Verdict
At RM281,888, the Ford Everest costs RM9,290 less than the RM291,178 Mitsubishi Pajero, and its RM438 annual road tax is dramatically easier to live with than RM2,965. Its 2.0-litre bi-turbo diesel delivers 500 Nm from 1,750 rpm, well ahead of the Pajero’s 329 Nm at 2,750 rpm, while the 10-speed automatic gives it five more ratios. The Pajero fights back with 247 hp, a 500-litre boot and a sunroof, but the Everest is the more rounded Malaysian buy with seven airbags, blind-spot monitoring and collision warning.
Pick the Ford Everest if you want lower purchase and road-tax costs, 500 Nm of low-rpm torque, and the stronger active-safety specification.
Pick the Mitsubishi Pajero if maximum luggage room, 247 hp petrol power, a sunroof and its rear-seat entertainment kit matter more than running costs.
Key differences
- Price: Ford Everest RM281,888; Mitsubishi Pajero RM291,178.
- Annual road tax: Ford Everest RM438; Mitsubishi Pajero RM2,965.
- Torque: Ford Everest 500 Nm at 1,750 rpm; Mitsubishi Pajero 329 Nm at 2,750 rpm.
- Power: Ford Everest 207 hp at 3,500 rpm; Mitsubishi Pajero 247 hp at 6,000 rpm.
- Boot space: Ford Everest 259 litres; Mitsubishi Pajero 500 litres.
- Transmission: Ford Everest 10-speed automatic; Mitsubishi Pajero five-speed automatic.
Everest
- RM9,290 lower purchase price and RM2,527 lower annual road tax
- 500 Nm from 1,750 rpm
- Seven airbags, blind-spot monitoring and collision warning
- 207 hp versus the Pajero's 247 hp
- 259-litre boot versus the Pajero's 500 litres
- No sunroof or rear monitor with wireless headphones
Pajero
- 500-litre boot
- 247 hp 3.8-litre V6 petrol engine
- Sunroof, 12-speaker Rockford Fosgate audio and 9-inch rear monitor
- RM9,290 higher price and RM2,965 annual road tax
- 329 Nm arrives at 2,750 rpm versus 500 Nm at 1,750 rpm
- Six airbags and no blind-spot monitoring or collision warning
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM281,888✓ | RM291,178 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Truck/4X4 | Truck/4X4 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM438✓ | RM2,965 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | Inline-four with Bi-turbo | 24-valve SOHC naturally-aspirated, variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 1,996 cc | 3,828 cc |
| Horsepower | 207 hp at 3,500 rpm | 247 hp at 6,000 rpm✓ |
| Torque | 500 Nm at 1,750 rpm✓ | 329 Nm at 2,750 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | V 6 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 84.01 mm × 90.03 mm | 95 mm × 90 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 15.8 | 9.8 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 10R80 SelectShift Automatic | INVECS-II with Sport Mode |
| Gears | 10 | 5 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Ford | Jatco |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| Top Speed | — | 200 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,914 mm | 4,900 mm |
| Width | 1,923 mm | 1,875 mm |
| Height | 1,841 mm | 1,900 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,900 mm | 2,780 mm |
| Weight | 2,201 kg | 2,250 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 80 litres | 88 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 259 litres | 500 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 255/55R20 | 265/65R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/55R20 | 265/65R18 |
| Spare Tyre | 17" Steel Wheel | Full size |
| Factory Tyres | Goodyear Wrangler | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Thailand (CBU) | Japan (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbone | Double wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Coil Spring | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloy | 18" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloy | 18" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Steering) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| ANCAP | 5 stars | 5 stars — With 6 airbags and stability control |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 (7 Airbags (2 Front, 2 Side, 2 Curtain, 1 Driver's Knee)) | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for rear doors |
| Seat Belts | 7 | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | — |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer middle row passenger seats | Available for two outer middle row passenger seats |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | — |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All seats | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Reflectors with Manual Levelling | Xenon Projector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Normal Bulb |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding Middle Row with One-touch Tumble, Manual Recline, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row | Middle Row 60:40 Split Folding, Third row removable |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Roof-mounted AC Vents | Rear Vents with Blower Control |
| Sunroof | — | Front, Tilt and Slide |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front | 2 Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map, Room, Reading, Ambient Lamps |
| Cup Holders | 2x Front, 2x Rear | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row |
| Audio | 10.1" Ford SYNC4A with eight speakers | Touchscreen Radio CD/MP3 Player, Rockford Fosgate Audio System with Amp and 12 speakers, 9" Rear Monitor with 2 Wireless Headphones |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Manual Key |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Remote Control Activation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activated | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 2 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Parking | No | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | — |
| Power Door | No | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | — |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | — |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | 60,000 km✓ | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 3 years | 3 years |
| Warranty Extended | 2 years✓ | — |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
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Everest vs Pajero FAQ
Is the Ford Everest or Mitsubishi Pajero better?
The Ford Everest is the better all-round pick: it costs less, has far lower road tax, produces 500 Nm and carries seven airbags plus blind-spot monitoring and collision warning. Choose the Pajero chiefly for its 500-litre boot, 247 hp and cabin entertainment equipment.
What is the price difference?
The Mitsubishi Pajero costs RM291,178, which is RM9,290 more than the Ford Everest at RM281,888. Its annual road tax is also RM2,965 versus RM438 for the Everest.
Which SUV has the larger boot?
The Mitsubishi Pajero has the larger boot at 500 litres, beating the Ford Everest’s 259 litres by 241 litres. Both are seven-seat SUVs, but the Pajero is the clearer choice if luggage capacity is the priority.
