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New Mitsubishi Pajero will be based on the same platform as the Triton and it will be equipped with multiple engine options
Five years after disappearing from global showrooms, the Mitsubishi Pajero is officially making a comeback. However, the biggest story is not the return of the nameplate itself but the engineering direction Mitsubishi has chosen for its next generation SUV. The all-new Pajero will abandon the integrated monocoque ladder frame approach used by its predecessors and return to a traditional ladder-frame architecture based on the latest Triton pickup.
The decision effectively takes the Pajero back to its roots. The first two generations of the SUV were built on ladder-frame underpinnings before Mitsubishi switched to an integrated chassis from the third generation onwards. While the setup delivered better on-road maneuvers, it also increased development costs. By utilising the Triton’s platform, Mitsubishi can share components, improve manufacturing efficiency and equip the Pajero with its latest off-road technologies.
Power is expected to come from the Triton’s 2.4-litre 4N16 four-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine. Internationally, the unit is offered in single-turbo and twin-turbo forms producing 184 PS and 204 PS respectively. A six-speed automatic transmission is likely to be standard while Mitsubishi’s Super Select II four-wheel-drive system is expected to handle off-road duties. The combination should allow the Pajero to remain competitive against Toyota Fortuner, Ford Everest and Isuzu MU-X.
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Expected Specification |
Details |
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Platform |
Triton Ladder-Frame Architecture |
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Engine |
2.4L 4N16 Turbo Diesel |
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Power Output |
184 PS / 204 PS |
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Transmission |
6-Speed Automatic |
The company has confirmed that the Pajero will receive model-specific front and rear suspension systems along with a unique cabin. The objective is to retain strong off-road capability while delivering the level of ride comfort expected from a flagship SUV. The distinction will be important as Mitsubishi attempts to separate the Pajero from its pickup sibling.
The teaser image released by Mitsubishi also suggests a completely different design direction. The front fascia features a full-width LED light bar and a lighting signature that appears closer to latest Mitsubishi products such as the Xforce than the Triton. The styling points towards a more premium positioning too.
The arrival of the new Pajero also raises questions about the future of the Pajero Sport. The current third-gen Pajero Sport has been on sale since 2015 and is nearing the end of its lifecycle in several global markets. While Mitsubishi has not officially confirmed a replacement, the new Pajero’s ladder-frame architecture and seven-seater placement suggest it could eventually absorb the role currently played by the Pajero Sport.
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