I put this page up so that you can compare the 120 series Toyota LandCruiser Prado LC4 to the Mitsubishi Challenger otherwise known as the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport. The Mitsubishi Challenger (KH Series) is the name that will be used in Australia. This series was released in 2009 and based on Mitsubishi It is currently for sale elsewhere in the world already as of 2009. (At the time this page was written.)
The Pajero Sport is not related to the bigger regular Pajero. The Pajero Sport is based on the Mitsubishi Triton/Trojan/L200 utility truck. The major components are shared but the Challenger has more passenger friendly parts. It can also seat up to 7 by the way. This car is not a direct competitor to the Prado since it is smaller and certainly has no upmarket components although 90’s style fake wood trim is everywhere in the interior. Besides it is a traditional 4WD and clearly more hard core than regular SUVs. Specification comparison below.
The Challenger is more comparable to the overseas version of the Toyota Fortuner or any other utility based vehicle that has been converted to carry passengers. However it is not the same as the 4Runner which is based on the current bigger HiLux.
This class of vehicles have much more off road and 4WD capability than smaller SUVs, for example the Mitsubishi Outlander, Nissan X-Trail or Honda CRV. However the trade off is less on-road handling.
The engines available for the Challenger/Pajero Sport are the same as those for the Triton utility. So they are decent enough. It uses more basic hardware so it will be more durable and probably be easier to fix if something does go wrong.
One thing about this car is that I think it looks much better in real life than it does in pictures.
Note that specifications will change according to the trim models available and additional or less accessories. You should check the official Mitsubishi website for your country for the most up to date information.
| 120 series LandCruiser Prado (2002-2010) |
Mitsubishi Challenger |
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| Engines | |
| 1GR-FE – V6 Petrol 4 Litre (3956cc) Quad Cam with VVTi EFI Claimed 179Kw 5200RPM Claimed 376Nm 3800RPM (Auto) Claimed 343Nm 2400RPM (Man) 1KD-FTV – IL4 Diesel 1KZ-TE – IL4 Diesel (2003-2006) |
6G74 Variant??? 4M41 Variant???
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| Weight | |
| Kerb weight 1900-2190 Kg Towing capacity up to 2500 Kg |
Kerb weight 2055Kg |
| Fuel capacity & consumption | |
| 180 litres V6 Petrol 13.6 litres per 100km (1GR-FE) V6 Diesel 9.3 litres per 100km (1KD-FTV) |
70 litres |
| Other specifications | |
| 5 Speed Auto or 6 speed manual transmission Overall height/width 1905/1875 Overall length/wheelbase 4850/2790 Track (front/rear) 1575/1575 Tyre size: 265-65-17 NCAP safety rating 4/5 |
5 spd Auto or 5 speed manual |
| Capability | |
| Angle of: (degrees) Approach 32 Departure 27 Minimum ground clearance 205mm 4WD system: AWD with selectable modes |
Angle of: (degrees) |
| Performance | |
| Toyota Landcruiser Prado performance figures | |
| Pricing | |
| 2009 $47,100 – 79,500 AUD *Always check with the dealer for up to date pricing, on road costs and specials accessories etc… |
2010 $44,490 – 56,390 AUD |