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2.0L dCi Panel Van with Rear Camera and Touchscreen PackDiesel6-Speed ManualCurrent
ZAR 635,999ex-showroom
⚡ 125 kW🔧 380 Nm⛽ 13.9 km/l
+Add a 3rd car
Decision summary
Mitsubishi Pajero Sport vs Renault Trafic Panel Van: the short answer
Pajero Sport and Trafic Panel Van are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Trafic Panel Van starts ZAR 153,991 cheaperPajero Sport from ZAR 789,990 · Trafic Panel Van from ZAR 635,999
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Pajero Sport
Trafic Panel Van
Maximum Power
Pajero Sport133 kW @ 3500 rpm
Trafic Panel Van125 kW @ 3500 rpm
Maximum Torque
Pajero Sport430 Nm @ 2500 rpm
Trafic Panel Van380 Nm @ 1500 rpm
Engine Size
Pajero Sport2442 cc
Trafic Panel Van2000 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Pajero Sport12.3 km/l
Trafic Panel Van13.9 km/l
Ground Clearance
Pajero Sport218 mm
Trafic Panel Van160 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
When a variant is selected, its rating out of five applies only to that exact derivative; a model-range review is not inherited. Editorial ratings are separate from the Specification Evidence Index out of 100 and are not customer ratings.
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)
Pajero Sport
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Performance
Specification evidence leader
Trafic Panel Van
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Best suited to:Published EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
Pajero Sport
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Trafic Panel Van
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
Trafic Panel Van
Model Introduced Year
2017
2026
Generation
Third-generation Pajero Sport, 2025 facelift
Current South Africa Trafic Panel Van 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
Panel Van
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Seven-seat ladder-frame SUV
Panel Van
Vehicle Type
Passenger vehicle
Panel Van
Tare Mass Kg
-
1646 kg
Spec
Pajero Sport
Trafic Panel Van
Length
4825 mm
5480 mm
Width
1815 mm
2283 mm
Height
1805 mm
1967 mm
Wheelbase
2800 mm
3498 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
218 mm
160 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
190 mm
160 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
68 l
80 l
Boot/Cargo Space
193 l
8900 l
Kerb Weight
2080 kg
1646 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2775 kg
3070 kg
Payload Capacity
695 kg
1279 kg
Towing Capacity
2850 kg
2500 kg
Seating Capacity
7 seats
2 seats
Number of Rows
3 rows
1 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.6 m
6.59 m
Front Headroom
1022 mm
1030 mm
Rear Headroom
957 mm
Not Applicable
Front Legroom
1067 mm
1040 mm
Rear Legroom
880 mm
Not Applicable
Spec
Pajero Sport
Trafic Panel Van
Engine
2.4-litre Intercooled Turbocharged Diesel
2-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
4N15
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
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
Common-rail diesel 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
125 kW @ 3500 rpm
Maximum Torque
430 Nm @ 2500 rpm
380 Nm @ 1500 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
FWD
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
6-Speed Manual
Top Speed
180 km/h
193 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
Eco, Normal, Sport
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
4500 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
63.9 kW/tonne
75.9 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
206.7 Nm/tonne
230.9 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
Trafic Panel Van
Gearbox
8-Speed Automatic
Manual
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, selectable four-wheel drive
FWD
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
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
3.692
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
8
Not Available
Transmission Type
Automatic
Manual
Clutch Type
Torque converter
Manual clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Floor-mounted selector
Manual
Drivetrain
4WD
FWD
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
FWD
Rear Differential Lock
Yes
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
8
Not Available
Spec
Pajero Sport
Trafic Panel Van
Claimed Mileage
12.3 km/l
13.9 km/l
City Mileage
9.9 km/l
11.3 km/l
Highway Mileage
14.2 km/l
16.3 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
68 l
80 l
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro VIb
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Available
Auto Start Stop
No
Not Available
Real-world Mileage
12.3 km/l
13.9 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
Spec
Pajero Sport
Trafic Panel Van
Airbags
7
Front airbags
ABS
Yes
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Standard
Traction Control
Yes
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Not Applicable
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Not Applicable
Brake Assist
Yes
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
No
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
Not Available
AEB
No
Not Available
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
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
Standard
Side Airbags
Yes
Standard
Stability Control
Yes
Standard
TCS
Yes
Standard
Knee Airbag
Yes
Not Available
ABS EBD
Yes
Standard
Spec
Pajero Sport
Trafic Panel Van
Cruise Control
Yes
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
No
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
No
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
No
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
No
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Yes
Standard
Rear View Camera
