Pajero Sport III vs Fortuner II (AN160): which is better?
Mitsubishi Pajero Sport III (2015–present) vs Toyota Fortuner II (AN160) (2015–present): specs, fuel economy, tax and common problems.
Mitsubishi Pajero Sport III
Toyota Fortuner II (AN160)Specifications
| Mitsubishi Pajero Sport III | Toyota Fortuner II (AN160) | |
|---|---|---|
| Production years | 2015–present | 2015–present |
| Body | SUV | SUV |
| Fuel | diesel | petrol |
| Engines | 2.4 diesel | 2.7 |
| Power, up to | 181 hp | 166 hp |
| Torque, up to | 430 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Gearbox | automatic | automatic |
| Drive | all-wheel drive | all-wheel drive |
| Length | 4 785 mm | 4 795 mm |
| Width | 1 815 mm | 1 855 mm |
| Height | 1 805 mm | 1 835 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2 800 mm | 2 745 mm |
| Ground clearance | 218 mm | — |
| Fuel tank | 68 L | 80 L |
| KZ tax 2026 (car under 10 years) | ≈ 28 750 ₸ | ≈ 40 325 ₸ |
The better value is highlighted in green.
Pros, cons and common problems
Mitsubishi Pajero Sport III
Pros
- Gearbox Aisin automatic: generally reliable
- All-wheel-drive versions available
- High ground clearance: 218 mm
- Currently in production — can be bought new
Cons
- Mitsubishi 4N15/4D56 (diesel) engine: injectors and injection pump suffer from poor fuel
- Gearbox Aisin automatic: valve body wear at high mileage
Engine (Mitsubishi 4N15/4D56 (diesel)): injectors and injection pump on poor fuel; on 4N15 — DPF and EGR.
Gearbox (Aisin automatic): generally reliable; at high mileage — valve body wear.
Toyota Fortuner II (AN160)
Pros
- Aisin A750 / AB60 / AC60 gearbox: very reliable
- All-wheel-drive versions available
- Large tank: 80 L
- Currently in production — can be bought new
Cons
- Aisin A750 / AB60 / AC60 gearbox: jolts when the valve body wears
Gearbox (Aisin A750 / AB60 / AC60): very reliable; shocks when the valve body wears.
Which one to choose
- Pajero Sport III — if you care more about: power, torque, wheelbase, kz tax 2026.
- Fortuner II (AN160) — if you care more about: fuel tank.
The condition of a specific car matters more than the model: check the service history and get the engine and gearbox inspected before buying.
FAQ
Which is more powerful: Pajero Sport III or Fortuner II (AN160)?
Pajero Sport III: up to 181 hp, Fortuner II (AN160): up to 166 hp.
What is the vehicle tax in Kazakhstan?
For 2026, for a car under 10 years old: Pajero Sport III — about 28 750 ₸, Fortuner II (AN160) — about 40 325 ₸ (base engine). A 0.7 factor applies to cars aged 10–20 years and 0.5 to cars over 20.