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Specification evidence leader
Tiggo 9
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Performance
Which One's Right for You?
Pajero Sport
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Tiggo 9
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
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Spec
Pajero Sport
Tiggo 9
Model Introduced Year
2017
2026
Generation
Third-generation Pajero Sport, 2025 facelift
Current South Africa Tiggo 9 range
Facelift History
South African facelift launched in May 2025.
Current South Africa version listed by official source
Facelift Launched Since
Current specification
2026
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Seven-seat ladder-frame SUV
SUV
Vehicle Type
Passenger vehicle
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
-
1980 kg
Spec
Pajero Sport
Tiggo 9
Length
4825 mm
4810 mm
Width
1815 mm
1925 mm
Height
1805 mm
1741 mm
Wheelbase
2800 mm
2800 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
218 mm
147 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
190 mm
147 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
68 l
65 l
Boot/Cargo Space
193 l
448 l
Kerb Weight
2080 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2775 kg
2587 kg
Payload Capacity
695 kg
607 kg
Towing Capacity
2850 kg
1425 kg
Seating Capacity
7 seats
7 seats
Number of Rows
3 rows
3 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.6 m
5.9 m
Front Headroom
1022 mm
1025 mm
Rear Headroom
957 mm
990 mm
Front Legroom
1067 mm
1060 mm
Rear Legroom
880 mm
960 mm
Spec
Pajero Sport
Tiggo 9
Engine
2.4-litre Intercooled Turbocharged Diesel
2-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
4N15
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2442 cc
2000 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
Petrol injection
Compression Ratio
15.5:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
86 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
105.1 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
133 kW @ 3500 rpm
187 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
430 Nm @ 2500 rpm
390 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
AWD
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
7-Speed DCT
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
Eco, Normal, Sport
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
Tiggo 9
Gearbox
8-Speed Automatic
7 DCT
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, selectable four-wheel drive
AWD
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
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
3.692
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
8
7
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Torque converter
Automatic clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Floor-mounted selector
Electric
Drivetrain
4WD
AWD
4WD Engagement
Selectable electronically
Not Available
4WD Hi Range
Yes
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Yes
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Rotary selector
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Yes
Standard
Front Differential Lock
No
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
8-Speed Automatic
7 DCT
Low Range Ratio
2.566
Not Applicable
Low Range
Yes
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x4
AWD
Rear Differential Lock
Yes
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
8
7
Spec
Pajero Sport
Tiggo 9
Claimed Mileage
12.3 km/l
12.0 km/l
City Mileage
9.9 km/l
9.7 km/l
Highway Mileage
14.2 km/l
14.1 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
68 l
65 l
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro VIb
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
No
Standard
Real-world Mileage
12.3 km/l
12.0 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
68
65
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
Tiggo 9
Airbags
7
Multiple airbags
ABS
Yes
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Standard
Traction Control
Yes
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Standard
Brake Assist
Yes
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
No
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
Standard
AEB
No
Standard
BA
Yes
Standard
Brake Override System
Yes
Standard
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Standard
Driver Airbag
Yes
Standard
EBD
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Standard
Hill Hold
Yes
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
No
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
Standard
Side Airbags
Yes
Standard
Stability Control
Yes
Standard
TCS
Yes
Standard
Knee Airbag
Yes
Standard
ABS EBD
Yes
Standard
Spec
Pajero Sport
Tiggo 9
Cruise Control
Yes
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
Standard
Lane Keep Assist
No
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
No
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
No
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
No
Standard
Parking Sensors
Yes
Standard
Rear View Camera
Yes
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Standard
Autonomous Emergency Braking
No
