Mitsubishi Pajero Sport QE GLS (2015-2026)

Reliable workhorse – My 2016 GLS has 160k on the clock. I use it on my rural property for hauling 2 tonne loads, I often engage rear diff lock for steep ascents and the crawl mode in fwd and reverse. The roads to my property are some of the worst corrugations in Aus. In my 8 years of ownership I have had nil issues. Battery replaced once, four sets of wiper blades and… Read more

now on my 3rd set of tyres and it is due for replacement shocks - that’s it !. The car is not spectacular in any one thing but shines nonetheless. I work it hard, it’s never been garaged, maybe washed twice in 8yrs otherwise just a hose down. It has earn its stripes in fire and flood, great turning circle and 4wd system, OK on fuel and superb on reliability and functionality.

Fantastic vehicle - but ride isn't like a car – 84000 km so far. It hasn't had any faults in 5 and 1/2 years. The good - rides well Strong 4wd system Reasonably roomy Great Aircon with independent rear system in row 2 and 3. Fuel usage is about 9 to 10 l/100km. (more IF AC is initially going flat out). Good seats Engine is adequate and 8 speed transmission is excellent. Interior controls are… Read more

easy to use. Automatic wipers and lights are good. Interior sound level is fine (depending on tyres). ABS, and auto breaking are very good. FM and dab radio are great. Android is effective for internet radio and navigation, phone calls etc. Overall - easy to use as an everyday wagon.

Not so good High beam is OK only. Original tyres wear well but poor in the wet. Can blow out - I have had one entire disintegration at speed. Scary but the car still went straight. Paint work is OK, not great. Seems a bit harsh under heavy acceleration AM radio is very poor. Magnet for dust into door seals etc. Difficult to wash out. OK if you live in a city or town, I live down some poorly maintained corrugated dirt roads.

Mitsubishi Pajero Sports - Super Selective Experience – What can I say...After getting mesmerised with the Mitsubishi Pajero Sports 3 years ago, I decided to take the plunge and purchase another Pajero Sports 2019 model. Why? I rack up a lot of KLMS for work as I do a fair bit of country driving as well as personal. I love the Pajero Sports for the price, features and off road ability. However as I'm… Read more

not a die hard off roader, my version of off road is on a dusty gravel road. Yep. Not super exciting.

So my love hate experience started last year in December. So the air conditioning was blowing hot air on a 38 degree day. Not a fun experience. My car has always been serviced according to the log book. Took it to a reputable authorised mechanic and basically told me I had a cracked condenser. He informed me that this is awkward and to take it back to Mitsubishi.

So in summary, I paid a reputable Mitsubishi dealer in Paramatta to have a so called diagnostic test - a test which states the obvious. Result? Will have to have re gas the car and look at it further but its not a cracked condenser. Brought the car back to have it re-examined. Result. A cracked condenser.

So as I believe this was a manufacturing defect and was not my fault, I complained to Mitsubishi Australia. They virtually gave me the middle finger and told me that as the car was out of warranty. ( was 3 years old and clocked 150000 kilometres). I was happy to go halves as I believed this was a supplier defect. But Nope, all my fault. After owning 2 Pajero Sports within the space of 4 years and looking forward to the new generation Mitsubishi Pajero Sports, I can sadly say this will not be the case. I am bitterly disappointed at my treatment and strongly advise others to look at other manufacturers. The Ford Everest or Prado now seems to be a worthy option even if I had to spend a little more. All I can say Buyer Beware when owning a Mitsubishi.

Excellent all rounder – A GLS model used 50/50 for city and country driving with little off road. Great overall level of comfort, visibility and economy. A great car for towing my 900KG Avan .. hardlly know the van is there and with electric brakes its safe and trouble free towing. Regularly serviced but pricey it seems. Only wish I had got the Exceed version with additional proximity detectors. Show details

No regrets – I bought a 2020 Pajero Sport GLS because I wanted something which was comfortable around town with credible off road ability (and reliability) when going off the beaten track. So far, it is exactly what I wanted. It's no sports car, and it is heavy and cumbersome with slight deficit on power. That said, it is not supposed to be. It serves its… Read more

purpose perfectly. The one downside, which is soon to be tested with baby #1 on the way, is the roof mounted rear teather points for child car seats. Is it too much to integrate the teather point into the rear of the seat like 99% of other cars?! Anyway, in the grand scheme, very happy.

