Mitsubishi Pajero Sport vs KIA Tasman
A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance, fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.
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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
KIA Tasman
2.2D X-Pro 4x4 Double Cab Colour Coded
Diesel
8-Speed Automatic
Current
ZAR 1,004,999
ex-showroom
⚡ 154 kW
🔧 440 Nm
⛽ 12.8 km/l
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Add a 3rd car
Decision summary
Mitsubishi Pajero Sport vs KIA Tasman: the short answer
Tasman has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Pajero Sport remains close.
Tasman starts ZAR 109,995 cheaper
Pajero Sport from ZAR 789,990 · Tasman from ZAR 679,995
Five key differences
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| Specification | Pajero Sport | Tasman |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Power | Pajero Sport133 kW @ 3500 rpm | Tasman154 kW @ 3800 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | Pajero Sport430 Nm @ 2500 rpm | Tasman440 Nm @ 1750-2750 rpm |
| Engine Size | Pajero Sport2442 cc | Tasman2151 cc |
| Combined Fuel Economy | Pajero Sport12.3 km/l | Tasman12.8 km/l |
| Ground Clearance | Pajero Sport218 mm | Tasman252 mm |
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
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KIA Tasman
2.2D X-Pro 4x4 Double Cab Colour Coded
Hagalu editorial rating
4.4/5
★★★★★★★★★★
Desk research · Exact variant
Hagalu Editorial Team ·
Editorial assessment, not a customer rating. Not road-tested for this review.
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Pajero Sport
Strengths
- Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
- Less powerful engine setup
- Lower fuel efficiency
- Fewer listed safety features
- Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:
General Use
Specification evidence leader
Tasman
Strengths
- More powerful engine output
- Better fuel efficiency
- Stronger listed safety equipment
- Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
- No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to:
Published Performance
Published Efficiency
Published Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
Pajero Sport
- Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix
Tasman
- Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
- Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
- Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
- Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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| Spec | Pajero Sport | Tasman |
|---|---|---|
| Model Introduced Year | 2017 | 2026 |
| Generation | Third-generation Pajero Sport, 2025 facelift | First-generation Kia Tasman; South African retail launch April 2026 |
| Facelift History | South African facelift launched in May 2025. | First generation; no facelift |
| Facelift Launched Since | Current specification | 2026 |
| Facelift Version Ending | Current | Current |
| Body Style | SUV | Pickup |
| Model Year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Production Status | active | active |
| Segment | Seven-seat ladder-frame SUV | Pickup |
| Vehicle Type | Passenger vehicle | Pickup |
| Body Type Cab | - | Single/extended/double cab as per derivative name |
| Color Note | - | Clear White, Aurora Black Pearl, Steel Grey, Gravity Blue, Tasman Orange, X-Pro Matte Green |
| Dealer Stock Note | - | Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup |
