The Pajero is back: Mitsubishi promises real off-road, not just an SUV silhouette

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Mitsubishi is preparing a new Pajero: the global debut of the SUV is set for autumn 2026. The company has already released a teaser and launched a dedicated website for the model, which will retain the Montero name in some markets. The key point of the announcement is not the styling, but Mitsubishi’s attempt to restore the Pajero’s image as a genuine off-roader rather than just another large SUV.

The teaser shows a digital Multi Meter — a clear nod to earlier generations of the model. The system displays altitude above sea level, a compass, outside temperature, roll and pitch angles, and torque distribution. For Mitsubishi, it’s a way to signal the vehicle’s character right away: the Pajero is meant to be useful in town, on poor roads, on dirt, on climbs, and on long-distance routes.

No technical details have been disclosed yet. Mitsubishi has not revealed the platform, dimensions, engines, drivetrain type, or sales markets. Direct comparisons with the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado, Tank 500, Haval H9 or other body-on-frame Chinese off-roaders are therefore still tentative. But these are the models that will set the benchmark if the new Pajero truly keeps its off-road specialisation.

Mitsubishi is selling expectation rather than specifications for now. The autumn debut will show whether the new Pajero will be a worthy heir to the legend or just a famous name on the body of a modern crossover.