Ford Everest vs Isuzu MU-X vs Mitsubishi Pajero Sport: 2023 comparison review - 4WD off-road test
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 15 พ.ค. 2024
- The new-generation 2023 Ford Everest has made plenty of noise since its launch last year, earning plenty of fans thanks to its rare turbo-diesel V6 engine option. But that doesn't mean the competition still isn't stiff. Enter the Isuzu MU-X and Mitsubishi Pajero Sport.
Yep, this is all about ute-based 4WDs, with the Everest based on the Ranger, the MU-X the D-Max, and the Pajero Sport the Triton. But while their LCV counterparts are literally tools of the trade, the large SUV trio is instead looking to offer buyers seven-seat practicality while still offering a high level of off-roading prowess.
So, in this expert comparison review, CarsGuide Contributing Journalist Marcus Craft pits the new Everest against the established MU-X and Pajero Sport to see if it's now the best adventure-ready ute-based SUV money can buy. His final verdict is sure to ignite plenty of debate...
#Ford #Mitsubishi #Isuzu #Everest #PajeroSport #MUX #Review
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00:00 Intro
00:45 Everest - Under the bonnet
01:15 MU-X - Under the bonnet
01:36 Pajero Sport - Under the bonnet
01:57 Pajero Sport - Off-road driving
04:55 MU-X - Off-road driving
07:59 Everest - Off-road driving
10:41 Efficiency
11:00 Verdict
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It is noticeable that the Pajero Sport overcame all obstacles in the easiest way. Amazing!!
Pajero Sport For its Ongoing Fuel ⛽️ Economy all the time.
I am not a hard-core 4x4 traveler.
Pajero luxury is good enough for me.
I've got the Exceed and it's very nice, as luxurious as the rest of them, takes off quickly and the fuel economy is amazing.
Pretty honest review mr crafty.. I knew the Everest this time won't be coming closer to the Mux......the Isuzu engineers did a superb job 👍
I will go for pajero sport,value for money
I do like how the Everest has the FREE offroad option which includes all terrains and smaller alloys, as well as some underbody protection.
Yep..which the review video conveniently just ignored.
Bit late on this one Ash bro!!! Short and sweet, epic as always bro 👏🏽 Thanks again for getting amongst the scene here, those Waiuku boys are bloody good eggs alright, no doubt your being looked after 😎
So Isuzu have increased their advertising budget with you guys 😂
They couldn't pull the skin off a day old custard and their TC is garbage, but I see the video used the 'truck like' saying.
@@BrettWilliamson I know what you mean but I love my MUX, I'm running a 3inch fox suspension lift, 33s, And it's turned to 180 kW 550 nm, more than enough power for what I need
Mitsubishi Pajero sport 💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗
The two vehicles with AWD on tarmac are at a great advantage. Very useful when it rains after a dry spell as that's whe the roads are the most slippery. Except for snow and ice in the high country areas. Pajero does it all saving 10K
I have never once wished I had 4wd mode for the road in the MUX. Towing a 3 tonne caravan, not towing, raining, none of it ever required an extra 2 driven wheels. I’m sure there are some exceptional circumstances where it might be handy, but I’ll take the fuel economy, less weight, and less complexity from not having the centre diff any day
@@MrCasino3 Yeah, it's just a good option when it rains. I have gone sideways in my ute a few times accidentally but luckily held on to it.
@@MrCasino3 Ever driven the southern sides on mountains in Tasmania in winter ?
I had occasion to in a hired Pajero (proper) and the 4H came in handy because at all the sharp turns there was water and algae on the road which was very slippery.
Threw it into 4H and no probs.
For me Isuzu MU-X is the best 😂😂😂
Pajero do smart work in off-road
I like the MuX Isuzu. The others two vehicles are also impressive
Love our Mux lst have just finished 25000kms towing a 2800kg newage manta ray over east and Tasmania no mods didnt miss a beat and proformed great in our SA 4x4 driving course very impressed with how it went in the sand
Its unfortunate the Isuzu MU-X does not have a 4WD system that works on standard sealed roads such as the Ford & Mitsu. The Pajero Sport might be getting old but it's still a great 4WD that can be used 100% of the time on all road surfaces. The Ford is great too but is it really worth the extra $10-15K?
