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They are luxury cars are stunning vehicles to ride. They come with top technology and the best features. They are also known for their safety features. They not only give you an elegant look but also gives VIP benefits. It provides the thrills of the drive.

Key Takeaways

  1. Toyota Fortuner offers a more powerful engine and better fuel efficiency than the Pajero Sport.
  2. Pajero Sport has better off-road capabilities and a more comfortable ride than the Toyota Fortuner.
  3. Toyota Fortuner has a larger interior space and higher resale value than the Pajero Sport.

Toyota Fortuner vs Pajero Sport

The Fortuner is available with a 2.7-liter petrol engine, a 2.8-liter diesel engine, and a 2.4-liter diesel engine in certain markets. The Pajero Sport is available with a 2.4-liter diesel engine. The Fortuner offers more advanced features like Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity.

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Toyota Fortuner was the first luxury car that came on the market, but it doesn’t provide many choices when they earlier came. The Toyota Fortuner adds on safety features like pedestrian and cyclist detection for AEB System.

The car also comes with seven airbags and an anti-locking feature.

On the other hand, Pajero Sports has automatic wipers, dual-zone climate control, integrated satellite navigation, digital radio, an electric handbrake, rear privacy glass, an auto-dimming rear mirror, keyless entry, and push-button start, auto-folding mirrors, larger 18-inch wheels, a 220V power outlet in the middle row, LED front foglights and an extra front USB-A port.

Comparison Table

Parameters of ComparisonToyota FortunerPajero Sport
ManufacturerToyotaMitsubishi Motors
Engine2694 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC2477 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine type2TR-FE I4 Dual VVT-i4 cylinder inline diesel engine
Fuel TypePetrolDiesel
Max Power (bhp@rpm)164 bhp @ 5200 rpm176 bhp @ 4000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)
245 Nm @ 4000 rpm

400 Nm @ 2000 rpm
Air ConditionerAutomatic Dual ZoneAutomatic Climate Control
Front ACSingle Zone, Common Fan Speed ControlTwo Zones, Common Fan Speed Control
Seat Adjustment6 Way4 Way

What is Toyota Fortuner?

The Toyota Fortuner is manufactured by the Toyota company. The company started manufacturing first in 2014, and later it started evolving with the developing technology.

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The Toyota unit in India is Toyota Kirloskar Motor resides in Bidadi, near Bengaluru, and is spread across 432 acres of land. The car falls in the category of luxury cars. It has an anti-locking feature, automatic climate control, and a passenger airbag for safety.

The Toyota Fortuner has 1 Diesel Engine and 1 Petrol Engine. The Diesel engine is 2755 cc, and the Petrol engine is 2694 cc. The car is available in Manual & Automatic transmissions.

The Toyota Fortuner has 7 seaters with 4-cylinder cars, a length of 4795mm, a width of 1855mm, and a wheelbase of 2745mm. The maximum torque of the car is 500Nm@1600-2800rpm.

The Toyota Fortuner is available in nine different colours in India – Sparkling Black Crystal Shine, Attitude Black, Phantom Brown, Super White, White Pearl Crystal Shine, Avant-Garde Bronze, Grey Metallic, Silver Metallic, White Pearl Crystal Shine with Black Roof.

toyota fortuner

What is Pajero Sports?

The Pajero Sport is a Japanese car model manufactured by Mitsubishi Motors. The Pajero Sport is a luxury design inspired by the Triton pickup truck. They have many features in common.

The car has been given chrome treatment and a modern design so that car provides a VIP experience.

The car has extended edges of the bumper base of the headlamps, which gives it a floating effect for all the elements contained within. It has lowered roofline because it contains a style quotient that gives a sleeker car look.

Yet, heavily flared wheel arches and strong shoulder line also makes it muscular. It has a significant amount of rear overhang, adding to the car profile.

The Pajero Sport is available in four colours: Black, Silver-Black, Yellow, Red-Black, and White-Black.

mitsubishi pajero sport scaled

Main Differences Between Toyota Fortuner and Pajero Sport

  1. The Toyota Fortuner is manufactured by the Japanese Automobile company Toyota. The first model of the card was launched in 2009 in India and assembled in the  Bidadi, Karnataka plant of Toyota Kirloskar Motor. In contrast, Pajero Sport was launched in 1996 by a Japanese manufacturer Mitsubishi Motors. The first model was introduced in India in 1982. The Pajero motors are imported and assembled currently in Hindustan motors.
  2. The Toyota Fortuner provides a mileage of 10.01 Km/l, and Pajero motors have a mileage of 13.50 km/l.
  3. The Toyota Fortuner holds a power of 164 bhp with a petrol engine of 2694CC, and Pajero Sports has a power of 176 bhp with a diesel engine of 2477CC.
  4. The Toyota Fortuner has a wheelbase of 2745mm and 2510 Kg in weight, and Pajero Sports has a wheelbase of the car is 2800mm with 2610kg of weight.
  5. The Toyota Fortuner has a double-wishbone front suspension and a 4-link with coil spring in the rear suspension. But, Pajero Sport has Double Wishbone Coil Spring With Stabilizer Suspension in the front suspension along with a 3-link Type Coil Spring Suspension rear suspension.
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References
  1. https://journals.co.za/doi/10.10520/EJC189044
  2. https://www.ojcmt.net/article/content-analysis-of-print-advertisements-of-sports-utility-vehicles-suvs-in-india
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