through Mitsubishi Motors South Africa
Current South African light-commercial single-cab derivative
Price Zar
904990 ZAR
314900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Official South African recommended retail price
Current official suggested retail price, VAT included
Starting Price
904990
314900
Starting Price Zar
904990
314900
Spec
Pajero Sport
T6 Single Cab
Warranty
3 years / 100,000 km
5 years / 100000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Pajero Sport and T6 Single Cab 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 T6 Single Cab 54.
Efficiency index: Pajero Sport 49 vs T6 Single Cab 66.
Safety-equipment index: Pajero Sport 72 vs T6 Single Cab 32.
Practicality index: Pajero Sport 71 vs T6 Single Cab 55.
Ownership-cover index: Pajero Sport not separately scored vs T6 Single Cab 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
Pajero Sport leads by 14 points
Pajero Sport has a modest catalogue-index lead, while T6 Single Cab remains close.
Performance
Pajero Sport +11
Efficiency
T6 Single Cab +17
Safety
Pajero Sport +40
Practicality
Pajero Sport +16
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Pajero Sport
Performance
65/100
Efficiency
49/100
Safety
72/100
Practicality
71/100
T6 Single Cab
Performance
54/100
Efficiency
66/100
Safety
32/100
Practicality
55/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexMitsubishi Pajero Sport
leads the specification evidence index with 65 pts
vs 51 pts for T6 Single Cab
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Pajero Sport leads. However, T6 Single Cab 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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