Ford Everest vs Isuzu MU-X vs Mitsubishi Pajero Sport: 2023 comparison review - 4WD off-road test

[@gaaloulmed4753]

It is noticeable that the Pajero Sport overcame all obstacles in the easiest way. Amazing!!

[@S9RUT]

I do like how the Everest has the FREE offroad option which includes all terrains and smaller alloys, as well as some underbody protection.

[@narsil316]

Yep..which the review video conveniently just ignored.

[@TheMatthewSherwood]

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.

[@aaronvekua3227]

Ordered Pajero Sport this spring and seems new facelifted models arriving, according to dealer photos. I think grille openings way too large and rads easily susceptible to damage in refreshed Pajero Sport. Mainly using paved roads but anyway would you recommend to add some additional protection? (in other words, will cooling be compromised when doing so?). Otherwise, afraid warranty will not cover cases when radiator gets damaged by stones or various road debris.

[@tomforbes3422]

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.

[@viridae]

The Everest did have the option. No cost for Sport and Platinum. $500 for the lower specs.

[@viridae]

Does*

[@criscentetiguelo6774]

@10:44, Everest on test 20.3L/100km??? 😮

[@rideswithhoover9789]

Why do all theses comparisons with the utes and suvs when it comes to the ranger and ereverest they have the v6 when they make a 4 cylinder it’s like bringing a gun to a knife fight. Not really a true comparison to me.

[@user-gk1nt6sm2z]

With the money I saved on the ps I bought a boat.

[@sanchaynarain3532]

Where are the Toyotas ?!

[@espkh1549]

Japs invaded Australia let’s not forget it

[@paulmcintosh5589]

Poor safety standards, new 5 star rated vehicles here

[@brentonGCTesla]

woooo!

[@anthonypagano6384]

Where is the ssangyong Rexton and Toyota Fortuner and ldv d90 and Hyundai Palisade and Nissan Pathfinder and Skoda Kodiaq and Jeep wrangler

[@siddharthpottapenjara1597]

​@@shaun1900 absolutely 😂

[@mattb4762]

A full size spare is essential offroad. That cuts out a few you've recommended

[@EastWood2004]

You should learn what the ladder frame is.

[@barrakingbeatz7794]

🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮

[@yerlijoseduran]

Where is the Toyota Fortuner?

[@paulmcintosh5589]

Poor safety under the new 5 star safety standards

[@kamilabanana9018]

Fortuner is overrated

[@violetfekete1635]

“IZUZU” ??? It is ISUZU

[@peterryan7340]

None of those! PRADO

[@oldbloke204]

No thanks. Got a PajeroSport and wouldn't have a Prado if you gave it to me.

[@ValK99999]

@@oldbloke204 whats wrong with the prado? how could you dont rate it

[@oldbloke204]

@@ValK99999 Wouldn't want to be your average pseudo LandCruiser owner.

[@oggyoggy1299]

@@ValK99999 He’s an old bloke, so it was either that or a Subaru-something.

[@oldbloke204]

@@oggyoggy1299 So age has something to do with our vehicle choices does it? Hmmmm. Sof if you're young it's a clapped out 500k+ 80 series that you spend more time under the bonnet of than in the driver's seat?

[@amethysturanus6351]

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.

[@JimmyChangE16]

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.

[@HamzaMohamed-xs3zo]

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 👍

[@isayamukondeleli8120]

I will go for pajero sport,value for money

[@shibastabdey2025]

Mitsubishi Pajero sport 💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗

[@Quokka_VR]

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?

[@wax333]

Ford isn’t worth it

[@siddharthpottapenjara1597]

V6 can tow way more than the other two. It's pulls amazingly too

[@zambacan]

Fuel economy though ..louch

[@andikabambang3742]

They should compare it with 2.0 bi turbo everest not with the v6 type

[@siddharthpottapenjara1597]

@Andika Bambang true I guess... v6 maybe comparable to a Touareg, q7, etc.

[@mazdar100]

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.

