Pajero goes back to its roots and Mitsubishi saved the biggest secret for last
The comeback is hours away: the new Pajero returns to a separate ladder frame, revives Multi Meter and keeps its engine secret until September 2.
Mitsubishi is only hours away from revealing the Pajero in full. The brand’s official teaser site now lists the exact world-premiere date — September 2, 2026. Until now, that date had mainly appeared in media reports, while Mitsubishi itself spoke more cautiously about an autumn debut. The latest video already shows the SUV’s massive body, squared-off wheel arches and distinctive lighting. But the Japanese automaker is still keeping the most important details behind the curtain.
There is no longer any mystery about the architecture, though — and this is where Pajero truly goes back to its roots. After two generations with a monocoque body and integrated structural frame, the new SUV will once again use a separate ladder frame based on the Triton/L200 pickup. The cabin and both the front and rear suspension have been developed specifically for Pajero. S-AWC will complement that hardware as an integrated vehicle-dynamics control system designed to combine serious off-road capability with stable, comfortable road manners.
One of the most recognizable features of earlier Pajeros is coming back too — Multi Meter. Only now, the famous auxiliary gauge cluster is digital. It can display altitude, direction of travel, outside temperature, longitudinal and lateral body angle, as well as torque distribution between the left and right wheels. Nostalgia has clearly met modern technology here.
Mitsubishi has saved its biggest card for September 2. The company still has not officially revealed the engine, transmission, ground clearance or wading depth. That means the rumored 2.4-liter diesel from the Triton remains only one of the most obvious possibilities, not a confirmed specification. The scale of the comeback is hard to overstate: across four generations, Mitsubishi sold more than 3.25 million Pajeros in over 170 countries and regions. The legend is returning — and tomorrow we will finally learn how far Mitsubishi has decided to take it.