Mitsubishi held off on a full redesign for its Pajero Sport SUV, following the recent introduction of the all-new Triton / L200 pickup. However, to bridge the gap until the next generation arrives in 2025, they’ve given the existing Pajero Sport a subtle facelift with some minor exterior and interior tweaks. The 2024 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport looks quite familiar, but a closer look reveals the new styling details. These include a redesigned grille insert with a new honeycomb pattern on the center intake and a different lower bumper garnish. Mitsubishi also introduced a new set of 18-inch wheels and added a new Blade Silver color option, also available with the Triton.
In addition, the flagship Pajero Sport GSR
gains a heavier dose of black exterior trim (mirrors, door handles, tailgate handle),
and a new Graphite Grey color option combined with a black roof. Finally, the
black extensions of the headlights, previously exclusive to the GSR, are now
standard in the entire range. The highlight inside is the new three-spoke
steering wheel, borrowed from the Triton pickup. The high-spec Exceed and GSR
also benefit from new graphics for the 8-inch digital instrument cluster. The
GSR features a quilted two-tone burgundy and black synthetic leather
upholstery, creating a more luxurious environment, combined with dark titanium
inserts. As for the entry-level GLX, it now comes standard with auto headlights
and wipers. Note that the above information is for the AU-spec models, as in
Thailand the high-spec Elite Edition trim of the Pajero Sport has an extra
fold-down 12.1-inch screen for the rear passengers.
In
the Australian market, the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport is fitted with the same
2.4-liter turbodiesel engine producing 178 hp and 430 Nm of torque. However, in Thailand, the model gains the newer 2.4-liter
turbodiesel from the Triton, which makes slightly more power, at 181 hp. In Australia, the RWD trims have been discontinued, meaning that the
Pajero Sport is exclusively available in 4WD form with the eight-speed
automatic transmission.
Pricing for the 2024 Mitsubishi Pajero in
Australia ranges from AU$ 51,540 (US$ 33,428) for the entry-level five-seater
GLX, and goes all the way up to AU$ 64,840 (US$ 42,055) for the seven-seater
flagship GSR trim. In Thailand, the model is priced between 1,389,000-1,579,000
THB ($37,391-42,506). Rivals include the Toyota Fortuner and the Isuzu MU-X
truck-based SUVs.
The third-gen Mitsubishi Pajero was
originally introduced in 2015, with a comprehensive facelift following in 2019.
The second and milder update for 2024 will most likely be the last, as an
all-new generation is rumored to be under development.
