Toyota Fortuner Crusade vs Mitsubishi Pajero Sport comparison: ON-ROAD (Part 1/2)

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For those who want a big SUV with built-in off-road ability, you’ve got two choices: go big, with something like a LandCruiser or Patrol. Or, go not-so-big (and not-so-spendy) with the variety of ute-based 4X4 wagons currently on offer.
If you want to fit seven aboard (or five and lots of gear) and have the confidence to travel off-road, two recently updated and facelifted options that can mix business with pleasure are the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport and Toyota Fortuner.
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[@Drivecomau]

See what they are like off-road here kzbin.info/www/bejne/hKrPmZyNqrGgjpo

[@honguenloh4612]

Rented the Pajero sport 2 years back..it was wonderful...good around town and fantastic on the country roads!!:)

[@D1cko888]

The third row seats have never been for adults. Why do people keep marking wagons down for not being roomy in the back? It’s a wagon, not a damn bus.

[@DuyLe-wy2qx]

totally agree 👍🏻

[@Will-nb8qk]

yeah with ya.

[@patrickchebos6041]

I too would go for the Mitsubishi. Great review! Bring on the off-road portion.

[@iTopCati]

I have my pajero sport exceed since November last year (2019), A suspension upgrade, somthing like outback armour, transforms the Pajero sport on and off road ride and handling. Off the mark at lights the pajero is slow, (this is due to turbo lag and a really really low first and second gear, this make it a weapon off road, awesome for crawling) but once moving it goes really well.. the short combings can be sorted with a reputable diesel tune, gains of 30-40% safe reliable power is seen.😉 I almost bought a fortuna (i am a Toyota man) but the DPF issues with the 2.8 scared me a long with the lack of tech, no android auto no adaptive cruise or active safety features. After a few aftermarket upgrades, Bull Bar and snorkel, (the factory ones are crap, suspension. I am really happy with my purchase! Oh on towing, even though they are rated to 3ton you wouldn't tow that much you loose too much payload, they are both really suited to 1.5 - 2ton, which is most small to medium caravans/camper trailers.

[@Brahmdagh]

4H mode is like AWD? Also what exactly did you change in suspension?

[@XDKX101]

Cheers for the feedback mate. Good to hear from an actual owner. I'm currently torn between the two as well and the fortuner is a turn off because of most of the reasons you mentioned. Quick one though which model did you go for? Did you see a reason to get the exceed. As I like my tech but the websites haven't been too specific. Cheers

[@iTopCati]

@@XDKX101 yeah the heated seats did it for me, I have a bad back.. and the premium speakers, Blind spot monitoring, FCM and radar cruise control. I like the tec stuff, and I think the exceed looks just that bit better with the rear spoiler 🙂 However I believe the GLS now with FCM and radar cruise.. the rest is only available on the exceed, the 2020 now also has lane change assist in the exceed

[@iTopCati]

@@Brahmdagh if you have it in 4H with no centre diff lock then yes AWD as soon as you lock the centre dif it becomes 4WD

[@Brahmdagh]

@@iTopCati Then that's a big upside, compared to the Fortuner.

[@roamaroundgisg7362]

Montero sport is way more refined both exterior and interior. Safety and specs wise? Hands down to Montero sport. Fortuner couldn't match that.

[@ScottiPewPew]

Unbolt and remove the seats to restore visibility, luggage space and save weight! What a great design 🤪

[@dalepaddon8904]

Really good review & great format to compare to cars evenly. Talking about value: buying new go Fortuner, hold better resale value (because of the badge), buying second hand go Paj Sport and save alot of coin for extras.

[@dancamcraig]

great review, I have the Fortuner GXl and would certainly buy another. The Fortuner is a great versatile vehicle around town and off road, however Apple car play would be the icing on the cake.

[@rajesh4766]

I've had my Toyota fortuner for over five years now and it has never missed a beat,I love it does everything right changed my head unit to a kenwood head unit with Apple car play and all controls work with steering control and the standard speakers kickass now would buy another any day

[@Will-nb8qk]

If it had super select it would be cool, but it doesn’t

[@freetibet478]

Cant wait for the off-road comparision!

[@user-qi8rj4sx7p]

Toyota branding, reliability and resale value for Fortuner. Pajero Sport is functional, cheaper and practical and reliable to a great extent. So Mitsubishi wins.

[@unknownd7409]

I almost bought a fortuner back then, but the way the 3rd row folds and the price (atleast in my country) was a deal breaker. I went with pajero sport instead, though i'd be happy with both. It just depends on buyer's preferences really. I really enjoy the pajero sport; it's comfy, easy to maneuver and reliable.

