Mitsubishi Pajero Sport vs Toyota Fortuner
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
Too close to call on resale: both keep about 75% of their value over three years. Decide on the deal, not the badge.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| Pajero Sport | Fortuner | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 789 990 | R 692 800 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 13 808/m | R 12 109/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 86% | 87% |
| Retained after 3 years | 74% | 75% |
| Value after 3 years | R 585 989 | R 522 966 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 204 001 | R 169 834 |
| Value after 5 years | R 491 883 | R 443 454 |
| Our tier | Workhorse bakkie & ladder-frame SUV | Workhorse bakkie & ladder-frame SUV |
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
Toyota Fortuner →
Built locally on the Hilux platform, the Fortuner has led the adventure SUV segment since 2006. It tows, goes off-road and handles daily family duty, which is exactly the combination South Africans buy. Used values are among the strongest of any SUV in the country.
Known for: hilux-based suv dominance
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport or the Toyota Fortuner?
They are close to inseparable: 74% vs 75% retained after three years. Buy on price, spec and the deal you can get, not on resale.
Which is cheaper to own over three years?
Depreciation is the biggest ownership cost. The Mitsubishi Pajero Sport loses about R 204 001 over three years and the Toyota Fortuner loses about R 169 834. 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 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport runs about R 13 808 per month and the Toyota Fortuner about R 12 109, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.