| Drivetrain Note | - | Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 2.2D X-Pro 4x4 Double Cab Colour Coded |
| Tare Mass Kg | - | 2085 kg |
| Spec | Pajero Sport | Tasman |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4825 mm | 5410 mm |
| Width | 1815 mm | 1930 mm |
| Height | 1805 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2800 mm | 3270 mm |
| Ground Clearance (Default) | 218 mm | 252 mm |
| Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) | 190 mm | 230 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 l | 80 l |
| Boot/Cargo Space | 193 l | 1173 l |
| Kerb Weight | 2080 kg | 2317 kg |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) | 2775 kg | 3250 kg |
| Payload Capacity | 695 kg | 1008 kg |
| Towing Capacity | 2850 kg | 3500 kg |
| Seating Capacity | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Rows | 3 rows | 2 rows |
| Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Minimum Turning Radius | 5.6 m | 6.25 m |
| Front Headroom | 1022 mm | 1044 mm |
| Rear Headroom | 957 mm | 1004 mm |
| Front Legroom | 1067 mm | 1052 mm |
| Rear Legroom | 880 mm | 940 mm |
| Spec | Pajero Sport | Tasman |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.4-litre Intercooled Turbocharged Diesel | 2.2-litre Turbocharged Diesel |
| Engine Code | 4N15 | D4HE |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Hybrid System | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Engine Displacement | 2442 cc | 2151 cc |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Cylinder Layout | Inline | Inline |
| Valves | 16 | 16 |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 | 4 |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged | Turbocharged |
| Fuel System | Common Rail Direct Injection | Common Rail Direct Injection |
| Compression Ratio | 15.5:1 | 16.0:1 |
| Bore | 86 mm | 83 mm |
| Stroke | 105.1 mm | 99.4 mm |
| Maximum Power | 133 kW @ 3500 rpm | 154 kW @ 3800 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | 430 Nm @ 2500 rpm | 440 Nm @ 1750-2750 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 | 4WD |
| Transmission | 8-Speed Automatic | 8-Speed Automatic |
| Top Speed | 180 km/h | 185 km/h |
| 0-100 km/h | 11.8 sec | 10.4 sec |
| Quarter Mile | 18.3 sec | 17.7 sec |
| Drive Modes | Gravel, Mud/Snow, Sand, Rock | Eco, Normal, Sport, My Drive |
| Launch Control | No | No |
| Rev Limiter | 4500 rpm | 4500 rpm |
| Power-to-Weight Ratio | 63.9 kW/tonne | 66.5 kW/tonne |
| Torque-to-Weight Ratio | 206.7 Nm/tonne | 189.9 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 | Pajero Sport | Tasman |
|---|---|---|
| Gearbox | 8-Speed Automatic | 8-Speed Automatic |
| Drivetrain Layout | Front-engine, selectable four-wheel drive | 4WD |
| LSD Available | Active Limited Slip Differential (brake control) | Yes |
| Transfer Case | Super Select 4WD-II | Two-speed transfer case |
| Differential Lock | Rear differential lock | Yes |
| Paddle Shifters | Yes | No |
| Final Drive Ratio | 3.692 | 3.94 |
| Number of Gears | 8 | 8 |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic Transmission |
| Clutch Type | Torque converter | Torque Converter |
| Gear Shift Indicator | Yes | No |
| Gear Shift Type | Floor-mounted selector | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | 4WD | 4WD |
| 4WD Engagement | Selectable electronically | Electronic selector |
| 4WD Hi Range | Yes | Yes |
| 4WD Lo Range | Yes | Yes |
