Mitsubishi Pajero Sport towing capacity

The Mitsubishi Pajero, a stalwart nameplate in the Australian 4x4 landscape, has been a popular choice for off-road enthusiasts and families alike since its introduction in the 1980s.

Launched as a successor to the Mitsubishi Challenger, the Pajero Sport combines that hallowed nameplate's reputation for rugged durability with a modern design.

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2023 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport features

The large SUV, based on the Triton ute is available as a five-seater or seven-seater and as either a rear-wheel drive 4x2 or with a selectable four-wheel drive system.

All use the same 133kW/430Nm 2.4-litre turbo-diesel four-cylinder engine and eight-speed automatic transmission.

Over the years, the Pajero Sport's reputation for reliability and value for money has solidified its position among top-selling large SUVs in the country.

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Moving up from base GLX to GLS trim adds privacy glass, a power tailgate, automatic rain-sensing wipers and more.

GLS deluxe adds extra luxuries such as leather-appointed seats and electrically adjustable front seats.

The next variant, Exceed, has those features plus front parking sensors, a larger 8.0-inch infotainment screen and front parking sensors.

At the top of the range, the GSR 4WD adds an array of black trims and garnishes both inside and outside the car– including a two-tone black roof, black alloy wheels and black rear spoiler.

What is the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport's towing capacity?

The Mitsubishi Pajero Sport has a maximum braked towing capacity of 3100kg. This indicates that when the trailer being towed is equipped with its own braking system, the Pajero Sport can tow up to this weight.

For trailers without their own brakes, the Pajero Sport has an unbraked towing capacity of 750kg.

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How does it compare to competitors?

The Pajero Sport towing remains competitive against key SUVs but doesn't necessarily take first position. At 3100kg it sits just slightly under the segment's two towing leaders– the MU-X and Everest V6.

Here's how it stacks up against some of its main competitors:

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Safety

The current Mitsubishi Pajero Sport does not have an ANCAP safety rating.

However, a five-star ANCAP score still applies to vehicles built before 1 January 2023.

Standard safety tech includes automatic emergency braking, hill descent control, seven SRS airbags and trailer stability assist to help with towing.

Driver assistance features such as blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert and lane change assist are limited to higher models in the range.