Pajero Sporty all rounder – Purchased our GLS 5 seater new in August 2019. Tera Rosa, 5 seater is exactly what we wanted $46k incl genuine MM towbar (adds rear protection), Redarc tow pro 3, 7yr Warranty 2 yr free servicing included. Leather upholstery standard as is active cruise, electric ftont seat adjustments. Android mirroring by wire is our navigation! We often tow our… Read more

2500kg semi-offroad caravan and it tows beautifully. We bought an iDrive and it made drivability even better with faster merging and instant response. No regrets. Sad that the QF GLS has been jacked in price and had leather no longer standard. Also no 5 seater in GLS anymore. The lighter, roomier and greater payload allowance makes 5 seater the best towcar in the Sport range.

Pajero Sport factory fitted tow bar not fit for purpose – If you have a Mitsubishi Pajero Sport (mine is a 2018 model) with a factory fitted tow bar. BEWARE. I made the mistake of getting one fitted to my vehicle on purchase. I then went to purchase a Weight Distribution system similar to the picture below. I was advised by Jayco that the Mitsubishi Tow bars cannot be fitted with this type of system. The… Read more

reason for this is that the fixing to the chassis will bend due to the upward angle of the force applied. They advised there are two solutions

1 - Remove the Mitsubishi Tow bar & replace with Hayman Reece or similar. 2 - Have airbag type system fitted.

I emailed Mitsubishi Australia to get their input. I had received no reply after 1 week. I then rang Mitsubishi who confirmed they have no approved or even recommended weight distribution system. In-fact Mitsubishi couldn't get me off the phone quick enough & denied ever getting my email (even though I have date stamped send info sent directly from their portal)

Extremely disappointed with Mitsubishi's total lack of care. Will think twice prior to purchasing another Mitsubishi

Love it! Great fun offroader – It's been across Australia with not one issue and many off road tracks. Can do far more than I will ever be brave enough to do. Bonus that inside is similar to cars that are twice the price. Lovely comfy leather seats. Only downfall is not having an automatic boot. Show details

Does what it says on the tin – I purchased my MY17 Pajero Sport GLS in January 2018. My opinion is this is a fantastic vehicle for the price point, considering the feature set and build quality. My needs coming into this purchasing decision was for a 7 seat legitimate 4wd with +2T towing in the sub $55k range. I short listed 3 vehicles, this, the Izuzu MUX and the Toyota… Read more

Fortuner. All 3 are ladder chassis ute derivatives with similar overall characteristics. The Mitsubishi came out ahead on fuel economy, build quality, trim, features, off road capabilities, price, support and warranty. It fell short on power train, road handling capabilities and interior space. The latter components were not particularly worrying as the first is countered by economy and an excellent 8 speed gear box, the handling has been in part solved via a more appropriate tire selection (vehicle came fitted with Bridgestone HT - substituted for Falken WildPeak AT3s) and I will be soon investing in more suitable aftermarket shock and suspension options. The interior space on the PS is also quite narrow.

Pros: The PS is excellent value for money in the trim I selected, which is the middle tier GLS. At the time of purchase, this gave the 7 seat leather seat option, additional automation and a factory fitted rear diff lock. The off road capabilities are excellent, as it the approach angle, stability and ride height. I intend to enhance these with the fitting of a front bull bar and slight lift. Towing capacity is measured though slightly thirsty, though greatly over stated in a real world sense; this is not a criticism, more a reflection of how this type of vehicle is marketed. Just because it says it can tow 3.1 Ton I'd not recommend it simply due to the GVM of the vehicle. The build quality and finish are excellent for the price point (in this case sub $50k) as is the fuel economy. I regularly see an average economy of sub 10L/100km with a mix of driving, surfaces and loads. After 2 years I have had no serious mechanical or support issues with my PS.

