New Mitsubishi Pajero 2027 arrives in Brazil with seven seats and profound changes

After five years out of the global market, the Mitsubishi Pajero is back. The Japanese manufacturer unveiled this Wednesday (2), in Tokyo, the fifth generation of its most emblematic SUV — and HPE Automotores, the brand’s representative in Brazil, confirmed that the model will be sold in the country, in the top of the range position, on a date yet to be defined.

The project rescues a legendary name and changes recipe. Instead of the monocoque adopted by the last generations of the Pajero Full, the new SUV is built on a stringer chassis derived from the Triton pickup, with expanded use of high-strength steels to increase torsional rigidity without penalizing weight.

Under the hood, the mechanical assembly is formed by a 2.4 turbodiesel four-cylinder engine, with variable geometry turbine and 49 kgfm of torque, associated with an eight-speed automatic transmission. The all-wheel drive combines the S-AWC system, which electronically manages acceleration, cornering and braking, with the Super Select 4WD-II, with four traction modes. There are seven driving programs — Normal, Eco, Gravel, Snow, Mud, Sand and Rock — and 230 mm of ground clearance.

Cabin with two screens and Yamaha

sound Visually, the SUV displays a striking identity, with protruding fenders, imposing front grille and long-travel suspension. With a length of 4.92 meters and a wheelbase of 2.87 m, it accommodates up to seven occupants in three rows of seats.

The interior surprises with its level of refinement: upholstery with Kimekomi-inspired stitching, traditional Japanese craftsmanship, acoustic glass on all doors, Yamaha 12-speaker sound and a monolithic panel that integrates two 14.3-inch screens. In it, the Multi Meter system reproduces in digital format the set of three meters that marked previous generations. The safety list includes eight airbags, including Mitsubishi’s first central airbag, and the MI-PILOT highway assistant.

Premiere starts in Thailand

Produced in Thailand, the Pajero will be launched first in that market, followed by Japan and Australia in early 2027. Starting in the second quarter of the same year, Mitsubishi plans to take it to about 100 countries, including markets in Latin America and the Middle East.

The calendar has symbolism. In 2027, the Pajero turns 45 years old: launched in 1982, it has accumulated more than 3.29 million units over four generations and 12 victories in the Dakar Rally, seven of them consecutive. In Brazil, it arrived in 1991 as Pajero Full and was discontinued in 2021, while the Pajero Sport, derived from the L200, was sold in the country until the beginning of this year.