Pajero Sport is a striking fusion of contemporary design, cutting-edge technology, and genuine four-wheel drive capability, with an enviable off-road heritage. A luxury 4WD that is as comfortable off-road as it is prowling the urban jungle, Pajero Sport embodies style and substance in one sleek, purposeful package.
The 2022 Mitsubishi Pajero sport is set to launch in early 2022 and is to come with more-accessible two-wheel drive variants, a new blacked-out GSR range-topper, and additional features on existing grades when it arrives. The new Pajero Sport measures 4825mm long, 1835mm tall, and 1815mm wide on a 2800mm wheelbase. The extended wheelbase gives the car enough space interior-wise as its luggage space with the seats all in place is 131L in seven-seat models and 502L in the base GLX, increasing to 1575L with all rear seats folded.
This beauty has an Unbraked towing capacity of 750kg and braked towing capacity of 3100kg (3000kg in 4×2 variants), while the maximum tow ball load is 310kg (300kg in 4×2 variants). The Pajero Sport’s approach angle is 30 degrees, its departure angle 24.2 degrees, and its ramp break-over angle 23.1 degrees. It has 218mm of ground clearance and a fording depth of 700mm.
The updated flagship of the Mitsubishi line-up starts cheaper than its predecessor because of the addition of two new entry-level 4×2 variants, with the base GLX 4×2. The Pajero is covered by the marque’s 10/10 Diamond Advantage warranty 10 years/200,000km and 10 years capped-price servicing. If the vehicle is serviced outside of the Mitsubishi dealer network, the program goes back to a standard five-year/100,000km warranty. There is also a complimentary 12-month roadside assist program is available, with the service also able to be expanded for up to four years – provided the vehicle is serviced by a Mitsubishi dealership.
The Exterior Design
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The 2022 Pajero Sport comes with a striking design that combines sophisticated aesthetics with a muscular stance that makes it clear it is a potent performer on any road. With sleek lines from its distinctive chrome grille to its dramatic tail, Pajero Sport has an unmistakable presence that exudes confidence and capability. You can customize the Pajero Sport to match your journey, wherever it takes you. Be it body protection for off-road adventures, stylish embellishments to enhance its appeal, or practical additions such as a towbar or roof racks.
The Interior Design
The Pajero Sport has one of the finest interiors in its class with enough cabin space. Although the update to the interior is minimal but distinctively, the GSR features three rows of seats, with the rear-most set of chairs able to fold into the boot floor. The body-on-frame construction of the Pajero Sport (also known as the Shogun Sport and Montero Sport in other markets) will no doubt continue to endear itself to customers looking for a capable SUV. There is an 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system with both Wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, DAB digital radio, and a Four-speaker sound system. There is also leather upholstery. Notably, the materials used in the cabin are of high quality and together with the leather-wrapped steering wheel and shifter give the interior the glamour it deserves.
The Engine Performance
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The 2022 Mitsubishi Pajero sport comes with a 2.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder diesel engine that produces 133kW of power and 430Nm of torque coupled to an eight-speed automatic transmission. Mitsubishi’s Super-Select II four-wheel-drive system features a full-time four-wheel-drive mode as well as selectable low- and high-range gearing and a locking rear differential. The GLX and GLS are offered with a choice of rear- or four-wheel drive. The Pajero fuel consumption is listed at 8.0L/100km in either two-wheel-drive or four-wheel-drive configuration, with a maximum braked towing capacity of 3.0 tonnes on 4x2s and 3.1 tonnes on 4x4s.
Safety Features
The Mitsubishi Pajero Sport has a five-star rating from ANCAP with a 2015 date-stamp with the rating based on that of the mechanically related Triton ute. This rating was based on a frontal offset score of 15.22 out of 16 and a side-impact score of 16 out of 16. Whiplash and pedestrian protection were rated good and acceptable respectively.
The 2022 Mitsubishi Pajero sport comes with a handful of standard safety features such as autonomous emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, front, front-side, and curtain airbags, d river’s knee airbags, and Reversing camera with rear parking sensors.
Other features are blind-spot monitoring, a surround-view camera, and rear cross-traffic alert which are standard in the Pajero Sport Exceed and GSR.