New Mitsubishi Pajero Set To Debut On September 2, 2026

Mitsubishi is reviving the Pajero name with an all-new fifth-generation model, set to be revealed globally on September 2, 2026. The nameplate has been missing from international markets since 2021, and this comeback SUV is built on a ladder frame borrowed from the Triton pickup rather than a fresh platform. For anyone who grew up around this SUV's Dakar Rally legacy, that alone makes it a big deal.

What Mitsubishi has confirmed so far

Details are still limited ahead of the reveal, but a few things are already known.

• Fifth-generation Pajero debuts globally on September 2, 2026
• Underpinned by a Triton-derived ladder frame chassis
• Gets Mitsubishi's S-AWC electronic four-wheel drive system
• New off-road focused technology is promised, though not detailed yet
• Marks a return after the previous Pajero was discontinued overseas in 2021

Why this matters for Indian buyers

There is no confirmation yet on whether the new Pajero will be sold in India, and nothing here should be read as an India launch announcement. Mitsubishi's India presence has been limited in recent years, so this reveal is best treated as global news for now rather than a car you can plan a purchase around.

What we still don't know

Engine and powertrain options, cabin details, styling, and pricing have not been shared. Whether the SUV gets a diesel option suited to Indian conditions, or any hybrid assistance, is pure speculation until Mitsubishi's own reveal on September 2.

Should you wait for more news?

If you are shopping for a body-on-frame SUV this month, this announcement changes nothing about what is available in Indian showrooms today. Treat the September 2 reveal as the first real data point, and expect India-specific details, if any, to follow only after that.

Would you want Mitsubishi to bring the new Pajero back to India?