[@BrettWilliamson]

I agree. I see them in my 4WD club and they don't muck around, they are a really good 4WD.

[@andonis9870]

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

[@cyclemoto8744]

Agreed, also find it hard to believe that the isuzu won considering all the reviewer's feedback prior to the verdict.

[@wetlettuce8215]

prolly due to shorter wheelbase

[@Beejayxx882]

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..

[@lyndato9028]

For me Isuzu MU-X is the best 😂😂😂

[@Malc664]

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

[@MrCasino3]

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

[@Malc664]

@@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.

[@davidnobular9220]

@@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.

[@whomcares3438]

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?

[@cyclemoto8744]

obviously Ford didn't sponsor this round of review

[@wonniefamily]

How is that Ford fuel consumption? No thank you.

[@emmanuelpingkian7276]

I like the MuX Isuzu. The others two vehicles are also impressive

[@BrettWilliamson]

Isuzu's TC is behind the other Japanese brands - especially the PS in this test.

[@paulmcintosh5589]

The traction control calibration comes from the same toyota unit same gearbox as well

[@v8falcon100]

So Isuzu have increased their advertising budget with you guys 😂

[@BrettWilliamson]

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.

[@shawsie5780]

@@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

[@pabichpawel]

Pajero Sport Exceed is 2k cheaper unless you care about GSR badging and some parts being blacked out.

[@grantwells6189]

I own a Isuzu. Very disappointed in the vehicle. Hate all the tech. How could anyone recommend it

[@Dvladvocate]

Compared to pretty much every new suv it's one of the lowest tech more hands 4wd's on sale in the world. It's a barebones no fuss 4wd. They will easily make 500k on a engine without a fuss. Sure if you have more money buy better or if you need less space buy a pajero sport etc. But for someone who needed 7 seats as we have 6 in the family it was the biggest, most reliable and capable 4wd under 60k. It can tow a van up north, a car trailer loaded or 4wd landcruiser park or take a nice road trip

[@michaelMuldoon-m7z]

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.

[@351tgv]

shhhh its a conspiracy, this reviewer is a well know anti Ford guy.,

[@abhinashkumar3161]

@@351tgvlol

[@oriondoublecrossed]

​@@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.

[@aluna1983]

Lol MUX… please… the Pajero kills it in off-roading, what they paying you to throw yourself all over an inferior vehicle?

[@จุลจักรพงษ์ณกาฬสินธุ์]

4×4 pajero sport good job

[@DaveTangey]

Surely the Ford can't be using twice as much fuel as the others, it's either a flawed test or failed automaker.

[@henredigitalfire07]

Ford has a V6 and we saw in the video how it was struggling with the steep rocks aswell as the water mud

[@harleycullen4525]

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

[@Burnout14]

Pajero do smart work in off-road

[@gianwcs6077]

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!

[@RoyalHeritage-il8lu]

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.

[@Gerard-Red]

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.

[@guesswho747]

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!!!

[@cybermatstrikes7557]

More pointless reviews of 4WD you can't buy at the moment.

[@351tgv]

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.

[@ryanserrano3639]

must be a typo error,

[@sonofamountie]

@351tgv Calm down ford fan boy

[@henredigitalfire07]

​@@sonofamountiefr

[@jimmyburt2212]

Far I didn't see that coming, it sounded like the pajero was gonna Win.

[@pieterhendrikdebeer9455]

Do not agree. Really how much did Isuzu pay you

[@calebwilliams6733]

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 😎

[@janbouwman4706]

Mux all the way

[@DMV1090]

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.

[@351tgv]

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

[@elishaemanuel8512]

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

[@mickieet001]

They need to make the MuX in V,6

[@JervNation]

A properly tuned 4jj can compete with tuned v6

[@irvinstruckinggroupse]

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

[@espkh1549]

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

[@RozWood-fx3iy]

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 👊

[@tesla_models]

Ford everest followed by pajero sport

[@PurpleGold.]

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.

[@tempestv8]

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.

[@paata777]

#CarsGuide In which country is MPS model produced, exactly the one in this video?

