Snakes and ladder-frames

All things considered, the Pajero is the better buy Wilhelm Lutjeharms

Almost too close to call, but improved Toyota is my pick Ray Leathern

Fortuner is popular for a reason but the Pajero Sport represents strong value Ryan Bubear

As we’ve said before, the Pajero Sport is a compelling product Nikesh Kooverjee

The Toyota Fortuner has become a South African staple since it was introduced to our market back in 2006. Its reputation among locals has strengthened significantly over the years, propelling its sales figures well into the thousands every month, comfortably besting every other SUV out there. If we focus on the bakkie-based SUV segment, it’s a landslide win for the Fortuner, with competitors such as the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport rarely surpassing 200 units a month. Despite this, when we tested the 4x4 in December 2017 and the 2x4 in June 2018, it was the Pajero Sport that placed higher than the Fortuner in our