Ford isn’t worth it
V6 can tow way more than the other two. It's pulls amazingly too
Fuel economy though ..louch
They should compare it with 2.0 bi turbo everest not with the v6 type
@Andika Bambang true I guess... v6 maybe comparable to a Touareg, q7, etc.
Muy buenos sus videos saludos desde Córdoba, Argentina
Isuzu's TC is behind the other Japanese brands - especially the PS in this test.
The traction control calibration comes from the same toyota unit same gearbox as well
It looked like the PS did a better job with every obstacle. I watched twice. And it did it with less fuss and body movement. It did look a little narrow inside, however.
I agree. I see them in my 4WD club and they don't muck around, they are a really good 4WD.
I'm with you, its a mitsi so it doesn't get the respect it should. Im sick of seeing reviews done by Toyota and Ford fan boys that totally disregard cars like the pajero sport when it's a great package
Agreed, also find it hard to believe that the isuzu won considering all the reviewer's feedback prior to the verdict.
prolly due to shorter wheelbase
I've looked at all three lately.. it's a personal thing but the Pajero sport unfortunately is sooo much smaller inside than the other two..
Yep. I drove both Everest and MUX and bought the MUX. 😊 12:03
Smart man👍, i’ve had plenty of 4j’s over the years and their bullet-proof
Great to see a test of Australia's new class of cars. See they often outside school.
I feel like the new Pajero based off the new triton ute will be the better-priced winner. Update the tech and it's a sick deal.
Marcus Graft is my favorite off-road car reviewer.I love his reviews
Is there any advantage in keeping the 20inch rim and tyres. We are unlikely to go off road
Isuzu has stayed true to its roots. Not trying to move to the luxury side and sticking with its original workhorse purpose. I think that's what makes it one of the best. I own a 2019 2.5l D-Max and I will say it is the best car I've owned by far. Reliable and honestly a great offroad performer. Suspension is not the most comfortable on the road but offroad is where it excels.
It would be interesting to find out over time whether the clutch packs in the Ford's transfer case eventually wear out and require replacement. The Pajero Sport and the Isuzu MU-X do not employ clutches in their transfer case, so there is no friction materials that could eventually requirement replacement.
Umm, 18 inch rims with AT’s are a no cost option for the Everest sport. So is that all ford can give you for the test?
obviously Ford didn't sponsor this round of review
Well done!
However...
Would be great if there is a sound of the engine while you are driving each of them.
Having the sound while your driving could help us understand well.. how's the mighty engine RESPONSE in action.
The slow and low sound of the MU-X will make you buy it. (Ground clereance, price, raliavility and economy are secondary plusses) Then you wife will take it because is great. Then your son will borrow it to go to wilderness, then your neighbour will buy it too. It is infectious. Been there done that.
4×4 pajero sport good job
Any mark-up on price nowadays?
Pajero Sport Exceed is 2k cheaper unless you care about GSR badging and some parts being blacked out.
I would like it if the they priced the up grades they talk about. Compare the lift price, suspension, tyres and bash plates. See if it’s really worth it to bulletproof your family 4wd? Plus the weight difference that might affect your towing.
How is that Ford fuel consumption? No thank you.
Luckily I have driven both the Ford & the Isuzu or one might believe you. Oh, I like how you turned the harshness of the Mux's engine into a positive!
Interesting view that the Everest is hamstrung by its larger physical dimensions, especially when you think about the legendary even bigger and more capable 4WDs like the Toyota Landcruiser or Nissan Patrol.
shhhh its a conspiracy, this reviewer is a well know anti Ford guy.,
@@351tgvlol
@@351tgvLol. Even the lexus lx and landcruiser 80 , 100,200,300 all have a wheelbase of 4850mm something that toyota calls golden ratio. Nissan patrol is bigger but has a higher ground clearance so much so that you can literally put a 33.9 inch tyre on a stock patrol without any lift. Silly to compare everest with patrol. The top spec everest with bigger tyres can do extremely good. But not a stock one for sure. Interestingly the stock patrol has a ground clearance of 270 mm.
@10:44, Everest on test 20.3L/100km??? 😮
Nice review and good to see some proper offroading done on these as they come from the factory. No doubt most buyers would be quick to fit some ATs and would be great if they had that as an option (the Everest might?).
Worth noting the MUX is also about 10k cheaper than the Everest in the real world given the permanent drive-away deal.
The Everest did have the option. No cost for Sport and Platinum. $500 for the lower specs.
