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Iconic name returns to Mitsubishi line-up as 4WD flagship, though things are a little different underneath
Mitsubishi is desperately in need of a new halo product, and that’s exactly what the new Pajero will deliver later this year.
The Pajero nameplate, first seen in 1982 and bowing out in 2021, will return to before the end of 2026 as a large off-road capable SUV using the Triton’s ladder frame chassis.
It will compete directly against titans like the Toyota Land Cruiser 250 Series Prado and full-size 300 Series plus the Nissan Patrol, Land Rover Defender and new products from China such as the Denza B5 and GWM Tank 500.
The big news is that Mitsubishi has confirmed the Pajero will sit on the Triton’s ladder frame. This is a key difference to the last-gen, monocoque Pajero that went off sale in 2021.
It also gives the outgoing Pajero Sport a direct successor, while giving Mitsubishi’s large SUV a point-of-difference compared to the V6-powered Nissan Patrol.
Under the bonnet of the new Pajero will likely be Triton’s 2.4-litre twin-turbo diesel four-cylinder and six-speed automatic producing 150kW and 470Nm — at least initially.
However, since Mitsubishi confirmed a hybrid powertrain for Triton last year, that’s also a possibility for the new Pajero.
The ‘P2’ system headed for the Triton is expected to pair a petrol engine, possibly turbocharged, with an electric motor between the combustion engine and transmission, maintaining true 4WD capability.
Mitsubishi has not confirmed further details about its new Pajero, however, witj powertrains, dimensions, pricing and other features still up in the air.
To compete with rivals, the new 2027 Mitsubishi Pajero will need 3.5-tonne towing capacity and a level of luxury inside. We imagine a big bright touchscreen, heated and ventilated seats and leather upholstery options would be appreciated.
The full reveal and launch of Pajero will happen in Southern Hemisphere Spring, between September and December.
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