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Jeep Grand Cherokee vs Mitsubishi Pajero Sport Comparison
Jeep Grand Cherokee
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Mitsubishi Pajero Sport
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2024 Jeep
Grand Cherokee
vs
2024 Mitsubishi
Pajero Sport
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv large category, between scores of 7 and 8.6.
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7.4
7.1
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Based on the Jeep Grand Cherokee SUMMIT RESERVE 4xe PHEV (4x4)
Based on the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport GLS (4WD) 7 SEAT
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
Towing
Fuel Efficiency
87L
922 km
68L
544 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
5 year - 10 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$69,450 - $115,950
$44,440 - $64,840
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CarExpert's Take
Mike Costello
Senior Contributor
Mike Costello drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- A PHEV that can tow and go off-road
- Doesn't lack power or torque
- Luxurious interior, imposing exterior
Misses
- Overly steep list pricing
- EV range and hybrid efficiency
- Rear seat toe room
Josh Nevett
Marketplace Journalist
Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Long (conditional) 10-year warranty
- One of the segment's cheaper options
- Proven off-road ability
Misses
- Performance, towing down on rivals
- Underwhelming interior storage
- Dated infotainment tech
Standard Features
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
Wireless phone charger | ||
Powered tailgate | ||
Rear air vents | ||
Adaptive cruise control | ||
Climate control | ||
Reversing sensors | ||
Reversing camera | ||
Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Premium Paint (+$1,750)
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Colours Available
Bright White is standard, while premium paint is a $1750 option across the range. The following finishes are available:
- Silver Zynith
- Baltic Grey
- Diamond Black
- Rocky Mountain
- Midnight Sky
- Hydro Blue
- Velvet Red
White is the standard colour, with all other shades costing $740 with the exception of White Diamond, a $940 option.
The optional shades are:
- Sterling Silver metallic
- Graphite Grey metallic
- Black Mica pearlescent
- Dark Blue pearlescent
- Terra Rossa pearlescent
- White Diamond prestige
The GSR is available only in White Diamond or Black Mica, while the base GLX isn’t available in White Diamond, Black Mica or Dark Blue.
Comparison
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Reviews
7.4
2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee review
The Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe PHEV brings electrification to an off-road icon, but its push upmarket leaves it with an uphill battle to fight.
Mike Costello
7.1
2024 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport review
The current-generation Mitsubishi Pajero Sport is nearly a decade old, and it's starting to really lag behind modern seven-seat 4x4 rivals.
Josh Nevett
Ready To Buy
Specs
Type | ||
SEQUENTIAL MPORT EFI | TURBO CDI | |
Size (cc) | ||
3604 | 2442 | |
Size (L) | ||
3.6L | 2.4L | |
Induction | ||
V6 | DIESEL TURBO 4 | |
Camshaft | ||
VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
24 | 16 | |
Power | ||
210kW | 133kW | |
Power RPM | ||
6400 | 3500 | |
Torque | ||
344Nm | 430Nm | |
Torque RPM | ||
4000 | 2500 | |
Bore Stroke | ||
- | - | |
Compression Ratio | ||
11.3 | 15.5 |