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Everything We Know About the All-New Mitsubishi Pajero
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Everything We Know About the All-New Mitsubishi Pajero
For many Australians, Pajero is more than a familiar badge. It is the vehicle that carried families, caravans, camping gear and more than a few muddy boots across the country for almost four decades.
Pajero first arrived in Australia in 1983. Four generations followed, building a reputation for genuine 4WD capability, long-distance reliability and everyday practicality. Production ended in 2021, but the Pajero story was not finished.
After five years of development, testing and refinement, the All-New Mitsubishi Pajero has now been revealed and is due to arrive in Australia in December 2026.
Does it still deserve the Pajero name?
That is likely to be the first question asked by existing owners. And Mitsubishi appears to understand the weight carried by the badge.
Pajero earned its reputation away from the showroom. It won the Dakar Rally 12 times, including seven consecutive victories, while Australian owners put billions of kilometres beneath its wheels across highways, beaches, tracks and remote touring routes.
The new model has not abandoned that history. Instead, Mitsubishi has tried to combine the confidence and capability Pajero is known for with the comfort, technology and refinement expected from a modern large SUV.
Serious 4WD hardware remains at its core
Every new Pajero is powered by Mitsubishi's latest-generation 2.4-litre turbo-diesel engine, producing 150kW and 480Nm from just 1,700rpm. It is paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission and supports a 3.5-tonne towing capacity.
Mitsubishi's Super Select II 4WD system returns with seven drive modes, while Super All-Wheel Control appears on Pajero for the first time. A low-range transfer case and rear differential lock are also standard across the range.
In practical terms, this is a Pajero designed to handle far more than the school run. It has the hardware required for towing, touring and exploring beyond the bitumen, while also being engineered to remain comfortable and manageable during everyday driving.
Familiar Pajero ideas have been reinvented
Generation two introduced Australian Pajero buyers to Super Select 4WD in 1991. More than three decades later, that central idea has evolved into Super Select II, seven selectable drive modes and the added control of S-AWC.
There is another clever nod to previous Pajeros inside the cabin. A new digital Multi Meter can display off-road information including altitude, direction of travel, vehicle pitch and roll and torque distribution bringing a familiar piece of Pajero character into the digital age.
A Pajero for the other six days of the week
The biggest changes may be the ones owners experience when they are not off-road.
The range includes five- and seven-seat configurations, front and rear automatic climate control, an electric tailgate, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, wireless phone charging and USB-C power throughout the cabin. A 12.3-inch digital driver display and 12.3-inch multimedia screen are standard, together with a comprehensive range of safety and driver-assistance systems.
The Multi Around View Monitor and digital "see-through" bonnet camera should be particularly useful when manoeuvring a large SUV through tight car parks, narrow tracks or uneven terrain.
Higher grades take another step towards premium SUV territory. Exceed introduces larger 14.3-inch displays, heated seating, a refrigerated console and a 12-speaker Yamaha sound system. GSR adds ventilated front seats, driver position memory, distinctive two-tone leather, a panoramic roof and a digital rearview mirror.
Four Pajeros to choose from
The Australian range will begin with four models:
GLS 5 is the practical five-seat entry point, with the core engine, towing and 4WD technology included.
GLS 7 adds third-row flexibility for larger families and those who regularly carry extra passengers.
Exceed steps up the interior comfort, displays, sound system and premium equipment.
GSR sits at the top of the range with its own styling details and the most comprehensive comfort and technology package.
Pricing and additional local details will be added to this article as they are cleared for publication.
Pajero pre-order rewards
Eligible customers who complete a qualifying All-New Pajero pre-order can receive Mitsubishi's national pre-order reward: complimentary servicing for the first three scheduled services, valued at up to $1,497, plus a Genuine Mitsubishi accessory pack valued at $1,000.
The national offer requires an eligible pre-sale agreement to be signed by 15 December 2026 and the vehicle to be delivered and activated by 31 March 2027. Eligibility criteria and full terms apply.
