{"id":391735,"date":"2026-04-22T07:32:27","date_gmt":"2026-04-22T07:32:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/391735\/"},"modified":"2026-04-22T07:32:27","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T07:32:27","slug":"new-mitsubishi-pajero-oz-launch-locked-in-illawarra-mercury","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/391735\/","title":{"rendered":"New Mitsubishi Pajero Oz launch locked in | Illawarra Mercury"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"NewNew Mitsubishi Pajero Oz launch locked in<\/p>\n

Mitsubishi has confirmed its new flagship large SUV, which will likely be called Pajero, will be in Australian showrooms by the end of 2026.<\/p>\n

Mitsubishi<\/a> Australia General Manager Product Strategy and Product Public Relations Bruce Hampel said the company will be able to provide more information regarding this car around the middle to third quarter of 2026, which is understood to be when it’ll be revealed globally.<\/p>\n

“We have vehicles in Australia at the moment,” said Hampel, noting that CarsGuide was one of the first to spy camouflaged prototypes on public roads late last year.<\/p>\n

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“So we have them conducting validation testing in various locations around Australia. And again, that’s another proof point of the importance of [the] Australian market to the MMC [Mitsubishi Motor Corporation] company that they’re coming out here and they’re evaluating the vehicle in our environment and conditions.<\/p>\n

“With the product though, we’re at the mercy of the global reveal for the program. We are one market of many for this very important product for Mitsubishi.”<\/p>\n

Hampel notes that an Australian global reveal of this new flagship SUV<\/a> was under consideration at some point, however it will happen in Japan.<\/p>\n

“It’s a very important product for the Japanese market and that’s its pride and joy. So I think the final decision was to have the global launch in Japan,” said Hampel.<\/p>\n

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As previously reported, it’s understood this new Pajero Sport successor will be dropping the Sport suffix altogether, therefore reviving the original Pajero nameplate for the first time since it was retired in 2021.<\/p>\n

Speculation indicates the new Pajero will be based on the underpinnings of the current Triton ute<\/a>, likely meaning it’ll also feature a version of its 2.4-litre bi-turbo-diesel engine<\/a>.<\/p>\n

In terms of styling, previous prototypes have shown it’ll have a big, boxy and bluff silhouette. From some angles<\/a> it even looks like the Nissan Patrol<\/a> Y63.<\/p>\n

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Although we haven’t seen the design in full yet, it’s expected to feature a large grille, headlights<\/a> that cascade down the front fascia, plus prominent bonnet bulges.<\/p>\n

At the rear there is no tailgate-mounted spare wheel, likely meaning it’ll be mounted under the vehicle.<\/p>\n

The interior design is yet to be revealed though it will likely share a lot with the Triton. Five- and seven-seat configurations are likely.<\/p>\n

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