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2027 Mitsubishi Pajero: price, specs and release date in Australia
RACV
September 03, 2026
The Mitsubishi Pajero is returning to Australia as an all-new, high-tech and high-class seven-seater family SUV ready for 4x4 off-road adventures. Here’s everything you need to know.
The Mitsubishi Pajero is storming back into Australian showrooms, replacing the previous ‘Pajero Sport’ with a bigger, bolder and more advanced new-generation 4x4 off-road family SUV that’s now on sale ahead of first deliveries late in 2026.
The 2027 Mitsubishi Pajero is based on the Triton ute but has emerged with striking new looks, an upgraded turbo-diesel powertrain, overhauled chassis and a classier interior for up to seven occupants that’s sure to draw attention away from the Toyota Prado, Ford Everest and other major rivals.
From pricing and release date to design, packaging, features, specs (including towing), engine performance, off-road capabilities and safety, here’s a full rundown on the new 2027 Mitsubishi Pajero.
The Mitsubishi Pajero GSR has a classy interior with padded tan leather trim and dual 14.3-inch dash screens.
When does the 2027 Mitsubishi Pajero go on sale in Australia?
The 2027 Mitsubishi Pajero is now on sale in Australia ahead of first customer deliveries expected in December 2026.
How much does the new 2027 Mitsubishi Pajero cost?
The reborn 2027 Mitsubishi Pajero is offered in three familiar model grades – GLS, Exceed and GSR – and opens at $68,490 plus on-road costs for the five-seater GLS. A seven-seat version of the GLS adds $1500, while the Exceed and GSR are both seven-seater models, priced from $79,990 and $84,990 respectively (both before ORCs).
But this is a full redesign based on the latest-generation Triton, bringing with it substantial improvements and a higher specification than we’ve ever seen on a Pajero – which puts it on closer terms with its key competitors. These include the Toyota LandCruiser Prado, Ford Everest, Isuzu MU-X, GWM Tank 500 and, not least of all, the Denza B5 and Denza B8.
Service pricing is still to be announced, but the Pajero will offer a 10-year capped price servicing scheme under the ‘Diamond Advantage’ program which includes a 10-year/200,000km warranty if the vehicle is maintained at an authorised centre. Otherwise, the factory warranty is five years or 100,000km, whichever comes first.
The reborn Mitsubishi Pajero looks tougher and more robust than the previous Pajero Sport.
The new Mitsubishi Pajero 7-seat SUV is bigger in most key dimensions than Pajero Sport.
Horizontal design elements appear across the new Mitsubishi Pajero.
High-series Mitsubishi Pajero variants have a 20-inch wheel and tyre combination.
The Mitsubishi Pajero gets an uprated diesel engine compared to the related Triton ute.
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2027 Mitsubishi Pajero design and specification
Billed as the new global flagship for the Japanese brand, the Thai-built 2027 Mitsubishi Pajero uses a revised version of the ladder-frame chassis underpinning the current Mitsubishi Triton ute, positioning it as a versatile family SUV with five or seven seats that’s well equipped to tackle off-road adventures.
The new Pajero measures 4920mm long, 1925mm wide and 1910mm high, with front and rear tracks of 1630mm and a wheelbase of 2870mm. Compared to the previous Pajero Sport, the new SUV is 95mm longer (but on a 10mm shorter wheelbase), 110mm wider and stands 75mm taller, and the wheel tracks are 110/115mm wider front/rear.
The front suspension mirrors the Triton with an independent double-wishbone configuration with coil springs, while the solid rear axle has a new five-link torque arm that’s designed to better suit the SUV’s family driving emphasis compared to the workhorse ute. The wider wheel tracks and high-response shock absorbers are also designed to reduce body roll when cornering.
Mitsubishi says the set-up ensures the new Pajero offers “the robust capability of traditional frame-based off-road vehicles with modern refinement levels, ensuring a quiet, comfortable occupant experience”. As per Triton, electric power steering is also used.
The maximum braked towing capacity is 3500kg, while the roof can hold up to 300kg (static, 100kg dynamic) to support off-road accessories such as a roof racks and tents.
Looking tougher and more robust than the previous Pajero Sport, the new-generation Pajero was designed in Japan under the theme ‘Grand Charisma’. The front end carries a head-turning T-shaped LED lighting signature, which adds a ‘dynamic flow’ sequence on the GSR for a higher-tech edge.
The bonnet is heavily creased, providing a striking look as well as aiding driver visibility, while along the flanks there’s a thick C-pillar with horizontal ladder trim that’s said to evoke the first-generation Pajero’s ‘rollbar’. Another nod to the past is found with the hexagonal rear motif that reinterprets the rear-mounted spare wheel of earlier generations.
The bold, horizontal design themes around the vehicle are carried into the cabin, noted especially across the dash where there’s a wide digital dual-screen layout (up to 14.3-inch), thickly padded trim, chunky Pajero-branded grab-handles, and more. It looks decidedly upmarket on the high-grade model variants.
The Pajero interior is said to be airy and spacious, with an upright front pillar design contributing to what Mitsubishi claims is class-leading headroom. The front seats have thick bolstering in a bid to reduce fatigue, while the second row is perched on rails that slide fore/aft up to 150mm. This allows legroom to be traded between second- and third-row occupants, or, in five-seat versions, extra cargo space or passenger room to be created.
Compared to the previous Pajero Sport, ingress and egress to/from the third row has been improved, while headroom and shoulder-room is claimed to be better than before in the back stalls.
