Also, add a chip and exhaust to the Prado for say $1500 - $2000 and the performance loss to a Paj is negated (although the same on the Paj puts it further in front), and both are better tow vechicles with better torque and a freer exhaust givening better fuel economy. That approx $1500 on either vehicle probably has a greater ride / handling improvement on the Prado.
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Given the van towing this chap is interested in, he will need at minimum a WDH and Polyairs in the back of the Prado or the Pajero, and further down the line as the suspension tires out, an upgrade to heaveir duty springs and decent shocks. Įdit remember when comparing those figures posted above that the Prado has gained 150kg with the same don't so those aceleration figures will be slower on the 150. What I don't like about the Pajero is still the interior build, the seats (were shit on the Prado too IMO)Įdit remember when comparing those figures posted above that the Prado has gained 150kg with the same don't so those aceleration figures will be slower on the 150. The long range tank issue I fixed for <$1500 and the fact that the Paj was $60k with a boatload of features that would bring the Prado in at about $70-75k helped he decision. The only thing that drew me to the Prado was the long range tank and the Toyota build quality which was evidently better IMO. Yes the Prado wallows but that would be easily fixed and to be fair the Pajero "loosens up" very quickley in the suspension. The decision I came to was the Paj (obviously) because the new Prado feels gutless and the transmission is harsh after driving a Pajero. That's what I did with the Paj and Prado, I discounted the Pathfinder for the reasons above, it's feels way smaller and I have 3 kids I also don't like Nissans approach to there self destructing engines in the 3l Pootrols.
Value for money and standard features though, the Pajero has always been better buying.Īll good points raised above, try and get a test drive of all on the same day close to each other. The long range fuel tanks in them is an awesome standard feature.
I have friends and family who own Prados and they're great vehicles too. You can probably pick one up second hand and still under warranty, for a nice savings. That was the NT Pajero tested, which was 2009 onwards. The Pajero also won the offroad testing and overall honours in the test. As an on-road tourer, the Pajero offers the best ride, handling and performance trio." Pajero spends less time on the wrong side of the road (overtaking). Pajero's handling is neutral and reassuring and the steering is direct and offers good feedback.The performance honours go clearly to the new Pajero, which outpowers the other two by a considerable margin. The Pajero "sits between the others with a firmer ride than the Prado's, but it's less jittery over rough stuff than the other two.
It was felt that the Pathfinder was too harsh and the Prado was very cushy, but that contributed to less directional stability and made it feel more vague than the other two. On-road, the Pajero was comfortably better than the other two overall. As far as I know the engine hasn't changed from 120 to 150 series.
4x4 Australia mag compared these 3 (diesel models) in April 2009, prior to the 150 coming out.
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