2025 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport (Facelift) Review: Showing the Toyota LandCruiser Prado HOW IT'S DONE!

[@dougc3930]

It is an old school sort of vehicle that is unexpectedly rewarding if you drive it calmly. Good value for what you pay.

[@MetalPhreakAU]

Love how the steering column is so clearly designed for a key barrel and they've just blanked it off. Makes you feel comfortable you're buying something 10 years old they've bolted 'modern' stuff too.

[@dazl2954]

I am so glad to cancel my MUX order to get a Pajero Sport. Much nicer car to drive, better tech, and although the cabin space might be tight, it's way more comfortable. The Super Select is unbeatable for a 4x4 under 70k.

[@tomsheehan589]

Just bought a Paj Sport GSR after cancelling a new Prado order. Couldn't be happier.

[@jerometal2816]

I hope Mitsubishi brings back the classic Pajero, make it a little bit bigger and luxurious, and have it compete with LC300 and Y63 Patrol. Then this Pajero Sport or another Pajero version to compete with the LC Prado and Patrol/Armada Pro4x.

[@scohid04]

No Plans to sadly. They've shut down the last shogun factory, citing the low interest in bigger SUVs and the growing popularity of crossovers.

[@stevenalexander403]

A seriously objective and realistic review that'll upset a few of the Toyota cultists who are in denial that there are more capable vehicles available. Mitsubishi has done a commendable job in updating and improving the Pajero Sport, its modernised, durable and a serious off-roader, furthermore Mitsubishi won't rip-off the consumer either. We live in an ageist society where people conveniently believe that old equals rubbish, unless you're a Toyota Hilux lover that won't admit their ute is a very old rip-off. Looking forward to your eventual review when the all new generation of Pajero Sport is released sometime in 2025.

[@MakhanSinghSydneyWala]

Anyone who shits on the new LC Prado is a legend! Because, its true - it's shit.

[@richardbuckingham4329]

Looking 👀 forward to the new Pajero Sport being released.

[@edupassionata8938]

As an Ex Lancer & Lancrusier 80 owner, I agree with you this time! The Mitsubishi car has simple design & reliable. When I was driving on Fraser Island longtime ago, I had a lot of respect for Pajero. My MY14.5 Lancer ES Sport Auto costed me under 20K. During my 10 year ownership, it has no issues at all.

[@leftylinky8826]

Recently bought a new 2024 GLX, brilliant car and I’m getting about 8.5L/100 with roof bars fitted

[@wagganationMFFM]

had an np pajero drove across aus 4 times, one track the pajero ate up, there was a jeep rolled on its side, bought a my21 pajero sport, rapped in its capabilitys, the 8 speed is un beatable, evan better than the old 5 speed i had, Of course the 4wd system and traction control is excellent, wont mention some other problamatic traction control systems, i like the turbo diesel, heaps better on economy than the ol 3.8 petrol. Also one of the easiest turbos ive worked on, used to own a wrx..... , power app down, i havnt noticed, put a u9 controller on it as one thing i dont like is the fly by wire lag the pajero sport has.

[@BigB999-x8u]

Bought the Pajero smaller cousin, Eclipse Cross and can confirm most comments by the reviewer. Reliable and great on tech. S-AWC doesn't quite equal the Pajero with CDL, however I have never been stuck on any surface you name, except rocky wheel articulation type , which the Eclipse doesn't try to convince you it can. Japan built and with Mitsubishi strong dealer network Australia wide, it was an easy choice for my wife and I. To us in our sixties simplicity is the attraction.

[@user-gk1nt6sm2z]

Luv reading Toyota fan boys comments, knowing new Toyotas have engine issues. I guess these fans have also had 3 doses of safe and effective....

[@mrz1281]

great 4x4 driven one a few times, really liked it, shes getting very old and tired now i hope misti do it justice in the next model and also bring back the pajero

[@user2144]

You are comparing this to a LC Prado?? Even Mitsubishi would say: Yeah, nah.

[@CarSauce]

They are literal competitors, and at least you can get a rear locking differential under $100k 🤫

[@cowbee8865]

Nothing special with LC Prado? The car is a overpriced piece of shit with a detuned hilux engine. In some countries it has 2.4L 4-Cylinder Turbo Gasoline which has barely any torque. And I am talking about the newest 250 Prado.

[@daweigo6851]

A lot of people see thru the Toyota tax and are very happy with other brands

[@Crankycruiser]

Prados are pretty garbage 🤷‍♂️

[@calebwany8422]

the prado isn't some benchmark, it's also not as good as the hype suggests

[@3800TURBO]

We have had everything from 200 cruiser to Prado to hilux to Fortuner to Pajero, Montero etc. The Pajero/Montero Sport was a bit under powered but a solid 4x4. We thrashed it hard. Lots of high speed miles on it on Philippine freeways. Lots of forest runs. Was covered in dints. We actually still have it in the family, mrs sister dailys it. We actually moved on to an Everest a Raptor and a Patrol. Just quieter and more power. The fords have more modern finishes too. Toyota have priced themselves out of the market really. The new Prado is useless for big families. 150 prado was a nice piece. If they fitted a decent v6 to that shape it would have owned the market. They have plenty available. 6GR comes to mind.