Cons: Interior ergonomics of the vehicle can be a challenge initially. I'd not recommend the PS if you are over 6ft tall or heavy set. The driver posistion could be a little cramped. There are several niggling issues, like ill placed hard surfaces (fixed in later releases) and a few head bumping moments. Some of the interior trim elements could be redesigned for better wear. I would not recommend the PS if you need to fit 3 child restraint across the middle row of seats. Like most Mitzis, the PS is a long and narrow car. I'd class it more as a 4 seater with 2 rear temporary seats. It is slightly under-powered for it's class; another 15kw in the upper rev range would assist.

I hope this assists anyone considering purchasing this type of vehicle.

Brilliant 4WD at a great price – The Pajero sport has been brilliant and never ceases to amaze people where it will go off road .Super comfie even for my daughters who are 5"10" they love the reclining second row , the third row has been great too. The 4WD mode for bitumen is an often overlooked feature which adds safety on wet bitumen and dirt roads , Also a diff lock standard… Read more

in GLS and above is a great feature . 60,000km so far including an East West Simpson desert crossing in stock form other than bash plates and AT tyres. Only slight negatives are the small fuel tank and the seat belt warning at 0km/h , Other than that the Pajero Sport is a great car for the low price ..Love it .

Great all round vehicle – I bought this 4x4 because I like to go into the bush, walking around looking up various things. On the road it is quite good with minimal roughness experienced compared some other manufacturers 4x4s I have tried. The equipment level beats all other makes of this sort of 4x4, exceptional value for money paid when buying. Fuel consumption is… Read more

reasonable. Normal driving on highways can be as low as 8.5 litres per 100 km. Even driving in suburban areas can be below 10 litres per 100 kml. Overall I am very happy with the Pajero Sport 2017 GLS.

Great value genuine 4wd – Bought a Mitsubishi Pajero Sport for my daughter who was in the market for a mid size 4wd. She uses it for a general daily run around, with a fair few off road trips into the beautiful national parks around the NT. So far it has been a fantastic buy with its excellent fuel economy and genuine ability to go off road. It is an excellent size for her… Read more

small family, with plenty of room for the kids and their camping gear when they go bush. Her favourite part of the car is the great fuel economy she gets, and the excellent way that it eats up the kilometres on the roads around here. Compared to her previous cars, it’s quiet on road and even though it’s a base model, it still has lots of gadgets that she enjoys using.

Amazing cheap high quality reliable all round family vehicle – Use this car on weekenders, travelling away camping, commuting everything, even a run about ( diesel is so fuel efficient for such a large car as comparison less then 4wd Rav 4 petrol ). Show details

Great value for money – I purchased my 2019 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport in March 2019, I think the car is good value for money. I fitted a genuine Snorkel, Bull Bar and Tow Bar, the original intention was to use it as a recreation vehicle but I find myself driving it everyday. Although it's a little bit slow to move off the mark it soon picks up the pace. The 8 speed gear… Read more

box does a really good job, and considering it has a 2.4 litre engine what you may miss in the initial burst of power it more than makes up in economy, on highway I've had as good as 7.1 litres per 100Klm. So far my best has been a range of just over 900Klm on a 68 Litre tank of diesel. I decided on the 5 seat rather than the 7 seat and the cargo space in the back is pretty good. The only thing I would suggest is that Mitsubishi supply more storage options in the front and also in the cargo area. Up front you have a glove compartment, centre console and drink/map holders in the doors. So if you want to use the Android Auto App you either have to put your phone in the consol or the cup holder in th consol. And there are no storage compartments in the rear cargo area. These are just minor annoyances, overall I'm pleased with the car and it's performance. If your after a 4X4 that won't cost you a fortune, this car is packed with features, the Forward Crash Mitigation system is pretty impressive. The Radar Controled Cruise Control if very effective in reducing speed if another vehicle cuts in front, and then bringing the car back up to speed when there is sufficient distance. Who needs Sat Nav, with the Android Auto I use Google Maps through the car and activate it by voice control, no messy programming. When I looked at this car and it's competitors and weighed all the options, for me the decision was easy. Nice to drive, packed with features, off road capabilities, 7 year warranty, 2 years free servicing then capped price services, it ticked the boxes for me.

