The Week That Was – Mitsubishi Pajero Sport BMW 7 Series Tokyo Motor Show

Mitsubishi this week released its sub-Pajero Toyota Fortuner competitor, the Pajero Sport, with a preview drive for Australian media in Japan.

The first move is a name change: Challenger is out, and Pajero Sport is in. However the new model - like the one it replaces - is derived from the Triton ute platform and drivetrain and not the Pajero as the name suggests.

Unlike the previous Challenger, however, the new Pajero Sport promises vastly more refined on-road and off-road performance, an up-spec interior feel and a longer feature list.

BMW announced pricing for its new luxury 7 Series ahead of its arrival in Australia next month.

To step into one of the all-new sixth-generation sedans, buyers will need at least $217,500 in their back pocket, plus on-road costs.

That amount will get you the entry-level and sole diesel option in the 730d variant, while the rest of the range is comprised of four petrol-powered models in both standard- and long-wheelbase.

the week that was.