Mitsubishi Motors to Debut All-New Pajero Cross-Country SUV in Autumn 2026
Mitsubishi Motors announced the return of its iconic Pajero SUV, with a world premiere scheduled for autumn 2026, five years after it was discontinued in overseas markets.
3.25 million units
12
170+
What Happened
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation announced that its all-new cross-country SUV will be named Pajero and will be unveiled at a world premiere scheduled for autumn 2026. The model was discontinued in overseas markets in 2021, making this its first return to the global market in five years.
First launched in 1982, the Pajero combined off-road performance with passenger car comfort. Across four generations, it has become one of Mitsubishi's most iconic cross-country SUVs, with cumulative global sales of more than 3.25 million units in over 170 countries and regions.
First Pajero launched
First Dakar Rally participation
Total of 12 Dakar victories, including seven consecutive wins
Discontinued in overseas markets
All-new Pajero world premiere
3.25 million units
Sold in over 170 countries.
Why this matters
The Pajero, known for its off-road prowess and Dakar Rally successes, returns as a flagship model, signaling Mitsubishi's commitment to the SUV segment.
Terms in This Story
- ladder frame
- A type of vehicle chassis that uses two parallel rails connected by cross members, offering high strength for off-road use.
- Dakar Rally
- An annual off-road endurance rally race known for extreme terrain and long distances.
- kei-car
- A Japanese category of small vehicles with limited engine size and dimensions, subject to tax and insurance benefits.
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