Tokyo, May 29, 2026 – Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (hereafter, Mitsubishi Motors) 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 Pajero1 was developed as a recreational vehicle (RV, now widely known as an SUV) with a new concept that combined the off-road performance of a full-fledged four-wheel-drive (4WD) vehicle with the comfort of a passenger car. Across four generations, the model has become one of Mitsubishi Motors' most iconic cross-country SUVs, with cumulative global sales of more than 3.25 million units in over 170 countries and regions worldwide.
The Pajero began competing in the Dakar Rally - the world’s most demanding rally - in 1983, securing a total of 12 victories, including seven consecutive wins. Through these achievements, the model established a reputation for unparalleled off-road performance, handling stability, and proven durability as a cross-country SUV, earning the trust of customers around the world. In Japan, the Pajero led the RV boom of the 1990s and played a key role in promoting outdoor and leisure lifestyles, with the series expanding to include the Pajero Mini kei-car2, Pajero Junior compact SUV, and the Pajero iO compact SUV.
Set to make its world premiere this autumn, the all-new Pajero is based on the highly robust ladder frame of the Triton3 pickup truck, with model-specific development of the cabin and front and rear suspension. It delivers not only outstanding off-road capability but also a refined and comfortable ride. The all-new Pajero is being developed as a new flagship model that embodies Mitsubishi Motors' spirit of adventure and determination to take on challenges.
Special website for the all-new Pajero:
https://www.mitsubishi-motors.co.jp/global/en/lineup/pajero/teaser/(Open in a new window)
- Sold as the Montero in some markets
- Kei-car is a vehicle category in Japan for microcars.
- Sold as the L200 in some markets