Eligible customers who pre-order through Motorama Mitsubishi will also receive a K'gari escape for two, including:
Register your interest in the All-New Mitsubishi Pajero through Motorama Mitsubishi and be among the first to experience the return of one of Australia's most iconic SUVs.
Built for Australian conditions, engineered for family adventures, and designed to tackle everything from city streets to rugged off-road tracks, the all-new Pajero is set to redefine capability, comfort, and confidence wherever the road leads.
To celebrate the highly anticipated arrival of this legendary nameplate, every Motorama Mitsubishi customer who registers their interest in the all-new Pajero will go into the draw to win a trip for two to Kingfisher Bay Resort on K'gari (Fraser Island).
Experience one of Australia's most iconic adventure destinations while preparing for your next journey behind the wheel of the all-new Pajero.
Secure your place today and be among the first Australians to discover the return of the all-new Mitsubishi Pajero.
*See full terms & conditions for more information.
PHOTOS FROM KINGFISHER BAY RESORT
Motorama offer eligibility and separate terms and conditions apply.
Be part of the next Pajero chapter
The All-New Pajero is expected to arrive in December 2026, but you do not have to wait until vehicles reach the showroom to take the next step.
*Terms and Conditions
- The K’gari Escape for Two promotion is conducted by Motorama Moorooka Pty Ltd 98 010 584 059 (Promoter).
- Entry to the promotion constitutes acceptance of these Terms and Conditions.
- All entry instructions and promotion information published by the promoter form part of these terms and conditions.
- The promotion commences at 9am on 7 September 2026, and ends when the Pajero arrives in store and is available to test drive (Promotion Period) (AEST).
- To enter, customers must during the promotion period, pre-order a Mitsubishi Pajero at a participating Motorama Mitsubishi Dealership (Moorooka, Springwood, or Hillcrest).
- Rental, government, and fleet customers are not eligible.
- Employees and their immediate families of the promoter are not eligible.
- Customers will receive one voucher per vehicle purchased and delivered.
- The voucher has a retail value of $700 and includes 2 nights for 2 adults in a Wallum Resort Room at Kingfisher Bay Resort with buffet breakfast daily and includes return vehicle ferry transfers at River Heads.
- The promotion does not include a vehicle access permit for the K'gari (Fraser Island) Recreation Area.
- The customer must provide any information and cooperation reasonably required by the promoter to arrange for the promotion to be provided to the customer.
- The voucher excludes QLD school holiday travel dates and Public Holidays.
- Expiry date is dependent on future price changes. Promotion is not transferable or exchangeable and cannot be taken as cash.
- Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer.
- Mitsubishi Australia Offer:
- Offer available to AU res 18+.
- Must (a) pre-order any new & unregistered NU Pajero GLS, Exceed or GSR vehicle from an authorised Mitsubishi Motors dealership between 3/9/26 & 15/12/26; (b) sign a pre-sale purchase agreement during that period; & (c) take delivery & have the vehicle delivered & activated by 31/3/27.
- Eligible sales types are Private, ABN, Mitsubishi Diamond Fleet & Novated Lease. Excludes National Pricing Structure buyers, Rental buyers, Government buyers, demo vehicles & any other fleet customer categories not expressly listed.
- Gift: complimentary servicing at an authorised Mitsubishi dealership for the first 3 scheduled services, valued at up to $1,497 & a Genuine Mitsubishi Motors Accessory Pack valued at $1,000.
- Accessories redeemed at the point of sale & fitted by the selling dealership.
- No separate claim action is required.
- Terms and conditions for schedule servicing apply, see mitsubishi-motors.com.au/owners/service/capped-price-servicing.
- Limit 1 gift per eligible vehicle.
- Offer is not valid in conjunction with any other offer.
- Incomplete or cancelled pre-orders or sales are invalid.
- Gifts are not transferable, exchangeable or redeemable for cash, a vehicle discount or alternative accessories, and any unused portion will be forfeited.
- View full Terms and Conditions at mitsubishi-motors.com.au/terms-and-conditions/offers/all-new-Pajero-offer