Overall extremely happy, however !!!! – Extremely poor tyre wear on tyres, only got 30,000kms from factory fitted set, apparently they are "sport tyres" with a softer compound... and this is why they wore so quickly. Also Noticed it feels funny from time to time between 100-110kmh on the highway, wife doesn't notice it just me, but I'm a car guy so it stands out, I had seen quite a few… Read more

complaints about this but have learnt to deal with it since its my wife's car and it does not seem to be a failure issue. Also when you have two child seats on each side of back seat middle seat is really quite skinny and squishy for that passenger. However all that said, this car is fantastic.... best value for money, best interior in its class and very capable off roader, would 100% recommend. Oww and the stereo could be a little lowder, the wife and I like to pump it up and its lacking a little.

Extensive online research confirms decision to buy! – Hi all. Bought my MY2019 in March after considerable research and I'm very pleased with my decision. Closely considered Isuzu MUX but the transmission (with "AWD" option) and general value for money decided me on the PS. Also the 7 year warranty plus 2 yrs free servicing & $1000 accessories made the decision a no-brainer! I have only 3 issues… Read more

with it; very little storage space, the cockpit room is a little cramped and it would be great to have the ability to "save" my seating position so I can easily retrieve it after my wife has driven it. Otherwise its a great car and i thoroughly recommend it! Rob from Maitland SA

Transmission clunking – I bought my Mitsubishi Sport 6 months ago and from day 1 have had transmission problems. The problem is a clunking transmission when the accelerator is used on and off in bad traffic. Its a lot worse at around the 100k mark and at times the engine seems to miss as its happening. Ive had it back to the dealer three times to be told its normal.… Read more

Ive driven cars for 45years and never experienced anything like this in any other car including a Pajero from the 90s.The service manager told me last week that some grease will fix it ,really!! Apart from this the car is great , its so disappointing when you buy something brand new and its not as it should be. Does anyone have any ideas as to what I can do as I know there is something wrong here?

Amazing car..great drive and feature rich – I upgraded from my challenger PB 2012 model. The Challenger is a good vehicle, had no complaints...Was attracted to the 2019 Pajero Sport as it is different, doesnt look or feel truck like even though based on Triton...wanted the 7 seat option, leather power seats, spoiler on the rear, dual zone climate control so Gls is the sweet spot...havent… Read more

been offroad but driving in the city and across town with some rural driving i have been very impressed at how easy and comfortable it is to drive and despite one or two comments read about engine noise, it almost sounds like you are driving a petrol model...for a diesel it is very quiet and smooth...a little bit of lag, common on all diesels, but the 8 speed auto is very responsive and handles the engine extremely well as it runs up and down to select the right gear for the demand. The engine is willing and not overly noisy. I have returning fuel consumption of between 7L - 8.3 L 100/klm and overall combined average is 8.2 L / 100klm. The seats are very comfortable, adaptive cruise control and the media entertainment and phone system is very good, runs Android Auto, rides well, maybe a little bit soft but generally a very smooth quiet drive. Handles well for a big vehicle..only negatives is the rear camera is offset so image takes some getting used to, the dab radio sometimes "tunes out" and says "no data" but seems to reset itself after a while...the led headlights are excellent on low beam and pretty good high beam..a light bar will further improve the high beams. As a big family station wagon that can go offroad, tow up to 3.1 tonne, has electronic trailer anti sway, this vehicle in my view is excellent and well worth considering.. Have read lots of comments about the rear end lights which seem to be polarising to some, but they are a great safety feature and not a deal breaker, great looking modern designed vehicle. Mitsubishi have made a great vehicle, low service and maint costs as well..Love driving my car, its a keeper for sure! Update...now more than 3 months in...have had no problems with the car...saw one reviewer with adaptive cruise control problems but mine works a treat and is great feature...got used to the offset camera but overall no regrets and love driving my car as its very comfortable and very smooth, love the seat comfort and its very quiet for a diesel in this class. Take one for a test drive...you might be pleasantly surprised!! Update: 11000 k,s in and hasnt missed a beat..tows a trailer and my caravan very well..have had it on some rough terrain...through clay mud and over rocky hilly terrain..handled very well...great on gravel roads and handles well..love this car!

