GSR variant joins refreshed Pajero Sport range

MITSUBISHI has refreshed its Pajero Sport for 2022; the favored massive SUV vary’s line-up now consists of an all-new GSR variant, which sits above the Exceed on the prime quality. 

The Japanese importer has additionally added two-wheel-drive GLX and GLS derivatives to the MY22 Pajero Sport portfolio. The pair of on-road-focused newcomers ship a stronger worth proposition, Mitsubishi claims, though the four-wheel-drive variants of the Pajero Sport vary have elevated in value by between $1200 and $2000.

The brand new Pajero Sport GSR options distinctive black exterior and exterior accents, together with black 18-inch alloy wheels, entrance and rear bumper garnishes, grille, and roof rails. The flagship mannequin is obtainable solely in Black Mica or White Diamond paint finishes, the latter additionally that includes a black roof, and is priced from $60,490 (plus on-road prices).

On the different finish of the Pajero Sport vary, we discover the brand new entry-grade GLX two-wheel drive. 

Priced from $43,940 (plus ORCs), the five-seater options black fabric upholstery, 18-inch alloy wheels, keyless entry and push-button begin, driver’s lumbar help (now supplied throughout the MY22 Pajero Sport vary), single-zone local weather management, and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity.

Security options for the bottom Pajero Sport GLX embody a reversing digital camera and rear parking sensors, daytime working lights, adaptive cruise management, ahead collision mitigation, hill-start help, trailer sway management, stability and traction management, and 7 airbags.

The Pajero Sport GLX can also be supplied with Mitsubishi Tremendous Choose II 4WD system for an extra $5000. The four-wheel drive system consists of high-range two- and four-wheel drive, low-range four-wheel drive, a locking centre differential, and 4 selectable off-road modes: Gravel, Mud-Snow, Sand and Rock.

Above the GLX, the Pajero Sport GLS is obtainable in two- and four-wheel drive, and with five- or seven-seat configurations. 

Priced from $48,690 (plus ORCs), and along with these options listed for the GLX, the second-tier GLS consists of two-tone 18-inch alloys, satnav, self-dimming rear-view mirror, auto headlight and wipers, dual-zone local weather management, a powered tailgate, privateness glass, upgraded audio system, a rear spoiler, and a rear differential lock (on the four-wheel-drive model).

The Pajero Sport GLS is additional out there with a Deluxe possibility on 4WD seven-seat fashions. It provides leather-appointed seats with entrance seat energy adjustment, in addition to Mitsubishi’s 360-degree Multi Round Monitor (MAM) for an extra $2250.

Above the GLS is the Pajero Sport Exceed. Priced from $59,190 (plus ORCs), the luxuriously appointed variant is obtainable in four-wheel-drive guise and with seven seats solely. 

Along with these options listed for the GLX and GLX Deluxe, the Exceed consists of an 8.0-inch digital instrument panel, premium sound system, rear cross-traffic alert (RCTA), blind spot warning (BSW), lane change help (LCA), entrance parking sensors, heated entrance seats, distant tailgate performance, and Apple Watch connectivity.

All options listed for the Pajero Sport Exceed are additionally supplied on the brand new GSR variant.

For now, the MY22 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport vary is obtainable with a alternative of seven paint colors together with White, Sterling Silver, Graphite Gray, Terra Rossa (crimson), Black Mica, White Diamond, and Darkish Blue – the latter to be discontinued from April manufacturing.

All Pajero Sport variants are powered by Mitsubishi’s 133kW/430Nm 2.4-litre MIVEC four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine and all variants embody as customary an eight-speed computerized transmission. 

The MY22 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport is obtainable now.

2022 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport pricing*:

*Pricing excludes on-road prices.

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