Mitsubishi Pajero

The Pajero Returns to a Truck Foundation

The fifth-generation Mitsubishi Pajero revives the name with a body-on-frame chassis rather than the outgoing model's unibody construction. Its ladder frame is derived from the Triton pickup, signaling a serious off-road mission for the reborn SUV. That choice places durability and trail hardware at the center of the comeback.

S-AWC Brings Evolution-Bred Control

Mitsubishi has confirmed Super All-Wheel Control, an integrated system that manages torque, braking, and stability on pavement and loose surfaces. S-AWC first appeared on the Lancer Evolution X and now works in the Triton, giving the Pajero proven technology instead of an entirely new setup. A pairing with Super Select 4WD-II has been suggested, though Mitsubishi has not confirmed it.

Hybrid Power Is the Big Unanswered Question

Hybrid variants are expected, with attention centered on a diesel-based setup, but battery size, range, and engine combinations remain unknown. Mitsubishi is also holding back dimensions, trims, and interior views until the global reveal. Teasers and leaks point to two front-end treatments, which could allow different regions to receive distinct faces.

Montero Could Rejoin the American Lineup

The company's U.S. roadmap has room for a body-on-frame SUV wearing the familiar Montero badge, but an American return is still undecided. Elsewhere, the confirmed ladder frame and S-AWC already show that the new Pajero is aimed beyond light-duty crossover use. The reveal will determine how far Mitsubishi carries that off-road promise into its powertrains and regional range.