I drove both before opting for the Pajero Sport. It was more comfortable and had a better feel behind the wheel, with the fortuner feeling very harsh and rudimentary. I have no regrets 12 months later. Loving the Mitsubishi.
It sounds like this guy lied, but I don't know why. All other reviewers praise the ride as better than Fortuner. And he didn't mention the 8 spd and weight of the Pajero Sport that it performs very well.
I have to disagree. I have friends that drive the Toyota and I have the Mitsubishi. In pretty much all conditions the Mitsubishi wins, including when we swap cars. Unfortunately Toyota think that they are another BMW and can charge more for the badge. So the Mitsubishi is the winner all day every day in my book.
@@Suroyfamiliafair argument on engine numbers. However how it translates on bitumen and gravel, not to mention off-road capabilities and a transmission to match are another argument altogether. You have to remember that the Super Select 2 of Mitsubishi is world renowned because of its WRC credentials and this is proven also in the Dakar series championships. Sadly you don’t see any Fortuners on these circuits. While the Pajero Sport has a slightly smaller displacement we’re not talking leaps and bounds here (eg. 3.0l 6 cylinder versus 2.0l 4 cylinder). They’re both four pot turbo diesels. That being said the Fortuner may have 4wd but it’s not match for Mitsubishi’s Super Select 2 which includes crawl control and permanent all-wheel drive. The 8 speed tranny is also superior to the Fortuner’s six speed as it’s a derivation of Mitsubishi’s INVECS transmission. I would say the Pajero Sport Exceed is a better all rounder for the price versus the Fortuner Crusade 😊
Thanks for your review, just placed an order for a new Pajero Sport after driving both the Mitsubishi and Toyota. The full time 4WD option , better road handling and much nicer interia of the Pajero Sport made the decision a no brainer for me. Extra bonus was that the Mitubishi was $2K cheaper than the best price I could get from any Toyota dealers in WA. It also came with a 10 year warranty!
I bought 2020 Pajero Sport Exceed 12 months ago. I looked at Toyota Fortuna and Isuzu MUX as well. The Fortuna is a touch better offroad, but the Pajero Sport is a better car everyday and has more features and tech options.
We bought the Fortuner. Although it’s the mid-spec GLX model, towing a 6x4 box trailer loaded with 400KG payload plus two adults and a kid in the car, 2 suitcases and a fridge in the boot and some extra stuff…overtaking other cars on the freeway was a breeze! Often sitting on 100-110km/h the fuel consumption was 11.2L. Although never tried the Pajero Sport so can’t compare, we are very happy how the Fortuner performed.
the best people to listen to are the ones that own the car and go off road in it and 98% of the comments in this review say the pajero is better and not just in this review too and dont forget that a lot of people that do reviews are payed by the manufacturer to talk the vehicle up
We bought 2 Fortuners 12 months ago and really disapointed.. 2 starter motors and a new set of injectors later found ourselves stuck getting them towed into the workshop ourselves because Toyota warranty apparently didnt cover this...beware no roadside assistance and depending on where you buy it from little care factor from the dealer until forced...poor form.
@@samartz Not the point. The Injectors that Toyota use are prone to failure and Toyota are washing their hands of the issues. Totally disgusted with toyota customer service in the last few years.
I've got the Exceed 2021 Exceed. $10,000 cheaper than the cowboy badge. And has 10 years warranty. Taken to Stockton and Redhead beaches and drove around my mates brand new Prado and hiluxs. All cars had less than 3000km and the Pajero was light years ahead in the sand. Totally disagree with this review. On muddy fire trails the Pajero Sport is brilliant too. Diff lock works well but hardly use it as the traction mode settings work awesome. Your review didn't even explain them. As far as luxury the Pajero has air con ducted through the roof to the third row (I have dogs) and all seats can lie flat if you sleep in it. Was absolutely no comparison to me. And reached the opposite conclusion to you guys. Also, the fuel economy while commuting is around 7-8L 100km in traffic.... Pajero for the big win.
