Desk: Mitsubishi has given a big news for the off-road SUV lovers. The company has officially confirmed that its famous Pajero SUV is going to make a comeback once again. After being away from the market for almost five years, this SUV will now return with a new generation, new design and modern technology. The global debut of the new Pajero will be in September 2026. This SUV is also likely to be introduced with the name Montero in many international markets.
According to Mitsubishi, the fifth generation Pajero will be launched globally on September 2, 2026. The company has prepared to make this new SUV quite different and modern from the old model. Let us tell you that Mitsubishi had stopped the production of Pajero in the global market in 2021. Since then, discussions have been going on about the return of this iconic SUV. Now after the announcement of the company, the wait of its fans is going to end soon.
The biggest feature of the new Pajero may be its strong platform. According to reports, it will be built on body-on-frame ladder chassis. This platform can be taken from Mitsubishi Triton pickup. However, the new Pajero will not be made just an SUV version of the pickup. According to the company, its cabin and suspension will be specially developed according to the SUV. This is expected to provide better comfort and more premium driving experience to the passengers.
There is talk of Mitsubishi's Super All-Wheel Control (S-AWC) system in the new Pajero. The same technology is also used in the company's Triton pickup. With the help of this system, the SUV can get better traction and control on different types of roads and difficult terrains. Keeping in mind the off-road capability, this could be one of the most important features of the new Pajero. Apart from this, there is also speculation about the hybrid version of the SUV. Some reports have suggested the possibility of a diesel-based hybrid powertrain, but complete information about it has not yet been revealed by the company.
Mitsubishi can introduce the new Pajero as its flagship SUV. In such a situation, it is expected to compete with powerful SUVs like Toyota Fortuner, Ford Everest, Toyota Prado and Isuzu MU-X. There is also a possibility of it being launched with the name Montero in some markets, as has been seen with the older global models of Pajero.
The name Pajero has its own fan base in India. The old model still has fond memories among SUV lovers due to its strong off-road capability and distinct identity. However, at present Mitsubishi has not made any official announcement to launch the new Pajero in India. Therefore, it is too early to say anything about its return in the Indian market. At present, everyone's eyes are on the global debut to be held on September 2, 2026. During this time, the complete design, features and technical information of the SUV is expected to be revealed.