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Also referred to as: Mitsubishi Pajero Sport QE 2019 and Mitsubishi Pajero Sport QE 2021. Exceed (7 Seats), GLS, GLX (5 Seats), Black Edition (7 Seats)ProfbobGreater Melbourne (Inner), VIC
Comfortable and very competent off-road and on-road. Not too expensive either
We hired a bog standard version of one of these vehicles from a major hire car firm in Alice Springs for a two week, 4000 km, central Australian adventure in Feb this year. I am an experianced 4wd person having owned a Landcruiser Wagon, two Range Rovers and two Discoveries in the past. My current drive is a Transsyberia spec Porsche Cayenne S. (The rare Dual Range, three locking diff model).
I found the Pajero Sport amazing. It would cruise for hours in 43 deg heat at high speeds, 130kph plus, with Aircon on and fully loaded with no change in...Read more
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SquidKing
- 10 reviews
Brilliant 4WD at a great price
The Pajero sport has been brilliant and never ceases to amaze people where it will go off road .Super comfie even for my daughters who are 5"10" they love the reclining second row, the third row has been great too.
The 4WD mode for bitumen is an often overlooked feature which adds safety on wet bitumen and dirt roads, Also a diff lock standard in GLS and above is a great feature . 60,000km so far including an East West Simpson desert crossing in stock form other than bash plates and AT tyres.
Only slight negatives are the small fuel tank and the seat belt warning at 0km/h, Other than that the Pajero Sport is a great car for the low price ..Love it .
Purchased in March 2021 for $48,000.00.
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SeamusSydney, NSW
- 5 reviews
Awsome allrounder
So comfortable on the highway - eats up the kms and arrive feeling good.
Off road it is surprisingly good. Cant fault it towing a 1.9 tonne van.
No overheating on the hottest days (40c and over) going up steep hills etc towing the van temp does not budge.
Purchased in March 2021.
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Very DisappointedMetropolitan Adelaide, SA
The overheating lemon
2018 bought in March 2022 was as the online reviews say a great budget 4wd with 3100 towing.
Not sure how it can tow that as my 13ft 1600 kg fully loaded Jayco Journey makes the car overheat and boil at the slightest hill.
Three times have been back to the dealers who won’t do anything about it as I haven’t driven the car till the red engine light comes on and cars engine cuts out.
Have provided video and photographic evidence but still not enough proof
Last time the dealership told me the want a weight certificate for the van to prove it’s no...Read more
Purchased in March 2021 for $52,000.00.
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ConLacSouth East Queensland, QLD
- 12 reviews
We love this car - so far
Bought this car as our Hyundai Santa Fe was a complete lemon. After completing a comprehensive review of other vehicles in its range, I decided to purchase one of these due to its drive and handling. Use is primarily for commuting around in the city, but when we go away we need to include our 2 dogs, and bird as well as 3 growing boys, plus luggage.
The car is great to drive, the 360 degree camera has been a lifesaver and parking in a breeze. The airconditioner is amazing, it is nice to be in a car where it works.
The seats are incredibly comfo...Read more
Purchased in June 2021 at Mitsubishi Dealers for $50,000.00.
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GoldAuCentral, SA
- 2 reviews
Great all round vehicle
I bought this 4x4 because I like to go into the bush, walking around looking up various things. On the road it is quite good with minimal roughness experienced compared some other manufacturers 4x4s I have tried. The equipment level beats all other makes of this sort of 4x4, exceptional value for money paid when buying. Fuel consumption is reasonable. Normal driving on highways can be as low as 8.5 litres per 100 km. Even driving in suburban areas can be below 10 litres per 100 kml.
Overall I am very happy with the Pajero Sport 2017 GLS.
Purchased in October 2021 for $45,000.00.
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Smill74Victoria
ABS activated when driving
ABS intermittently activated while driving. No lights or alarms just when you get out of the car a strong smell of brake fluid and burning brake pads. The first time it happened Mitsubishi had no clue this was a brand new car 15000km. Rebooted computer and ABS deactivated. The second time took it back the problem had fixed itself this was at 21000km. Mitsubishi said bring it back if it happens
again. Great! Doesn't really instill a lot of confidence in driving the vehicle long distances.