| 4WD Selector | Rotary selector | Yes |
| Automatic Shift Paddles | Yes | No |
| Front Differential Lock | No | Not Applicable |
| Gearbox Type | 8-Speed Automatic | 8-Speed Automatic |
| Low Range Ratio | 2.566 | 2.72:1 |
| Low Range | Yes | Yes |
| Axle Layout | 4x4 | 4WD |
| Rear Differential Lock | Yes | Yes |
| Transmission Speeds | 8 | 8 |
| Engine Position | - | Front Transverse |
| Steering Turns Lock to Lock | - | 15.2:1 |
| Spec | Pajero Sport | Tasman |
|---|---|---|
| Claimed Mileage | 12.3 km/l | 12.8 km/l |
| City Mileage | 9.9 km/l | 10.4 km/l |
| Highway Mileage | 14.2 km/l | 15.0 km/l |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 l | 80 l |
| Emission Standard | Euro 5 | Euro 6 |
| AdBlue Tank Capacity | Not Applicable | No |
| Auto Start Stop | No | Yes |
| Real-world Mileage | 12.3 km/l | 12.8 km/l |
| Charging Port Type | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Charging Type | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Fuel Tank Litres | 68 | 80 |
| 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 |
| Low Fuel Warning | - | Yes |
| Spec | Pajero Sport | Tasman |
|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 7 | 6 |
| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Control | Yes | Yes |
| Traction Control | Yes | Yes |
| Hill Descent Control | Yes | Yes |
| Hill Start Assist | Yes | Yes |
| Child Safety Lock | Yes | Yes |
| ISOFIX Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes |
| Tyre Pressure Monitor | No | Yes |
| Engine Immobiliser | Yes | Yes |
| Seatbelt Warning All Seats | Yes | Yes |
| Front Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes |
| AEB | No | Yes |
| BA | Yes | Yes |
| Brake Override System | Yes | Yes |
| Curtain Airbags | Yes | Yes |
| Driver Airbag | Yes | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Engine Immobiliser | Yes | Yes |
| Hill Hold | Yes | Yes |
| Passenger Airbag | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert | No | Yes |
| Seatbelt Pretensioners | Yes | Yes |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Yes | Yes |
| Side Airbags | Yes | Yes |
| Stability Control | Yes | Yes |
| TCS | Yes | Yes |
| Knee Airbag | Yes | No |
| ABS EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Alarm System | - | Yes |
| Central Locking | - | Yes |
| Side Impact Beams | - | Yes |
| Speed Alert System | - | Yes |
| Pedestrian Detection AEB | - | Yes |
| Safety Rating | - | 5 |
| Whiplash Protection | - | Yes |
| Lane Change Warning | - | Yes |
| Fatigue Detection | - | Yes |
| Blind Spot Monitoring | - | Yes |
| Anti Theft Alarm | - | Yes |
| Driver Front Passenger Airbags | - | 6 |
| Driver Passenger Airbags | - | 6 |
| ESC With Traction Control | - | Yes |
| Spec | Pajero Sport | Tasman |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise Control | Yes | Yes |
| 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 | Yes |
| Rear View Camera | Yes | Yes |
| 360 Degree Camera | Yes | No |
| Autonomous Emergency Braking | No | Yes |
| Driver Fatigue Alert | No | Yes |
| Traffic Sign Recognition | No | No |
| Auto Highbeam | No | No |
| Auto Wipers | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | No | Yes |
| Park Assist | No | No |
| Around View Monitor | Yes | No |
| Blind Spot Warning | No | Yes |
| Forward Collision Warning | No | Yes |
| Auto Lights | - | Yes |
| Eco Mode | - | Yes |
| EV Mode | - | No |
| Sport Mode | - | Yes |
| Emergency Braking | - | Yes |
