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Toyota LandCruiser Prado vs Mitsubishi Pajero Sport Comparison
Toyota LandCruiser Prado
Mitsubishi Pajero Sport
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2024 Toyota
LandCruiser Prado
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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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Based on the Toyota LandCruiser Prado KAKADU
Based on the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport GSR (4WD) 7 SEAT
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
Towing
Fuel Efficiency
110L
869 km
68L
544 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
5 year - 10 year
warranty
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MSRP
$72,500 - $100,665
$44,440 - $64,840
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CarExpert's Take
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
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Agreeable daily driver
- Capable off-roader
- 10-year conditional warranty
Misses
- Tech suite feels ancient
- Performance and towing lags behind rivals
- Not that cheap in this spec
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
- Crystal Shine Paint (+$675)
- Mica Metallic Paint (+$675)
- Metallic Paint (+$675)
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Colours Available
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.
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
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
7
2025 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport review
Mitsubishi has given its large off-road SUV the mildest of mild facelifts, but the core formula remains the same, for better or worse.
James Wong
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Specs
Type | ||
DIESEL TURBO F/INJ | TURBO CDI | |
Size (cc) | ||
2755 | 2442 | |
Size (L) | ||
2.8L | 2.4L | |
Induction | ||
DIESEL TURBO 4 | DIESEL TURBO 4 | |
Camshaft | ||
DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
16 | 16 | |
Power | ||
150kW | 133kW | |
Power RPM | ||
3000 | 3500 | |
Torque | ||
500Nm | 430Nm | |
Torque RPM | ||
1600 | 2500 | |
Bore Stroke | ||
- | - | |
Compression Ratio | ||
15.6 | 15.5 |