MITSUBISHI Motors Corp. ha presentado el nuevo Pajero, un SUV para uso en todo terreno, marcando el regreso de uno de sus modelos insignia al mercado global tras cinco años.

El fabricante japonés dijo en un comunicado el miércoles que el nuevo Pajero se lanzará primero en Tailandia, seguido de Japón y Australia durante el ejercicio fiscal 2026.

A partir del ejercicio fiscal 2027, Mitsubishi planea introducir el modelo en unos 100 países en todo el mundo, incluidos mercados en el Sudeste Asiático, América Latina y Medio Oriente.

El Pajero para el extranjero fue descontinuado en 2021. El modelo se presentó por primera vez en 1982 y desde entonces se ha convertido en una de las placas de identificación más reconocibles de Mitsubishi.

“Under our mid- to long-term vision for the 2030s, we aim to enhance customer satisfaction and corporate value by developing distinctive products and strengthening our brand, while further reinforcing what makes Mitsubishi Motors unique,” Mitsubishi Motors President and Chief Operating Officer Keisuke Kishiura said.

“The all-new Pajero is the first model to bring this vision to life,” he added.

Mitsubishi said the all-new Pajero retains the model’s off-road capability while adding more premium and technology-driven features, underscoring how the company is positioning a familiar nameplate for markets where rugged SUVs continue to compete alongside more comfort-focused models.

It is equipped with Mitsubishi’s Super-All Wheel Control (S-AWC), which integrates acceleration, cornering, and braking control, as well as Super Select 4WD-II (SS4-II), which is designed to balance off-road capability with ease of use in everyday driving.

The vehicle uses a durable ladder frame and a tuned suspension system designed to maintain tire contact with the road.

Inside, the Pajero features two 14.3-inch displays, including a Multi Meter display that provides driving information such as altitude, compass heading, temperature, vehicle pitch and roll angles, and active yaw control status.

The Multi Meter offers 16 background themes that change in real time.

The SUV is also equipped with a Smartphone-link Display Audio system that supports wireless smartphone connectivity for mapping, music, and other compatible applications.

Mitsubishi said the all-new Pajero offers a refined cabin while retaining dimensions intended to make the vehicle easy to maneuver.

Exterior color options include Armor Copper Metallic and Phantom Blue Metallic, while the interior is available in Camel.

First introduced in 1982, the Pajero became one of the models that drove Japan’s recreational vehicle boom in the 1990s.

Cumulative production across four generations has exceeded 3.29 million units, with the model reaching more than 170 countries and regions worldwide. — Beatriz Marie D. Cruz