| Front Camera | - | Yes |
| Parking Distance Sensors | - | Yes |
| Parking Sensor | - | Yes |
| Automatic High Beam | - | No |
| Pre-Collision System | - | Yes |
| Rain Sensor Wipers | - | Yes |
| Rear View Camera | - | Yes |
| Reverse Camera Type | - | Yes |
| Reversing Camera | - | Yes |
| Surround View Camera | Yes | No |
| Spec | Pajero Sport | Tasman |
|---|---|---|
| Seat Material | Leather | Artificial Leather |
| Heated Seats | No | Yes |
| Ventilated Seats | No | No |
| Ambient Lighting | No | Yes |
| Steering Wheel Material | Leather | Leather |
| 60 40 Split Seat | Yes | No |
| Driver Seat Adjustment | Power adjustable | 8-Way Power |
| Passenger Seat Adjustment | Manual adjustable | 4-Way Manual |
| Seat Trim | Leather-appointed | Artificial Leather |
| Seat Adjustment | - | 8-Way Power |
| Steering Type | - | Yes |
| Steering Adjustment | - | Tilt and Telescopic |
| Folding Rear Seats | - | No |
| Front Armrest | - | Centre Armrest |
| Rear Armrest | - | Yes |
| Front Shoulder Room | - | 1522 mm |
| Rear Shoulder Room | - | 1516 mm |
| Cup Holders | - | 4 |
| Rear AC Vents | - | No |
| Rear USB Ports | - | Yes |
| Instrument Cluster Type | - | Digital |
| Interior Colour Options | - | Black |
| Driver Lumbar Support | - | No |
| Door Map Pockets | - | Yes |
| Adjustable Driver Seat | - | 8-Way Power |
| Adjustable Front Seat | - | 4-Way Manual |
| Cooled Seats | - | No |
| Fabric Seats | - | No |
| Front Headrest | - | Adjustable |
| Leather Seats | - | Yes |
| Memory Seats | - | No |
| Rear Headrest | - | Adjustable |
| Armrest Front | - | Centre Armrest |
| Armrest Rear | - | Yes |
| Boot Space Seats Down | - | 1173 |
| Driver Seat | - | 8-Way Power |
| Interior Courtesy Lamps | - | 12.3-inch floating touchscreen, digital cluster, wireless CarPlay/Android Auto, HUD (SX/X-Pro), off-road terrain displays (X-Pro), underbody skid plates (X-Pro), ADAS suite |
| Interior Trim Colour | - | Black |
| Leather Accented Seat Trim | - | Leather |
| Interior Colours | - | Black |
| Rear Seat Centre Armrest | - | Yes |
| Seat Adjustment Driver Backrest | - | No |
| Seat Belt Warning | - | Yes |
| Seat Fold Type | - | No |
| Spec | Pajero Sport | Tasman |
|---|---|---|
| Climate Control | Dual-zone automatic with rear air conditioning | Yes |
| Power Windows | Front and rear | Yes |
| Keyless Entry | Yes | Yes |
| Push Button Start | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | No | Yes |
| Sunroof | Yes | No |
| Electric Tailgate | Yes | No |
| Rain Sensing Wipers | Yes | Yes |
| AC Type | Dual-zone automatic with rear air conditioning | Yes |
| Load Bed Length | - | 1512 mm |
| Load Bed Width | - | 1572 mm |
| Automatic Headlamps | - | Yes |
| Auto Dimming Mirror | - | Yes |
| Boot Space Seats Folded | - | 1173 l |
| Boot Space Seats Folded | - | 1173 l |
| Rear Window Defroster | - | Yes |
| Electric Mirror Folding | - | Yes |
| Driver Seat Height Adjustment | - | Yes |
| Follow Me Home Headlamps | - | No |
| 12V Accessory Socket | - | Yes |
| Speed Limiter | - | Yes |
| Adaptive Dampers | - | No |
| Aero Kit | - | No |
| Auto Dimming Irvm | - | Yes |
| Boot Opener | - | Remote |
| Chrome Exterior Highlights | - | No |
| Chrome Grille | - | No |
| Climate Zones | - | 2 |
| Door Ajar Warning | - | Yes |
| Drag Coefficient | - | 0.43 |
| Driver Display | - | Digital Cluster |
| Electric Folding Mirrors | - | Yes |
| Engine Check Warning | - | Yes |
| Engine Start Button Illumination | - | Yes |
