You're programmed to enter the old Pajero. You'll get used to the Sport in time, sooner than you think. This is my experience. It's harder to enter a car now for me now that I have a Triton. But manage it after a few months. (my daughters car).
Great review, actually about to order the new GSR, for me i like this car over the others in the segment, the only things for me is ill be changing the suspension to remove the 'floatiness' and putting in an engine tune. Beyond that, really like these.
@@BattleScar09 hi John, we thoroughly enjoy it. Will fit our purpose to travel a bit more and the added room we needed for our growing family. A ‘bus’ just wasn’t for us. I’ll be changing suspension soon and a set of all terrains later this year and that will do us.
I absolutely love this Pajero sport, despite of its love it or hate it styling. But it's the little packaging details that could be better, such as the DIY centre seat belt of second seat, the location of top tether points(roof mounted), which make the visibility and accessibility of third row seats difficult, and I wish this Beast was 4-7 cms wider. But for the price it is, and the tech it packs, esp the smooth 8 speed auto and that super select AWD, it's definitely the best in class where it matters most.
Again,,, top review. Great to know you check all details before putting your face to the car. Tom, many of us don't want to go off road or do the miles ( short trips only ) for a diesel. How about Mid - Large SUV's with 4WD in petrol !
These look really rugged with the Piak non loop or loop winching bars added to them since it doesn't add the chubby cheek sides that the OEM bull bar has.
I have a little constructive criticism. When reviewing a 4x4 with paddle shifters it's worth mentioning how the paddle shifters interact with offroad environments. Those paddle shifters are straight out of the EVO X and make driving on sand so much easier.
Another great review Tom. I’ve Finally decided on the Pajero Sport after waiting for the new MU-X and just can’t justify it. One question for you mate. I’ve noticed a thud at low speed, when your off the throttle then back on. It’s like the driveshaft responding. Is this normal?
Title is misleading, this review is not based on the 2021 range. There has been major changes to what is offered in the glx and gls spec, exceed remains the same. Check the Mitsubishi website, all has been updated now. Also slight changes in pricing. Cheers
Nice review 👍 No doubt you produced this before the revisions to the equipment levels, so that must be annoying... GLS is now downgraded to cloth seats and manual adjustment, with a new Delux pack option to get the leather appointed seats and electric adjustment on the front ones back, plus added 360 degree cameras from the Exceed. RRP hikes to of course. We take delivery of one next week after waiting since September!
Another top review, Tom. Love the site. Any chance of an update on the Kodiaq non RS MY21. It’s changed a fair bit and your old video seems to have dropped off the net.
Wife has the ASX Exceed 2012 model - this seems a good upgrade as I always found the ASX lacking in power and steering is not to my liking. Will check this out.
How about the Child Seat Restraint Anchor points..... are they on the back of the second row in the 5 seat versions?..... I believe (for the 7 seat versions) they are situated in the rear cargo area where the top of the boot door is.... can I suggest you mention Child Seat Restraint Anchor points when you do these reviews (if they are not situated at the back of the second row), as their position makes a HUGEEEEE difference to people with kids..... if they are above the rear door, this then means the Child Seat Restraint Belts would take up a lot of the boot area..... that does not suit, if I want to have a Cargo Barrier, Camping Fridge and Camping Gear in my rear cargo area. Cheers :)
Yes they fixed the tail lights but the new front no thanks and top it off with a mitsi bullbar fk no.i drive a 2019 GLS which is a great car maybe a touch narrow and with the 5 seater the rear space is enormous
I appreciate your reference "drivers seating being hemmed in if you're of a large frame".. That would be me and people less kind than you would call it fat 🤣
I'd say the Pajero Sport is reasonably competitive, at least in terms of driving dynamics. It's also considerably cheaper than Fortuner - but I am keen to hear various opinions in the comments.
Watching reviews like this etc as the 10 year warranty, capped price servicing and roadside assist (dubbed diamond advantage as a package) piqued my interest.
I have to day I resesrched this vehicle a lot and I bought the 2020 Triton eventually. The 8 speed is DEFINITLEY worse than the 6 speed. It was the biggest let down. It makes it soooooo slow.
@@chasingcars thanks for response. I was asking bcs in Europe we are not ale to by such car - CO2 emisiion..... Good Job ant thanks for All cars review. Havel a Nice day mate.
I used to think that mitsubishi was doing things ok as a car manufacturer until the americans said that now they are just making cars for people with bad credit history. I think thats not true but kia, izusu and Hyundai do not look so bad next to a Mitsubishi.
