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.
Mitsubishi Pajero Sport vs Changan UNI-S: the short answer
Pajero Sport and UNI-S are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
UNI-S starts ZAR 400,090 cheaperPajero Sport from ZAR 789,990 · UNI-S from ZAR 389,900
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Pajero Sport
UNI-S
Maximum Power
Pajero Sport133 kW @ 3500 rpm
UNI-S138 kW
Maximum Torque
Pajero Sport430 Nm @ 2500 rpm
UNI-S300 Nm
Engine Size
Pajero Sport2442 cc
UNI-S1500 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Pajero Sport12.3 km/l
UNI-S14.49 km/l
Ground Clearance
Pajero Sport218 mm
UNI-SNot Officially Disclosed
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 ·
Editorial assessment, not a customer rating. Not road-tested for this review.
Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Pajero Sport
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Specification evidence leader
UNI-S
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
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 stronger published space and capacity figures
UNI-S
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Pajero Sport
UNI-S
Model Introduced Year
2017
2026
Generation
Third-generation Pajero Sport, 2025 facelift
First current South African UNI-S retail generation, offered in CS, CL and CE grades.
Facelift History
South African facelift launched in May 2025.
No South African facelift has been announced since the UNI-S entered local retail sale in 2026.
Facelift Launched Since
Current specification
Not Applicable
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Not Applicable
Body Style
SUV
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Seven-seat ladder-frame SUV
Compact SUV
Vehicle Type
Passenger vehicle
Passenger car
Spec
Pajero Sport
UNI-S
Length
4825 mm
4539 mm
Width
1815 mm
1865 mm
Height
1805 mm
1680 mm
Wheelbase
2800 mm
2656 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
218 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
190 mm
167 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
68 l
51 l
Boot/Cargo Space
193 l
475 l
Kerb Weight
2080 kg
1505 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2775 kg
1825 kg
Payload Capacity
695 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Towing Capacity
2850 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Seating Capacity
7 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
3 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.6 m
5.66 m
Front Headroom
1022 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom
957 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom
1067 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom
880 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Pajero Sport
UNI-S
Engine
2.4-litre Intercooled Turbocharged Diesel
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
4N15
NE15TG-AC
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2442 cc
1500 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
Not Officially Disclosed
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
138 kW
Maximum Torque
430 Nm @ 2500 rpm
300 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
FWD
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
7-Speed DCT
Top Speed
180 km/h
190 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
3 selectable modes
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
UNI-S
Gearbox
8-Speed Automatic
7-Speed DCT
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, selectable four-wheel drive
Not Officially Disclosed
LSD Available
Active Limited Slip Differential (brake control)
Not Officially Disclosed
Transfer Case
Super Select 4WD-II
Not Officially Disclosed
Differential Lock
Rear differential lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Final Drive Ratio
3.692
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
8
7
Transmission Type
Automatic
DCT
Clutch Type
Torque converter
Dual-clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Type
Floor-mounted selector
Automatic
Drivetrain
4WD
FWD
4WD Engagement
Selectable electronically
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Hi Range
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Lo Range
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Selector
Rotary selector
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic Shift Paddles
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Differential Lock
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Gearbox Type
8-Speed Automatic
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Low Range Ratio
2.566
Not Officially Disclosed
Low Range
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Axle Layout
4x4
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Differential Lock
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission Speeds
8
7
Spec
Pajero Sport
UNI-S
Claimed Mileage
12.3 km/l
14.49 km/l
City Mileage
9.9 km/l
Not Officially Disclosed
Highway Mileage
14.2 km/l
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
68 l
51 l
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro 6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Real-world Mileage
12.3 km/l
14.49 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Litres
68
51
Combined Driving Range
84
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Highway
868 km
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Mixed
781 km
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Pajero Sport
UNI-S
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
Not Officially Disclosed
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Yes
Brake Assist