Not the best car for child seats – What I like: the interior is pretty modern and decent for its price range, I love it. Performance is ok, I have no problem with it as I haven't taken it off-road. What I don't like, to the point where I want to trade it in for another car is the 2nd row seat. The child seat anchors are at the roof, just right above the 3rd row. I thought I… Read more

could live with it. Not until we actually had to use the 3rd row. It would be very unfortunate for the ones in the 3rd row as it obstructive/distracting. Imagine going for an hour with the car seat straps right in front of your face.

To make things worse, the middle seat belt of the 2nd row is also coming from the roof. Again it obstructs vision, it is a little distracting and in my opinion, very annoying and unpleasant to the eyes.

Now I am back on the market to find better alternatives. I love this car but this is a 7-seater. I bought this because I have a need to carry 7 people at times. Having straps running across the roof is just a result of poor design in this day and age.

A brilliant all-round car – Use our 2016 model PS for commuting, long distance, gentle off-road work and now towing a hybrid caravan. The car has been nothing short of excellent in just about every facet of its designed purpose, and can mix it with the best. With the gearbox choices and differential locks, it is unstoppable in off-road situations. Towing a 2.4 tonne van is… Read more

fine around town in automatic mode, but paddle shifting at highway speeds allows the engine to manually shifted allowing better use of ratios to provide a better spinning engine and revs to avoid high levels of auto shifting. Throttle lag was eliminated following the installation of I-Drive unit, which made a significant throttle improvement to an already fine car.

Worse point is the location of the USB ports inside the central armrest, and the dreadful edges on the centre console which can dig into the side of the Driver's left leg. These minor issues have been addressed on the current model.

Can thoroughly recommend a test drive which will certainly surprise. Love this car!

Brilliant 4WD – Purchased as novated lease car and very happy. Travelled 30,000 kms over 12 months and not had any mechanical issues. I recently installed an IDrive which has reduced the effect of turbo lag common to these types of vehicles; made it a different car to drive. It’s reasonably economical for the size of the vehicle giving around 550kms to a tank… Read more

city and close to 900 kms country driving. Its much better value than the Ford Ranger and Toyota equivalent and tracking the resale through Carsales it’s holding up in the secondhand hand market. If you are not a brand snob and have a brain in your head you will choose then Pajero Sport it’s roomy inside comfortable to drive and has great safety features for the $. I highly recommend.

Excellent roomy comfortable family car – The Pajero sport is brilliant for us. It’s a great family car, used for running around town and travelling. We don’t go off road but can honestly say, it is beautiful to drive on the road. The pick up is lacking compared to the previous unleaded vehicles I’ve had, but it doesn’t sound like a truck like other diesels I’ve test driven. The fuel… Read more

economy is fantastic at approx 8.9L/100km for a mix of town and highway driving. We bought this car in August 2018, and only had one service so far, but Mitsubishi have been fantastic to deal with.

Had it only 4000klms and traded in found gearbox problem and did not perform as supposed to, motor t – Was not impressed at all with highway performance and really only bought it to please the wife. Had problems with transmission took it back to dealers told them the problem but as usual don’t listen. Found stability on highway driving not able to relax. Transmission jolting at100 to 110 Kim’s per hour.  Show details

Just love the Pajero Sport – Purchased a Pajero Sport in Oct 2016 and we are so pleased with this car. I love the turbo diesel it is so fuel efficient for a car this size, it averages between 8-9 l per 100 around town which for me is excellent for a car this size. It's such a delight to drive I love the eight speed auto it its so well paired with the diesel. Excellent value for money.  Show details

Best car ever!! – Big deal from Mitsubishi Motors! I’m using the 2017 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport few months ago, and I’m impressed so far. Spacious 7 seater model, beautiful interior. Very economic on fuel, especially on highway. Around 8L/100km City: ~10.5L Sound system is good , 4X4 abilities are impressing. This vehicle is the best for the price you can get, recommended to everyone!  Show details

Loving our Pajero Sport – Whole family is pretty wrapped in our new Pajero Sport! It's classy good looks around town combined with us enjoying taking it along the beach for the day and along bush tracks camping means we can enjoy the cooler months of the year in North QLD more than ever. Kids love being able to control air-conditioning in all 5 rear seats. Legroom has… Read more

been fine for our family of 5 with teenagers. May get a bit squishy with all of us in car as they grow.

