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Snapshot
- Range bolstered with cheaper 4×2 variants and new GSR hero
- Existing grades pick up additional equipment
- Updated model set to arrive in dealers this month
The 2022 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport is to gain more accessible two-wheel drive variants, a new blacked-out GSR range-topper, and additional features on existing grades.
The updated flagship of the Mitsubishi line-up (with the recent demise of the full-size Pajero) starts cheaper than its predecessor thanks to the addition of two new entry-level 4×2 variants, with the base GLX 4×2 starting from $43,940 before on-road costs.
Mitsubishi has confirmed pricing for the GLX 4×4 will jump by around $1500 for the new model-year, to $48,990 before on-roads, with the drive-away cost yet to be announced.
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A two-wheel-drive version of the mid-range GLS variant is also available, priced at $48,690 before on-road costs.
These 4×2 versions miss out on Mitsubishi’s Super Select II system, selectable off-road modes, paddleshifters and hill descent control – in addition to a rear differential lock.
Meanwhile, at the other end of the Pajero Sport range, the position of the Exceed has been overtaken with the addition of a GSR range-topper, priced from $60,940 plus on-road costs.
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It adds a host of blacked-out styling elements, including; black 18-inch alloy wheels, dark front/rear bumper garnishes, a black rear spoiler, grille and headlight garnish, a ‘Pajero Sport’ bonnet emblem, GSR tailgate badging and a two-tone black roof and rails.
The colour range for the GSR is limited to white diamond or black, with further hues available across the remainder of the line-up.
In addition, driver’s seat lumbar adjustment has been added across the wider Pajero Sport range, while GLS and Exceed variants regain a body-coloured rear spoiler – a feature previously standard before being removed from the specification list in 2020.
2022 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport Australian pricing
| Variant | Price (exc. on-road costs) |
|---|---|
| GLX 4×2 five-seat | $43,940 |
| GLX 4×4 five-seat | $48,940 |
| GLS 4×2 seven-seat | $48,690 |
| GLS 4×4 seven-seat | $53,690 |
| GLS Deluxe Option 4×4 seven-seat | $55,940 |
| Exceed 4×4 seven-seat | $59,190 |
| GSR 4×4 seven-seat | $60,940 |
Note: Prices exclude on-road costs.
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2022 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport features
GLX
| Five seats |
| 18-inch alloy wheels |
| 8-inch infotainment system with wired Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and digital radio |
| Four speakers |
| Front and rear USB ports |
| Keyless entry |
| Push-button start |
| LED headlights |
| LED daytime running lights (DRLs) |
| Cloth seats |
| Driveru2019s seat lumbar adjustment (new) |
| Forward collision mitigation |
| Adaptive cruise control |
| Choice of two-wheel drive (new) or four-wheel drive |
| Rear parking sensors |
| Single-zone climate control. |
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GLS
| Seven seats |
| Integrated satellite navigation |
| Electrochromatic rear-view mirror |
| Rear spoiler (new) |
| Privacy glass |
| Power tailgate |
| 18-inch two-tone alloy wheels |
| Six speakers |
| Rear floor storage box |
| Automatic headlights |
| Rain-sensing wipers |
| Dual-zone climate control. |
GLS Deluxe Option
| Leather appointed seats |
| Power driver and front passenger seat adjustment |
| 360-degree camera system. |
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Exceed
| 8-inch digital instrument cluster with speed limit display |
| Heated front seats |
| Eight premium speakers |
| Remote smartphone app functionality |
| Ultrasonic mis-acceleration mitigation system |
| Front parking sensors |
| Blind-spot warning |
| Rear-cross traffic alert |
| Lane departure warning. |
GSR (new)
| 18-inch black alloy wheels |
| Black rear spoiler |
| Black front bumper garnish |
| Black rear bumper garnish |
| Black grille |
| Black headlight garnish |
| Two-tone roof (black) |
| Black u2018Pajero Sportu2019 bonnet emblem |
| GSR tailgate badging. |
4×4 variants:
Four-wheel-drive models add Mitsubishi’s Super Select II system with selectable off-road modes, alongside paddleshifters and hill descent control.
A rear differential lock is also standard on four-wheel-drive GLS, Exceed and GSR grades, but not available on the GLX 4×4.
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Engine, drivetrain and fuel economy
As standard, the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport is powered by a 2.4-litre turbocharged four-cylinder diesel engine with 133kW of power and 430Nm of torque coupled to an eight-speed automatic transmission.
Fuel consumption is listed at 8.0L/100km in either two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive configuration, with a maximum braked towing capacity of 3.0 tonnes on 4x2s and 3.1 tonnes on 4x4s.
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Safety
The Mitsubishi Pajero Sport is covered by a five-star ANCAP safety rating from 2015, based on testing conducted on the related Triton ute.
The standard-fit safety suite includes:
| Forward collision mitigation system |
| Adaptive cruise control |
| Seven airbags |
| Electronic stability control |
| Anti-lock braking system |
| Emergency stop signal |
| Emergency brake assist |
| Hill start assist. |
GLS variants add rain-sensing wipers, while blind-spot warning, rear-cross traffic alert and lane departure warning are exclusive to the range-topping Exceed and GSR grades.
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Warranty and servicing
Like the wider Mitsubishi range, the Pajero Sport is covered by the marque’s 10/10 Diamond Advantage coverage with a 10-year/200,000km warranty and 10 years of capped-price servicing. If the vehicle is serviced outside of the Mitsubishi dealer network, the program reverts to a standard five-year/100,000km warranty.
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A complimentary 12-month roadside assist program is available, with the service also able to be expanded for up to four years – provided the vehicle is serviced by a Mitsubishi dealership.
Availability
The updated Mitsubishi Pajero Sport is expected to arrive in dealers this month.