They will sell zero in USA of this thing, too small, diesel and Mitsubishi brand isn’t very reputable, hence it’s wise not to sell there, it will cost a bit dent on the company. North America is about full size and petrol.
@@siquanwu3131 I think this will sell in the US, as long as it has at least a V6 and it retains its off road capabilities. I'm pretty sure it's the perfect size for most US families. Since they have an alliance with Nissan, they could use the 3.8 V6+the nine speed automatic transmission from the frontier.
Yes, they are still in roof . Check the babydrive video for more info and illustrations This is the only part I also don't like about the pajero sport.
I bought a Pajero Sport 2022 model. The care is great but the quality of the parts are shocking, the car does not even have 3200km on the dial and the manifold and turbo is rusting. There is also extensive rust in the under carriage and various bolts are badly rusted (which have not been treaded). Pajero SA is brushing this off. I would love for the creator of this review to tell the full story and include a full true review.
I read a press release last year concerning Mitsubishi discontinuing the Pajero because of falling sales. I spoke with them about the fact that they have virtually not changed the Pajero for almost 3 decades, aside from cosmetics. even the 2020 model is the same as the 2000 model, including my 2004 unit. as I said, is it any wonder that sales are falling if the car hasn't changed. no one in their right mind would pay $60k for a car that contains the same technology as my 16 year old buggy. It would be wonderful to hear reviewers, on television, social media, youtube and the print media telling people "Don't waste your money buying these ute based units because the manufacturers refuse to listen to their customers. they supply under powered, detuned diesels based on farm tractor vehicles and tell the consumer that that is what they wanted". No, it isn't! Europe and North America are moving away from Diesels due to the emissions problems and costs but Australians are being fed old, under powered tech. for a farm tractor, the Hilux, Ford and Mitsubishi are fine. they're supposed to be a little rough and ready. As an example of how concerned manufacturers are: I spoke with Nissan as to why their recently rereleased NIssan Patrol has a 'very dated' (read: OLD) dashboard layout compared to those in the UAE and North America, including tech? I was told that Nissan listens to their customers, so I repeated the questions and the representative hung up on me. so much for listening. this is the standard response from Nissan, Mitsubishi and Toyota. and what is even more annoying is reviewers are more concerned about getting the car than shining a light on just how little regard these companies have for end users. I could go on, but it won't make one iota of difference. I've spoken to a number of reviewers and that's as far as it goes.
Right. I think we are very clear in describing these vehicles as relatively agricultural ute-based wagons. But at the end of the day, it’s an automotive journalist’s job to assess a vehicle honestly and in context. This includes an honest appraisal of the environmental impact, which we provide when we relate real world fuel use statistics. The market choose to buy, or not buy.
Its 2 decades of the same body, but if you've got a good proven product why change it. Just improve the small things when needed. Some euro car companies have been doing it for many decades. The Pajero sport is a very good ride.
Most cramped, rear end still looks crap, front end is too similar to other models from its brand which means very little distinction while it's also the smallest in its class. Ugh deal breakers lol but i can see why some people still buy it; it's offered with tons of discounts, it's one of the most efficient utes and it's nimble to drive while being reliable too. Sadly, i wouldn't pick it over the fortuner or new mu-x but i do hope an upcoming model in the few years will be so much better. Especially since i love the second generation pajero sport, despite it being an unrefined ute while being prone to rollovers.
Good vid Tom. A question for you. My sister lives in rural Sth Oz. Currently she drives an old Prado. She’s looking to update, but can probably only get into say a 2016 Toyota Prado. Whereas here she can get a new Pajero! I’ve been pushing her towards this! Your thoughts? Cheers.
I like that you focussed on value based on the price. Many reviews tend to ignore or place too little weight on price when comparing.
I've only climbed into the Sport twice over the years, and banged my head both times. Sticking with my old Pajero for now.
You're programmed to enter the old Pajero. You'll get used to the Sport in time, sooner than you think. This is my experience. It's harder to enter a car now for me now that I have a Triton. But manage it after a few months. (my daughters car).
Pajero just won’t let you down
Great review Tom as always what do you prefer the Ford Everest the Toyota fortuner or the Mitsubishi Pajero sport
Great review, actually about to order the new GSR, for me i like this car over the others in the segment, the only things for me is ill be changing the suspension to remove the 'floatiness' and putting in an engine tune. Beyond that, really like these.
Rob let us know how you found the new GSR? What did you end up changing and why?
