Mitsubishi Pajero Sport vs JAC X200 Single Cab

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 in South Africa

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
JAC X200 Single Cab in South Africa

JAC X200 Single Cab

X200 2.8L TDI 80 kW 1.5-tonne Single-cab Diesel 5-Speed Manual Current
ZAR 347,739 ex-showroom
⚡ 80 kW 🔧 240 Nm ⛽ 12.5 km/l
+ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Mitsubishi Pajero Sport vs JAC X200 Single Cab: the short answer

Pajero Sport and X200 Single Cab are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

X200 Single Cab starts ZAR 485,729 cheaper Pajero Sport from ZAR 789,990 · X200 Single Cab from ZAR 304,261

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Pajero Sport X200 Single Cab
Maximum Power Pajero Sport133 kW @ 3500 rpm X200 Single Cab80 kW @ 3600 rpm
Maximum Torque Pajero Sport430 Nm @ 2500 rpm X200 Single Cab240 Nm @ 1800-2000 rpm
Engine Size Pajero Sport2442 cc X200 Single Cab2771 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Pajero Sport12.3 km/l X200 Single Cab12.5 km/l
Ground Clearance Pajero Sport218 mm X200 Single Cab170 mm

Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Specification evidence leader

Pajero Sport

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Practicality

X200 Single 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 Single Cab

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec Pajero Sport X200 Single Cab
Model Introduced Year 2017 2026
Generation Third-generation Pajero Sport, 2025 facelift Current South African X200 Single 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 single 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 Single 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 3260 kg
Payload Capacity 695 kg 1500 kg
Towing Capacity 2850 kg 1250 kg
Seating Capacity 7 seats 3 seats
Number of Rows 3 rows 1 rows
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 Applicable
Front Legroom 1067 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom 880 mm Not Applicable

In depth: how these cars differ

This Pajero Sport and X200 Single 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 Single Cab 44.

Efficiency index: Pajero Sport 49 vs X200 Single Cab 54.

Safety-equipment index: Pajero Sport 72 vs X200 Single Cab 88.

Practicality index: Pajero Sport 71 vs X200 Single Cab 57.

Ownership-cover index: Pajero Sport not separately scored vs X200 Single 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.

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 / 100
Evidence-index readout

Pajero Sport leads by 4 points

Pajero Sport and X200 Single Cab are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Evidence leader 65 /100
Lead 4 points
Data 83% source coverage
65
#1 Evidence leader

Pajero Sport

83% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 72 Check Efficiency 49
Performance 65
Efficiency 49
Safety 72
Practicality 71
Leads by 4 points
61
#2

X200 Single Cab

52% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 88 Check Performance 44
Performance 44
Efficiency 54
Safety 88
Practicality 57
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Pajero Sport +21 Efficiency X200 Single Cab +5 Safety X200 Single Cab +16 Practicality Pajero Sport +14

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Pajero Sport

Performance 65/100
Efficiency 49/100
Safety 72/100
Practicality 71/100

X200 Single Cab

Performance 44/100
Efficiency 54/100
Safety 88/100
Practicality 57/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Mitsubishi Pajero Sport leads the specification evidence index with 65 pts vs 61 pts for X200 Single Cab

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Pajero Sport leads. However, X200 Single Cab may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

Pajero Sport vs X200 Single Cab 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.