2016-2019 used
$32,000Pre-facelift 2.4 diesel with the original 8-speed automatic. VRX is the common spec on the used market at 80,000 to 150,000 km.
Weekly
$146.22
Monthly
$633.64
Among the more commonly financed body-on-frame 7-seat 4WDs across rural New Zealand.
Last reviewed: 24 April 2026
The Mitsubishi Pajero Sport is a body-on-frame mid-size 4WD with seven seats, launched in New Zealand in 2016 as a ute-based alternative to monocoque SUVs at the same price point. It shares its ladder chassis and 2.4 MIVEC turbo-diesel with the Triton, which makes servicing and parts supply straightforward across provincial NZ. A 2020 facelift sharpened the styling, refreshed the Super-Select 4WD system, and reworked the interior. The Pajero Sport is commonly cross-shopped with the Toyota Prado, Ford Everest, Isuzu MU-X, and Toyota Fortuner at similar loan sizes, typically falling in the $35,000 to $70,000 bracket. Diesel dominates the NZ Pajero Sport parc, which means Road User Charges apply and RUC sits outside the finance calculation. Lenders see Pajero Sport often enough to model residuals, subject to credit assessment, and the Mitsubishi Diamond Advantage warranty on qualifying new stock removes most mechanical-failure tail risk in the lender's view.
Your estimated repayment
Weekly
$210/week
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Typical NZ market prices and the weekly cost of financing each. All figures assume 7% over 5 years with no deposit. Indicative only; open the full calculator to pre-set your own rate and term.
2016-2019 used
$32,000Pre-facelift 2.4 diesel with the original 8-speed automatic. VRX is the common spec on the used market at 80,000 to 150,000 km.
Weekly
$146.22
Monthly
$633.64
2020-2022 used
$48,000Facelift era with revised front end and updated infotainment. GLS and VRX trims widely listed on the NZ used market.
Weekly
$219.34
Monthly
$950.46
2023-2024 used
$60,000Late-facelift nearly-new stock. Often ex-lease or ex-fleet with full service history and balance of Diamond Advantage warranty.
Weekly
$274.17
Monthly
$1,188.07
2025+ new/nearly-new
$72,000Current NZ new lineup. VRX is the volume new spec; GSR occasional limited editions appear with minor styling changes.
Weekly
$329.00
Monthly
$1,425.69
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Financing notes
At a $48,000 facelift Pajero Sport VRX on a five-year term at 8% indicative, the weekly repayment sits at roughly $226, or about $973 a month. A new $72,000 Pajero Sport VRX on the same settings lifts the weekly to around $339. Diesel vehicles incur Road User Charges at around $76 per 1,000 km, sitting outside the loan. For business-use Pajero Sport on a chattel mortgage, finance interest is generally deductible against business income and GST is typically claimable in the next GST return for GST-registered buyers, both subject to the accountant's confirmation.
Model-specific questions
On a $48,000 used 2021 Pajero Sport VRX at 8% indicative over five years with no deposit, the repayment works out to roughly $226 a week. A new Pajero Sport VRX at $72,000 on the same settings lands near $339 a week. A 20% deposit on the same new VRX drops the weekly to around $271. These figures are illustrative only; actual rates depend on the lender's assessment.
The diesel Pajero Sport pays Road User Charges at around $76 per 1,000 km, collected separately from registration. RUC is a running cost outside the loan repayment but materially affects the total cost of ownership budget. A Pajero Sport covering 25,000 km a year typically runs around $1,900 in RUC annually, which commonly sits alongside fuel and insurance in the household budget.
Yes, where business use can be documented. A chattel mortgage is the common structure for farmers, contractors, and sole traders; finance interest is generally deductible against business income where the Pajero Sport is used primarily for business, and GST is typically claimable in the next GST return for GST-registered buyers, both subject to the accountant's confirmation.
Pajero Sport typically lists below both Prado and Everest on matching trims, which reduces loan size on matched terms. Prado resale has historically been firmer on the NZ used market on indicative trends, which can offset the lower buy-in at trade-in time. Buyers who prioritise lower weekly repayment often favour Pajero Sport; buyers who prioritise long-hold resale often favour Prado.
Five years is the widely observed default for personal Pajero Sport finance. Six and seven-year terms are offered on new stock because the buy-in sits in the $60,000 to $75,000 bracket. Business buyers on a replacement cycle commonly choose three or four years to align with the trade-in point, while long-hold rural buyers occasionally extend to seven years to manage weekly cash flow.
Generally yes, where towbar, bullbar, long-range tank, or roof platform are quoted and invoiced as part of the vehicle purchase at the dealer. Accessories requiring Low Volume Vehicle (LVV) certification are typically financed alongside the vehicle only when the certification is in place at settlement. Uncertified structural modifications can fail a warrant inspection.
Japanese-import Pajero Sport examples are less common than Triton or Outlander imports because the model is not a big seller in Japan, so NZ-new stock dominates the used market. Where imports appear, lenders typically apply a slightly higher indicative rate because residual data is thinner, and a verified auction-sheet odometer is widely regarded as essential before settlement.
Comprehensive cover is almost always a loan condition because the Pajero Sport is the lender's security. Indicative 2026 NZ annual premiums sit around $1,400 to $2,000 in Auckland for a late-facelift Pajero Sport VRX, $1,100 to $1,600 in Wellington, and $900 to $1,400 in Canterbury and Otago. Premiums vary with driver age, parking, and towing frequency.
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