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Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
X200 Double Cab
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
X200 Double Cab
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
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Spec
Pajero Sport
X200 Double Cab
Model Introduced Year
2017
2026
Generation
Third-generation Pajero Sport, 2025 facelift
Current South African X200 Double Cab range verified on 7 September 2026
Facelift History
South African facelift launched in May 2025.
No later South African facelift was identified in the current official model and brochure material
Facelift Launched Since
Current specification
Not Applicable
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Not Applicable
Body Style
SUV
Forward-cab double cab
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Seven-seat ladder-frame SUV
Forward-cab light commercial vehicle
Vehicle Type
Passenger vehicle
Light commercial vehicle
Spec
Pajero Sport
X200 Double Cab
Length
4825 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Width
1815 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Height
1805 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Wheelbase
2800 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance (Default)
218 mm
170 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
190 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
68 l
65 l
Boot/Cargo Space
193 l
Not Officially Disclosed
Kerb Weight
2080 kg
1760 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2775 kg
3030 kg
Payload Capacity
695 kg
1300 kg
Towing Capacity
2850 kg
1250 kg
Seating Capacity
7 seats
6 seats
Number of Rows
3 rows
Not Officially Disclosed
Doors
5 doors
Not Officially Disclosed
Minimum Turning Radius
5.6 m
5.75 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
X200 Double Cab
Engine
2.4-litre Intercooled Turbocharged Diesel
2.8-litre Intercooled Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
4N15
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2442 cc
2771 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
Direct 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
80 kW @ 3600 rpm
Maximum Torque
430 Nm @ 2500 rpm
240 Nm @ 1800-2000 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
5-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
X200 Double Cab
Gearbox
8-Speed Automatic
5-speed manual
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, selectable four-wheel drive
RWD
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
5
Transmission Type
Automatic
Manual
Clutch Type
Torque converter
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Type
Floor-mounted selector
Not Officially Disclosed
Drivetrain
4WD
RWD
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
5-speed manual
Low Range Ratio
2.566
Not Officially Disclosed
Low Range
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Axle Layout
4x4
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission Speeds
8
5
Spec
Pajero Sport
X200 Double Cab
Claimed Mileage
12.3 km/l
12.5 km/l
City Mileage
9.9 km/l
8.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
14.2 km/l
11.5 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
68 l
65 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
12.5 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
X200 Double Cab
Airbags
7
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Not Officially Disclosed
EBD
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Hill Hold
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
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
X200 Double 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
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear View Camera
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Not Officially Disclosed
Reverse Camera
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
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
X200 Double Cab
Seat Material
Leather
Synthetic leather
Heated Seats
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Ventilated Seats
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Ambient Lighting
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Not Officially Disclosed
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Seat Adjustment
Power adjustable
Not Officially Disclosed
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual adjustable
Not Officially Disclosed
Seat Trim
Leather-appointed
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Pajero Sport
X200 Double Cab
Climate Control
Dual-zone automatic with rear air conditioning
Air conditioner
Power Windows
Front and rear
Not Officially Disclosed
Keyless Entry
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Air conditioner
Spec
Pajero Sport
X200 Double Cab
Infotainment System
Smartphone-link Display Audio
Not Officially Disclosed
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Android Auto
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Yes
Number of Speakers
6
Not Officially Disclosed
Digital Instrument Cluster
Colour multi-information display
Not Officially Disclosed
USB Ports
Front and rear
USB
Infotainment Screen
8-inch
Not Officially Disclosed
Touchscreen
8-inch
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Pajero Sport
X200 Double Cab
LED Headlamps
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Fog Lamps
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Not Officially Disclosed
Panoramic Sunroof
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Pajero Sport
X200 Double Cab
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
X200 Double Cab
Tyre Size
265/60 R18
195/70 R15C
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
Full-size alloy
Steel spare
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch alloy
15
Handbrake Type
Electric parking brake
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Pajero Sport
X200 Double Cab
Front Suspension
Double wishbone with coil spring
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Suspension
Three-link rigid axle with coil spring
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Pajero Sport
X200 Double Cab
CO2 Emissions
214 g/km
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Pajero Sport
X200 Double Cab
Service Plan
5 years / 90,000 km; 10,000 km intervals
5 years / 100,000 km
Spec
Pajero Sport
X200 Double Cab
Ownership Role
New vehicle sold through Mitsubishi Motors South Africa
Current South African forward-cab double cab derivative
Price Zar
904990 ZAR
409900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Official South African recommended retail price
Current official suggested retail price, vat included
Starting Price
904990
409900
Starting Price Zar
904990
409900
Spec
Pajero Sport
X200 Double Cab
Warranty
3 years / 100,000 km
7 years / 200,000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Pajero Sport and X200 Double 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 X200 Double Cab 44.
Efficiency index: Pajero Sport 49 vs X200 Double Cab 54.
Safety-equipment index: Pajero Sport 72 vs X200 Double Cab 88.
Practicality index: Pajero Sport 71 vs X200 Double Cab 69.
Ownership-cover index: Pajero Sport not separately scored vs X200 Double 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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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
Pajero Sport leads by 1 points
Pajero Sport and X200 Double Cab are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Performance
Pajero Sport +21
Efficiency
X200 Double Cab +5
Safety
X200 Double Cab +16
Practicality
Pajero Sport +2
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Pajero Sport
Performance
65/100
Efficiency
49/100
Safety
72/100
Practicality
71/100
X200 Double Cab
Performance
44/100
Efficiency
54/100
Safety
88/100
Practicality
69/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexMitsubishi Pajero Sport
leads the specification evidence index with 65 pts
vs 64 pts for X200 Double Cab
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Pajero Sport leads. However, X200 Double Cab 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.
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