Purchased in March 2021 for $48,000.00.
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LemongrassDarling Downs, QLD
We love it and yet are annoyed by it.
Pros - we got it for rough 4WD excursions and it performs well. Love the feature that makes the car go like a snail down super steep, rocky mountains without needing to touch the brake. Love the ACC when it works. Love the 7 roomy seats for a tall family. Love having the kids waaaaaYYYY in the back. Love the comfort of the seats. Addicted to the heated front seats in winter. Kids love having control over AC vents in the back.
Cons - as one other person commented, we also have had issues with the ACC randomly beeping and sending out warnings eve...Read more
Purchased in May 2021 for $31,000.00.
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Chris B.Litchfield, NT
- 6 reviews
- Pajero Sport QE GLS 5 Seats (2015-2020)
- Verified purchase
Great value genuine 4wd.
Bought a Mitsubishi Pajero Sport for my daughter who was in the market for a mid size 4wd.
She uses it for a general daily run around, with a fair few off road trips into the beautiful national parks around the NT.
So far it has been a fantastic buy with its excellent fuel economy and genuine ability to go off road.
It is an excellent size for her small family, with plenty of room for the kids and their camping gear when they go bush.
Her favourite part of the car is the great fuel economy she gets, and the excellent way that it eats up the kilometres on the roads around here.
Compared to her previous cars, it’s quiet on road and even though it’s a base model, it still has lots of gadgets that she enjoys using.
Purchased in February 2021 at Pickles Auctions.
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M. TiemensSydney, NSW
- 14 reviews
- Pajero Sport QE Exceed (7 Seats) (2015-2020)
- Verified purchase
Good value, average build quality and poor importer support
In 2016 we bought our Mitsubishi Pajero Sport Exceed after quite a bit of research, comparing and test drives. I chose the car as it is very well equipped for its price and has a lot of features as standard that you cannot even get with the direct competitors and seems a step above its direct competitors for interior design and finish.
THE GOOD
Further to the features: especially the 360 degree camera I found very impressive (and would not like to do without anymore going forward) and the great (sound) quality stereo is also better than expect...Read more
Purchased in September 2021 at Mitsubishi Dealers for $50,000.00.
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jyeSydney Surrounds, NSW
- 4 reviews
Amazing cheap high quality reliable all round family vehicle.
Use this car on weekenders, travelling away camping, commuting everything, even a run about ( diesel is so fuel efficient for such a large car as comparison less then 4wd Rav 4 petrol ).
Purchased in July 2021 at Mitsubishi Dealers for $56,000.00.
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Glyn
- 2 reviews
Fantastic towing vehicle
Our Pajero Sport 2016 is used for every day driving, regular towing of our 18ft van and off road. It has never missed a beat and has great torque when towing also able to overtake safely when towing our caravan due to the the diesel turbo engine. Regular maintenance keeps our car in tip top condition and ready for our next adventure.
Purchased in April 2021.
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DebbieSydney, NSW
- 4 reviews
Great value for money
I purchased my 2022 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport in March 2022, I think the car is good value for money. I fitted a genuine Snorkel, Bull Bar and Tow Bar, the original intention was to use it as a recreation vehicle but I find myself driving it everyday. Although it's a little bit slow to move off the mark it soon picks up the pace. The 8 speed gear box does a really good job, and considering it has a 2.4 litre engine what you may miss in the initial burst of power it more than makes up in economy, on highway I've had as good as 7.1 litres per 100Kl...Read more
m. So far my best has been a range of just over 900Klm on a 68 Litre tank of diesel. I decided on the 5 seat rather than the 7 seat and the cargo space in the back is pretty good. The only thing I would suggest is that Mitsubishi supply more storage options in the front and also in the cargo area. Up front you have a glove compartment, centre console and drink/map holders in the doors. So if you want to use the Android Auto App you either have to put your phone in the consol or the cup holder in th consol. And there are no storage compartments in the rear cargo area. These are just minor annoyances, overall I'm pleased with the car and it's performance. If your after a 4X4 that won't cost you a fortune, this car is packed with features, the Forward Crash Mitigation system is pretty impressive. The Radar Controled Cruise Control if very effective in reducing speed if another vehicle cuts in front, and then bringing the car back up to speed when there is sufficient distance. Who needs Sat Nav, with the Android Auto I use Google Maps through the car and activate it by voice control, no messy programming. When I looked at this car and it's competitors and weighed all the options, for me the decision was easy. Nice to drive, packed with features, off road capabilities, 7 year warranty, 2 years free servicing then capped price services, it ticked the boxes for me.Purchased in March 2021 at Camden Valley Motors.