Great for towing the boat too although I did have to buy an extendable tow bar so I could open the back hatch of the car with the boat attached. 7 seater comes in very handy with three kids' friends always tagging a long on outings. When just camping with one son I was able to put all seats down and use all of the back of the car for tent, tables, stove and esky etc.,

I love the acceleration ability when driving too. There is no lag in power and speed which I thought a 4 cylinder diesel might have. I wanted to get second battery put in the vehicle to run fridge / freezer for camping but unfortunately auto electrician advised that there is no room under bonnet for second battery.

My only other criticism of the vehicle is that driving around town I thought the fuel consumption might be better. Everytime I fill up for around town driving, the dash tells me I will get 560 km for a tank whereas I was expecting a good 100 km more. Also the fuel gauge says that I have 60 km left but always I drive another 10 km and it tells me I have to fill up immediately. a bit misleading and annoying. Many pros of the car however outweigh the few negatives.

I think the 15000 km / 12 month servicing and the 5 year warranty is a big attraction too. I am really enjoying this vehicle and I'll be keeping this vehicle for quite a few years I think !

Camoe

January 5th 2018 Update: Questioning mechical robustness of my Pajero Sport

Last month I got my 12 month / 15000 km scheduled service on my Pajero Sport. I was dismayed to be told that I had damaged the front under-body protection plate under the radiator to such a degree that it had pierced the radiator. I subsequently had to replace the radiator and the under-body plates for in excess of $1500. Only my wife and I had ever driven this vehicle. It has only ever been driven along bitumen roads and once along a sandy beach; we had never driven it off road 4X4. Neither of us has even hit anything to instill such damage under the vehicle so we are at total loss as to how this damage to the vehicle occurred.

Given this damage to the vehicle I can only speculate how fragile my new Pajero Sport really is and how it would handle some read 4WDing. Not well I would think! So much for all the TV advertisements exposing the off road escapism and adventurous capabilities of the Pajero Sport! Don't get me wrong - I love driving my Pajero Sport on road, but if I can do this sort of damage to it not 4WDing what is my vehicle really capable of doing offroad? I and my wallet are fearful of my ever taking it 4WDing to find out. I seriously doubt whether all the off road advertisements for Pajero Sports are showing "standard" Pajero Sports!

Though my local Mitsubishi dealership in Townsville (Pickerings) were most helpful in providing me with great service and reasonable repair costs compared to others, I can not say that the same high quality of customer service was provided to me from Australian Mitsubishi head office. In telephoning my disappointment about the apparent fragility of my vehicle the nazi Mitsubishi head office receptionist would not let me get past first base to a Mitsubishi manager continually parroting the rhetoric of "all Mitsubishi vehicles are built to Australian standards, you have damaged the vehicle and it is not covered by warranty". Since my completion of an on-line customer survey of my dissatisfaction with Australian Mitsubishi head office some weeks ago, Mitsubishi Australia has not even had the motivation to follow up with me regarding my grievances and concerns about the fragility of my vehicle.

I still loving driving my Pajero Sport on-road but given the poor customer service and fob off I have received from Mitsubishi Australia head office and my demonstrated concerns about the fragility of my 4WD Pajero Sport, I am querying whether I will be rushing to buy another Mitsubishi any time soon.

Happy customer – Purchased a Pajero Sport after doing extensive research. It has lived up to all expectations in regard to comfort, features and, thus far, hassle free. I use this vehicle for a combination of beach work, light four wheel driving and 'around town' work. It is very comfortable and easy to drive as well as having the credentials of a serious "off… Read more

reader" and all at a price far lower than the benchmark "Cruisers". ( The only real critism is the positioning of the USB plugs in the bench compartment - very difficult to get to.) Overall, very happy. This one is really a "keeper".