Mitsubishi updates aging Pajero Sport

MITSUBISHI has facelifted its Pajero Sport range for 2024, the more expensive line-up ditching the previously offered two-wheel drive system in favour of an all-four-wheel-drive format across the range.

 

Mitsubishi has upped the price of the five-variant Pajero Sport range to begin at $51,540 plus on-road costs, the line-up now topping out at $64,840 + ORC. The increases represent a rise of between $1600 and $2400 range wide.

 

Available now, the updated Mitsubishi Pajero Sport continues to draw motivation from the familiar 133kW and 430Nm 2.4-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine and eight-speed automatic transmission combination offered previously.

 

A new look frontal treatment and rear bumper cover differentiate the revised Pajero Sport from its predecessor, as does a blackened headlight treatment and both automatic headlights and wipers across the range. New-look 18-inch alloy wheel designs debut with a blackened treatment for the GSR grades – which further adds black door and tailgate handles and mirror caps.

 

Paint options continue largely unchanged, save for the addition of Blade Silver on GLX, GLS, and Exceed variants. The GSR variant is available optionally with a two-tone Graphite Grey and Black roof option for the first time.

 

Inside, the Pajero Sport now boasts a three-spoke steering wheel familiar to that found in the all-new Triton. Revised upholstery options include a new diamond-patterned synthetic leather in a two-tone Black and Burgundy combination (GSR only), and 8.0-inch instrument cluster across the range.

 

“(The) Pajero Sport continues to perform a pivotal role in our product portfolio,” said Mitsubishi Motors Australia Limited CEO Shaun Westcott.

 

“It is spacious, comfortable and capable, and the 2024 model year looks fantastic with its refreshed exterior, new wheels and upgraded interior.

 

“The updated digital instrument display for Exceed and GSR, as well as improved standard specification for GLX, mean there are tangible improvements across the range.

 

To the end of March 2024, Mitsubishi has sold 2281 examples of its Pajero Sport. The figure places the vehicle in seventh place within the bustling Large SUV under $80K segment, ranking it behind the Isuzu MU-X (4854), Ford Everest (4499), Toyota LandCruiser Prado (3210), Toyota Kluger (2566), Subaru Outback (2556), and Kia Sorento (2552).

 

The segment top 10 is rounded out by the Mazda CX-8 (1425), Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace (1265), and GWM Tank 300 (1134).

 

The MY24 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport range is now available in dealerships.

 

2024 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport pricing*:

 

GLX (a)	$51,540	(+$1600)
GLS 7 seat (a)	$56,890	(+$1700)
GLS Deluxe 7 Seat (a)	$59,240	(+$1800)
Exceed 7 Seat (a)	$62,590	(+$1900)
GSR 7 Seat (a)	$64,840	(+$2400)

 

*Pricing excludes on-road costs.