Comparison - Ford Explorer ST 2021 - vs - Mitsubishi Pajero Sport GT Premium 2020

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Average Price: 
$
52,605
Updated: 
25 Jan 2020
฿
1,599,000
Thai Baht
Updated: 
02 Oct 2019
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
All Wheel Drive
Four Wheel Drive
Year: 
2021
2020
Total Seating: 
6
5
Transmission: 
10-speed Shiftable Automatic
8-speed Automatic
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
yes
no
Navigation: 
yes
yes
Doors: 
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
18.60gals
17.90gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
Carbonized Gray Metallic
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Star white Metallic Tri-coat
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Atlas Blue Metallic
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Rich Copper Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
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Rapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
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Agate Black Metallic
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Iconic Silver Metallic
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Color: 
white diamond
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sterling silver
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graphite gray
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jet black mica
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deep bronze
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Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

Ford has made a few tweaks to its mid-size crossover for 2021, such as making heated seats standard on the XLT, offering a heated steering wheel as an optional feature on that model, and including an eight-way power-adjustable front passenger's seat on the Limited, ST, and Platinum models. A Sport Appearance package is now available on the XLT trim, and it includes 20-inch aluminum wheels that are coated in Carbonized Gray paint.

Pros
Smooth and controlled ride,
cargo friendly interior design,
comfortable front seats.

Cons
Third row space is tight,
plasticky interior bits,
most desirable models are pricey.

By: 
caranddriver.com

The 2021 Ford Explorer is recognizable, but new. It should be on every family SUV shopper’s list.

Pros
Wide range of powertrains
Good looks
Great active safety tech
Available hybrid
Quiet interio

Cons
Hybrid isn’t refined
Not a great value
Cramped third row
Clunky second row

By: 
thecarconnection.com

New Sport Appearance package available on XLT trim.Minor changes to standard and optional feature availability.

Pros
Strong engines for quick acceleration
Rear-wheel-drive platform improves handling and towing
Roomy cargo area

Cons
Too much wind noise at highway speeds
The price can get frighteningly expensive in a hurry
Lackluster interior material quality

By: 
edmunds.com

The Mitsubishi Pajero Sport is a rugged wagon that is very good off road but comfortable – and easy to drive – on the road. There are five-seat and seven-seat versions, both offering excellent fuel economy from a modern diesel engine and an eight-speed automatic gearbox.

Pros
Excellent value for money,
auto braking as standard

Cons
Relatively cosy cabin,
poor third-row head room

By: 
whichcar.com.au

Mitsubishi has given its Pajero Sport large 4WD an update for the 2020 model year, adding further ammunition with which to battle the Ford Everest, Isuzu MU-X, Toyota Fortuner, and Holden Trailblazer.
Like the MY19 Triton ute upgrade (the Pajero Sport shares much of the pickup's running gear), the revised SUV looks tougher thanks to its 'dynamic shield' grille and headlight combination, higher bonnet, and new running lights and bumpers.The polarising old vertically-arrayed tail lights have been reduced in size and the bumper made larger. The alloy wheel design is new, and side steps are apparently slightly higher-mounted to bolster ground clearance.

By: 
caradvice.com.au

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Regular Unleaded
Diesel
Fuel Economy City USA: 
18.00mpg
Fuel Economy HWY: 
24.00mpg
Engine type: 
Petrol/Gas
Diesel

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
24
16
Cylinders: 
6
V
4
Inline
Engine Size/Displacement: 
3.00L
Torque: 
415ft-lbs
at 3 500rpm
317ft-lbs
at 2 500rpm
Horsepower: 
400hp
at 5 500rpm
181hp
at 3 500rpm
Cam Type: 
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Double overhead cam (DOHC)

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
yes
Door Pockets: 
yes
yes
Cupholders: 
yes
yes
Overhead console: 
yes
yes
Seatback Storage: 
yes
yes
Power Steering: 
yes
yes
Parking sensors: 
yes
yes
Steering Wheel Tilt: 
yes
yes
Telescopic steering wheel: 
yes
yes
Rear View Camera: 
yes
yes
Front view Camera: 
yes
yes
Side view Camera: 
yes
yes
On steering wheel: 
Transmission, Cruise And Audio Controls On Steering Wheel
Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel
More in Convenience: 
Leather Steering Wheel
Keyless Ignition
Universal Remote Transmitter (For Garage Door, Security System, Etc.)
Heated Steering Wheel
Automatic Parking Assist
Power Rear Seat Easy Entry
Power window switch with illlumination
Overhead sunglasses pocket
Sunvisor with lid, vanity mirror, lamp & Ticket Holder
Carpet mats
DC 12V Accessory power sockets
AC 220V Power Supply

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
199.30in
189.90in
Width: 
78.90in
71.40in
Height: 
70.20in
72.20in
Ground Clearance: 
8.30in
8.50in
Front Track: 
66.90in
59.80in
Rear Track: 
66.90in
59.60in
Wheel Base: 
119.10in
110.20in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
40.70
Rear Head Room: 
40.50
Front Leg Room: 
43.00in
Rear leg room: 
39.00in
Front Hip Room: 
59.20in
Front Shoulder Room: 
61.80in
Rear Hip Room: 
59.10in
Rear Shoulder room: 
61.90in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
87.80cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
5600lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
18.20cu.ft
Angle of Approach: 
21.00degrees
Angle of Departure: 
21.00degrees
Curb Weight: 
4701.00lbs
4574.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
yes
no
Clock: 
yes
no
Trip computer: 
yes
no
Techometer: 
yes
no
Compass: 
yes
no