I own a MY21 GLS Deluxe and have to agree with the above. The mud trails, water crossings, rock step climbs and ruts we've tackled have seen us go much further than Ranger, Hilux, LC 200, and a D-Max. We are bog stock with 18psi in the OEM tyres... and apart from diving into a very deep muddy water crossing with massive wheel ruts, we've never needed recovery. No vehicle damage either. Used diff lock twice for uphill cross-ruts, but otherwise the traction control modes made me look like a better driver than I am! 😂
I am still convinced 4x4 australia have no idea what they are talking about, please stop posting crap. Both my mates Prado's got stuck in a farm off-roading and my Pajero sport crawled through with NO issues. I can tell you I have made regular trips to Vic High country with no issues on capability, Stop being so bias with Toyota!!
This video is about the Fortuner which has the same engine but less heavy and cumbersome than the Prado. Can’t assume the Fortuner would have got stuck.
Just purchased a new fortuner after test driving both. I used to own a Triton Ute and found that whenever I washed it water would leak into the cab due to poor quality door and window seals. I noticed that the Pajero sports appeared to be exactly the same. The Pajero sports door handles feel extremely weak and feel like they’re going to break and fall off when opening and closing the doors. The Mitsubishi also lacks alot of power considering we test drove one without a bullbar or tow bar and the fortuner had all the extras and was far more responsive off the mark at roundabouts or traffic lights. For us we chose the fortuner because of the additional power, Toyotas customer service which we have always had positive experiences with when we have owned Toyotas in the past and the fact that it just feels like the build quality is superior to the Pajero. For those on a tighter budget yes the Pajero may be a good vehicle but given we want to tow with our fortuner and needed the extra power we decided to go the Toyota.
We love our new Fortuner. The Mitsi "didn't get a leg in" mainly due to the Child Seat Anchor points being above the Rear Door. (we prefer them to be behind the 2nd Row Seats). Next, the Toyota Dealer and Spare Parts Network is hugeeee. Want anything for a Mitsi and you need to go to a major town or city. Fortuner shares the same engine and drivetrain with Hilux, so parts should be fairly easy to source. Also, is the Mitsubishi company themselves..... they didn't renew Pajero because they openly said they were moving away from 4wd's and larger vehicles, because the market wants small SUV's. This then makes me think their after sales supply might not be very good in 5-10 years time.
Got the 2021 fortuner krusade and nothing but issues like with all the Diesel engines including the v8 diesel, injector issues, turbo issues, also the dpf. Toyota use to be reliable up till the 80 series cruiser and live axle front hilux. After that’s gone nothing but downhill and they rely on the badge for reliability. So sold it cheap and got me the Paj Sport and have to say so much better even towing in the high country and great dividing range where is cold and wet and slippery going from gravel/dirt to bitumen towing a small camper 1.6t so much better as you can select AWD and you get no under steer like I experienced in the Toyota.
@bayu parahita go on all the forums mate, plenty on their of both good and bad but it’s no secret there’s been law suits and recalls with Toyota and other manufacturers too.
I choose Mitsubishi pajero because the driving performance better very good handling especially when cornering and Mitsubishi best for speeding on offroad and highway the Dakar rally champion
I think that this reviewis a very biased opinion anyways as I have the Pajero Sport and feel that it is much better than the Fortuner.. of which I also am quite familiar with
iv watched several of these comparisons and the split over what to buy is 50/50 . some say pajero is better off road , you say fortuna is .... guess its subjective ... what swaying me to pajero is it seems like toyota attract the dick head drivers on the road .. Camry drivers are the worst .. and now these camry drivers are upgrading to the suv .. i cant be in that crowd .. :P
Agreed completely. Imo the paj is the better off roader but these guys seem to have a preference for one brand. And yes Toyota drivers are absolutely retarded, it's just for someone to ram there vehicle and get it written off so they don't get back on the road lol.