@@BattleScar09 hi John, we thoroughly enjoy it. Will fit our purpose to travel a bit more and the added room we needed for our growing family. A ‘bus’ just wasn’t for us. I’ll be changing suspension soon and a set of all terrains later this year and that will do us.
I absolutely love this Pajero sport, despite of its love it or hate it styling.
But it's the little packaging details that could be better, such as the DIY centre seat belt of second seat, the location of top tether points(roof mounted), which make the visibility and accessibility of third row seats difficult, and I wish this Beast was 4-7 cms wider.
But for the price it is, and the tech it packs, esp the smooth 8 speed auto and that super select AWD, it's definitely the best in class where it matters most.
As we discovered in the comments on our Pajero Sport / Fortuner comparison recently, this vehicle has a lot of fans.
Again,,, top review. Great to know you check all details before putting your face to the car. Tom, many of us don't want to go off road or do the miles ( short trips only ) for a diesel. How about Mid - Large SUV's with 4WD in petrol !
V8 Patrol for you :-)
I want to go off the grid.
Thanks for the video, I'm looking these days to buy one and this is really helpful.. cheers
These look really rugged with the Piak non loop or loop winching bars added to them since it doesn't add the chubby cheek sides that the OEM bull bar has.
I have a little constructive criticism.
When reviewing a 4x4 with paddle shifters it's worth mentioning how the paddle shifters interact with offroad environments.
Those paddle shifters are straight out of the EVO X and make driving on sand so much easier.
WOW, your are powered by Direct Budget now, congratulation
Another great review Tom. I’ve Finally decided on the Pajero Sport after waiting for the new MU-X and just can’t justify it. One question for you mate. I’ve noticed a thud at low speed, when your off the throttle then back on. It’s like the driveshaft responding. Is this normal?
Pajero Sport 😍💚
I got mine today it’s brilliant
Title is misleading, this review is not based on the 2021 range. There has been major changes to what is offered in the glx and gls spec, exceed remains the same. Check the Mitsubishi website, all has been updated now. Also slight changes in pricing. Cheers
Awesome … tnx Tom
I’m a bout to buy one and you just pushed me through ….👍👍👍👍👍👍
Great!
Nice review 👍
No doubt you produced this before the revisions to the equipment levels, so that must be annoying... GLS is now downgraded to cloth seats and manual adjustment, with a new Delux pack option to get the leather appointed seats and electric adjustment on the front ones back, plus added 360 degree cameras from the Exceed. RRP hikes to of course. We take delivery of one next week after waiting since September!
Got my GLS on Friday and after owning many new cars I love this one the most (even more than my landcruiser) .. not as much as my Kombi though 😛
@@harmonyburpengary5904 do you miss not having the lockable rear dif on the GLS?
Another top review, Tom.
Love the site.
Any chance of an update on the Kodiaq non RS MY21. It’s changed a fair bit and your old video seems to have dropped off the net.
Informtiave review Tom, can I ask what gear are you using to film with ?
gread vid do you think the Exceed is worth the extra $$? Thx
Did it exceed your expectations?
lives up to it's name! & good value
Wife has the ASX Exceed 2012 model - this seems a good upgrade as I always found the ASX lacking in power and steering is not to my liking. Will check this out.
Great review
Top Review.
Thank You.
Ok in SA the exceed do not have adaptive cruise control or heated seats, but do have the sunroof and electric boot though.
Sunroof?? Soryy Where are you located mate
i'd consider it. i think there are better options. cheers tom
Good review, Ordered Mitsubishi.
I'm sure you'll enjoy the car.
Thanks for the review
No problem 👍
Great review!
How about the Child Seat Restraint Anchor points..... are they on the back of the second row in the 5 seat versions?..... I believe (for the 7 seat versions) they are situated in the rear cargo area where the top of the boot door is.... can I suggest you mention Child Seat Restraint Anchor points when you do these reviews (if they are not situated at the back of the second row), as their position makes a HUGEEEEE difference to people with kids..... if they are above the rear door, this then means the Child Seat Restraint Belts would take up a lot of the boot area..... that does not suit, if I want to have a Cargo Barrier, Camping Fridge and Camping Gear in my rear cargo area. Cheers :)
Great segment- what about the 2022
I really like your intelligent and dare I say non boganised reviews
Hi Tom, you mentioned Fortuner and Everest many times in this review, and you have done a review for Fortuner. Do you have any plan for Everest?
Plan to get onto that this year.
Yes they fixed the tail lights but the new front no thanks and top it off with a mitsi bullbar fk no.i drive a 2019 GLS which is a great car maybe a touch narrow and with the 5 seater the rear space is enormous
I appreciate your reference "drivers seating being hemmed in if you're of a large frame"..