With the third-row seats folded down, luggage volume is listed at 519 litres (VDA). A 10-litre storage area is also found under the boot floor.
The entry GLS grade uses black fabric seat trim with grey stitching, moving up to black leather upholstery with beige stitching on the Exceed. The GSR features two-tone black and camel (tan) leather with camel stitching.
The exterior colour palette covers eight paint choices, including four ‘prestige’ options: White Diamond, Black Diamond and two colours we’ve not seen before: Armour Copper and Phantom Blue. There’s also solid white, mica black pearlescent and a graphite grey metallic, with availability depending on the model grade.
The GSR also features a black roof, creating a two-tone exterior look with body colours other than black.
Airy interior in Mitsubishi Pajero is said to have best-in-class headroom.
High-tech new touchscreen has some old-school gauges for off-roading.
Second row in Mitsubishi Pajero can slide fore/aft and has a 60/40 split-fold.
Third row in new Mitsubishi Pajero has useful amenities but could be a tight fit for some.
Plenty of cargo room in the Mitsubishi Pajero when the third row is out of action.
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2027 Mitsubishi Pajero model grade equipment levels
The three-tiered 2027 Mitsubishi Pajero range covers a lot of ground in terms of standard equipment, but bigger digital screens and extra creature comforts around found on Exceed and GSR compared to the GLS.
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What powers the new 2027 Mitsubishi Pajero?
Close connections with the Mitsubishi Triton ute see the 2027 Mitsubishi Pajero emerge with a version of the Triton’s 2.4-litre ‘4N16’ twin-turbocharged diesel engine, said to be “further refined to provide improved drivability, response and efficiency”.
The engine meets Euro 6d standards, which is a first for a Mitsubishi engine, and features a new variable geometry turbocharger that improves mid-range responsiveness. Peak torque is up 10Nm to 480Nm, while power output remains steady at 150kW.
We’re yet to see an official combined-cycle fuel consumption figure, although economy is aided by an automatic engine idle-stop feature. The fuel tank holds 80 litres, while a separate 15L AdBlue tank is included. For comparison, the Triton double-cab pick-up (150kW/470Nm), which also uses AdBlue, returns 7.7L/100km.
There is no word yet on whether a hybrid powertrain will be offered on the new Mitsubishi Pajero during its lifecycle.
The diesel engine combines with a revised eight-speed automatic transmission with wider gear ratios and a new calibration aimed at supporting smoother shifts. Mitsubishi’s Super Select II part-time four-wheel drive system is employed, running in 2H, 4H (with or without the centre differential lock engaged) or 4L. The low-range transfer case is standard, along with a rear diff lock on all model grades.
The 4WD system includes Super-All Wheel Control with Active Yaw Control, tailoring vehicle functions to suit the driving conditions across the seven different electronic drive modes provided: Normal, Eco, Gravel, Snow, Mud, Sand and Rock.
The use of a durable ladder-frame chassis, muscular diesel engine, long-travel suspension, solid rear axle and the proven Super Select II 4WD system with low range and centre/rear diff locks all bode well for the 2027 Mitsubishi Pajero in terms of off-road performance.
We’ve also noted the harder-core electronic driving modes, including Mud, Sand and Rock, while the 3D camera images with the surround-view monitor will help Pajero drivers navigate difficult terrain.
Elsewhere, Mitsubishi points to a ground clearance of 230mm, alongwith an approach angle of 30.4 degrees, ramp-over angle of 22.6 degrees and departure angle of 25.8 degrees (based on vehicles equipped with 20-inch tyres). The front/rear weight distribution is also 52:48 degrees respectively.
All Pajero variants are fitted standard with Mud and Snow (M+S) tyres – 255/65R18 111H on GLS and 255/55R20 107V on Exceed and GSR.
The Mitsubishi Pajero GSR has a 230mm ground clearance and looks certain to be proficient off-road.
What safety and technology features on the new Mitsubishi Pajero?
All grades of the new 2027 Mitsubishi Pajero have the same level of safety features, including a large array of airbags – driver and front passenger (front/side), front centre, driver’s knee and side curtain airbags, the latter extending to the third row with seven-seat models.
Front and rear autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection
Predictive forward collision mitigation
Front/rear cross traffic alert
Lane keep assist, lane departure warning/prevention
Blind spot warning and lane change assist
Leading car departure notification
Traffic sign recognition
Surround-view monitor
Driver attention monitor/alert
Child presence detection
Automatic high beam
Tyre pressure monitoring
For child restraints, ISOFIX and top tether strap anchor points are provided in the second row.
The new Pajero is also fitted with advanced connected services, including automatic collision notification and emergency call (eCall). The Mitsubishi Connect suite also allows owners to manage a broad range of other remote services, such as cabin climate pre-conditioning.
Elsewhere on the tech front, the wireless phone charger can manage up to 15W fast charging on Qi-enabled smartphones, while USB-C ports (up to 27W) are found throughout the cabin – two in each row, including the third row in seven-seat variants.
The digital instrument cluster includes a specific off-road mode preset with an altimeter and inclinometers that show pitch and roll. The Multi Around View Monitor shown on the central touchscreen also has a ‘bonnet see-through’ screen feature to help with positioning the SUV in difficult situations, such as when off-road.
Audiophiles will appreciate the Dynamic Sound Yamaha Ultimate system found on Pajero Exceed and GSR, with 12 speakers, 11-channel dual amp and a digital signal processor.
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