SPIED: Mitsubishi Pajero Sport in M’sia, launch soon?

SPIED: Mitsubishi Pajero Sport in M’sia, launch soon?

It’s been nearly three years since the latest Mitsubishi Pajero Sport was introduced in Thailand, and still Malaysia has yet to receive it. That could finally change as the pick-up-based SUV has been spotted by reader Acoi Al-Ameer at Puspakom Wangsa Maju, hinting at an impending local launch.

The vehicle in question appears to be a top-spec model, judging by the bi-LED headlights, lashings of chrome exterior trim and large 18-inch two-tone alloy wheels. There really isn’t much to be said about the Dynamic Shield face, vertical LED tail lights and mildly rejigged Triton interior, given that we’ve already written so much about them.

SPIED: Mitsubishi Pajero Sport in M’sia, launch soon?

It should be noted that in other markets, the Pajero Sport is available with a Forward Collision Mitigation System (autonomous emergency braking), Blind Spot Warning and a Ultrasonic Misacceleration Mitigation System that protects against pedal misapplication. While we’re not sure if ours will have it, it’s not too far of a stretch, given that top-spec Triton models already have seven airbags and stability control.

Also already offered on the Triton is the 2.4 litre MIVEC turbodiesel engine making 181 hp and 430 Nm of torque, although the Aisin eight-speed automatic transmission is still only available on the Pajero Sport. The Super-Select 4WD-II full-time four-wheel drive system with an Off-road Mode and Hill Descent Control is also limited to the Pajero Sport.

GALLERY: Mitsubishi Pajero Sport in Indonesia

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Jonathan Lee

After trying to pursue a career in product design, Jonathan Lee decided to make the sideways jump into the world of car journalism instead. He therefore appreciates the aesthetic appeal of a car, but for him, the driving experience is still second to none.

 

Comments

  • Same L0rr on Mar 29, 2018 at 6:08 pm

    Buy toyota wish better.. fortuner is the beast..

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  • Ah Boy on Mar 29, 2018 at 6:28 pm

    The current Pajero Sport’s launch in Malaysia is somehow already overdue. Here in Indonesia it’s a best seller, so best selling that it is no longer imported from Thailand but locally assembled instead.

    Pajero Sport in Indonesia have become the ride of choice for the newly-rich, politicians, as well as mining/oil companies’ fleet of SUVs. The sales are indeed also spread rather evenly across the major Indonesian islands.

    Way to go Mitsubishi Malaysia!!

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    • Stevie on Mar 29, 2018 at 8:32 pm

      Another failure for Mitsubishi Malaysia just like Outlander because of poorly-efficient fuel consumption. Malaysian ditched Mitsubishi long time ago

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    • Antique Technology on Mar 30, 2018 at 6:56 am

      Ale utoh.. There are more Land Cruiser or Lexus RX than this sheetbox mang

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  • Lanhb on Mar 29, 2018 at 6:34 pm

    How different is it from Outlander?

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  • meandmyself on Mar 29, 2018 at 6:43 pm

    Yucks

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  • Cannot accept the rear design

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  • Kuinosan on Mar 29, 2018 at 7:48 pm

    Hope John is reading this and understand how far our Malaysia auto industry have fallen behind compared to our neighbours. Sad but true!

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    • Ahh, u mean like how the makers of iconic Evos, Galant VR4, Eclipse, FTO & GTO is now reduced to making 3rd world cars? Yes, indeed sad how far Jepunis auto industry have fallen behind compared to China. Truly sad but true!

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      • camtakpro on Mar 30, 2018 at 3:41 pm

        Proton rebadge Mitsubishi… Mitsubishi die in Malaysia.
        Proton rebadge Suzuki… Suzuki die in Malaysia.

        Proton in Malaysia… Malaysia die.

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  • Fireant on Mar 29, 2018 at 7:50 pm

    Heard about this Pajero Sport coming to Malaysia for around 2 years already.. If they still price this sky high w/o kit.. Then it’s Goodbye Mitsubishi.

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  • They are following ETCM’s strategy of super late introductions.

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  • TreeHugger on Mar 29, 2018 at 8:22 pm

    Super ugly deaign of the rear..like no other mitsubishi. Then, super ugly wood trim in center console..are we still in the 80’s?

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    • oh.... No on Mar 30, 2018 at 7:07 am

      The exterior ok, but interior is No No No… Fake woods design looks super cheap!!!

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  • Semi-Value (Member) on Mar 29, 2018 at 9:00 pm

    like finally? after so long…

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  • Bontot hodoh on Mar 29, 2018 at 9:10 pm

    Belakang macam innova lama…

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  • Royston on Mar 29, 2018 at 9:21 pm

    Way better than fossilized fortuner.

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  • seancorr (Member) on Mar 29, 2018 at 9:59 pm

    Hell it’s about time. By the time they intro this here the facelift would be coming soon for the rest of the world.

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  • Richard Tido on Mar 30, 2018 at 7:30 am

    Rather wait for facelift and see

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  • The first thing I would do after getting the Pajero Sport is put on aftermarket rear lamp covers with body-colored part for those two red ‘tears running down’.

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  • I guess triton facelift is coming very soon if this launch. But recent triton buyer will sure very dulan. Kikiki

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  • rahman on Mar 30, 2018 at 9:21 am

    lampu belakang menangis

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  • Paleuto on Mar 30, 2018 at 9:22 am

    This pajero sport so good even some indon named his child as pajero sport haha

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  • sam tan on Mar 30, 2018 at 9:43 am

    The interior freak me out.

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  • The rear is like as though the back lamps are melting. The interior, with fake wood panels, are so 90s. Come on Mitsu you could do much better than this.

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  • azhar on Mar 30, 2018 at 10:10 am

    rear lights are inspired by someone in tears is it??

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  • Shut up & Take my money on Mar 31, 2018 at 11:22 am

    I’ve been saying I’ll buy this car when it comes to Malaysia since 3 years ago it launch in Thailand. But the bottom line is they come with the spec that introduce in Thailand like the Safety System and the interior. Sorry, the wood trim is not for me, it’s consider a deal breaker.

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  • Ramzi on May 06, 2018 at 11:37 am

    Hope its launched soon, Mitsubishi Malaysia is just too slow.

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  • Hrishab parmar on Jun 06, 2018 at 6:12 pm

    When it will lanch in india

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  • Mohd Noor ahmad on Apr 13, 2019 at 7:35 pm

    Hope they bring swb 3 doors diesel engine here

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