[@Hazza_Harding]

I think some people in the comments are forgetting that there are A LOT of Prado fans who do not like change, and who may actually go for one of these over a new Prado simply out of spite, also because the interior kind of reminds me of some of the earlier model last generation Prados. Also, if practicality is what you’re after-some people might prefer the top-spec 7 seater Mitsubishi over the entry level Prado, even if the latter is much larger.

[@philkitto87]

Hey Matt, thanks for the video, when you do your reviews can you do a speaker test of each vehicle you do and a count of them too as well as a brand if offered! I know you do sometimes.

[@Chris0-58]

3:17 Please tell us why. 👉🏾🥺👈🏾

[@Review-m4j]

For me it's beautiful

[@Ryan4by4]

I bought a 2021 Pajero Sport to replace my old Prado (which I'm glad I didn't sell) and while it is good value, that feeling quickly wares off the longer you own it. It's cramped, noisy and does not handle that well. I sold it less than two years later and kept my 2016 Prado Kakadu and even though it's an older car, it is far more refined, spacious and quiet on the road. It is also full time 4wd, has a factory rear diff lock, crawl control and KDSS which makes it handle much better than the Pajero Sport. The Prado just feels like a better built, more substantial vehicle. It isn't more expensive because it's a Toyota, it's just a better vehicle overall. Also, these things depreciate quite rapidly.

[@alexjohnson3696]

Why on earth didn’t they upgrade the motor to the twin turbo that’s in the new Triton?

[@locar12]

Still the same chassis. This is just another facelift. Hopefully the last, before the model change this 2025.

[@johnnumbat9782]

Thanks again the ‘jolly friar’ - the ‘super select’ system is very good but would prefer a 3 litre diesel and remove the bottom half of those ugly rear taillight assemblies - would still choose this over an Isuzu MUX or bogan Ford Everest - even though I drive a Hilux the Fortuner has a tendency to jump across the white line at hwy speeds when it hits a bump - that’s not good.

[@3am_3am_]

Thats one class below Prado. Interior is too cramped.

[@ianweal3081]

Totally agree with you, but that's an even worse scenario for Toyota fan boys because based against it's true class competitor, the Fortuna, now that's just laughable Pajero Sport totally shits on it for features, ability, value 🤣🤣🤣.

[@3am_3am_]

@ianweal3081 agree. i cant even fathom why there are those who still buy Fortuner.

[@MrBongsky]

Pajero Sport is same as 2016 edition.Just face lifted, but same basic engine. Some newer tech blings, but yes you will be surprised as to reliability, and off road prowess.But inside you are a bit cramped. Boot space cargo is ok. Which is why, Im going to wait off a bit for their next edition maybe in 3 years time. Don't want to drive basically same SUV for the next decade. But no major headaches whatsoever.

[@42cuba]

I really like the Pajero but one thing I cant fathom is why they have such small front brakes. Compared with the LC which has benchmark brakekit, I question the endurance and ability of the braking system. I dont think another runs a 4 pot system like Toyota which makes a huge difference

[@shannonrussell7151]

Blacked out badging except for the logo and Pajero Sport lettering on the rear. Strange. Also should have blacked out the garnish around the windows.The cabin still has a long way to go IOT at least match competitors.

[@lucassitanggang5154]

Pajero or Montero?

[@aimhigher7805]

I like the luxury interior, I've never liked a standard Mitsubishi interior

[@CYAMC33]

I’m confused is this the 2024 gsr? Or is this a new one that is being released in 2025

[@PleiadesOfBirdham]

This is a mild facelift to the existing PS. A totally new model based on the new Triton will follow in a year or two if Mitsu can keep their act together in the fall out from the merger of Nissan/Honda/Mitsu.

[@thulagama]

Fortuner on one hand, Pajero sport on the other hand,at least thats what i understand here in South Africa

[@brentonl2631]

Not sure why reviewers have a thing for how fast 4x4 vehicles are when most tow and are used off road. Yeh off road it would whip the new Prado.

[@DanielKarjadi]

You cant hate on the new prado 250 and love this thing. Thats a bit silly haha. Everything you hate on the prado, this car has. And then a lot less features and looks.

[@cheez1012]

10:56 Do I see a snorkel? This comes from the factory with a snorkel?

[@narsil316]

No chance. Clearly been modded.

[@Wedgetail96]

Held out hopes that there wouldn’t be a China segue, but there it was with a shout out to MG.

[@PleiadesOfBirdham]

Nice review thanks - a mild facelift as a stopgap until and if Mitsu are allowed to turn out a new Triton based PS. Great pity that they kept the EPB - one of the worst designs imaginable for a vehicle which may have to do some hill and trailer work off road.

