Archive · 2 Sep 2026
Mitsubishi Unveils Fifth-Generation Pajero as New Seven-Seat Off-Roader
Mitsubishi has brought back the Pajero name for a new large SUV.
It has three rows and can carry up to seven people.
The SUV is designed for driving on difficult roads and rough ground.
It uses the same basic type of strong frame as Mitsubishi’s Triton pickup.
Its diesel engine makes 204 horsepower and works with an eight-speed automatic gearbox.
The second row can slide and fold to create more space or help people reach the third row.
More expensive versions have larger screens, leather and extra comfort features.
The Pajero will arrive in Thailand first, followed by Japan and Australia, while an India launch has not been confirmed.
The fifth-generation Mitsubishi Pajero returns as a seven-seat flagship off-road SUV based on the Triton’s ladder-frame platform.
The Pajero will launch first in Thailand, with Japan and Australia expected to receive it by March 2027.
It measures 4,920mm long, 1,925mm wide and 1,910mm tall, with a 2,870mm wheelbase.
A 2.4-litre turbo-diesel produces 204hp and 480Nm, paired with a new-generation eight-speed automatic transmission.
Standard off-road equipment includes 230mm of ground clearance and Mitsubishi’s Super-All Wheel Control system.
- Who
- Mitsubishi and prospective Pajero buyers; the SUV would compete with the Toyota Fortuner if launched in India.
- What
- Mitsubishi unveiled the fifth-generation Pajero, a new seven-seat flagship off-road SUV.
- When
- The SUV is scheduled to launch first in Thailand, with Japan and Australia expected to receive it by March 2027.
- Where
- Thailand first, followed by Japan and Australia; an India launch has not been confirmed.
- Why
- The Pajero is being revived as Mitsubishi’s flagship off-road vehicle and uses a revised Triton-based ladder-frame platform.
- Seating
- Three-row layout with space for up to seven passengers.
- Dimensions
- 4,920mm long, 1,925mm wide and 1,910mm tall, with a 2,870mm wheelbase.
- Engine
- 2.4-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel producing 204hp and 480Nm.
- Transmission
- New-generation eight-speed automatic transmission.
- Off-road clearance
- 230mm of ground clearance, with a 30.4-degree approach angle and 25.8-degree departure angle.
- Drivetrain
- Mitsubishi Super-All Wheel Control is standard.
- Infotainment
- Higher trims use two 14.3-inch displays, while lower versions use 12.3-inch screens; a 12-speaker Yamaha audio system is offered.