Yes
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
No
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
No
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
No
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
No
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Yes
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Standard
Reverse Camera
Yes
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
Not Available
Park Assist
No
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Yes
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
No
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
No
Not Available
Spec
Pajero Sport
Trafic Panel Van
Seat Material
Leather
Fabric or cloth trim
Heated Seats
No
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
No
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
No
Not Available
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Polyurethane / synthetic
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Power adjustable
Manual
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual adjustable
Manual
Seat Trim
Leather-appointed
Fabric
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Available
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Available
Spec
Pajero Sport
Trafic Panel Van
Climate Control
Dual-zone automatic with rear air conditioning
Manual / automatic by trim
Power Windows
Front and rear
Standard
Keyless Entry
Yes
Standard
Push Button Start
Yes
Standard
Wireless Charging
No
Not Available
Sunroof
Yes
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Yes
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Not Available
AC Type
Dual-zone automatic with rear air conditioning
Manual / automatic by trim
Load Bed Length
-
Not Available
Load Bed Width
-
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
Not Available
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Available
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Available
Spec
Pajero Sport
Trafic Panel Van
Infotainment System
Smartphone-link Display Audio
Touchscreen infotainment
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Standard
Android Auto
Yes
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Standard
Number of Speakers
6
4-6
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
Trafic Panel Van
LED Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Standard
Fog Lamps
Yes
Not Available
Roof Rails
Yes
Not Applicable
Exterior Colour Options
White Diamond, Graphite Grey Metallic, Sterling Silver Metallic, Jet Black Mica
Official Renault South Africa colours vary by model and dealer stock.
Headlights
Yes
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
No
Not Available
Spec
Pajero Sport
Trafic Panel Van
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
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Rear differential lock
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Super Select 4WD-II
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
23.1 deg
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
-
160 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
160 mm
Spec
Pajero Sport
Trafic Panel Van
Tyre Size
265/60 R18
215/65 R16
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Full-size alloy
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch alloy
Not Available
Handbrake Type
Electric parking brake
Electronic parking brake
Spec
Pajero Sport
Trafic Panel Van
Front Suspension
Double wishbone with coil spring
MacPherson strut with lower triangle and coil spring
Rear Suspension
Three-link rigid axle with coil spring
Torsion beam axle
Front Track Width
-
Not Available
Rear Track Width
-
Not Available
Spec
Pajero Sport
Trafic Panel Van
CO2 Emissions
214 g/km
188 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Diesel
Spec
Pajero Sport
Trafic Panel Van
Service Plan
5 years / 90,000 km; 10,000 km intervals
5 year / 90 000 km
Spec
Pajero Sport
Trafic Panel Van
Ownership Role
New vehicle sold through Mitsubishi Motors South Africa
commercial utility
Price Zar
904990 ZAR
635999 ZAR
Pricing Role
Official South African recommended retail price
commercial utility
Starting Price
904990
635999
Starting Price Zar
904990
635999
Spec
Pajero Sport
Trafic Panel Van
Warranty
3 years / 100,000 km
5 Year / 150 000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Pajero Sport and Trafic Panel Van 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 Trafic Panel Van 62.
Efficiency index: Pajero Sport 49 vs Trafic Panel Van 55.
Safety-equipment index: Pajero Sport 72 vs Trafic Panel Van 90.
Practicality index: Pajero Sport 71 vs Trafic Panel Van 72.
Ownership-cover index: Pajero Sport not separately scored vs Trafic Panel Van 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
Trafic Panel Van leads by 5 points
Pajero Sport and Trafic Panel Van are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Performance
Pajero Sport +3
Efficiency
Trafic Panel Van +6
Safety
Trafic Panel Van +18
Practicality
Trafic Panel Van +1
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Trafic Panel Van
Performance
62/100
Efficiency
55/100
Safety
90/100
Practicality
72/100
Pajero Sport
Performance
65/100
Efficiency
49/100
Safety
72/100
Practicality
71/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexRenault Trafic Panel Van
leads the specification evidence index with 70 pts
vs 65 pts for Pajero Sport
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Trafic Panel Van 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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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.
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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.
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.
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