Automotive
Mitsubishi unveils fifth-generation Pajero SUV for global markets
The body-on-frame SUV will be built in Thailand and launch in initial markets by March 2027, with no confirmed US release.
The short version
- Mitsubishi revealed the fifth-generation 2027 Pajero, a three-row, body-on-frame off-road SUV.
- The vehicle features a ladder-frame chassis, a 2.4-liter turbo-diesel engine, and an eight-speed automatic transmission.
- Initial rollouts will begin in Thailand, Japan, and Australia by March 2027 before expanding to around 100 countries.
- Mitsubishi has not confirmed pricing or plans to sell the model in the United States.
Key facts
- Mitsubishi revealed the fifth-generation 2027 Pajero, utilizing a body-on-frame ladder chassis derived from the Triton pickup truck.[Jalopnik · Car and Driver]
- The SUV is powered by a 2.4-liter turbocharged inline-four diesel engine producing 354 pound-feet of torque, paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission.[Jalopnik]
- The vehicle features seven-passenger seating across three rows, 9.1 inches of ground clearance, and an independent front suspension with a five-link rigid rear axle.[Jalopnik · Car and Driver]
- Interior equipment includes available dual 14.3-inch dashboard displays, a 12-speaker audio system, and a digital multi-meter showing off-road telemetry.[Jalopnik · Car and Driver]
- Production is set to take place in Thailand alongside the Triton, targeting market launches in Thailand, Japan, and Australia by the end of March 2027.[Jalopnik · Car and Driver]
What remains uncertain
- Mitsubishi has not announced official pricing or indicated whether the vehicle will be offered in the North American market under the Montero nameplate.[Jalopnik · Car and Driver]
- The timeline and technical details for promised electrified powertrain options remain unannounced.[Jalopnik]