2012 Mitsubishi Pajero
The 2012 Mitsubishi Pajero 3.2 Di-DC GLS A/T offers South African buyers a reliable, used SUV with impressive performance and versatility. Well-maintained and priced competitively, this vehicle combines rugged durability with comfort, making it a popular choice for family adventures and daily commuting alike.
Powered by a 3.2L diesel engine delivering 197 Hp, this Pajero features an automatic transmission, ensuring smooth driving across various terrains. Its fuel efficiency of 8.5 L/100km makes it an affordable option for long drives. The SUV boasts seven spacious seats and five doors, ideal for larger families or group outings, with a robust 4x4 drive system perfect for off-road explorations.
Located in Bakoven, Cape Town, this used Mitsubishi Pajero is available now for test drives and offers excellent value for those seeking a dependable, affordable vehicle. Contact the dealer today to explore finance options, compare prices, and secure the best deal on this popular South African SUV for sale.
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Mitsubishi Pajero
Mitsubishi’s Pajero used to be a proper legend for South Africans who wanted to go beyond the N1 and actually get their boots muddy. It’s the sort of SUV you’d spot loaded up with camping kit outside a caravan park in Nelspruit, ready to cross into Mozambique, or tackling some hopelessly rutted pass in the Karoo. But that era’s gone: Mitsubishi no longer sells the Pajero new here, so if you’re shopping, you’re trawling the used market, with all the risks and compromises that brings. Only 9 units are listed countrywide, every single one a diesel—either the 3.2-litre Di-D, or the smaller 2.4 and 2.5D motors in Pajero Sport trim, paired up with manual or auto boxes. Pricing? It’s wild—anything from R139,500 for a well-worn old timer, to R572,900 for a fresher Sport, but most cluster around R314,900. If you pack smart and accept a few battle scars, there’s value here. Most buyers will zero in on the 3.2 Di-D GLS—short or long wheelbase—because it’s what the Pajero should have been from the start. These sit between R290k and R509k, but the average mileage is a chunky 185,781 km. That matters, because the 3.2’s injectors, timing chains, and overall service history can make or break your experience at this age. Pajero Sport 2.4s are newer, hence the steeper R500k–R573k ask. The pull for SA buyers, historically, comes down to Dakar-winning bones and a price tag that undercuts the Prado and Everest—on paper at least, R289k for a GLS SWB auto still buys you a genuinely capable 4x4, even if you’ll need to budget for some TLC.
Mitsubishi
Mitsubishi’s place in South Africa isn’t built on sheer numbers, and frankly, that’s the point. You don’t see them chasing Toyota’s ubiquity or following Nissan’s scattergun approach. Instead, it’s a brand for those who know what they want—often a Pajero for those Sani Pass weekends or an ASX if you’re after honest, practical motoring without paying for a VW badge. With 58 cars listed—prices from R99,500 up to a hefty R809,900 and a median of R329,900—there’s a clear message: nearly everything is pre-owned, with just a single new model up for grabs. That used-heavy split actually works in Mitsubishi’s favour, because their buyers are the sort to hunt for value and wait out the right deal. It’s what the Pajero should have been from the start: tough, pragmatic, and just off the mainstream radar. The numbers don’t lie. ASX dominates the listings with 12 examples between R145,900 and R339,950, making it the sensible entry for most. Outlander Sport sits in the middle—decent kit, mid-R300s to low-R400s—while the Pajero Sport SUV tops out near R700,000. That’s real money, but you’re getting genuine off-road hardware, not just the idea of it. The new Triton double cab lands at a fixed R809,900, which throws it right into the teeth of the Hilux and Ranger bakkie war. Petrol variants lead, but diesel is there if you need it, especially in the bigger SUVs and bakkies. Here’s the twist: at similar prices, Suzuki and Renault just can’t match Mitsubishi’s off-road heritage. The Pajero badge still means something to South Africans who actually use the low range, and that matters.
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