Yes
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
No
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
Driver and front passenger
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
AEB
No
Yes
BA
Yes
Yes
Brake Override System
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
Driver and front passenger
Side Airbags
Yes
Yes
Stability Control
Yes
Yes
TCS
Yes
Yes
Knee Airbag
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
ABS EBD
Yes
Yes
Spec
Pajero Sport
UNI-S
Cruise Control
Yes
Cruise Control
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
Rear (6 sensors)
Rear View Camera
Yes
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Yes
540-degree HD panoramic view
Autonomous Emergency Braking
No
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Traffic Sign Recognition
No
Yes
Auto Highbeam
No
Yes
Auto Wipers
Yes
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Yes
Reverse Camera
Yes
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
Yes
Park Assist
No
Straight-in/straight-out automatic parking
Around View Monitor
Yes
540-degree HD panoramic view
Blind Spot Warning
No
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
No
Yes
Spec
Pajero Sport
UNI-S
Seat Material
Leather
Microfiber leather
Heated Seats
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Ventilated Seats
No
Front seat cushions
Ambient Lighting
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Microfiber leather
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
Power adjustable
6-way electric
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual adjustable
4-way electric
Seat Trim
Leather-appointed
Microfiber leather
Spec
Pajero Sport
UNI-S
Climate Control
Dual-zone automatic with rear air conditioning
Automatic climate control
Power Windows
Front and rear
All four windows; one-touch up/down
Keyless Entry
Yes
Passive entry
Push Button Start
Yes
Yes
Wireless Charging
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Sunroof
Yes
Electric panoramic sunroof
Electric Tailgate
Yes
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Yes
AC Type
Dual-zone automatic with rear air conditioning
Automatic climate control
Spec
Pajero Sport
UNI-S
Infotainment System
Smartphone-link Display Audio
12.8-inch infotainment system
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Android Auto
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Yes
Number of Speakers
6
8
Digital Instrument Cluster
Colour multi-information display
10.25-inch instrument display
USB Ports
Front and rear
1 USB-A and 1 USB-C in front
Infotainment Screen
8-inch
12.8-inch
Touchscreen
8-inch
12.8-inch
Spec
Pajero Sport
UNI-S
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
LED
Fog Lamps
Yes
Rear fog lamp
Roof Rails
Yes
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
White Diamond, Graphite Grey Metallic, Sterling Silver Metallic, Jet Black Mica
Black, Putty Grey, Shadow Grey, Fluorite Grey, Moon White
Headlights
Yes
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
No
Yes
Spec
Pajero Sport
UNI-S
Approach Angle
30 deg
Not Officially Disclosed
Departure Angle
24.2 deg
Not Officially Disclosed
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 Officially Disclosed
Breakover Angle
23.1 deg
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Pajero Sport
UNI-S
Tyre Size
265/60 R18
225/55 R19
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Solid disc
Spare Wheel Type
Full-size alloy
Temporary-use spare
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch alloy
19-inch aluminium-alloy wheels
Handbrake Type
Electric parking brake
Electronic parking brake
Spec
Pajero Sport
UNI-S
Front Suspension
Double wishbone with coil spring
MacPherson independent
Rear Suspension
Three-link rigid axle with coil spring
Multi-link independent
Spec
Pajero Sport
UNI-S
CO2 Emissions
214 g/km
179 g/km
Spec
Pajero Sport
UNI-S
Service Plan
5 years / 90,000 km; 10,000 km intervals
5 years / 90,000 km
Spec
Pajero Sport
UNI-S
Ownership Role
New vehicle sold through Mitsubishi Motors South Africa
Current South African derivative
Price Zar
904990 ZAR
469900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Official South African recommended retail price
Current South African retail price
Starting Price
904990
469900
Starting Price Zar
904990
469900
Spec
Pajero Sport
UNI-S
Warranty
3 years / 100,000 km
5 years / 150,000 km; roadside assistance 5 years
In depth: how these cars differ
This Pajero Sport and UNI-S 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 UNI-S 59.
Efficiency index: Pajero Sport 49 vs UNI-S 55.
Safety-equipment index: Pajero Sport 72 vs UNI-S 92.
Practicality index: Pajero Sport 71 vs UNI-S 68.
Ownership-cover index: Pajero Sport not separately scored vs UNI-S 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
UNI-S leads by 4 points
Pajero Sport and UNI-S are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Performance
Pajero Sport +6
Efficiency
UNI-S +6
Safety
UNI-S +20
Practicality
Pajero Sport +3
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
UNI-S
Performance
59/100
Efficiency
55/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
68/100
Pajero Sport
Performance
65/100
Efficiency
49/100
Safety
72/100
Practicality
71/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexChangan UNI-S
leads the specification evidence index with 69 pts
vs 65 pts for Pajero Sport
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, UNI-S 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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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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