Chevrolet Trailblazer vs Mitsubishi Pajero Sport
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
The Mitsubishi Pajero Sport wins on money kept: 74% retained after three years vs 53%, worth about R 340 125 at trade-in time.
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Head to head
| Trailblazer | Pajero Sport | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 464 000 | R 789 990 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 8 110/m | R 13 808/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 73% | 86% |
| Retained after 3 years | 53% | 74% |
| Value after 3 years | R 245 864 | R 585 989 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 218 136 | R 204 001 |
| Value after 5 years | R 180 171 | R 491 883 |
| Our tier | Orphan & discontinued | Workhorse bakkie & ladder-frame SUV |
Chevrolet Trailblazer →
Built in Port Elizabeth, the Trailblazer was a credible Fortuner rival with 2.5 and 2.8 Duramax diesels plus a 3.6 petrol early on. The 2016 facelift range ran from R464 000 to R623 200. Values dipped when GM left but parts obligations passed to Isuzu Motors SA, which softened the blow.
Known for: sa-built fortuner rival with strong diesels
Mitsubishi Pajero Sport →
Built on the Triton platform, the Pajero Sport is Mitsubishi's rival to the Fortuner and Everest in South Africa. The 2.4 DI-D versions are well equipped and usually undercut the Toyota on price, and limited runs like the Shogun edition keep interest up. It sells in small numbers, so depreciation is heavier than a Fortuner but used buys are strong value.
Known for: seven-seat 4x4 value against the fortuner
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Chevrolet Trailblazer or the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport?
The Mitsubishi Pajero Sport. It keeps about 74% of its price after three years against 53% for the Chevrolet Trailblazer, a gap of 21 points.
Which is cheaper to own over three years?
Depreciation is the biggest ownership cost. The Chevrolet Trailblazer loses about R 218 136 over three years and the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport loses about R 204 001. Fuel, insurance and servicing can narrow or widen that, but the depreciation gap is the number to start from.
What do they cost per month?
On typical finance (10% deposit, 72 months, 11.75%), the Chevrolet Trailblazer runs about R 8 110 per month and the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport about R 13 808, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.