Mitsubishi is bringing back the Pajero for the 2027 model year with a new off-road-focused design aimed at competing with vehicles such as the Toyota Land Cruiser. Reports describe the SUV as being built on a ladder-frame chassis, with a seven-seat interior and hardware intended for off-road use.
Car and Driver and Carscoops both characterize the revival as an off-road challenger rather than a city-oriented SUV. Both sources point to diesel power as a key part of the concept, and to the vehicle’s focus on durability and capability for driving beyond paved roads. Carscoops adds that the Pajero is planned for wide global availability, stating it will be sold in 100 markets worldwide.
While the outlets largely align on the core technical direction—ladder frame, diesel engine focus, and off-road hardware—the main difference is emphasis. Car and Driver highlights the SUV’s return and its matchup against Land Cruiser-style competitors, while Carscoops stresses the positioning of the interior as more upmarket and the breadth of the expected market rollout.
