Mitsubishi’s bakkie-based SUV, the Pajero Sport, has returned with revised exterior styling, an updated cabin, new tech and a more powerful engine.
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Changes to the exterior of the facelifted seven-seater Pajero Sport include a new grille design, black mirrors, black door handles, new 18-inch black alloy wheels, and a revised rear bumper. As for the interior, the updated Pajero Sport features a new 8-inch digital driver display (replacing the analogue dials in the pre-facelift model), an eight-speaker Mitsubishi Power Sound system, a 12.1-inch roof-mounted display for the rear passengers, a new steering wheel, wireless charging pads, an electric tailgate, a new two-tone trim colour and eight-way adjustable front seats.
The facelifted model gains several driver assistance systems such as adaptive cruise control, rear cross-traffic alert, blind spot monitoring, forward collision mitigation, tyre pressure sensors, an ultrasonic misacceleration mitigation system and multiple sensors around the body of the Pajero Sport aiding the Diamond Sense system. Interestingly, several features and operations in the facelifted Pajero Sport can be accessed and controlled via a person’s smartphone via the Mitsubishi Remote Control feature.
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Mitsubishi’s updated Pajero Sport, offered in both 2WD and 4WD configurations, is powered by a 2.4-litre turbo-diesel four-cylinder engine outputting 135 kW and 430 N.m (opposed to the pre-facelift model’s 133 kW/430 N.m powerplant). Mitsubishi states that the new powerplant has been optimised for power, durability and acceleration. The new powerplant has more power and offers improved fuel efficiency and lower CO2 emissions. Mated to the 2.4-litre four-pot is a six-speed automatic transmission. The Pajero Sport also includes the Super Select system, which allows for the ability to switch from 2H to 4H. Additionally, the new system offers 4HLc and 4LLc configurations for improved off-road mobility.
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The Pajero Sport is scheduled to be replaced by a new model in 2025. However, the availability of the updated Pajero Sport locally has yet to be confirmed.