Does*
Thanks for comparing . How would the Rexton with the Ironman suspension go against these in off road?
The Rexton ain’t even making it on the beach
Can you not also use the Parejo sport in AWD high traction surfaces also
Yes he mentioned that more than once in the review. And for the Everest as well.
I find it interesting how most of these car review experts, just review the cars and give opinon based on how they drive, look etc. Based on that, they influence or persuade people on what cars they should buy. Never mention or include about the after sale customer support, reliability, and how prolific some car manufactures/dealers are, with throwing customers under the bus with legitimate claims. Not naming names frd, iszy, nssn😂. That should also be included!!!
You should Take lots of pictures about cars Self-portrait
I know those three Asia-Pacific mid-size SUVs are a fit for an Aussie when it comes to outback driving, and I can assume that all of those were made in Thailand.
Ground clearance on MUX is 225mm at best with those 265/50R20 tires
Agree with you
Mux all the way
Does this gen Pajero Sport have overheating issues?
We believe the previous generation Pajero Sport had a problem with a rough head gasket mating surface, and a running change to the machining process fixed it. No such issue with the current car.
Ford Everest!
I own a Isuzu. Very disappointed in the vehicle. Hate all the tech. How could anyone recommend it
anyone know where this is filmed? What 4x4 track is this?
This video was filmed on an off road track in the south coast of NSW. Cheers, CG team
no fortuner?
All 3 are more capable off road then I would need, so which one is more comfortable sitting at 110kph on our rough as guts highways for hours on end, loaded with camping gear, and pulling a
I had the 1st Gen Everest with the good ol 3.2L 5cyl and 6-speed torque converter auto way back some 7 years ago and also had a Pajero Sport 2.4L i4 with 8-speed torque converter at the same time and I can tell you this much from what I recall the Everest was the better of the two at highway cruising loaded up, the Pajero Sport had to be in essentially AWD mode to get anywhere near it, that said for fuel consumption the Pajero Sport was ahead by about 2L per 100km however with a smaller fuel tank (68L v 80L) the Everest had more range so it ws pretty much equal save for the added fuel cost f going to full tank.
As PS user for like 2 gen i would say , from those three PS is the not really nicest .. It's nimble, jiggling, bouncing .. It's all from the shortest wheel base Japanese triple cabs Utes
Matindi talaga MUX 4jj3 ❤
Far I didn't see that coming, it sounded like the pajero was gonna Win.
most reviews dont choose the mitsubishis as the best but the least off roaders ..but for the records no one gets close on their champioships on paris dakar rallys..now its been forgotten..being new doesnt mean better..
Nothing against the Mitsi, in fact for the price I'm pretty sure I'd pick it over the Isuzu and Ford, well, no chance I'd fork out $80k for a Ford. However I don't recommend mentioning race cars when discussing their road variants. Dakar Mitsi's are simply a road car shaped body on a different platform which can't be purchased = no relevance to what you can buy in a dealership. Cheers
Two different comparisons. The Dakar vehicle is specifically speced for the race whereas the Pajero is a general off roader....
Pajero Sport 24/7!❤
❤ ilike the suv's but everest
It’s a toss between the Everest and Isuzu for me, but I do like the extras on the Everest because I’m not he best 4w driver. And the park assist is also a bonus.
I am amused that you are the only reporter who has been able to use such a large amount of fuel in the Everest and much the same when you drove the Ranger V6 also you are very happy with the not so impressive in fact poor traction control of the Isuzu.
Comparison and racing competition winners is pajero sport dakar
All of those truck platform SUVs are imported from Thailand. Why did Australia have to be lazy to build those SUVs. I remember Thailand exits the export to AU, and give it to Indonesia to do it. I hope AU do this soon
Look at ford china’s lined up you will know what’s up. They got F150 raptor and Thiland ranger plus explorer and this Everest. It’s also at least 10% cheaper. My family used to own a timber business in ACT… well we moved it to china during Covid.. guess what? The productivity has gone up by 60% in the past 11 months. This is why
They need to make the MuX in V,6
A properly tuned 4jj can compete with tuned v6
Everest’s fuel consumption is very poor and not the first time I have seen that in tests. Strange in some ways as have the same engine base in my 2015 D4 with the ZF8 speed and it has been very economical over 7 years at around 11l/100K overall. Maybe its tuned in a way that any off-road use spikes it dramatically.
