It’s official: Global shipments of the all-new Mitsubishi Pajero have officially begun. In a press release by Mitsubishi Motors Thailand (MMTH), the company held a ceremony to mark the flagship SUV’s first voyage overseas.
This first batch of global shipments is headed to Japan, while other countries are set to receive their allocations soon. Mitsubishi says the all-new Pajero is set to expand in over 100 countries from 2027—these include countries in Southeast Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East.
While the highly anticipated model hasn’t debuted on our shores, our executive editor Sharleen Banzon got to see the SUV in the metal during her recent trip to Japan. You can check out more of her photos here if you haven’t seen them yet. The new-generation Pajero adopts Mitsubishi’s modern design language with styling similar to the Destinator and the XForce.
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MMTH says more than 80% of the Pajero’s parts manufacturers and suppliers are based in Thailand. That’s good news for us, as it usually means a healthy supply of units if and when the SUV launches in the Philippines.
While Mitsubishi Motors Philippines hasn’t made any launch announcements, we sure are eager to hopefully see the new Pajero on local roads by next year. We’ll keep you posted if anything official comes up.
“The all-new Mitsubishi Pajero is one of the most important models for the Mitsubishi Motors brand and a symbol of success built over more than 44 years,” said MMTH president and CEO Ryoichi Inaba. “Its return in this new generation represents more than the continuation of a proud legacy. It builds on the brand’s distinctive identity and expertise to further elevate the Pajero in every aspect and meet the needs and lifestyles of today’s customers.”
“Mitsubishi Motors’ decision to make Thailand the key production base for the All New Mitsubishi Pajero, with plans to export the model to Japan and other markets around the world, is a testament to the trust and our longstanding 65-year relationship with Thailand.”
