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Ford Everest vs Mitsubishi Pajero Sport Comparison
Ford Everest
Mitsubishi Pajero Sport
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2024 Ford
Everest
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2024 Mitsubishi
Pajero Sport
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CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv large category, between scores of 7 and 8.6.
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8.3
7.2
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Based on the Ford Everest SPORT (4WD)
Based on the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport EXCEED (4WD) 7 SEAT
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
Towing
Fuel Efficiency
80L
568 to 680 km
68L
544 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$53,990 - $79,490
$44,440 - $62,440
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CarExpert's Take
Scott Collie
Head of Content
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Refined drive despite off-road focus
- Torquey V6 remains a segment standout
- Improved interior technology since launch
Misses
- Service pricing is up
- Feels ute-based inside, despite the price
- Missing equipment that should be standard
James Wong
Production Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Very capable off the beaten track
- Priced in line with lower-spec rivals
- Long conditional 10-year warranty
Misses
- Performance, towing lags behind rivals
- Dated assist and infotainment tech suite
- Not as spacious, practical as key rivals
Standard Features
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
Wireless phone charger | ||
Powered tailgate | ||
Rear air vents | ||
Adaptive cruise control | ||
Climate control | ||
Reversing sensors | ||
Reversing camera | ||
Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Prestige Paint (+$700)
- Touring Pack (+$2,500)
- Tow Pack (+$1,900)
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Colours Available
The 2024 Ford Everest is available in the following exterior paint colours:
- Shadow Black
- Aluminium
- Arctic White
- Meteor Grey
- Sedona Orange
- Equinox Bronze
- Blue Lightning (Sport only)
All paint colours except for Arctic White are prestige paint colours and cost an additional $700.
White is the standard colour, with all other shades costing $740 with the exception of White Diamond, a $940 option.
The optional shades are:
- Sterling Silver metallic
- Graphite Grey metallic
- Black Mica pearlescent
- Dark Blue pearlescent
- Terra Rossa pearlescent
- White Diamond prestige
The GSR is available only in White Diamond or Black Mica, while the base GLX isn’t available in White Diamond, Black Mica or Dark Blue.
Comparison
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Reviews
8.3
2024 Ford Everest Sport 4x4 review
The Ford Everest remains a winner in the world of ute-based four-wheel drives, but stronger competition is on the way.
Scott Collie
7.2
2024 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport Exceed review
The Pajero Sport is definitely showing its age these days, but remains a capable and attainable option in the 4x4 segment.
James Wong
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Specs
Type | ||
BI TURBO CDI, TURBO CDI | TURBO CDI | |
Size (cc) | ||
1996 - 2990 | 2442 | |
Size (L) | ||
2.0L, 3.0L | 2.4L | |
Induction | ||
BI TURBO DIESEL 4, DIESEL TURBO V6 | DIESEL TURBO 4 | |
Camshaft | ||
DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
16 - 24 | 16 | |
Power | ||
154kW - 184kW | 133kW | |
Power RPM | ||
3250 - 3750 | 3500 | |
Torque | ||
500Nm - 600Nm | 430Nm | |
Torque RPM | ||
1750 | 2500 | |
Bore Stroke | ||
- | - | |
Compression Ratio | ||
16 | 15.5 |