That would be me and people less kind than you would call it fat 🤣
Excellent point fatso...😉
@@johncleaver4245 🤣🤣🤣
I am English speaking , what is FO leather ???
Doesn't Mitsubishi offer 10 year warranty now? Not 7 as you mentioned?
Correct, though their offers chop and change quite frequently.
Hi Tom, are Mitsubishi bull bars strong and effective re roo collisions, or is it a better option to buy an after market bull bar?
Love it,so l brought one👍
Good review Tom .This SUV US A MIDDLE OF THE ROAD spes and drive trains are adequate for most on road and of .Its a Good buget all rounder SUV .TOM .
Yep, suits a lot of people on a lot of budgets. Not the best in segment but certainly not overpriced.
Buddy, you need to have an editor check your posts before you hit reply.
All good. 😁
Chasing Cars . So what is the best in segment please?
is it worth to buy a pajero sport now? I am asking because in 2030 many companies will be building only hybrid cars. Thanks
i prefer the interior to the triton's
Does the added mass of the bull bar and tow bar affect the ride quality?
Does it settle the ride down a bit?
Didn't feel much of a difference compared to the un-accessorised GLS I drove before this.
It was hard to tell in North Sydney 😃
You already reviewed it against the Fortuner. Why are you reviewing it again?
Different format, different specification, and more information helps more people.
Not sure what Mitsubishi game plans is but they need to be more competitive other than the pricing. They use to be one of the best..
I'd say the Pajero Sport is reasonably competitive, at least in terms of driving dynamics. It's also considerably cheaper than Fortuner - but I am keen to hear various opinions in the comments.
Watching reviews like this etc as the 10 year warranty, capped price servicing and roadside assist (dubbed diamond advantage as a package) piqued my interest.
@@chasingcars For me the full time four wheel drive is a safety feature the fortuner is missing
I have to day I resesrched this vehicle a lot and I bought the 2020 Triton eventually. The 8 speed is DEFINITLEY worse than the 6 speed. It was the biggest let down. It makes it soooooo slow.
Hi there. what's the consuption? thx very much
Consumption wasn't bad: about 9L/100km combined, but that was without a load on the back.
@@chasingcars thanks for response. I was asking bcs in Europe we are not ale to by such car - CO2 emisiion..... Good Job ant thanks for All cars review. Havel a Nice day mate.
Kia Stonic review please
Embargo on the Stonic video lifts at midnight tonight. Tune in!
I used to think that mitsubishi was doing things ok as a car manufacturer until the americans said that now they are just making cars for people with bad credit history. I think thats not true but kia, izusu and Hyundai do not look so bad next to a Mitsubishi.
Hey Tom, what are the child seat points like? Still on the roof?
Exact question I wish to know. Would be the only reason I wouldn't buy one.
yep, I'd like to know too...... it's one of the reason's the Pajero Sport dropped off my radar of cars to buy.
@@DonsShed me too.
I wish they sold this in the U.S.
They will sell zero in USA of this thing, too small, diesel and Mitsubishi brand isn’t very reputable, hence it’s wise not to sell there, it will cost a bit dent on the company. North America is about full size and petrol.
@@siquanwu3131 I think this will sell in the US, as long as it has at least a V6 and it retains its off road capabilities. I'm pretty sure it's the perfect size for most US families. Since they have an alliance with Nissan, they could use the 3.8 V6+the nine speed automatic transmission from the frontier.
We in Meddle East got V6 engine that put 230 hp ....
Love that cheap fuel eh?
@@andrewford80 don't we all wants that...
Hey Tom, where are the top tether points for this car? Are they still in the roof?
Yes, they are still in roof .
Check the babydrive video for more info and illustrations
This is the only part I also don't like about the pajero sport.
does bullbar prevent aeb and anti collison
from working
exceed pajero sport please reply
I was told by the dealer that yes it can affect it
they offer a factory bullbar which retains all features
Definitely i can consider it
I bought a Pajero Sport 2022 model. The care is great but the quality of the parts are shocking, the car does not even have 3200km on the dial and the manifold and turbo is rusting. There is also extensive rust in the under carriage and various bolts are badly rusted (which have not been treaded). Pajero SA is brushing this off. I would love for the creator of this review to tell the full story and include a full true review.
Do you know if it has an auxiliary fan installed?
there's only one radiator fan, if that's what you mean?
