Deepal S07 vs Mitsubishi Pajero Sport

The Deepal S07 starts from $53,900 before on-road costs, while the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport opens at $52,990. That makes the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport the more affordable entry point by $910.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $59,290 and $58,289 respectively.

The Deepal S07 qualifies for FBT exemption as an electric vehicle, which can dramatically reduce the effective cost for novated lease buyers. The Mitsubishi Pajero Sport, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

Both the Deepal S07 and Mitsubishi Pajero Sport hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Deepal S07 packs more ADAS features with 7 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 1 in the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the Deepal S07 and 7 in the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport. The Deepal S07 adds a 360-degree camera that the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport misses.

The Deepal S07 features a 15.6-inch touchscreen, while the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport gets a 8-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Deepal S07 stands out with heated front seats, power tailgate, Sony audio and ambient lighting that you will not find on the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Deepal S07 uses a Electric producing 160kW and 320Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.9 seconds.

The Mitsubishi Pajero Sport responds with a Diesel making 133kW and 430Nm, paired to a automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 11.5 seconds.

The Deepal S07 has the clear power advantage at 160kW vs 133kW. In the real-world sprint, the Deepal S07 is 3.6s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Deepal S07 measures 4,750mm long on a 2,900mm wheelbase, 35mm shorter than the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport at 4,785mm (2,800mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Deepal S07 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 445L in the Deepal S07 and 131L in the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport, giving the Deepal S07 a 314L advantage. Fold the rears and you get 1385L vs 1500L.

For towing, the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport leads with a 3,100kg braked capacity vs 1,500kg. That 1,600kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 7 years / 160,000km (Deepal S07) vs 10 years / 200,000km (Mitsubishi Pajero Sport). The Mitsubishi Pajero Sport has longer coverage.