[@Will-nb8qk]

The super select is massive as well. All wheel driving on wet bitumen is a massive plus. I’d consider a fortuner if it had this system.

[@msggry9504]

Lovely video, very informative. Still on fair to make a comparison between the 2.4 Mitsubishi and 2.8 Fortuner or I’m wrong.?…

[@Sunnychahal-bx4mj]

M pretty happy with my fortuner crusade

[@MM-rm5nv]

Can you please do a mega comparison for ute based SUV's. Pajero sport vs ford Everest vs isuzu mux vs fortuner. Also add any others if I have missed then. On road and off road. That would be a proper test.

[@noel6332]

Pajero Sport still has the second row top tethers on the third row ceiling. Seems like designers totally forgot and just slapped it on. Big deal for family buyers who'd want some off-roading on weekends.

[@jedvoltairesincero3124]

Hoping that you could test and review the New Nissan Terra. Tnxx

[@robinbrar6230]

Pajero sport any day.. Way better than overrated toyota

[@realVicTorres02]

The mu-X beats them both though in terms of sales in Australia.

[@stendecstretcher5678]

Victor Torres I agree Mux Dmax is better . Pajero Sport is a poor towing vehicle.

[@Xyb3rTeCh]

I rather get the D-Max for sure over any crapYota these days

[@ThePostmillennial]

Prado GXL instead of either. However if I had to buy one it would be the Pajero for the Super-select constant AWD on tarmac, and the Apple CarPlay.

[@FulgentFave]

I’m from the PH, so I choose the Mitsubishi. The Fortuner does not have any kind of active safety features here.

[@realVicTorres02]

Fulgent Garay It only gets a reverse camera from February 2020 onwards in the Fortuner for the PH market, also the Montero/Pajero Sport is now more expensive in its GT 4WD variant priced at P2.4M compared to the Fortuner's 2.8 V variant priced at P2.275M.

[@FulgentFave]

Victor Torres Yeah. I’d still pick the Montero though. If not, Everest. It’s what we currently own. I don’t see the value for money in the Toyota. Basically, mid-spec Monty’s and Eve’s can compete with the top-spec Forty based on features alone.

[@realVicTorres02]

@@FulgentFave If they brought in the Toyota Safety Sense for the Fortuner (as well the Hilux) in the Philippines, it would be able to compete with the top-end versions of the Everest and Montero Sport. I don't know why they introduced it already late in its lifecycle? They should have introduced the said safety feature earlier way back in 2015 or 2016.

[@FulgentFave]

Victor Torres I agree. The Toyota Safety Sense in the Hiace SuperGrandia Elite is superb. They should start incorporating it to the rest of the models.

[@frencis3210]

@@FulgentFave and it would make the Fortuner more expensive than the mitsu gt 4wd. I still prepare the comfortable ride of the Montero than the Fortuner.

[@alexfrankl7861]

Fortuner has the biggest lemon of a diesel ever , recalled again , the Mitsu and Mux are the only options in this category.

[@gutadin5]

Fortuner a lemon ??? What country are you from ?

[@sumit_john]

Good review guys. I read the article too on the website but I cannot for the life of me configure a manual Fortuner on the Toyota website. Wasn’t the manual discontinued in Aus around 2018?

[@realVicTorres02]

Late-2018 or 2019 I think. After the DPF manual burn-off switch was introduced in the Fortuner, the manual transmission versions of it were quietly removed from the lineup.

[@henkstols9326]

Im a Mitsubishi fanboy and in my biased opinion and just looking at value aspect the Pajero wins, odd thing is the Fortuner looks weird in the front like Homer Simpsons grandpa and the Pajero at the rear needs a serious redesign.

[@Hope2421]

Would be inter to know your thoughts on the SsangYong Rexton Ultimate as a comparison

[@Will-nb8qk]

great comfy car and now looks great. They don’t have much clearance though

[@mas3engine375]

My Favorite is Mitsubishi Pajero Sport 👍👌😍

[@vaskodimoski5690]

Pajero front leg room (width) looks very narrow ?

[@rajesh4766]

By the did I say I loved the review as a lot of the other rival car reviewers alway rip the poor fortunes to shreds they need to do reviews on long long term ownerships of vehicles

[@joslyrasitrasitrabeh7825]

Mitsubishi pajero got the bull bar shield, very perfect car

[@KingOfBanks]

Paj Sport vs Prado next?