[@realitytime1198]

Im guessing if you were doing a lot of towing then MUX over ford fuel consumption and over sport smaller engine

[@indian9191]

Ford…!!!

[@edwinjoson6688]

Matindi talaga MUX 4jj3 ❤

[@mvnorsel6354]

Great to see a test of Australia's new class of cars. See they often outside school.

[@malpechsatsmokybay4195]

Yep. I drove both Everest and MUX and bought the MUX. 😊 12:03

[@shawsie5780]

Smart man👍, i’ve had plenty of 4j’s over the years and their bullet-proof

[@runningonfullnostanks4523]

Triton truth: Aged chickens make the best soups. Romanian folklore.

[@MeMurphy10Feb]

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.

[@kamilabanana9018]

Pajero sport. Complete package.

[@jaineshwarlal9233]

Mux for me

[@JoslyanakRasitPakmega]

Comparison and racing competition winners is pajero sport dakar

[@paulmcintosh5589]

For all the ill informed toyota much prefer profit over your safety.

[@3DProjectsRC]

Ford Everest!

[@liang2512]

Ground clearance on MUX is 225mm at best with those 265/50R20 tires

[@henredigitalfire07]

Mine is 236 with those tires you listed

[@micahfodor8433]

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

[@sizwembayi8868]

Bro very much likes the everest Not.

[@SyethembaNgwabe-kl1in]

❤ ilike the suv's but everest

[@daneurope9167]

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..

[@cyclemoto8744]

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

[@davereid-daly2205]

Two different comparisons. The Dakar vehicle is specifically speced for the race whereas the Pajero is a general off roader....

[@hangemhigh7069]

Pajero Sport 24/7!❤

[@madnizgaming3370]

Isuzu ALLDAY!

[@muhammadharits3237]

Where is the fortuner??😅😅

[@tashriquekarriem8865]

Can you not also use the Parejo sport in AWD high traction surfaces also

[@sonofamountie]

Yes he mentioned that more than once in the review. And for the Everest as well.

[@CrystalClearWith8BE]

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.

[@ruel9820]

I would go to mu-x

[@estebandiaz3213]

Muy buenos sus videos saludos desde Córdoba, Argentina

[@brianmwirigi200]

Marcus Graft is my favorite off-road car reviewer.I love his reviews

[@ayenunu]

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.

[@nicalbertini5405]

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.

[@marksweet8740]

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.

[@carlitolaroya2494]

Dont you think quite bias

[@arielmasongsong8512]

Pajero sport is the best

[@golong1343]

Did ford fix their lemon gate?

[@AllTerrainAction]

20.3L/100 on the Everest really??

[@hantusmostert]

Ford is thirsty

[@garysmeltzer1933]

The ford is too expensive

[@Flyingfist]

I drive test everest and have hired mux in the end bought mux ford transmission was rubbish😂

[@paulmcintosh5589]

At least you didn’t promote the sub safety standard toyota products in order for toyota to make more profit over people’s safety,

[@vicbarrand5851]

Everest any day

[@james1966.]

Is there any advantage in keeping the 20inch rim and tyres. We are unlikely to go off road

[@ar12.]

Go on we’re is the prado and lc300 let’s see the ford get wrecked off-road.

[@nikolasb2933]

Was the excessive Ford fuel consumption a mistake? Why didn't you focus on this a little more?

[@henredigitalfire07]

No , my friend owns a Ford Everest V6 and it gets about 18 l per 100km

[@tijothomas5386]

Isuzu MUX ❤

[@alexbarquin9]

What? No Fortuner in the comparison? Good review though.

[@ounkaka9391]

You should Take lots of pictures about cars Self-portrait

[@aaiivan]

no fortuner?

[@gregy1194]

Hit play and get an ad. For a Dodge 1500 RAM 😅

[@kennethboehnen271]

Where is the Fortuner in this match up??

[@jessecooper6310]

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

[@351tgv]

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.

[@fuadilahMursyidEdison]

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