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
no
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
no
More Power Features: 
Hands-Free Entry
Heated Mirrors
2 One-Touch Power Windows

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
yes
Front Seats Features: 
Height Adjustable Passenger Seat
Sport Front Seats
Multi-Level Heating Driver Seat
Ventilated Driver Seat
Ventilated Passenger Seat
Leather
6 -Way Power Passenger Seat
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Multi-Level Heating Passenger Seat
Driver Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support
8 -Way Power Driver Seat
Passenger Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support
Leather and synthetic leather seat
Driver & Passenger power seat with 8-way adjustment
Height adjustable seatbelt anchors
Rear Seats Features: 
Folding center armrest
Power Folding Split-Bench Third Row Seats
Rear Ventilation Ducts With Fan Control
Folding Rear Seatback
Multi-Level Heating
Folding center armrest
Leather and synthetic leather seat
60:40 separate foldable seat
Reclining adjuster and tumble-type fold-up function
Center armrest with cup holder
Reclining function
Flat folding function

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
Front Stabilizer Bar
Double wishbone coil springs with stabilizer bar
Rear Suspension: 
Rear Stabilizer Bar
3 Link torque arm coil springs with stabilizer bar
Suspension Info: 
Four-Wheel Independent Suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
yes
yes
Climate Control: 
yes
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Turn Signal In Mirrors
Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors
Electrochromatic Inside Rearview Mirror
Three Zone Climate Control
Nanoe Air Purifier
Rear climate control with ventilation outlet

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
no
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
yes
yes
Video monitor: 
no
no
More Entertainment: 
Bang & Olufsen Premium Brand Speakers
Satellite Radio W/Real Time Traffic Satellite Radio
USB With External Media Control
3 Months Of Provided Satellite Radio Service
USB Connection
1 Subwoofer(S)
12 Total Speakers
Surround Audio Surround Audio (Discrete)
8" Touchscreen with SDA : Smartphone linked display audio
Compatible with Apple car play and Android auto
USB
A2DP (A2DP Bluetooth)
Hands-Free และ Voice Control
6 Speakers
Remote System Operated by Smartphone or Other Equipments via Bluetooth

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
yes
no
Rear defogger: 
yes
yes
More in Glass and Roof: 
Body-color door handles with black insert
Liftgate Appliqué - black
Black mesh insert with chrome bars
EXPLORER badge on hood
Rain-Sensing Wipers
Fin Antenna
Electric Tailgate with Hands-Free
Headlamp washer
Front-Rear intermittent wiper
Stylish side steps
LED Cornering lamps
LED Tail lights
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
20 In.
18" x 7.5J
Wheels more: 
Temporary Spare Tire
All Season Tires
Underbody Mounted Spare Tire
Tire repair kit
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
255.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
55
Diameter: 
R20
Width: 
265.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
60
Diameter: 
R18

Safety Features

ABS: 
yes
yes
Front head airbags: 
yes
yes
Rear head airbags: 
yes
yes
Dual front side-mounted airbags: 
yes
yes
Emergency braking assist: 
yes
yes
Traction control: 
yes
yes
Child seat anchors: 
yes
yes
Front brakes: 
Ventilated Front Disc
Ventilated discs
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
Rear Ventilated Disc Brakes
Drum-in Ventilated discs
Rear door child safety locks: 
yes
yes
Daytime running lights: 
yes
yes
Engine immobilizer: 
yes
yes
Front fog lights: 
yes
yes
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
yes
no
Auto delay off headlamps: 
yes
yes
Front headrests: 
yes
yes
Rear headrests: 
yes
yes
Tire pressure monitoring: 
yes
yes
More Safety Features: 
Turn Signal Mirrors
Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation
Rear Height Adjustable Headrests
Remote Anti-Theft Alarm System
Pre-Collision Safety System
Dual Front With Head Protection Chambers Side-Mounted Airbags
Post-Collision Safety System
LED Headlamp
Blind Spot And Lane Departure Warnings Accident Avoidance System
ESS - Emergency Stop Signal system
Rear defroster with timer
Multi Around Monitor with guiding line and expected course line
RCTA - Rear Cross Traffic Alert
LCA - Lane Change Assist
BSW - Blind Spot Warning
UMS - Ultrasonic misacceleration Mitigation System
FCM - Forward Collision Mitigation System
HDC - Hill Descent Control system
HSA - Hill Start Assist system
Rain sensor
Security alarm system
Auto door lock by speed sensing
Cabin illumination on unlock
3rd row seatbelts 3-point ELR x 2
Front seatbelts 3-point ELR x 2
Double Pretensioner with force limiter front seatbelts

Options

Packages: 
Smoker's Package
ST High-Performance Pack
Equipment Group 401A
Premium Technology Package
ST Street Pack
Exterior Options: 
Wheel Lock Kit
Roof Rails
License Plate Bracket
Dual Panel Moonroof
Splash Guards
Roof-Rail Crossbars
Interior Options: 
2nd Row Bench
Dual-Headrest DVD Rear Seat Entertainment System
Cargo Area Management System
All-Weather Floor Mats W/Carpet Mats
Cargo Mat

Colors

Interior Colors: 
Color: 
Ebony, leather
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