2027 Mitsubishi Pajero Cross-Country
By Lorenzo Bianchi September 2, 2026
The new Pajero returns as Mitsubishi's global flagship, with launches beginning in Thailand, Japan and Australia during fiscal 2026.
A 2.4 liter turbo diesel produces up to 480 Nm and is paired with a new eight speed automatic transmission.
Super Select 4WD II, S AWC, a ladder frame and seven drive modes underpin its off road focus.
The 2027 Mitsubishi Pajero Cross Country brings one of Mitsubishi's best known names back with a familiar brief, but in a considerably more modern package. The new Pajero has been revealed as the company's next generation flagship, more than four decades after the original arrived in 1982.
Production starts in Thailand, with Japan and Australia among the first markets. Mitsubishi then plans a wider rollout covering roughly 100 countries, including ASEAN markets, Latin America and the Middle East.
Square Proportions Keep the Pajero Identity
The first official image on page one shows a tall, upright SUV rather than a softer crossover interpretation. Its horizontal body theme, squared profile and substantial fenders deliberately reference earlier Pajeros.
At the front, buyers will get two grille treatments: one with horizontal bars and another using a honeycomb pattern. Distinctive T shaped headlights sit at the outer edges. The C pillar takes inspiration from the first generation Pajero's roll bar, while a hexagonal rear motif recalls the externally mounted spare wheels of earlier generations.
The dimensions back up that visual impression. It measures 4,920 mm long, 1,925 mm wide and up to 1,910 mm tall, with a 2,870 mm wheelbase. Ground clearance reaches 230 mm on versions fitted with 20 inch tires.
Diesel Power Meets a Proper 4WD System
Under the hood is a dedicated 2.4 liter clean diesel using a wide range single variable geometry turbocharger. Maximum torque is 480 Nm, although some specifications are rated at 470 Nm. A newly developed eight speed automatic with Sport mode handles the transmission duties.
The chassis remains serious about off road use. Mitsubishi has retained a high rigidity ladder frame, paired with independent double wishbone front suspension and a newly developed five link rigid rear arrangement.
Super Select 4WD II provides 2H, 4H, 4HLc and low range 4LLc settings. S AWC adds integrated control of the four wheel drive system, Active Yaw Control, stability and traction control, and ABS. Seven drive modes cover Normal, Eco, Gravel, Snow, Mud, Sand and Rock.
Seven Seat Cabin Gets Twin 14.3 Inch Screens
Inside, Mitsubishi has kept the dashboard horizontal but moved the technology forward. The pictured cabin on page one uses a wide Monolith Display comprising two 14.3 inch screens, although some specifications receive 12.3 inch displays. Digital graphics reinterpret the Pajero's traditional three meter arrangement.
There are three rows and seven seats. The second row slides through 150 mm and incorporates a tumble function, while Mitsubishi says the third row has been designed with adult headroom and usable foot space. Three zone climate control is also fitted.
A 3D Multi Around Monitor uses four cameras and can show terrain beneath the front of the vehicle, particularly useful when tackling steep slopes or rocks.
For Mitsubishi, this is more than another SUV launch. The Pajero has been positioned at the top of the range and as the first model in a broader push toward a stronger global brand identity.