| Engine Start Stop | Yes | Yes |
| Engine Start Stop Button | Yes | Yes |
| Engine Warranty | - | 5 Years / Unlimited km |
| Front Armrest | - | Centre Armrest |
| Front Power Outlet | - | Yes |
| Fuel Consumption Combined | - | 7.8 |
| Fuel Lid Opener | - | Remote |
| Glovebox Cooling | - | No |
| Headlamp Height Adjust | - | Yes |
| Headlamp Washer | - | No |
| Headrest Adjustable | - | Yes |
| Heads Up Display | - | No |
| Hill Start Assist | - | Yes |
| Impact Sensing Door Unlock | - | Yes |
| Intercooler | - | Yes |
| Multi Function Steering | - | Yes |
| Panoramic Roof | Yes | No |
| Performance Data Logger | - | No |
| Power Mirrors | - | Yes |
| Push Button Start | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Defogger | - | Yes |
| Rear Reading Lamps | - | Yes |
| Rear Seat Split | - | No |
| Rear Wing | - | No |
| Remote Engine Start | - | No |
| Rev Matching | - | No |
| Ride Mode Selection | - | Yes |
| Roof Antenna | - | Yes |
| Seat Type | - | Leather Seats |
| Seatbelt Pre Tensioner | - | Yes |
| Service Reminder | - | Yes |
| Side Steps | - | No |
| Skid Plates | - | Yes |
| Spare Wheel | Full-size alloy | Full-Size Spare |
| Speed Alert System | - | Yes |
| Stabilizer Bar | - | Yes |
| Steering Mounted Controls | - | Yes |
| Steering Response | - | Normal |
| Tachometer | - | Yes |
| Tail Lamps | - | Yes |
| Telescopic Steering | - | Tilt and Telescopic |
| Tilt Steering | - | Tilt and Telescopic |
| Trip Computer | - | Yes |
| Tyre Repair Kit | - | No |
| Vanity Mirror | - | Yes |
| Voice Command | - | Yes |
| Voice Command Support | - | Yes |
| Accelerator 0 100 | - | 9.8 sec |
| Air Conditioning | Dual-zone automatic with rear air conditioning | Yes |
| Automatic High Beam | - | No |
| Battery Preconditioning | - | Not Available |
| Bottle Holders | - | 4 |
| Centre Console | - | Centre Armrest |
| Common Rail Injection | - | Common Rail Direct Injection |
| Diff Lock | - | Yes |
| Difflock | - | Yes |
| Digital Speedometer | - | Yes |
| Electric Fold Indicator Mirrors | - | Yes |
| Front Wiper | - | No |
| Front Wipers Type | - | No |
| Glove Box | - | Yes |
| Heated Mirrors | - | Yes |
| Intelligent Battery System | - | Not Available |
| Intelligent Keyless Entry | - | Yes |
| Lift Gate | - | No |
| Loadbox Length Mm | - | 1512 mm |
| Loadbox Width Mm | - | 1572 mm |
| Manual Aircon | - | Yes |
| Mirror | - | Electric |
| One Pedal Driving | - | Not Available |
| Passive Entry Start | - | Yes |
| Power Sliding Doors | - | No |
| Power Socket 12v | - | Yes |
| Powered Tailgate | - | No |
| Reading Lights Rear | - | Yes |
| Rear Air Conditioning | - | No |
| Rear Electric Motor | - | Not Available |
| Rear LED Combination Taillights | - | Yes |
| Rearview Mirror Inside | - | Yes |
| Regenerative Braking Levels | - | Not Available |
| Remote Central Locking | - | Yes |
| Remote Side Mirror | - | Yes |
| Remote Start | - | No |
| Rim Size | 18-inch alloy | 265/70 R17 |
| Roof Load | - | 200 kg |
| Roof Rack Compatibility | - | No |
| Side Impact Bars | - | Yes |
| Sonar | - | Yes |
| Sound System | 6 | 8 |
| Source Model Column | - | tasman |
| Sport Plus Mode | - | Not Available |
| Stabilizer Bar Front | - | Yes |
| Stabilizer Bar Rear | - | No |
| Steering Column Adjustment | - | Tilt and Telescopic |
| Sub Frame | - | Body-on-Frame |
| Surround View Monitor | Yes | No |
| TPMS | No | Yes |
| Trim Level | - | flagship |
| Unlocking | Yes | Yes |
| Vanity Mirror Illuminated | - | Yes |
