2027 Mitsubishi Pajero revealed as Prado rival with October Australian pre-orders

Key takeaways

• 2027 Mitsubishi Pajero lands in Australian showrooms in December
• Sole engine is a 150kW/480Nm 2.4-litre turbo-diesel
• Ford Everest, Toyota Prado and Isuzu MU-X are the targets

Mitsubishi has revealed the 2027 Mitsubishi Pajero, a seven-seat ladder-frame 4WD that revives a badge last sold here in 2021 and takes over from the departed Pajero Sport. Australian pre-orders open in October with first deliveries expected in December. Pricing has not been confirmed.

Unlike every Pajero before it, this one is built in Thailand alongside the Triton rather than in Japan.

What powers the new Pajero

There is one engine at launch: a 2.4-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel adapted from the Triton, running a single variable-geometry turbocharger instead of the ute's twin-turbo setup. It makes 150kW and 480Nm, with some overseas markets getting 470Nm.

A newly developed eight-speed automatic replaces the Triton's six-speed, driving through Super Select II four-wheel drive with 2H, 4H, 4HLc and 4LLc modes.

No V6 is planned. Mitsubishi says hybrid and plug-in hybrid versions are under study for a later date.

Chassis, size and off-road hardware

The front of the ladder frame is shared with the Triton, but Mitsubishi has added cross-members and thicker side rails behind it. Suspension is double-wishbone up front with a five-link live rear axle on coil springs, and there are discs at all four corners.

At 4920mm long and 1925mm wide, the Pajero sits between the Everest and Prado on wheelbase and clears both on ground clearance at 230mm. Seven drive modes cover Eco, Normal, Gravel, Snow, Mud, Sand and Rock, with a rear differential lock and Super All-Wheel Control.

Braked towing is expected to climb to 3500kg, though Mitsubishi has not confirmed the figure.

Inside the new Pajero

Twin 12.3-inch screens are standard, growing to 14.3-inch displays on higher grades. Physical climate dials and a conventional gear lever survive.

Standard and available equipment includes:

• 12-speaker Dynamic Sound Yamaha Ultimate audio
• Tri-zone climate control and a panoramic sunroof
• 360-degree camera with see-through bonnet view
• Second-row seats that slide 150mm
• Eight airbags, AEB with intersection assist, adaptive cruise

Mitsubishi chief product specialist Kunitoshi Itagaki described the Pajero as "a flagship model that represents the future of the Mitsubishi Motors brand".

Price and release date in Australia

Four grades are expected locally: GLX, GLS, Exceed and GSR. Mitsubishi Australia will confirm pricing shortly, but an increase over the final Pajero Sport's $51,540 to $65,590 plus on-road costs is close to certain.

For context, the Everest runs from $58,990 to $82,917 plus on-roads, the MU-X from $57,900, and the Prado from $73,200.

Diesel-only at launch means anyone holding out for a Pajero PHEV is waiting years, not months. The real question by December is whether Mitsubishi has priced a four-cylinder wagon into Prado territory and expects the badge to cover the difference.

Frequently asked questions

How much will the 2027 Mitsubishi Pajero cost in Australia?

Mitsubishi has not confirmed pricing. Expect a rise over the outgoing Pajero Sport's $51,540 to $65,590 plus on-road costs, with confirmation due before the December launch.

When does the 2027 Mitsubishi Pajero go on sale?

Pre-orders open in October 2026, with Australian showroom arrivals expected in December.

Will the 2027 Mitsubishi Pajero be available as a hybrid?

Not at launch. Mitsubishi is studying hybrid and plug-in hybrid versions to join the range later, with no V6 planned.