Photo: Kolesa
There is a new off-roading kid in the truck segment. We're talking about Toyota's 2024 Land Cruiser, which is new from the ground up, and it has indirectly inspired some fresh hypothetical models, even though it is completely unrelated to them.
One of the latest came from the peeps at Kolesa and portrays a new-generation Mitsubishi Pajero Sport. Well, brand-new may be an overstatement, as these renderings were actually based on the fifth-gen. And compared to the real thing, it sports a new face with a more upright nose, split headlamps, and a large grille, as well as a different back end. Save for a few modifications, the profile is the same, and that includes the quarter panels, doors, and window line.
A comprehensive refresh would be a welcomed addition to the Mitsubishi Pajero family, which is a rather old product. With production taking place at multiple factories, the third generation has been around for eight years. It shares the platform with the fifth-gen Triton/L200 pickup, and depending on where it's sold, it comes with different engines. The lineup comprises a gasoline unit and a pair of diesels, hooked up to manual and automatic transmissions.
For the 2024 model year, the Japanese automaker gave the Pajero Sport a few novelties. The list is short and rather disappointing, as it only comprises some colors that were added to the palette and additional gizmos. Production of the 2023 Pajero Sport kicked off in February, two months after it officially debuted, and it gets standard tire pressure monitoring on all grades save for the base one, an Impulse Blue exterior paint finish on the GLS and Exceed, and faux leather upholstery on the GLS Deluxe, Exceed, and GSR.
The Signature Pack has joined the lineup, bringing black exterior trim, silver under garnish at the front and rear, backlit scuff plates, and a special logo in the cabin. Interested parties can also get the Expedition Pack as an option, with its scuff plates, snorkel, front protection bar with a polished or black look, electric brake controller, and a hood logo finished in black or silver. The driver assistance bundle is generous and comprises stuff such as the brake override system, active traction control, electronic brake distribution, active stability control, forward collision mitigation, hill-start assist, and a few other features.
In Australia, the 2023 Pajero Sport starts at AU$44,940 (equal to US$29,186) for the five-seat GLX, whereas the GLS seven-seater can be yours from AU$50,190 (US$32,596). Both are two-wheel drive models, and the 4x4 GLX, GLS, and Exceed, you'll have to pay at least AU$49,940 (US$32,434), AU$55,190 (US$35,843), and AU$57,440 (US$37,305), respectively. The top-of-the-line GSR kicks off at AU$62,440 (US$40,552). So, would a new Pajero Sport be a good idea, and if so, should they bring it to the US?
A comprehensive refresh would be a welcomed addition to the Mitsubishi Pajero family, which is a rather old product. With production taking place at multiple factories, the third generation has been around for eight years. It shares the platform with the fifth-gen Triton/L200 pickup, and depending on where it's sold, it comes with different engines. The lineup comprises a gasoline unit and a pair of diesels, hooked up to manual and automatic transmissions.
For the 2024 model year, the Japanese automaker gave the Pajero Sport a few novelties. The list is short and rather disappointing, as it only comprises some colors that were added to the palette and additional gizmos. Production of the 2023 Pajero Sport kicked off in February, two months after it officially debuted, and it gets standard tire pressure monitoring on all grades save for the base one, an Impulse Blue exterior paint finish on the GLS and Exceed, and faux leather upholstery on the GLS Deluxe, Exceed, and GSR.
The Signature Pack has joined the lineup, bringing black exterior trim, silver under garnish at the front and rear, backlit scuff plates, and a special logo in the cabin. Interested parties can also get the Expedition Pack as an option, with its scuff plates, snorkel, front protection bar with a polished or black look, electric brake controller, and a hood logo finished in black or silver. The driver assistance bundle is generous and comprises stuff such as the brake override system, active traction control, electronic brake distribution, active stability control, forward collision mitigation, hill-start assist, and a few other features.
In Australia, the 2023 Pajero Sport starts at AU$44,940 (equal to US$29,186) for the five-seat GLX, whereas the GLS seven-seater can be yours from AU$50,190 (US$32,596). Both are two-wheel drive models, and the 4x4 GLX, GLS, and Exceed, you'll have to pay at least AU$49,940 (US$32,434), AU$55,190 (US$35,843), and AU$57,440 (US$37,305), respectively. The top-of-the-line GSR kicks off at AU$62,440 (US$40,552). So, would a new Pajero Sport be a good idea, and if so, should they bring it to the US?
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