| Variant Role | - | Flagship / premium derivative |
| Vdc | - | Yes |
| Vehicle To Grid | - | Not Available |
| Vehicle To Load | - | Not Available |
| Walk Away Auto Door Lock | - | Yes |
| Walk Away Lock | - | Yes |
| Wireless Charger | No | Yes |
| Spec | Pajero Sport | Tasman |
|---|---|---|
| Infotainment System | Smartphone-link Display Audio | 12.3-inch Touchscreen |
| Apple CarPlay | Yes | Yes |
| Android Auto | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Connectivity | Yes | Yes |
| Number of Speakers | 6 | 8 |
| Digital Instrument Cluster | Colour multi-information display | Yes |
| USB Ports | Front and rear | 4 |
| Infotainment Screen | 8-inch | 12.3 |
| Touchscreen | 8-inch | 12.3 |
| Navigation System | - | Yes |
| Wireless Apple CarPlay | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Android Auto | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | - | Yes |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | - | Yes |
| Voice Recognition | - | Yes |
| AUX Input | - | No |
| Infotainment Screen Size | 8-inch | 12.3 |
| Wi-Fi Hotspot | - | No |
| Audio Controls On Steering | - | Yes |
| Infotainment Display | - | 12.3 |
| Rear Usb | - | Yes |
| Premium Audio | - | Yes |
| Audio | - | Yes |
| Audio Speakers | 6 | 8 |
| Audio System | - | Yes |
| Display Audio | - | 12.3-inch Touchscreen |
| Front Rear USB Charge Ports | - | 2 |
| Head Up Display | - | No |
| Multi Information Display | - | Digital |
| Connected Services | - | Yes |
| Voice Control | - | Yes |
| Smartphone Connectivity | - | Yes |
| Radio | - | Yes |
| Spec | Pajero Sport | Tasman |
|---|---|---|
| LED Headlamps | Yes | Yes |
| Daytime Running Lamps | Yes | Yes |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Yes |
| Roof Rails | Yes | No |
| Exterior Colour Options | White Diamond, Graphite Grey Metallic, Sterling Silver Metallic, Jet Black Mica | Multiple |
| Headlights | Yes | Yes |
| Panoramic Sunroof | No | No |
| Alloy Wheel Design | - | 17-inch Alloy |
| Chrome Exterior Finish | - | No |
| Body Cladding | - | Yes |
| Rear Spoiler | - | No |
| Roof Type | - | Standard |
| Wing Mirror Type | - | Electric |
| Rear Wiper | - | No |
| Door Handle Finish | - | Body Colour |
| Body Type | - | Double Cab Bakkie |
| DRL | Yes | Yes |
| Fog Lights | - | Yes |
| Front Fog Lights | - | Yes |
| Led Headlights | Yes | Yes |
| Led Taillights | - | Yes |
| Rear Fog Lights | - | No |
| Front Overhang | - | 855 mm |
| Rear Overhang | - | 1285 mm |
| Auto Headlights | - | Yes |
| Automatic Headlamps | - | Yes |
| Daytime Running Lights | Yes | Yes |
| Electric Blind Sunroof | - | Standard |
| Exterior Colour Options | - | 6 |
| Exterior Door Handle Colour | - | Body Colour |
| Exterior Mirror Electric | - | Yes |
| Exterior Mirror Folding | - | Yes |
| Front Fog Lamps | Yes | Yes |
| Headlamp Levelling | - | Yes |
| Headlamps | Yes | Yes |
| Headlight Type | Yes | Yes |
| Active Exhaust | - | Not Available |
| Rear Spoiler | - | No |
| Spec | Pajero Sport | Tasman |
|---|---|---|
| Approach Angle | 30 deg | 32.2 deg |
| Departure Angle | 24.2 deg | 26.2 deg |
| Wading Depth | 700 mm | 800 mm |
| Terrain Modes | Gravel, Mud/Snow, Sand, Rock | Snow, Mud, Sand, Rock |
| Locking Differential | Rear differential lock | Yes |
| 4WD System Type | Super Select 4WD-II | Part-time 4WD with low range |
| Breakover Angle | 23.1 deg | 25.8 deg |
| Underbody Protection | - | Yes |
| Ramp Breakover Angle | - | 25.8 deg |