4wd 24/7 panel rate the Triton best bang for buck, reliable, warranty, designed with real 4wd in mind. Save $ and buy another toy. Toyota owners are like Collingwood supporters.
I hv a pajero sport 2020. It has better assistance in the wheels for making sudden moves and it’s more easy to drive, and the suspension is better. The Fortuner feels like you are driving a tractor when you want to make a turn and feels like you are driving a Hilux since it’s suspension is so stiff you could end up having Kirby failure 😣 😂.
Mitsubishi pajero is the greatest king of champions Guinness books of world Record, cannot challenge by Ford, Volkswagen, Toyota, Nissan, Isuzu,range rover , Mercedes,and many others brand , only Mitsubishi can invented the new style super select gearbox which can shifting in 100 kmph very very best driving performance in handling stablity cornering driffting sliding manuvering sterling
The winner is the one with more than half a million miles 10 years from now . That land mark is Toyota territory with the long runner 2.7 gas engine , not inspiring, and lack power but very reliable. The only iron engine block left. ( aluminum is junk in comparison .)
Good grief, such a bias review from a toyotaphile no less! In every aspect of the review, the Paj Sport was slightly better or ahead, but based on the only thing lacking … a bit of ‘pickup and go’ and the reviewer opts to choose the Foretuner! Time for Toyota to lift their game IMO - old platforms, old tech, boring vehicles.
I own pajerosport and my sister own new fortuner i drove her car and feel that pajero sport suspension are too floaty especially in indonesian road that are all uneven and bumpy , also the seat in pajerosport are very tiring for long trip than fortuner. Engine power low end are very lag compared to fortuner even the fortuner in indonesia are only 149hp 2.4 engine. Overall i regret with my decision 😅
I want to get the proper dyno tune on mine, but haven't yet. We tow a big solid camper (about 1,600kg loaded) and I only want more torque for big hills, but otherwise it's pretty good from what I've found... but a tune for more power and torque? Yes please :)
Everest is the ugly duckling in this class. Even the base models in the mux, Pajero sport and even fortuner have decent safety tech and interiors. The base Everest is like a step back to 10 years ago. I rekon my falcon had a better interior actually
I drove both before opting for the Pajero Sport. It was more comfortable and had a better feel behind the wheel, with the fortuner feeling very harsh and rudimentary. I have no regrets 12 months later. Loving the Mitsubishi.
It sounds like this guy lied, but I don't know why. All other reviewers praise the ride as better than Fortuner. And he didn't mention the 8 spd and weight of the Pajero Sport that it performs very well.
I have to disagree. I have friends that drive the Toyota and I have the Mitsubishi. In pretty much all conditions the Mitsubishi wins, including when we swap cars. Unfortunately Toyota think that they are another BMW and can charge more for the badge. So the Mitsubishi is the winner all day every day in my book.
Toyota is only good in the US market..I have seen things, very overrated & overpriced in India sadly
Fortuner high end in India is 48lakhs around 92000AUD
Lol, performance of the Tuna’s 2.8 is much stronger than the Pajero sport. So how can you say it outperforms it in all conditions? 🤷♂️😂
@@Suroyfamiliafair argument on engine numbers. However how it translates on bitumen and gravel, not to mention off-road capabilities and a transmission to match are another argument altogether. You have to remember that the Super Select 2 of Mitsubishi is world renowned because of its WRC credentials and this is proven also in the Dakar series championships. Sadly you don’t see any Fortuners on these circuits. While the Pajero Sport has a slightly smaller displacement we’re not talking leaps and bounds here (eg. 3.0l 6 cylinder versus 2.0l 4 cylinder). They’re both four pot turbo diesels. That being said the Fortuner may have 4wd but it’s not match for Mitsubishi’s Super Select 2 which includes crawl control and permanent all-wheel drive. The 8 speed tranny is also superior to the Fortuner’s six speed as it’s a derivation of Mitsubishi’s INVECS transmission.