[@msggry9504]

Pls how do you test a 2.4 V 2.8L why not the same engines when it comes to power and torque ?… well done nice and interesting overall review indeed…

[@cooperowen1035]

the steering wheel in the pajero looks similar to the one in the 200 series landcruiser

[@Majhail_yt302]

You are right😅😅

[@huntershorizon1671]

👍😂😂😂

[@QAT4969]

if the pajero sport have a function like the fj's crawl control, i'll have the pajero sport in a heart beat.

[@ScottiPewPew]

Decent system? Toyota infotainment is far from decent, and not in the right direction.

[@aussiefabricator3381]

So the mux lst is cheaper has a 2wd option (cheaper again) and has more appointments in the back and a better 3rd row seat design and it's nearly a 10year old design🤔

[@joergr82]

The Toyota is getting old. Technology and safety package is outdated. The Pajero Sport is much more refined and modern.

[@ThePabloG30]

That's all good until the transmission starts giving issues out the blue... then the occasional electrical glitches.... They begin giving issues within 3 years... Toyota always wins..

[@aussieadventurestimetoplay]

@@ThePabloG30 so true Hopeless off road.

[@anthonyramdin1037]

Are you people serious. The transmission in the paj has not had any major issues since it's release unlike the Everest and ranger. The engine also hasn't given problems like the Toyota's, so there's that. Plus the paj is awesome off road bare stock.

[@peabrained3144]

@@ThePabloG30 Mitsu's transmission is made by Toyota (Aisin). What are you talking about?

[@unknownd7409]

@@peabrained3144 Yep. It's the same transmission found in the 200 series Land Cruiser.

[@rockdude9080]

What is "drive away" price? Is it an Australian specific term? Only hearing this just recently.

[@maxtangi5802]

Alot of dealerships here advertise vehicle pricing at the prices before governement taxes, stamp duty, registration etc. So when they offer the price and then say "drive away" it includes all the hidden costs mentioned above.

[@aannese]

I don't know how they think the Toyota 2.8 felt more powerful than the Mitsi, it may have the edge on paper but on the road it's an asthmatic dog of an engine, dangerously slow overtaking and the 6 speed is atrocious, holds gears way too long and lurches into gear.

[@unleasherR6]

Promoting an older nobody wants. Pajero sport has moved ahead and kept up to date. Toyota thinks with the fortuner, they can get away in 2020 without all the upgraded infotainment systems and a shitty looking interior and steering wheel. Wake up Toyota.

[@MrHello1407]

Cool

[@johndoe-wh6td]

Go ldv and haval, Its nice dont know about reliability though.

[@iMitsubishiZA]

Great review, when will you guys put these 2 up against the MUX, Everest, Sante Fe, Sorento please also talk about parts pricing. This can also be a contributing factor

[@iTopCati]

Mux is powerful great tow vehicle but its still basically 10year old Colorado.. lol. Santa fe? Your kidding right?

[@Eggontopbowl]

Im from borneo due to the road condition are not that good..I'd rather go for pajero sport much comfort while driving long distance. As i own one old pajero sport vgt.

[@ridexplore4493]

Use yout phone to hdmi to know what it is used for.

[@CC-hm2gp]

If the fortuner can design a sliding 2nd row tumble seat, then mitsubishi should also change theirs that is slide capable.

[@omarlucman5768]

The early years of the 2nd gen montero(pajero) sport had sliding 2nd row seats, I have zero clue who made the decision to remove that

[@huntershorizon1671]

Well if it's my choice I prefer to Mitsubishi motors corporations wake up and put big pajeros 3.0 4 cylinder turbo Diesel or 3.2 6 cylinder turbo Diesel in to the pajero sport, with 8 speed automatic gearbox. I think it's gonna be perfect match. 😉

[@ihn2023]

Currently have a RAV4... Fortuner it is then for my next car!

[@alexfrankl7861]

Youll be sorry , have a real good look into that 2.8 , in fact all current toyota dpf diesels , wouldnt recommend one to my worst enemy .

[@BL-pu8wv]

Wrong choice .. just putting it out there

[@wasabigaming3982]

@@alexfrankl7861 mate the dpf issue was fixed in 2018 and all of the diesels made after 2018 have a manual dpf activation switch fitted.

[@NickPYates]

Pretty astonishing the things you guys make decisions on. One car has 7 permanent seats and a full boot space. Offers charging in the rear, offers apple/android connectivity, and the additional safety of being able to be a permanent 4wd in the wet, with at least reportedly minimal difference in on-road difference. The other has floor mats I can buy at Supercheap Auto in 5 minutes. Only advantageous feature is the sliding rear seat, and you are suggesting they are line-ball!!!