| Recovery Hooks | - | Yes |
| Hill Descent Control | Yes | Yes |
| Ramp-over Angle | - | 25.8 deg |
| Approach Angle Deg | - | 32.2 deg |
| Departure Angle Deg | - | 26.2 deg |
| Energy Recovery Display | - | Not Available |
| Ground Clearance Max | - | 252 mm |
| Ground Clearance Min | - | 252 mm |
| Off Road Descent Control | - | Yes |
| Wading Depth Mm | - | 800 mm |
| Spec | Pajero Sport | Tasman |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Size | 265/60 R18 | 265/70 R17 |
| Front Brake Type | Ventilated disc | Ventilated Disc |
| Rear Brake Type | Disc | Ventilated Disc |
| Spare Wheel Type | Full-size alloy | Full-Size Spare |
| Wheel Rim Size | 18-inch alloy | 265/70 R17 |
| Handbrake Type | Electric parking brake | Electronic |
| Wheel Type | - | 17-inch Alloy |
| Front Brake Disc Diameter | - | 325 mm |
| Rear Brake Drum Diameter | - | 325 mm |
| Parking Brake Type | - | Electronic |
| Tyre Load Index | - | 116 |
| Tyre Speed Rating | - | T |
| Brake Type Front | - | Ventilated Disc |
| Brake Type Rear | - | Ventilated Disc |
| Spare Tyre | Full-size alloy | Full-Size Spare |
| Tyre Type | - | Radial |
| Front Tyre Width | - | 265 mm |
| Rear Tyre Width | - | 265 mm |
| Wheel Diameter | 18-inch alloy | 265/70 R17 |
| Auto Brake Hold | - | Electronic |
| Autonomous Emergency Brake | - | Yes |
| Brakes | - | Ventilated Disc |
| Cornering Brake Control | - | Yes |
| Electric Park Brake | - | Electronic |
| Electronic Brakeforce Distribution | - | Yes |
| Hydraulic Brake Assist | - | Yes |
| Leather Steering Wheel | - | Leather |
| Spare Wheel Size Type | - | Full-Size Spare |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | - | Yes |
| Steering Wheel Cruise Controls | - | Yes |
| Steering Wheel Phone Controls | - | Yes |
| Steering Wheel Trim | - | Leather |
| Tyre Pressure Display | - | Yes |
| Tyre Pressure Monitoring | No | Yes |
| Wheel Material | - | 17-inch Alloy |
| Wheel Size Type | - | 265/70 R17 |
| Wheels | - | 17-inch Alloy |
| Spec | Pajero Sport | Tasman |
|---|---|---|
| Front Suspension | Double wishbone with coil spring | Double Wishbone |
| Rear Suspension | Three-link rigid axle with coil spring | Rigid Axle (Leaf Spring) |
| Front Track Width | - | 1636 mm |
| Rear Track Width | - | 1624 mm |
| Chassis Type | - | Body-on-Frame |
| Power Steering | - | Yes |
| Steering Column | - | Adjustable |
| Front Spring Type | - | Coil Spring |
| Rear Spring Type | - | Leaf Spring |
| Front Anti-Roll Bar | - | Yes |
| Rear Anti-Roll Bar | - | No |
| Shock Absorber Type | - | Telescopic |
| Chassis Material | - | Body-on-Frame |
| Front Suspension Type | Double wishbone with coil spring | Double Wishbone |
| MagneRide Damping | - | Not Available |
| Rear Axle Type | - | Rigid Axle (Leaf Spring) |
| Rear Suspension Type | Three-link rigid axle with coil spring | Rigid Axle (Leaf Spring) |
| Shock Absorbers | - | Telescopic |
| Suspension | - | Double Wishbone |
| Spec | Pajero Sport | Tasman |
|---|---|---|
| CO2 Emissions | 214 g/km | 206 g/km |
| Start Stop System | - | Yes |
| Hybrid System Type | - | Not Available |
| Noise Level | - | 72 dB |
| Variable Valve Timing | - | No |
| Fuel Octane Requirement | - | B7 Diesel |
| Particulate Filter | - | DPF |
| Euro Emission Standard | - | Euro 6 |
| Green NCAP Rating | - | 5 |
| Idle CO2 Output | - | 206 |
| Fuel Evaporation Control | - | No |
| CO2 Emissions G Km | - | 206 |
| Spec | Pajero Sport | Tasman |
