2024 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport facelift leaked ahead of launch

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The facelifted 2024 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport has leaked ahead of its imminent Australian launch.

Photos posted online to AutoIndustriya [↗] and Car 250 [↗] reveal minor design revisions coming to the new Pajero Sport and what appears to be the same engine as the latest Triton ute.

4X4 Australia revealed in February that Mitsubishi Australia is preparing to launch an updated Pajero Sport around April with exterior design changes and interior enhancements.

Dealer information seen by 4X4 Australia confirms the model-year 2024 Pajero Sport will adopt a new ‘QG’ model code to replace the ‘QF’ model currently in runout.

The updated model is expected to debut at the Bangkok Auto Show in Thailand next week.

While the facelifted Pajero Sport is not based on the 2024 Mitsubishi Triton platform, an image of the engine bay appears to show shared components with the new ute.

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Image credit: Car 250

This suggests the Pajero Sport could adopt more power earlier than expected with the 150kW/470Nm ‘4N16’ 2.4-litre twin-turbo four-cylinder diesel from the Triton – an improvement over the 133kW/430Nm ‘4N15’ single-turbo diesel found in the current Pajero Sport.

The next-generation Pajero Sport – which will be based on the same platform as the new Triton – is not due until 2025 at the earliest.

Until then, the updated version of the current Pajero Sport off-road SUV will also receive a minor exterior revision, including an updated grille, new lower bumpers, and turbine-style 18-inch alloy wheels.

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Image credit: Car 250

Thailand’s GSR-equivalent flagship model now features black door handles, side mirrors and tailgate garnish instead of chrome.

Inside, it has a new-look steering wheel shared with the Triton and Xpander HEV people mover sold overseas, as well as quilted leather upholstery with dark red accents and black headlining for the GSR-equivalent variant.

The images also appear to show a larger instrument cluster display, and a wireless phone charger ahead of the gear shifter.

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Image credit: Car 250

Some active safety systems, including lane-change assist, blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert, could be standardised for lower-spec variants. These features are currently limited to the Exceed and GSR.

Features already fitted to the Pajero Sport overseas – such as a sunroof, Rockford Fosgate audio system or Nanoe X air-cleaning system – could also become available in Australia.

The facelifted 2024 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport is due in Australia around April. More details will be confirmed in the coming weeks.

Below: The current 2023 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport

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