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Ford Everest vs Mitsubishi Pajero Sport Comparison
Ford Everest
Mitsubishi Pajero Sport
How they stack...
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CarExpert's Take
- Towing capacity
- Low-down Bi-Turbo punch
- Flexible interior configuration
- Smarter picks exist in the line-up
- Feels more at home outside of town
- Third row is tight for regular use
- Very capable off the beaten track
- Priced in line with lower-spec rivals
- Long conditional 10-year warranty
- Performance, towing lags behind rivals
- Dated assist and infotainment tech suite
- Not as spacious, practical as key rivals
Standard Features
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
Wireless phone charger | ||
Powered tailgate | ||
Rear air vents | ||
Adaptive cruise control | ||
Climate control | ||
Reversing sensors | ||
Reversing camera | ||
Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Prestige Paint (+$700)
- Touring Pack (+$2,500)
- Tow Pack (+$1,900)
Colours Available
The 2024 Ford Everest is available in the following exterior paint colours:
- Shadow Black
- Aluminium
- Arctic White
- Meteor Grey
- Sedona Orange
- Equinox Bronze
- Blue Lightning (Sport only)
All paint colours except for Arctic White are prestige paint colours and cost an additional $700.
White is the standard colour, with all other shades costing $740 with the exception of White Diamond, a $940 option.
The optional shades are:
- Sterling Silver metallic
- Graphite Grey metallic
- Black Mica pearlescent
- Dark Blue pearlescent
- Terra Rossa pearlescent
- White Diamond prestige
The GSR is available only in White Diamond or Black Mica, while the base GLX isn’t available in White Diamond, Black Mica or Dark Blue.
Comparison
Reviews
There's a new addition to the Ford Everest line-up, the Sport 4x2. It looks tough, but just don't take the nameplate too literally.
Josh Nevett
The Pajero Sport is definitely showing its age these days, but remains a capable and attainable option in the 4x4 segment.
James Wong
Ready To Buy
Specs
Type | ||
BI TURBO CDI, TURBO CDI | TURBO CDI | |
Size (cc) | ||
1996 - 2990 | 2442 | |
Size (L) | ||
2.0L, 3.0L | 2.4L | |
Induction | ||
BI TURBO DIESEL 4, DIESEL TURBO V6 | DIESEL TURBO 4 | |
Camshaft | ||
DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
16 - 24 | 16 | |
Power | ||
154kW - 184kW | 133kW | |
Power RPM | ||
3250 - 3750 | 3500 | |
Torque | ||
500Nm - 600Nm | 430Nm | |
Torque RPM | ||
1750 | 2500 | |
Bore Stroke | ||
- | - | |
Compression Ratio | ||
16 | 15.5 |