Following the arrival of the updated Mitsubishi Pajero Sport, the Japanese firm now welcomes its Aspire nameplate to South Africa. The 7-seater Pajero Sport goes head-to-head with segment heavyweights such as the Toyota Fortuner, Ford Everest, Isuzu MU-Xand the Haval H9.
The Pajero Sport Aspire is offered in both 4×2 and 4×4 guise and is powered by the familiar 2.4-litre turbodiesel engine with 133 kW and 430 Nm and mated with an 8-speed automatic transmission. Furthermore, the 4×4 Pajero Sport Aspire is equipped with Mitsubishi’s Super Select 4WD-II system with 4 off-road modes available to the driver including Gravel, Mud/Snow, Sand and Rock.
The Pajero Sport Aspire adds exclusive black details which adds to its overall kerb appeal.
Apart from wearing Mitsubishi’s striking ‘Dynamic Shield’ front-end design with a black grille, the Pajero Sport Aspire derivatives are only available in 2 body colours including Jet Black and White Diamond with a 2-tone roof. The model also gains black roof rails and black 18-inch alloy wheels.
As for the interior, the Pajero Sport Aspire is fitted with black leather upholstery with electrically adjusted seats with lumbar support. An 8.0-inch infotainment system is standard with Bluetooth and voice control as well as a digital colour digital instrument display and multi-function leather steering wheel.
As far as safety is concerned, the Pajero Sport Aspire features 7 airbags, ABS with EBD, brake assist, electronic stability control with traction control, hill-start assist, trailer stability assist, rear park distance control, rear-view camera and hill descent control for the 4×4 derivative.
“MMSA announced in January this year that the Aspire nameplate will be introduced across the Mitsubishi range. The launch of the two limited edition Aspire models within the Pajero Sport line-up brings a new level of exclusivity to discerning customers wanting to buy into the legendary Mitsubishi way of life, and who don’t shy away from making bold choices in order to achieve their aspirations. It marks the next step in an extremely compelling product offensive in 2022 where we look to enhance our entire model range. Watch this space because there’s plenty more to come,” said Jeffrey Allison, General Manager: Marketing at MMSA.
Pajero Sport 2.4L DI-DC 8AT (2WD) – R654 995
Pajero Sport 2.4L DI-DC 8AT (2WD) Aspire – R674 995
Pajero Sport 2.4L DI-DC 8AT (4WD) – R704 995
Pajero Sport 2.4L DI-DC 8AT (4WD) Aspire – R 724 995
Pajero Sport 2.4L DI-DC 8AT (4WD) Exceed – R739 995
Pricing includes a 3-year/100 000km warranty, 5-year/90 000 km service plan and 5-year roadside assistance.
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