@@andys31337 no, there is a radiator fan and there is another slot for an auxiliary fan
@@acc1tester398 yes but they don't use it anymore. it's not needed
@@andys31337 all right, so it's really not needed globally, I thought they removed it for cost cutting purposes here in the philippines
Where to get this bumper gaurd ?
This is a genuine Mitsubishi accessory. Any Mitsubishi dealer should be able to help.
Tossing up between this and a prado, going for test drives next week, any opinions people?
How did your test drives go?
I read a press release last year concerning Mitsubishi discontinuing the Pajero because of falling sales. I spoke with them about the fact that they have virtually not changed the Pajero for almost 3 decades, aside from cosmetics. even the 2020 model is the same as the 2000 model, including my 2004 unit. as I said, is it any wonder that sales are falling if the car hasn't changed. no one in their right mind would pay $60k for a car that contains the same technology as my 16 year old buggy. It would be wonderful to hear reviewers, on television, social media, youtube and the print media telling people "Don't waste your money buying these ute based units because the manufacturers refuse to listen to their customers. they supply under powered, detuned diesels based on farm tractor vehicles and tell the consumer that that is what they wanted". No, it isn't! Europe and North America are moving away from Diesels due to the emissions problems and costs but Australians are being fed old, under powered tech. for a farm tractor, the Hilux, Ford and Mitsubishi are fine. they're supposed to be a little rough and ready. As an example of how concerned manufacturers are: I spoke with Nissan as to why their recently rereleased NIssan Patrol has a 'very dated' (read: OLD) dashboard layout compared to those in the UAE and North America, including tech? I was told that Nissan listens to their customers, so I repeated the questions and the representative hung up on me. so much for listening. this is the standard response from Nissan, Mitsubishi and Toyota. and what is even more annoying is reviewers are more concerned about getting the car than shining a light on just how little regard these companies have for end users. I could go on, but it won't make one iota of difference. I've spoken to a number of reviewers and that's as far as it goes.
Right. I think we are very clear in describing these vehicles as relatively agricultural ute-based wagons. But at the end of the day, it’s an automotive journalist’s job to assess a vehicle honestly and in context. This includes an honest appraisal of the environmental impact, which we provide when we relate real world fuel use statistics. The market choose to buy, or not buy.
Its 2 decades of the same body, but if you've got a good proven product why change it. Just improve the small things when needed. Some euro car companies have been doing it for many decades. The Pajero sport is a very good ride.
Most cramped, rear end still looks crap, front end is too similar to other models from its brand which means very little distinction while it's also the smallest in its class. Ugh deal breakers lol but i can see why some people still buy it; it's offered with tons of discounts, it's one of the most efficient utes and it's nimble to drive while being reliable too. Sadly, i wouldn't pick it over the fortuner or new mu-x but i do hope an upcoming model in the few years will be so much better. Especially since i love the second generation pajero sport, despite it being an unrefined ute while being prone to rollovers.
What a load of crap. Enjoy your overpriced buy
@@dancollins8338 hurr, what the hell do you mean by that tardboy? Durr...
Needs electric steering, the steering at low speeds in the city requires too much wheel work.
🤣🤣🤣 try owning a Kombi 😛
Good vid Tom. A question for you. My sister lives in rural Sth Oz. Currently she drives an old Prado. She’s looking to update, but can probably only get into say a 2016 Toyota Prado. Whereas here she can get a new Pajero! I’ve been pushing her towards this! Your thoughts? Cheers.
Tempting as new cars are, she'd probably be better of in a near new of either.
How many colour?
I was talking about the Pajero shogun NOT sport 🤦
nice huge car to go shopping around the cities in Australia. ecofriendly lifestyle
Yikes. Should only really be considered if you're going to get off the beaten track. Much better cars for the city.
You'll notice Tom was bush bashing the car through the streets of the Lower North Shore of Sydney. This car does not meet the Mosman Tractor status :)
it's actually not that big. it's narrower than many popular family cars. just looks big as it's high ground clearance and tall cabin
"value for money" is redundant
The Mitsubishi Pajero. For people who really wanted a Toyota Land Cruiser.
Not true. I owned a landcruiser and would much prefer my new 2021 pajero sport 🙂
Yup, really don't feel like spending 100k on a land cruiser wagon
@@melcollins3039 Thats true.
These off-road vehicles' reviews are useless without testing them properly..... Put on the sand, rocks trails and provide feedback!
We were in lockdown sorry, not all that far we could go
@@chasingcars ahhh sorry to hear, I understand then, Toooom 👍
No one Spanish would buy this
Why?
@@andrewford80 Look up meaning of pajero in Spanish ;)
Great review.