[@twinrotors]

REST IN PEACE CAR. REST IN PEACE everything

[@Whyunounderstand]

Not sure why they don't bring back the Pajero.

[@haygee2845]

Have to clickbait the 250 prado to get some views on a pajero lol yikes

[@Anderson-Gaming]

Australia is very beautiful.

[@Cuzoned]

Buy a Scorpio N. Its the best, and much more affordable. I have one. Its the. Best car ever.

[@ben7020]

Off roading? It would do all that in 2wd

[@Mike-xh2gm]

It is what it is , people buy them , . . . and they are old, ugly, under powered but reliable.

[@franquis505]

My man you are crazy if you are comparing this with Land Cruiser

[@landrover1155]

I know. The new Land Cruiser Prado doesn't come close to the Mitsubishi for offroading and reliability.

[@franquis505]

@ xea right 😂😂 …in your dreams…this car can’t compare with rav 4 let alone Land Cruiser..

[@azteckjumbie9344]

All that % yet te dash looks like to 2015 Sportero..

[@ejmanalangyan]

Lol everything looks cool until you check the HorsePower 😅

[@jianlim2636]

Its like comparing rolex and a casio .... both are watches but the casio has more features than the rolex .. lolz

[@reeltomeal]

I feel like you're reviewing a second-hand car with its 10-year-old design😢

[@Luke-PlanesTrainsDogsnCars]

Why didn't they make the taillights a bit longer? OH...they've shortened them.😅They still need a circumcision. Honda says cancel it.

[@twinrotors]

RIP THE OVERUSE OF RIP

[@tzeshenlim]

Mitsubishi 11.79 equal sport

[@SuperAlmighty]

would prefer one with 4A like Ford Everest

[@noctilucent7396]

Brother Ew... What's that brother... What's that?

[@peterwest9639]

Tail lights are hideous

[@unna1996]

Another toyata hated video. Not a toyota fan boy owned mux and triton upgraded to fortuner and now lc300. Let say never look back . But thank to triton was reliable but not great off road not great for towing and also was not great for have a canopy the way you wanted.

[@landrover1155]

The Triton since the MQ is excellent off road. The best of the utes in standard form. I would take a stock MR offroad anyway compared to a modern LC.

[@aqib96]

No comparison LC is LC

[@fredrickmushira2718]

I dare you to go to India, and review the Toyota Fortuner Legender and it has sequential indicators.

[@cowbee8865]

Yes the fortuner the SUV that would cripple the people inside that car with how stupidly stiff the ride is you'd think your spine would've left your body.

[@fredrickmushira2718]

@@cowbee8865 I never knew that but thanks for telling me.

[@Maige2900]

How uninspiring

[@twinrotors]

RIP RIP RIP 🪦

[@jeffg4531]

Hs shit legroom for tall people in the Mitsubishi and that dash is sheer ugly!

[@ronaldov09]

0-100 in nearly 12 seconds...seriously? My family hauler does it in 7 seconds and I sometimes find it slow when loaded up with the family and gear! No thanks, way too slow.

[@PraveenTyson-z2x]

Not for me. I would rather buy cx80 diesel with 550 torque.

[@ALIHAIDER-gg2bz]

TOYOTA LOVE ❤❤

[@skclipx7183]

mahindra scorpio n best❤

[@GearUpind]

Nah Mitsubishi is too old compared to prado Newly Launched Isuzu will be best alternative to Lc prado if your not hardcore Off Offroader.

[@bihansithmandhiveharischan2473]

Most ugliest, Low performance, poor designed suv ever, Bring original Mitshubishi Pajero again. RIP Nissan and Dumb Renault.

[@TheSumitsetia]

first

[@vjurs1801]

Mitsubishi is a tiny dot of a company compared to Toyota! Please get your facts right and then come up with appropriate captions!

[@wanderingambience799]

That engine though…tractor like, noisy and underpowered. Inside too cramped, unless you’re an average height Japanese man.

[@ShockWaveGamings234fg321f]

Poopy car

[@natetuiqali]

No where near a Prado, probably compare it to an LDV 😂😂

[@lookingfordrama01]

THE DURABILITY, RELIABILITY, AND DEPENDABILITY IS GARBAGE LONG LIVE TOYOTA.😂😂😂

[@aulzhoefer]

Sure for the price you can buy half a Toyota with a 6 month 10,000km service interval and a complex battery that takes half the cargo space all with half the warranty…😂

[@mickhofman]

Wait for update, crazy not to..

[@aroundmeph1145]

Prado? Nah. Thats a bit of a stretch. This is the competitor of toyota fortuner at best. Even so this pajero sport cannot beat fortuner sales. Just wait for hilux/fortuner new version in 2026 then we will talk

[@user-malabarimallu]

Don’t worry when ur old the lc will last longer after ur death