2022 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport price and features: GSR flagship arrives

The 2022 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport is to gain more accessible two-wheel drive variants, a new blacked-out GSR range-topper, and additional features on existing grades.

The updated flagship of the Mitsubishi line-up (with the recent demise of the full-size Pajero) starts cheaper than its predecessor thanks to the addition of two new entry-level 4x2 variants, with the base GLX 4x2 starting from $43,940 before on-road costs.

Mitsubishi has confirmed pricing for the GLX 4x4 will jump by around $1500 for the new model-year, to $48,990 before on-roads, with the drive-away cost yet to be announced.

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A two-wheel-drive version of the mid-range GLS variant is also available, priced at $48,690 before on-road costs.

These 4x2 versions miss out on Mitsubishi’s Super Select II system, selectable off-road modes, paddleshifters and hill descent control – in addition to a rear differential lock.

Meanwhile, at the other end of the Pajero Sport range, the position of the Exceed has been overtaken with the addition of a GSR range-topper, priced from $60,940 plus on-road costs.

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It adds a host of blacked-out styling elements, including; black 18-inch alloy wheels, dark front/rear bumper garnishes, a black rear spoiler, grille and headlight garnish, a ‘Pajero Sport’ bonnet emblem, GSR tailgate badging and a two-tone black roof and rails.

The colour range for the GSR is limited to white diamond or black, with further hues available across the remainder of the line-up.

In addition, driver’s seat lumbar adjustment has been added across the wider Pajero Sport range, while GLS and Exceed variants regain a body-coloured rear spoiler – a feature previously standard before being removed from the specification list in 2020.

2022 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport Australian pricing

Note: Prices exclude on-road costs.

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2022 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport features

GLX

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GLS

GLS Deluxe Option

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Exceed

GSR (new)

4x4 variants:

Four-wheel-drive models add Mitsubishi’s Super Select II system with selectable off-road modes, alongside paddleshifters and hill descent control.

A rear differential lock is also standard on four-wheel-drive GLS, Exceed and GSR grades, but not available on the GLX 4x4.

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Engine, drivetrain and fuel economy

As standard, the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport is powered by a 2.4-litre turbocharged four-cylinder diesel engine with 133kW of power and 430Nm of torque coupled to an eight-speed automatic transmission.

Fuel consumption is listed at 8.0L/100km in either two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive configuration, with a maximum braked towing capacity of 3.0 tonnes on 4x2s and 3.1 tonnes on 4x4s.

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Safety

The Mitsubishi Pajero Sport is covered by a five-star ANCAP safety rating from 2015, based on testing conducted on the related Triton ute.

The standard-fit safety suite includes:

GLS variants add rain-sensing wipers, while blind-spot warning, rear-cross traffic alert and lane departure warning are exclusive to the range-topping Exceed and GSR grades.

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Warranty and servicing

Like the wider Mitsubishi range, the Pajero Sport is covered by the marque’s 10/10 Diamond Advantage coverage with a 10-year/200,000km warranty and 10 years of capped-price servicing. If the vehicle is serviced outside of the Mitsubishi dealer network, the program reverts to a standard five-year/100,000km warranty.

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A complimentary 12-month roadside assist program is available, with the service also able to be expanded for up to four years – provided the vehicle is serviced by a Mitsubishi dealership.

Availability

The updated Mitsubishi Pajero Sport is expected to arrive in dealers this month.