Very expensive over 70 thousand sounds pretty thirsty to and just wondering what Ford after market support is like. I suppose I better be careful what I say I better not be too negative.
How hard were you pushing the Everest to get 20.4L fuel consumption? Seriously there is a massive error going on with your driving style to get that high fuel consumption when everyone else who hs done 4x4 low range testing is showing around 12L per 100km.
Did you leave it locked in 1st gear only? you claim to be a driver that wants to take control ... I call BS on that Marcus, clearly you did not take control of the manual mode transmission option.
must be a typo error,
@351tgv Calm down ford fan boy
Ford Everest, its about taste 👍
Was the excessive Ford fuel consumption a mistake? Why didn't you focus on this a little more?
What? No Fortuner in the comparison? Good review though.
Mux for me
Ford everest followed by pajero sport
Surely the Ford can't be using twice as much fuel as the others, it's either a flawed test or failed automaker.
Everest any day
Mitsubishi pajero the best winner smaller engine but you can put the bigger turbo to increasing the power,pajero is the world king offroad rally champion, Ford Everest second, Isuzu mux third
Pajero sport. Complete package.
Pajero sport is the best
how would kia sorento and carnival go with off road
Not enough ground clearance
About as well as a Corolla.
Not very far and likely an expensive recovery.
lol. You're not serious are you?
Buy the Mux - it won't break down😂
And it won't cost you $10000,s if it does
Smart electronics are the killer with the Pajero & Everest and when you need help - the sales guys fill you with 👊
I would go to mu-x
The MU-X, defeated the Mitsubishi when it's pick-up counterpart sucked bigtime with CarExpert's off-road test and the Triton was the drama-free ute that time?
🤔
woooo!
You said multiple times that the Ford Everest is hamstrung by its size but failed to say or show how exactly. Also its to clinical for you not for the avergar buyer who wants to take their beast straight from the showroom to the track. Your reviews shiuld be what is best for all not best for you
I guess the Prado would come way down the list as it's even bigger?
It’s out of date in safety by a long way and should not be compared in the current tested ancap 5 star it’s only 3-4 at best.
Hit play and get an ad.
For a Dodge 1500 RAM 😅
Isuzu ALLDAY!
Why not compare a prado as well?
Where is the fortuner??😅😅
My Isuzu 2021 developed DPF problem and Isuzu Ute Australia did everything to refuse warranty repair. Took them 4 weeks to come up with pathetic excuse of dirt in the fuel tank. I will not buy another Isuzu.
yep lots and lots of info about the DPF issues with the D-Max and M-UX but the automotive media are refusing to report it for fear of losing advertising money.
I know of at least 15 D-Max off the road because of th DPF issue and Isuzu refusing to fix under warranty claiming the DPF is a consumable part
I just had my isuzu mux last year. Undeniably it is more 100% reliable in terms pf durability, performance and fuel consumption. I must say Isuzu MUX is underrated but can compete to the roads impressively.
I have to agree. I have a 2015 mux lsm and have surprised myself a few times getting through some challenging terrain where other more popular/expensive brands have struggled. I am days away from getting the 2023 model. Hoping it meets/exceeds my expectations.
Do not agree. Really how much did Isuzu pay you
Driven the Everest and the MUX, onroad, there is no comparison….the Everest wins hands down. Apart from size, it wouldn’t be much difference off-road.
China gets explorer and Everest when the down under only gets water down Everest. What is up with this? Ford
Agreed. Very biased review towards the Mux. Not a bad rig but the Everest eats it alive. Take the badges off each car and try again.
Isuzu MUX ❤
Lol MUX… please… the Pajero kills it in off-roading, what they paying you to throw yourself all over an inferior vehicle?
Where's the Prado ??? You left out the best.
Ford…!!!
With the money I saved on the ps I bought a boat.
Go on we’re is the prado and lc300 let’s see the ford get wrecked off-road.
At least you didn’t promote the sub safety standard toyota products in order for toyota to make more profit over people’s safety,
20.3L/100 on the Everest really??
Did ford fix their lemon gate?
❤❤❤ 🎉🎉🎉
I drive test everest and have hired mux in the end bought mux ford transmission was rubbish😂
☢😧☢ . . 20.3 L 100/km ....... FORD's on test fuel consumption , I'm speechless ...................
Yes it’s terrible…I ordered one but that’s unsettling
Dont you think quite bias