The Pajero returns in autumn 2026 — seven years after the Japan-spec model ended. Here is every claim we track about it, sorted by how solid it is, each with its source and date.
Mitsubishi has confirmed an autumn 2026 world premiere. Powertrain, grades, pricing and market rollout remain officially unannounced.
The new Pajero has its world premiere in autumn 2026 — returning to Japan seven years after Japan-spec production ended in 2019 (overseas production continued to 2021).
It is built on a modified version of the Triton pickup's ladder frame, with a model-specific cabin and bespoke front and rear suspension.
It runs S-AWC (Super-All Wheel Control), Mitsubishi's integrated vehicle dynamics system, with a suspension design aimed at keeping wheels grounded off-road and reducing vibration on broken pavement.
Team director Hiroshi Masuoka — twice a Dakar winner in a Pajero — voiced a "big dream and goal" of a third straight AXCR title with the new Pajero. His personal ambition, not an announced entry plan.
Best Car reports a September 2 world premiere, citing dealer information, with order books opening later. Uncorroborated; Mitsubishi's official line remains "autumn."
Best Car describes the car as diesel-powered. Not confirmed by Mitsubishi.
Best Car's editorial estimate puts pricing between the mid-¥5 million range and ¥7 million. Pure speculation at this point.
Japanese magazine Best Car reports that the new Mitsubishi Pajero will be revealed on September 2, citing information obtained from dealers. The claim comes from a single report and remains …
Team Mitsubishi Ralliart returned to Japan this week with more than another Asia Cross-Country Rally trophy. At a homecoming press conference near Tokyo's Haneda Airport, the team put a number on …
Katsuhiko Taguchi and co-driver Takahiro Yasui won the Asia Cross-Country Rally on August 15, bringing their Mitsubishi Triton home in 12 hours 58 minutes 20 seconds — 2 minutes 25 seconds clear of …
Team Mitsubishi Ralliart is back in Thailand this week, fielding three Triton pickups at the Asia Cross-Country Rally (AXCR) 2026, an off-road event running August 9–15 from Pattaya to Phitsanulok.
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