I would say the Pajero Sport Exceed is a better all rounder for the price versus the Fortuner Crusade 😊
Thanks for your review, just placed an order for a new Pajero Sport after driving both the Mitsubishi and Toyota. The full time 4WD option , better road handling and much nicer interia of the Pajero Sport made the decision a no brainer for me. Extra bonus was that the Mitubishi was $2K cheaper than the best price I could get from any Toyota dealers in WA. It also came with a 10 year warranty!
I bought 2020 Pajero Sport Exceed 12 months ago. I looked at Toyota Fortuna and Isuzu MUX as well. The Fortuna is a touch better offroad, but the Pajero Sport is a better car everyday and has more features and tech options.
We bought the Fortuner. Although it’s the mid-spec GLX model, towing a 6x4 box trailer loaded with 400KG payload plus two adults and a kid in the car, 2 suitcases and a fridge in the boot and some extra stuff…overtaking other cars on the freeway was a breeze! Often sitting on 100-110km/h the fuel consumption was 11.2L. Although never tried the Pajero Sport so can’t compare, we are very happy how the Fortuner performed.
Fortuner is way faster to accelerate over a pajero!
the best people to listen to are the ones that own the car and go off road in it and 98% of the comments in this review say the pajero is better and not just in this review too and dont forget that a lot of people that do reviews are payed by the manufacturer to talk the vehicle up
bought 2020 pajero sport , it works all right , very comfortable , traveled over 20k now from mel to sydney and to Brisbane with 3 tank feul easy.
We bought 2 Fortuners 12 months ago and really disapointed.. 2 starter motors and a new set of injectors later found ourselves stuck getting them towed into the workshop ourselves because Toyota warranty apparently didnt cover this...beware no roadside assistance and depending on where you buy it from little care factor from the dealer until forced...poor form.
Do you think a pre-fuel filter would have stopped the injectors getting stuffed up?
@@samartz Not the point. The Injectors that Toyota use are prone to failure and Toyota are washing their hands of the issues. Totally disgusted with toyota customer service in the last few years.
@@juliangraziani7299 ahh damn!
I've got the Exceed 2021 Exceed. $10,000 cheaper than the cowboy badge. And has 10 years warranty. Taken to Stockton and Redhead beaches and drove around my mates brand new Prado and hiluxs. All cars had less than 3000km and the Pajero was light years ahead in the sand. Totally disagree with this review. On muddy fire trails the Pajero Sport is brilliant too. Diff lock works well but hardly use it as the traction mode settings work awesome. Your review didn't even explain them. As far as luxury the Pajero has air con ducted through the roof to the third row (I have dogs) and all seats can lie flat if you sleep in it. Was absolutely no comparison to me. And reached the opposite conclusion to you guys. Also, the fuel economy while commuting is around 7-8L 100km in traffic.... Pajero for the big win.
I agree with everything you said. I have a 2019 Pajero Sport GLS….and I love it.
I own a MY21 GLS Deluxe and have to agree with the above. The mud trails, water crossings, rock step climbs and ruts we've tackled have seen us go much further than Ranger, Hilux, LC 200, and a D-Max. We are bog stock with 18psi in the OEM tyres... and apart from diving into a very deep muddy water crossing with massive wheel ruts, we've never needed recovery. No vehicle damage either. Used diff lock twice for uphill cross-ruts, but otherwise the traction control modes made me look like a better driver than I am! 😂
This channel is biased if you didn’t know.
I just bought a fortuner, it perfom very well and I'm enjoying it
I’d go the Pajero and get it tuned.
Yep, and then you have the 8 spd advantage. Blow Fortuner away.
I am still convinced 4x4 australia have no idea what they are talking about, please stop posting crap. Both my mates Prado's got stuck in a farm off-roading and my Pajero sport crawled through with NO issues. I can tell you I have made regular trips to Vic High country with no issues on capability, Stop being so bias with Toyota!!
This video is about the Fortuner which has the same engine but less heavy and cumbersome than the Prado. Can’t assume the Fortuner would have got stuck.
