Mitsubishi is officially reviving the iconic Pajero as a 2027 model to capitalize on high consumer demand for authentic, rugged off-roaders. Operating under its new “Momentum 2030” corporate strategy, the automaker scheduled a full global reveal for autumn 2026.
The returning flagship SUV leans into its heritage by introducing a dedicated off-road digital display called the “Multi Meter.” This cabin technology is a modernized digital homage to the classic analog triple-gauge pods that defined older Pajero and Pajero Mini generations.
The new screen feeds drivers real-time telemetrics directly to the dashboard. The system displays active vehicle pitch and roll angles, altitude, compass heading, ambient temperature, and left-right torque distribution. This specific tech upgrade confirms late June 2026 details regarding the digital Multi Meter revival and its homage to older Pajero models.
Rather than utilizing a crossover architecture, engineers built the 2027 Pajero as a truck-based SUV. The vehicle sits on a rugged, body-on-frame ladder chassis derived directly from the new Mitsubishi Triton pickup. The setup features model-specific suspension tuning and a completely bespoke cabin. This engineering direction aligns with the Triton-based ladder-frame platform and the Momentum 2030 corporate strategy, confirming the vehicle’s larger dimensions to compete with the LandCruiser Prado.
How the 2027 Pajero Targets the Body-on-Frame Market
The original full-size Pajero ended production in 2021 following a run that started in 1982 and secured 12 Dakar Rally victories. The 2027 model marks the first true body-on-frame Pajero built without the “Sport” suffix since the fourth generation launched in 2006.
By sizing the new SUV to challenge heavyweights like the Toyota LandCruiser Prado, the Ford Everest, and the Nissan Patrol, Mitsubishi is exploiting a highly profitable enthusiast segment. The automaker is also preparing potential electrified or hybrid drivetrains to meet global emissions standards without sacrificing off-road capability.