|---|---|---|
| Service Plan | 5 years / 90,000 km; 10,000 km intervals | 6 Years / 90,000 km |
| Service Interval | - | 15000 |
| Approx Service Cost | - | R4,800 per service |
| Maintenance Plan | - | 6 Years / 90,000 km |
| Engine Oil Capacity | - | 7.0 l |
| Engine Oil Change Interval | - | 15000 |
| First Service At | - | 15000 |
| Service Plan Duration | 5 years / 90,000 km; 10,000 km intervals | 6 Years / 90,000 km |
| Service Plan Distance | 5 years / 90,000 km; 10,000 km intervals | 6 Years / 90,000 km |
| Anti-Rust Treatment | - | Yes |
| Alternator | - | Yes |
| Service Intervals | - | 15000 |
| Spec | Pajero Sport | Tasman |
|---|---|---|
| Ownership Role | New vehicle sold through Mitsubishi Motors South Africa | Flagship |
| Price Zar | 904990 ZAR | 1004999 ZAR |
| Pricing Role | Official South African recommended retail price | Current official retail price |
| Starting Price | 904990 | 1004999 |
| Starting Price Zar | 904990 | 1004999 |
| Spec | Pajero Sport | Tasman |
|---|---|---|
| Warranty | 3 years / 100,000 km | 5 Years / Unlimited km |
| Warranty Years | 3 years / 100,000 km | 5 Years / Unlimited km |
| Roadside Assistance | - | 5 Years / Unlimited km |
| Anti-Corrosion Warranty | - | 5 Years |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years / 100,000 km | 5 Years / Unlimited km |
| Roadside Assistance | - | 5 Years / Unlimited km |
| Warranty Roadside Assistance | - | 5 Years / Unlimited km |
| Spec | Pajero Sport | Tasman |
|---|---|---|
| Real-world City Mileage Min | - | 8.1 l/100km |
| Real-world City Mileage Max | - | 10.5 l/100km |
| Real-world Highway Mileage Min | - | 12.7 l/100km |
| Real-world Highway Mileage Max | - | 14.8 l/100km |
In depth: how these cars differ
This Pajero Sport and Tasman 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 Tasman 72.
Efficiency index: Pajero Sport 49 vs Tasman 51.
Safety-equipment index: Pajero Sport 72 vs Tasman 94.
Practicality index: Pajero Sport 71 vs Tasman 93.
Ownership-cover index: Pajero Sport not separately scored vs Tasman 75.
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.
Model imagery
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Specification Evidence Index
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-index readout
Tasman leads by 13 points
Tasman has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Pajero Sport remains close.
Evidence leader
78
/100
Lead
13
points
Data
97%
source coverage
78
#1
Evidence leader
Tasman
97% source coverage
4 strong categories
Best at
Safety 94
Check
Efficiency 51
Performance
72
Efficiency
51
Safety
94
Practicality
93
Ownership
75
Leads by 13 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
Tasman +7
Efficiency
Tasman +2
Safety
Tasman +22
Practicality
Tasman +22
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Tasman
Performance
72/100
Efficiency
51/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
93/100
Ownership
75/100
Pajero Sport
Performance
65/100
Efficiency
49/100
Safety
72/100
Practicality
71/100
What the evidence means
Evidence index
KIA Tasman
leads the specification evidence index with 78 pts
vs 65 pts for Pajero Sport
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Tasman 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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Pajero Sport vs Tasman questions
There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa 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.