I agree. Pajero Sport is much better then Fortuner
Greetings from KERALA, INDIA. I am big fan of Toyota fortuner ( manual transmission)
Me too bro
Transmission in the Pajero and tech overall is much better that the outdated Fortuner!
Just purchased a new fortuner after test driving both. I used to own a Triton Ute and found that whenever I washed it water would leak into the cab due to poor quality door and window seals. I noticed that the Pajero sports appeared to be exactly the same. The Pajero sports door handles feel extremely weak and feel like they’re going to break and fall off when opening and closing the doors. The Mitsubishi also lacks alot of power considering we test drove one without a bullbar or tow bar and the fortuner had all the extras and was far more responsive off the mark at roundabouts or traffic lights. For us we chose the fortuner because of the additional power, Toyotas customer service which we have always had positive experiences with when we have owned Toyotas in the past and the fact that it just feels like the build quality is superior to the Pajero. For those on a tighter budget yes the Pajero may be a good vehicle but given we want to tow with our fortuner and needed the extra power we decided to go the Toyota.
We love our new Fortuner. The Mitsi "didn't get a leg in" mainly due to the Child Seat Anchor points being above the Rear Door. (we prefer them to be behind the 2nd Row Seats). Next, the Toyota Dealer and Spare Parts Network is hugeeee. Want anything for a Mitsi and you need to go to a major town or city. Fortuner shares the same engine and drivetrain with Hilux, so parts should be fairly easy to source. Also, is the Mitsubishi company themselves..... they didn't renew Pajero because they openly said they were moving away from 4wd's and larger vehicles, because the market wants small SUV's. This then makes me think their after sales supply might not be very good in 5-10 years time.
As a fortuner owner in india i really miss mitsubishi pajero
Got the 2021 fortuner krusade and nothing but issues like with all the Diesel engines including the v8 diesel, injector issues, turbo issues, also the dpf. Toyota use to be reliable up till the 80 series cruiser and live axle front hilux. After that’s gone nothing but downhill and they rely on the badge for reliability.
So sold it cheap and got me the Paj Sport and have to say so much better even towing in the high country and great dividing range where is cold and wet and slippery going from gravel/dirt to bitumen towing a small camper 1.6t so much better as you can select AWD and you get no under steer like I experienced in the Toyota.
@bayu parahita go on all the forums mate, plenty on their of both good and bad but it’s no secret there’s been law suits and recalls with Toyota and other manufacturers too.
@bayu parahita plenty of people are having the same issues. Toyota just isn’t the company they used to be.
Would like to see a review which includes the Everest and new MUX.
Those fold up seats in the Fortuner take up so much room….
Sup I see you
I choose Mitsubishi pajero because the driving performance better very good handling especially when cornering and Mitsubishi best for speeding on offroad and highway the Dakar rally champion
I think that this reviewis a very biased opinion anyways as I have the Pajero Sport and feel that it is much better than the Fortuner.. of which I also am quite familiar with
he looks like King Horik in " Vikings "
Mate what track is that? Looks sensational
iv watched several of these comparisons and the split over what to buy is 50/50 . some say pajero is better off road , you say fortuna is .... guess its subjective ... what swaying me to pajero is it seems like toyota attract the dick head drivers on the road .. Camry drivers are the worst .. and now these camry drivers are upgrading to the suv .. i cant be in that crowd .. :P
Agreed completely. Imo the paj is the better off roader but these guys seem to have a preference for one brand. And yes Toyota drivers are absolutely retarded, it's just for someone to ram there vehicle and get it written off so they don't get back on the road lol.
I'm getting more and more convinced you guys haven't got a clue what you're talking about. Unsubscribed.
I have the fortuner and love it
4wd 24/7 panel rate the Triton best bang for buck, reliable, warranty, designed with real 4wd in mind. Save $ and buy another toy. Toyota owners are like Collingwood supporters.
Fortuner is my pick, more guts and better quality.
