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Mitsubishi Motors held a world premiere event for the new cross-country SUV "Pajero" in Tokyo, Japan, on the 2nd (local time), officially unveiling the fifth-generation model to the world for the first time.
The Pajero is a cross-country 4WD vehicle launched in 1982. It is well-known in Korea, where Hyundai sold it under the name Galloper. From its first to fourth generations, cumulative production exceeded 3.29 million units, establishing the Pajero as a global bestseller. The vehicle has been sold in over 170 countries and regions.
Production in Japan ended with the 2019 Final Edition, but this time it has officially returned as the brand's new-generation flagship model. Starting in 2026, it will be sequentially introduced to Thailand (the production base), followed by Japan and Australia. From the following year onward, it is scheduled for gradual rollout to over 100 countries worldwide, including ASEAN, Latin America, and the Middle East.
Additionally, Mitsubishi Motors officially announced plans to expand the Pajero series, positioning the new Pajero as its flagship. The lineup will include compact SUVs and ultra-compact SUVs (corresponding to B-segment/A-segment vehicles in the approximately 4-meter to 4.2-meter class). The vehicle is equipped with the SS4-II 4WD system supporting the integrated vehicle motion control system S-AWC and four drive modes (2H, 4H, 4HLc, 4LLc). It also offers seven drive modes—NORMAL, ECO, GRAVEL, SNOW, MUD, SAND, and ROCK—to optimize on- and off-road driving performance.
The body dimensions are: length 4920mm, width 1925mm, height 1910mm, wheelbase 2870mm, and ground clearance of 230mm. The front grille is available in two styles: horizontal bar type and honeycomb type. The powertrain combines a dedicated 2.4L diesel engine with an 8-speed automatic transmission, delivering a maximum output of 150kW and peak torque of 480Nm.
The interior features enhanced sound insulation and absorption measures to achieve high quietness. It is equipped with a modernized multi-meter that recreates the tachometer layout familiar from the Galloper, providing driving information—a feature also familiar to domestic consumers accustomed to the Galloper. Additionally, by significantly increasing torsional rigidity through a ladder frame and applying a rear-wheel 5-link rigid suspension, the vehicle ensures excellent durability and reliability even in extreme off-road conditions.
Meanwhile, Mitsubishi Motors plans to strengthen its corporate brand value by positioning the new Pajero as the pinnacle of its flagship lineup, aiming to achieve significant sales expansion and growth in the global automotive market.
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