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2025 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport

Off-Road · 2.4L I4 Turbo Diesel · 4WD

70/100

AutoVault's overall score, weighted for what a off-road is actually for — performance, technology, comfort, reliability, safety and value.

Specifications

Engine2.4L I4 Turbo Diesel
Horsepower181 hp
Torque317 lb-ft
0–60 mph11 sec
Top speed112 mph
Drivetrain4WD
Seats5
Combined MPG28 mpg (24 city / 34 hwy)
Range484 miles
MSRP$42,000
Body styleOff-Road

The verdict

What's good

  • Exceptional long-term reliability record tested across demanding conditions globally
  • Genuine ladder-frame off-road capability backed by Mitsubishi's 4WD expertise
  • Diesel torque low in the rev range makes technical off-road crawling effortless
  • Towing capacity is among the highest available in a mid-size SUV

What's not

  • Cabin tech and infotainment feel noticeably dated against modern competitors
  • Body roll and float at highway speed betray the truck-derived underpinnings
  • Engine noise at cruise is louder than car-based SUV rivals
  • On-road dynamics are a significant compromise compared to crossover competitors

The engine

4N15

2.4L Turbo Diesel I4

A torquey common-rail diesel built for sustained load, hauling and off-road grunt rather than refinement, with a broad low-rev pull that suits towing and rough terrain. It is a workhorse engine with a reputation for resilience under heat and strain.

The 4N15 is part of Mitsubishi's commercial-diesel lineage, powering the Triton/L200 pickup and the Pajero Sport SUV, with the brand's MIVEC variable valve timing applied even to the diesel.

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