Toyota Fortuner Crusade versus Mitsubishi Pajero Sport Exceed | 4X4 Australia 😁
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I hv a pajero sport 2020. It has better assistance in the wheels for making sudden moves and it’s more easy to drive, and the suspension is better. The Fortuner feels like you are driving a tractor when you want to make a turn and feels like you are driving a Hilux since it’s suspension is so stiff you could end up having Kirby failure 😣 😂.
Mitsubishi pajero. can travel assurance in rainy season
I upgraded my 200 series to a Mitzy and never looked back.
"... upgraded..."?
Seems like downgraded rather than upgraded 😂
@@b9625bb don’t knock ‘em they are a great car especially over a overpriced toyota
Upgraded 😂😂😂😂, some of the dumb comments in here man
Mitsubishi better pretty good speeding on highway and comfortable off-road
Mitsubishi the king very very very gooood five star cross country winner
Mitsubishi pajero is the greatest king of champions Guinness books of world Record, cannot challenge by Ford, Volkswagen, Toyota, Nissan, Isuzu,range rover , Mercedes,and many others brand , only Mitsubishi can invented the new style super select gearbox which can shifting in 100 kmph very very best driving performance in handling stablity cornering driffting sliding manuvering sterling
The winner is the one with more than half a million miles 10 years from now .
That land mark is Toyota territory with the long runner 2.7 gas engine , not inspiring, and lack power but very reliable.
The only iron engine block left. ( aluminum is junk in comparison .)
Good grief, such a bias review from a toyotaphile no less! In every aspect of the review, the Paj Sport was slightly better or ahead, but based on the only thing lacking … a bit of ‘pickup and go’ and the reviewer opts to choose the Foretuner! Time for Toyota to lift their game IMO - old platforms, old tech, boring vehicles.
I own pajerosport and my sister own new fortuner i drove her car and feel that pajero sport suspension are too floaty especially in indonesian road that are all uneven and bumpy , also the seat in pajerosport are very tiring for long trip than fortuner.
Engine power low end are very lag compared to fortuner even the fortuner in indonesia are only 149hp 2.4 engine.
Overall i regret with my decision 😅
Stop saying cars we (USA) don’t have. I’m so jelly
Pajero”s engine is gutless unfortunately! Everything else is perfect
Gutless compared to what? I have seen lots of testing with this engine, and it performs fine. Even in towing situations.
tune it
I want to get the proper dyno tune on mine, but haven't yet. We tow a big solid camper (about 1,600kg loaded) and I only want more torque for big hills, but otherwise it's pretty good from what I've found... but a tune for more power and torque? Yes please :)
@@richardg3335 i test drove and floored it, pajero accelerated like it had a 1.5 litre!
@@GrantHawkey i live in Sydney and it was scary how slow it took to acelerate, especially turning right across many lanes of traffic
TOYOTA
Your commenters are right, you are a biased channel. Glad I unsubscribed.
Mitsubishi for me. Much better layout for a very tall driver. Toyota just don't seem interested in making their vehicles suitable for tall people.
I totally agree.. I'm 6'2 and I'm not comfortable at all in the fortuner
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Fortuner is not even close to pajero 😂 pajero is your winner 🏆 hatts off
No matter how good the features are in pajero sports it the ugliest looking car in Australia. Fortuner win 🥇..
The Everest is better than both of these.
That's what she said LOL......
Ask professionals mechanic 1st what’s cost for maintenance and how long engine will last
That 2L bi-turbo and 10spd gearbox will be dead before it can compete with these two, LOL!
Everest is the ugly duckling in this class. Even the base models in the mux, Pajero sport and even fortuner have decent safety tech and interiors. The base Everest is like a step back to 10 years ago. I rekon my falcon had a better interior actually
Butt ugly interior though. Plain front. A shame.
i liked the idea of the Pajeros tech until I found out it was garbage and the reversing camera was a potato
If you can afford it, skip these two & get the LC 150 Prado 👌 Verrry niiice
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