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Overall extremely happy, however !!!!
Extremely poor tyre wear on tyres, only got 30,000kms from factory fitted set, apparently they are "sport tyres" with a softer compound... and this is why they wore so quickly. Also Noticed it feels funny from time to time between 100-110kmh on the highway, wife doesn't notice it just me, but I'm a car guy so it stands out, I had seen quite a few complaints about this but have learnt to deal with it since its my wife's car and it does not seem to be a failure issue. Also when you have two child seats on each side of back seat middle seat is r...Read more
eally quite skinny and squishy for that passenger. However all that said, this car is fantastic.... best value for money, best interior in its class and very capable off roader, would 100% recommend. Oww and the stereo could be a little lowder, the wife and I like to pump it up and its lacking a little.Purchased in February 2021.
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Pedebs
- 2 reviews
Issues when going to lower gear
I love my 2018 pajero exceed purchased new .July 2018
Except for the horrendous noise it makes when in lower or trying to go to lower gear usually at 60 kms
I have been back to the dealer from the very first week and continually back to them they have had senior technicians test it from Mitsubishi .
Say nothing can do about it as Mitsubishi changed the computer system for the new 2018 model
And apparently no one else in the World has complained about it
To stop the noise we have to accelerate and then it sometimes stops .does anyone else have this issue?
Purchased in July 2021 for $53,000.00.
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sravan k.South East Queensland, QLD
- 2 reviews
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A perfect package
Drives beautifully, smooth and very comfortable. Engine is very silent when compared to other diesel engines. Seats are very suitable for long drives. Good safety features for the price. Totally happy with the car so far.
Purchased in January 2021.
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Doug M.Greater Melbourne (Inner), VIC
Great vehicle, but adaptive cruise control is buggy
About two years ago I leased the Pajero Sport for my company vehicle as it had to be capable offload, a decent commuter vehicle and have a bit of luxury inside. The key features to make this work were preferably a 7 seater SUV but 5 was OK, leather interior, push button start, adaptive cruise control (spoiled by driving an Outback for 2 years) and diesel was preferred. I was seriously getting another Outback, but as a family we thought having two identical vehicles was not a great idea, so I did my studying like everyone else and found the Paje...Read more
ro Sport tick all the boxes. Build quality is good, but the leather and plastics are not as nice as my wife's 2015 Outback. The cabin is surprisingly quiet at speed. The Apple play is a great and a must have in any vehicle I own going forward. It has acted up at times, but I suspect it is the phone or more likely the wired connection and not the head unit as a different USB solved the problem for awhile. The back two seats take some getting used to setting up, but they are very good when we have out of town company. I am 189cm, so getting into the vehicle is a bit of a ballet at times, but once inside the headroom is great. Plenty of room in the second row even with the driver's seat back to where I need it. It is no speed demon, especially compared to a 2.5L Outback (which is saying something). I find the turbo can lag unexpectedly, usually when you are trying to get accelerate at the most important times. It is almost as if it the engine is flooded, but only for a fraction of a second. In general traffic and on the highway though it is more than competent and really no complaints with the exception of excessive turbo lag from a standing start. The only big issue issue I have with the vehicle, and its a big one, is the adaptive cruise which will glitch a couple of times a week for no known reason. For example, I will have the cruise set to 80kph and the adaptive cruise will have a lock on the vehicle in front and an icon of a vehicle will show on the dash. The traffic then slows to 40kph which the adaptive cruise handles well and all is fine. Then just when you are not expecting it, a beep can be heard, the adaptive cruise icon on the dash disappears and the adaptive part of the cruise disengages and the vehicle will suddenly try to accelerate into the vehicle it is following in front at the previously set 80kph. This is a major issue and a serious safety issue. I've had it into my local dealer twice and they cannot find any issues or replicate the problem. I have taken to video taping it and showing them the issue, but again they can find no problem. If I had to guess, it is a software problem as it seems to happen only during certain drives and not others and when it starts happening, it tends to do it a lot. So perhaps something is not booting up properly when the vehicle is started. I have asked others I know who own a Pajero Sport and they do not seem to have this issue. But on the basis that my vehicle is just not safe when using a key feature, I cannot recommend this vehicle as a safe choice. For me, I will continue to try to get the dealer or Mitsubishi sort out the issue and continue to drive with my foot over the break when using cruise control.Purchased in August 2021.
