150 Series Toyota LandCruiser Prado Vs 2013 Mitsubishi Pajero


Toyota LandCruiser Prado
VS
Mitsubishi Pajero

Here’s a quick comparison between the 150 series Toyota LandCruiser Prado and 2012 Mitsubishi Pajero. We’ve updated the review due to age of the original 150 series vs Pajero review. 

The 150 series Landcruiser Prado has not changed since introduction and neither has the Mitsubishi Pajero. Unfortunately for the Pajero it has been since 2006 without any significant updates expect in the engine department but at least the exterior it has really dated or the interior to an certain extent. It is only when you start using and feeling it does it’s age. The doors and some controls feel thin in comparison to any newer model. However to counter all that it is priced lower than the equivalent Prado without sacrificing equipment. 

The Pajero is honestly almost as good as the Prado most respects. For example it is reasonably quiet on the road, it is quite fast, uses about the same petrol, handles well for this type of SUV and so forth. It just isn’t quite up to the Toyota’s overall standard.

So to summarise, if you can get a good price on one go for the Pajero since it comes packed with additional bits that the Prado doesn’t have. Then again you won’t miss them either. It’s just not quite as good a Prado overall which is why we haven’t got one anymore and the Prado is still with us. However it is still one of the best off road capable SUVs.

150 series LandCruiser Prado Mitsubishi Pajero
Engines  
1GR-FE – V6 Petrol (modified)
Quad Cam with Dual VVTi EFI
4 Litre (3956cc)
Claimed 203Kw @ 5600RPM
Claimed 380Nm @ 4400RPM

1KD-FTV – IL4 Diesel (modified)
Turbo-charged – Inter-cooler
Direct Injection – Common Rail
3 Litre (2982cc)
Claimed 128Kw @ 3400RPM
Claimed 410Nm @ 1600-2800RPM

6G75
V6 Petrol 
Single Cam 24 value MIVEC EFI
3.8 Litre (3828cc)
Claimed 175Kw @ 5500RPM (Manual)
Claimed 184Kw @ 6000RPM (Auto)
Claimed 329Nm @ 2750RPM

4M41
IL4 Diesel 
DOHC 16 valve 
Turbo charged with intercooler
Direct injection
3.2 Litre (3200cc)
Claimed 118Kw @3800RPM (Manual)
Claimed 125Kw @2000RPM (Auto)
381Nm @ 2000RPM (Manual)
373Nm @ 2000RPM (Auto)
2009 UPGRADE
147Kw @ 3800RPM
441Nm @ 2000RPM

Weight  

Kerb weight 2190 – 2435 Kg
Towing capacity up to 2500Kg 5Dr and 3000Kg for 3Dr

Kerb weight 1900Kg
Towing capacity up to 3000Kg
Fuel capacity & consumption  
Up to 150 litres
IL6 Petrol 11.5 litres per 100km (Auto)
IL4 Diesel 8.5 litres per 100km (Auto)
88 litres
V6 Petrol 13.5(M) 13.7(A) litres per 100km
IL4 Diesel 9.2(M) 10.6(A) litres per 100km
Other specifications  
5 speed Auto or 6 speed manual
Overall height/width 1845/1890
Overall length/wheelbase 4930/2790
Track (front/rear) 1585/1585
Tyre size: 265-65-17
NCAP safety rating 5/5

5 speed Auto or 5 speed manual
Overall height/width 1900/1875
Overall length/wheelbase 4900/2780
Track (front/rear) 1570/1570
NCAP safety rating 4/5

Capability  
Angle of: (degrees)
Approach 32 Departure 24-25 Breakover 22
Min ground clearance 220mm
Water Fording depth 700mm Max
4WD system: AWD with selectable modes 

Angle of: (degrees) 
Approach 36.6
Departure 25
Minimum ground clearance 225mm

Performance  
150 Series LandCruiser Prado performance  Mitsubishi Performance figures
Petrol: Max Speed: 200Kph 0-100Kph:10.8secs 
Diesel: Max Speed: 180Kph 0-100Kph: 11.1secs
Pricing  
2012 $55,990 – 91,990 AUD
*Always check with the dealer for up to date pricing, specifications, on-road costs, accessories and specials etc.. everything as usual is subject to change!
2012 $55,590 – 77,590 AUD 
2011 $55,590 – 77,590 AUD 
2010 $49,690 – 76,790 AUD