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
No
Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition
No
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
No
Standard
Auto Wipers
Yes
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Standard
Reverse Camera
Yes
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
Standard
Park Assist
No
Standard
Around View Monitor
Yes
Standard
Blind Spot Warning
No
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
No
Standard
Spec
Pajero Sport
Tiggo 9
Seat Material
Leather
Leatherette / leather
Heated Seats
No
Standard
Ventilated Seats
No
Standard
Ambient Lighting
No
Standard
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
Power adjustable
Power
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual adjustable
Power
Seat Trim
Leather-appointed
Leatherette / leather
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Available
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Available
Spec
Pajero Sport
Tiggo 9
Climate Control
Dual-zone automatic with rear air conditioning
Automatic
Power Windows
Front and rear
Standard
Keyless Entry
Yes
Standard
Push Button Start
Yes
Standard
Wireless Charging
No
Standard
Sunroof
Yes
Standard
Electric Tailgate
Yes
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Standard
AC Type
Dual-zone automatic with rear air conditioning
Automatic
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
2065 l
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Pajero Sport
Tiggo 9
Infotainment System
Smartphone-link Display Audio
Touchscreen infotainment
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Standard
Android Auto
Yes
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Standard
Number of Speakers
6
8
Digital Instrument Cluster
Colour multi-information display
Standard
USB Ports
Front and rear
Front and rear USB where listed
Infotainment Screen
8-inch
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Touchscreen
8-inch
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Spec
Pajero Sport
Tiggo 9
LED Headlamps
Yes
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Standard
Fog Lamps
Yes
Standard
Roof Rails
Yes
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
White Diamond, Graphite Grey Metallic, Sterling Silver Metallic, Jet Black Mica
White, black, grey, silver, blue, green and other official Chery market colours by model.
Headlights
Yes
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
No
Standard
Spec
Pajero Sport
Tiggo 9
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
Standard
Locking Differential
Rear differential lock
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Super Select 4WD-II
AWD / 4WD as listed
Breakover Angle
23.1 deg
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
-
147 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
147 mm
Spec
Pajero Sport
Tiggo 9
Tyre Size
265/60 R18
20-inch alloy
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Full-size alloy
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch alloy
20-inch alloy
Handbrake Type
Electric parking brake
Electronic parking brake
Spec
Pajero Sport
Tiggo 9
Front Suspension
Double wishbone with coil spring
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
Three-link rigid axle with coil spring
Multi-link
Front Track Width
-
Not Available
Rear Track Width
-
Not Available
Spec
Pajero Sport
Tiggo 9
CO2 Emissions
214 g/km
197 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Petrol
Spec
Pajero Sport
Tiggo 9
Service Plan
5 years / 90,000 km; 10,000 km intervals
5 Year / 75 000 km
Spec
Pajero Sport
Tiggo 9
Ownership Role
New vehicle sold through Mitsubishi Motors South Africa
flagship or capability-focused
Price Zar
904990 ZAR
779900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Official South African recommended retail price
flagship or capability-focused
Starting Price
904990
779900
Starting Price Zar
904990
779900
Spec
Pajero Sport
Tiggo 9
Warranty
3 years / 100,000 km
7 Year / 200 000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Pajero Sport and Tiggo 9 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 Tiggo 9 80.
Efficiency index: Pajero Sport 49 vs Tiggo 9 47.
Safety-equipment index: Pajero Sport 72 vs Tiggo 9 94.
Practicality index: Pajero Sport 71 vs Tiggo 9 67.
Ownership-cover index: Pajero Sport not separately scored vs Tiggo 9 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
Tiggo 9 leads by 9 points
Tiggo 9 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Pajero Sport remains close.
Performance
Tiggo 9 +15
Efficiency
Pajero Sport +2
Safety
Tiggo 9 +22
Practicality
Pajero Sport +4
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Tiggo 9
Performance
80/100
Efficiency
47/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
67/100
Pajero Sport
Performance
65/100
Efficiency
49/100
Safety
72/100
Practicality
71/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexChery Tiggo 9
leads the specification evidence index with 74 pts
vs 65 pts for Pajero Sport
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Tiggo 9 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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