2017 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport GLS 7 Seat REVIEW | A More Family-Flexible Mitsubishi Off-Roader
WHEN MITSUBISHI REPLACED THE CHALLENGER WITH THE PAJERO SPORT IN 2015, IT APPEARED TO HAVE ALL THE BASES COVERED FOR A LARGE OFF-ROAD WAGON... TECHNOLOGY, COMFORT, REFINEMENT.
But in the eyes of many buyers one thing was missing - seven seat capacity.
One year later, that’s now been remedied with the introduction of seven-seat versions of both the mid-grade Pajero Sport GLS (tested here) and flagship Exceed. The GLX entry model remains a five-seat proposition only.
While the basics haven’t changed, the versatility certainly has - those extra seats add extra flexibility and appeal for families while retaining the Pajero Sport's 'get away from it all' capability.
Vehicle Style: Large SUV
Price: $48,500 (plus on-roads)
Engine/trans: 133kW/430Nm 2.4 litre 4cyl turbo diesel | 8sp automatic
Fuel Economy Claimed: 8.0 l/100km | Tested: 9.7 l/100km
OVERVIEW
Australia’s ‘proper off-road’ SUV segment is going from strength-to-strength with more choice than we’ve ever seen.
And vehicles like the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport provide a surprisingly cost-effective option for families looking for something capable of more than just soft-roading. And it does it without the bank-breaking spend of a more expensive Prado or Discovery - let alone a LandCruiser or Patrol.