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RobCentral, SA
Extensive online research confirms decision to buy!
Hi all. Bought my MY2019 in March after considerable research and I'm very pleased with my decision. Closely considered Isuzu MUX but the transmission (with "AWD" option) and general value for money decided me on the PS. Also the 7 year warranty plus 2 yrs free servicing & $1000 accessories made the decision a no-brainer! I have only 3 issues with it; very little storage space, the cockpit room is a little cramped and it would be great to have the ability to "save" my seating position so I can easily retrieve it after my wife has driven it. Otherwise its a great car and i thoroughly recommend it!
Rob from Maitland SA
Purchased in March 2021 for $50,000.00.
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SeamusSydney, NSW
- 5 reviews
Brilliant all rounder
I have purchased a pajero sport glx brand new about 3 months ago and its a brilliant all rounder. Comfortable on the highway and excellent off road. I realise havent had it long but time will tell for reliability etc. i also fitted a provent 200 catch can on day 1 so no oily crap in the induction.
Purchased in March 2021.
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Transmission clunking .
I bought my Mitsubishi Sport 6 months ago and from day 1 have had transmission problems.
The problem is a clunking transmission when the accelerator is used on and off in bad traffic.
Its a lot worse at around the 100k mark and at times the engine seems to miss as its happening.
Ive had it back to the dealer three times to be told its normal. Ive driven cars for 45years and never experienced anything like this in any other car including a Pajero from the 90s.The service manager told me last week that some grease will fix it, really!! Apart from this the car is great, its so disappointing when you buy something brand new and its not as it should be. Does anyone have any ideas as to what I can do as I know there is something wrong here?
Purchased in November 2021.
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Questions & Answers
grant a.asked
Replaced wiper blades recently because very noisy, still making scraping/rubbing noise.
Is anyone else had that problem
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grant a.asked
Have replaced wiper blades recently but still making scraping/rubbing noise, any suggestions
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The question of transmission at traffic lights - depending on the length of time you are sitting there the electronic shift the gearing into an equivalent mode of being in neutral even though the actual shift visually doesn’t change from Drive, this is to conserve fuel and stress on the transmission. It does not effect starting off as picks up drive instantly.
markf1000asked
Just purchased a Pajero Sport MY16. I find when stopped at a traffic light with my foot on the brake, it feels like the car is shifting a gear after a few seconds while stationary, like a mild judder. Is this normal or is this a transmission problem (See updated comment below Jan 2020)
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Have the same issue dealer told me it's been reported by 90% of owners, Mitsubishi are looking into it but appears to be an electronic glitch, I noticed it does not happen if you shift to neutral and back to drive.
noticed that too on my MY18 PS Exceed when just from a full stop on a traffic light. I didn't mind at first since it's just a mild shrudder. Sometimes it's noticeable but most of the time it isn't. I would not mistake it from SUA though (Sudden Unintended Acceleration) which plaque the Montero Sport or Challenger.
Spoke to a service rep at Chadstone Mitsubishi, as I described the issue to him, he interjected and finished my sentence by saying ... "a jolt!" . He says its normal. Sometimes the vehicle stops in third or 2nd gear and the transmission shifts it to a lower gear after a period of time. Said he has had 3 Pajero's as company cars and they all do it! I hope he is right. I will ask another dealership shortly as the car is due for its next service!
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