[@Brahmdagh]

4H makes it AWD?

[@NickPYates]

@@Brahmdagh yes, 4H turns the Pajero to full time 4*4 but without any differentials locked

[@Brahmdagh]

@@NickPYates Which is like a huge deal compared to Fortuner. No idea why that guy thinks fortuner is better, just cuz it has marginally more power.

[@NickPYates]

@@Brahmdagh it's all about those floormats. 🤣🤣

[@Will-nb8qk]

Going with the super select system of a pajero is a no brainer in itself.

[@mrifqianandarianto23]

Pajero sport is the best-selling car in its class in Indonesia

[@felixcesarinto2517]

I love the pajero sport 😉

[@shrinidhvyas6094]

It is close, both are good care... Yeah mitsubishi is lil ahead on entertainment and boot space, Toyota on reliability

[@InspirationIsFree]

No carplay or Android auto for a 2020 top spec car is ridiculous

[@MohammadKhan-nb5xl]

Missed an important part...fuel capacity?

[@bimosalexandres]

fortuner 80L, pajero sport 65L

[@nickkaboo]

I love my Pajero Sport

[@jefilo]

I recently purchased the pajero sport just because the value was too hard look pass.. 10 years capped servicing and 10 years warranty

[@peabrained3144]

Both cars use Toyota [Aisin] transmission. Can't complain.

[@allanmodjo]

Before l see the whole video, l am sure pajero sport dakar is the best suv if compare to toyota fortuner, no doubt!

[@msggry9504]

Power talk engine. You should make the comparison between both similar engines and not 2.4 versus 2.8. It’s on fair and you know that very well when you mentioned that the Fortuner it’s slightly get more power it’s so obvious I don’t know why you don’t make the comparison between both same engines.

[@TheRealDasluft]

No comment has been made on how either car feels in the motorway. If you driving long distance, you will spend tens of hours at motorway cruise speed. Would be nice to know how comfortable the ride and how intrusive the engine, wind and tyre noise are at motorway speed. Considering that both cars are likely going to be used on long trips these seems like basic facts to cover in a video such as this one.

[@joed545]

Pajero Sport has a better everyday drive.. Fortuner is quite firm.

[@AlphGen]

Both have silly small fuel tanks?

[@Sunnychahal-bx4mj]

Fortuner has 80 litre fuel tank

[@huntershorizon1671]

Pajero 75 I think🙄🤔

[@JarodGould]

68l fuel tank in the pajero sport actually

[@iTopCati]

That's my next upgrade pajero sport is woefully inadequate, especially once you add weight with upgrades, i barely get 500 around town, and 700 highway.

[@masoudafrakhteh5455]

The HANDbrake ?! 😂🤣😂🤣

[@JOlsson01]

Where on earth does Toyota list their Fortuner Crusade for $58,990 drive away??? It is currently advertised for 62,709 drive away and I have never seen them advertised at any lower price.

[@Drivecomau]

On the Toyota Australia website under OFFERS. www.toyota.com.au/current-offers/

[@JOlsson01]

@@Drivecomau Thanks for the response, but hat's not the price you get when you "Check Local Stock" or "Order Online".

[@JOlsson01]

@@Drivecomau The price is only valid if you buy the vehicle through Toyota finance and it cannot be bought outright for that price.

[@bernarddargent9610]

I like Mitsubishi Montero Sport.

[@PaddyBoy644]

Toyota doesn’t have Apple car play? That’ll pretty much cross that off the list then.

[@aussieadventurestimetoplay]

They will in the next model

[@realVicTorres02]

It's currently offered in the Malaysian and Philippine models of the Fortuner for now.

[@aqil5109]

Wait for the next gen. 😌

[@jonathantgooch70]

Where's the Ford Everest?

[@vinderliker]

What about the dodgy DPF in the Fortuner?

[@aussieadventurestimetoplay]

They have fixed it 2019 onwards

[@stendecstretcher5678]

Nah still no good

[@aussieadventurestimetoplay]

@@stendecstretcher5678 my current tuna runs perfectly My old 1 had issues in the 1st 1000ks

[@alexfrankl7861]

@@aussieadventurestimetoplay just recalled these buckets again , no fix at all , Toyota are replacing dpf's just to stay out of court .

[@user-ye5kw7nt4q]

Классный силовик на паджеро!👍за паджеро!У него более продвинутая полноприводная система,8 ступенчатый автомат,и стоит дешевле!Паджеро более универсальный внедорожник!

