Overview
- Mitsubishi confirmed the Pajero nameplate's return on Friday and set a global reveal window of northern autumn 2026 with Australian arrivals expected by the end of 2026.
- The company says the new model is a body‑on‑frame, Triton‑derived SUV with model‑specific cabin and front and rear suspension work to differentiate it from the pickup.
- Reports and registration records indicate production will be sourced from Thailand rather than Japan, aligning manufacturing with the Triton/L200.
- Early reporting points to the Triton’s 2.4‑litre 4N16 diesel (single or twin‑turbo) as the likely base engine and notes scope for 48‑volt mild‑hybrid or plug‑in hybrid versions later.
- Mitsubishi positions the Pajero as a new flagship and a multi‑model lineup element on a broader roadmap that includes up to 13 new models through FY31, a move that aims to replace the outgoing Pajero Sport in markets such as Australia and strengthen the brand’s SUV range.