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Mitsubishi Pajero Sport vs Toyota LandCruiser Prado Comparison
Mitsubishi Pajero Sport
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Toyota LandCruiser Prado
2024 Mitsubishi
Pajero Sport
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2024 Toyota
LandCruiser Prado
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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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7.1
8.0
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Based on the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport GLS (4WD) 7 SEAT
Based on the Toyota LandCruiser Prado KAKADU
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
Towing
Fuel Efficiency
68L
544 km
110L
869 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year - 10 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$44,440 - $64,840
$72,500 - $100,665
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CarExpert's Take
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
Jack Quick
Assistant Production Editor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Steering much more engaging
- Comfortable and quiet both on- and off-road
- Makes tricky off-road driving easy
Misses
- Battery pack limits third-row packaging
- Still has short service intervals
- No hybrid or V6 engine option
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
NA
- Crystal Shine Paint (+$675)
- Mica Metallic Paint (+$675)
- Metallic Paint (+$675)
Colours Available
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.
There are 10 available exterior finishes for the Prado line-up, including:
- Glacier White
- Ebony (black)
- Crystal Pearl (white)*
- Silver Pearl*
- Graphite*
- Wildfire (red)*
- Peacock Black*
- Eclipse Black*
- Dusty Bronze*
- Espresso Brown*
*Premium paints demand a $675 upcharge.
Comparison
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Reviews
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
8
2025 Toyota LandCruiser Prado review
First new Toyota Prado since 2009 looks radically different and lacks both V6 and hybrid power, but advances in almost every area.
Jack Quick
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Specs
Type | ||
TURBO CDI | DIESEL TURBO F/INJ | |
Size (cc) | ||
2442 | 2755 | |
Size (L) | ||
2.4L | 2.8L | |
Induction | ||
DIESEL TURBO 4 | DIESEL TURBO 4 | |
Camshaft | ||
VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
16 | 16 | |
Power | ||
133kW | 150kW | |
Power RPM | ||
3500 | 3000 | |
Torque | ||
430Nm | 500Nm | |
Torque RPM | ||
2500 | 1600 | |
Bore Stroke | ||
- | - | |
Compression Ratio | ||
15.5 | 15.6 |