[@georgerudinsky489]

People asking about towing, and seems nobody in Oz does proper towing review for all these popular 7 seaters. And You are so Toyota biased. Seats are crap info console crap, layout with cupholders, manual hand break, barely any USB, 3rd row seats dangerous, Torque? Air vents at the back seats, blowing cold air onto your head, which gives you headache eventually. Pajero sport needs engine tuning especially when moving from stop position, any dealer will confirm that. Bit narrow, no lumbar support on front seats.lots not mentioned on both cars. Honestly? your reviews are very basic and biased. I would never buy a car accordingly to your little chat review.

[@ziamalik6497]

V.6

[@Sunnychahal-bx4mj]

Fortuner is beast in its price range

[@acvaviva]

i hope the guy that designed Mitsubishi's back is in jail.... needs a redesign asap.... front is awesome

[@alansalmon9676]

Pajero for me!

[@humphreykiugi3323]

Land cruiser vs Lexus lx 570

[@gutadin5]

LandCruiser

[@Will-nb8qk]

While ever the Pajero Sport has super select it will always be a better vehicle than the Fortuner. .

[@marksmanr]

These SUVs are as expensive as a Mercedes GLA or GLB SUV. And the GLB can be had with 7 seats.

[@iTopCati]

But you couldn't take either merc off road. 🤣 no locking diffs, or low range gearbox

[@wasabigaming3982]

@@iTopCati and the Merc would be worth half the price you bought it for after like 3 years🤣

[@mrchams]

Thumbs up Mitsubishi

[@user-ys4ge5sd9k]

I like pajero tooo much my favourite but this back side design fucking crying that's why I will choose anything else but not the pajero

[@gegedong6119]

E

[@stendecstretcher5678]

The Pj sport is good until you put a caravan on the back. I speak from experience.

[@trianggaindralukmana2184]

lack of torque, the previous PS is worse

[@arjunnaikr2620]

Toyota fortuner car is super

[@Majhail_yt302]

Fortuner favourite 🚗😍👍 because best in look💪 and power is very good for offroad and attractive and strong look😍😍💪💪👍😎

[@Majhail_yt302]

I have fortuner I like it👍👑

[@derekhuang7555]

Yeah I think so to its really popular in Punjab isn't it?

[@MrCarbroker]

I will choose the Pajero sport over Fortuner. I think Toyota is just overrated in Australia they give less for your money .also they not reliable anymore like they use to

[@REPOMAN24722]

The toyota interior has to be one of the worst around.

[@gutadin5]

Why?

[@wasabigaming3982]

You do realise the pajero has like no storage space inside compared to the fortuner right?🤣

[@wandywan2444]

Nah toyota interior is getting improve form year to year

[@aussieadventurestimetoplay]

Fortuner all the way

[@alexfrankl7861]

And recalled , again . Absolute lemon .

[@gutadin5]

@@alexfrankl7861 what country the fortuners are lemon ?

[@noelgibson5956]

The styling of these two models is hideously ugly. Who wouldn't prefer a RAV4 or Prado? The Pajero.......I just can't look at it!

[@peabrained3144]

Close your eyes then. But don't wander into town because they are all over the place.

[@noelgibson5956]

@@peabrained3144 I'm frightened of em! They're rooly, rooly scary! 🤪

[@michaelhsu705]

Pajero’s exterior looks odd and interior looks clunky n rather small plus all it’s cheap silver plastic wiil go dull and dirty overtime. Whilst fortuner more refined all a round totally new suv design exterior and interior and new chassis aswell.

[@emiliojosevaca]

Toyota’s reputation and reliability can’t be beaten, in addition with Mitsubishi’s recent sketchy reputation as a company and economic problems.

[@alexfrankl7861]

Are you for real , DPF failures on going , airbox issues on going , propshaft issues ongoing , butter soft rear springs . The Mitsubishi leaves this thing for dead .

[@anthonyramdin1037]

Dude are you serious? The engine and transmission in the triton and Pajero sport has been much more reliable than Toyota's since it's releasing. Toyota's engine has a lot of problems but at least the transmission is good as it's the same one running in the dmax. You Toyota fanboys need to get over this thought that Toyota is the most reliable vehicle company ever!

[@iTopCati]

Before the 2.8 diesel, I woulda said that i wouldn't hit the outback in anything else but a toyota, but now its a dog, Mitsubishi all the way..

[@jlab1482]

Bwahahah blinded toyota minions! I've seen a lot of old pajeros, lancers, l200s, l300s, and delicas runnings on the streets compared to toyota. I guess corolla and some few hilux only.

[@CrisSaez]

@@jlab1482 Bwahahaha bet your resale value was as low as the blow you tried to take at Toyota owners!