Mitsubishi Pajero Sport Exceed v Toyota Fortuner Crusade OFF-ROAD (Part 2/2)

4WDers are a bit spoiled for choice these days. Along with traditional big 4WD wagons and huge array of 4WD utes available, buyers can also look at a segment in between: 4WD wagons, based on the utes.

We’ve got two of the freshest updates here: The 2020 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport (which is facelifted for 2020), and the 2020 Toyota Fortuner (which got refreshed in late 2019).

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[tristanrainey]

I had full choice between the Pajero Sport, Fortuna and also MUX (couldn't afford fully speced Prado so didn't look). Settled on the Pajero Sport exceed version and love it.

[P_Kim]

I own a Montero/Pajero Sport! Love from Philippines

[mrifqianandarianto]

Pajero sport is the best-selling car in its class in Indonesia

[yehnah]

"decent ground clearance" - doesnt state ground clearance. Like, i know journalism is dead n all, but yall review cars, can u not even do that?!

[anthonyramdin]

From the beginning of the on road video I knew the Fortuner was gonna get some high praises because of how you were talking. You really tried to talk up the Fortuner and without a doubt it is a good vehicle but it's totally outclassed by the pajero sport period. No competition between them and they aren't as close to each other as you make it out to be. The Pajero is more practical with it's interior setup and has managed space better. Off road, both are good but the pajero and it's traction control modes give it the victory. Plus the Pajero is much cheaper and reliable than the Fortuner. Toyota has yet to show it's reliability since the release of the 2.8 l with the whole dpf fiasco and air intake problems I've heard about.

[bernarddargent]

For all features, Pajero is the best beast off road and without that ugly bumper is the most elegant in the city.

[johton]

2015 Fortuner GX Manual - its been around a little - Simpson Desert / Victorian High Country / NSW Barrington Tops and mud in the heavy floods last year… no alternator issues and no dpf issue with a letter from Toyota that dpf is covered for life of vehicle. Its got a 2inch lift and 32” mudterrain tyres…. I never use the rear locker because you lose front traction control and it likes to lift front wheels a lot. Technical stuff / hard tracks and the Fortuner just keeps amazing me…

[RoyalCrown]

i have the 3.8 v6 pajero and that super select system is a gem to have in a suv

[deanbowell]

Own a 2011 Kluger with 220, 000kls, done some hard yards, around Aus 3x, plus many interstate travels without a fault. Also have a 2018 Hilux 2x4 and Corolla for wife and i as daily drivers. About to get a 2024 Pajero Sport over the Fortuner for something different to replace the Kluger. My only gripe is the 2nd row tumble seats in ALL of these vehicles i've looked at have. NO FLAT FLOOR ! Super Select won me over.

[maartensswanepoel]

The Pajero Sport has better drivability than the Triton double cab, mostly due to the 8 speed auto box, but the car could do with more power and its lagging behind the competition. The suspension is also to soft and the off road 4x4 system could do with an upgrade where the traction control stays on for the front wheels when the diff lock is engaged. The position of the electric window buttons is also hampered by the door handel. Ground clearance is also lagging behind the competition at only 218mm. The sidesteps hampers its off road ability and it makes marks on your pants when you get out of the vehicle. The 10 000km service intervals are also lagging behind the 15 000 km intervals of the competition If they can fix these things, the Pajero Sport would have a much bigger market share

[roarman]

Since when is the fortuner comfortable?

[ELchillingncruzing]

I have driven both pajero feels more like a car then a 4 wheel drive, i guess if you want a car that can off road as well it would be pajero

[garrygraham]

I think the review was pretty well balanced. I have a 2016 Crusade set up for towing and touring with a 2 inch lift and A/T tyres, and completely confirm your opinions about its capability. After getting rid of a lemon-flavoured Everest for the Fortuner, I think the technology bling in the Pajero is risky. There is something reassuring about the over-engineered simplicity of the Toyota driveline. I sort of think by all of the comments by upset Pajero fans that they are feeling a tad insecure with the results (thou dost protest too much...)
In the end, I get it that you gave a split decision. Everybody gets something to feel good about and both cars have lots to praise for the segment they represent. Good job, Car Advice!

[rae.asi]

Watching him stand beside the car make it look like these are small SUVs 😅

[elishaemanuel]

Guinness book of world records off-road rally racing champions Mitsubishi pajero

[kiranpersad]

Why are these 2 guys so boring to listen to

[anth]

Like the look of the Fortuner for some reason not available in the Uk

[gkntsmz]

I have a ns pajero and new paj sport. The ps feels more refined and drives like a sedan. The ns is more truck like. The ns is wider internally is more the weekend carry stuff in the back car and camping. The ps I will use for long holidays with the wife, where if you want go somewhere off road, no problem. The service department loves the ns, simply because it's proven drive train is bulletproof.

[activemedia]

Looked at both, end up buying the Fortuner, due to reliability. Both are lovely vehicles, I also prefer the more rugged look and feel of the Fortuner, and the larger boot space when taking out the 3rd row seats...for camping. Greetings from South Africa.

[Sunnychahal-bxmj]

Love my fortuner crusade i bought in 2018 now getting more popular with advance feautres