Mitsubishi teases a lineup fronted by a next-generation Pajero, with a teaser showing six vehicles including a new Eclipse Sportback, a US-market Nissan Leaf badge, an updated Outlander, a new Nissan-based ute, and two SUVs that may hint at a next-gen Pajero, ahead of a September 2 global reveal.

The teaser imagery also hints at potential US-market models, including a successor to the Outlander Sport (the US-badged ASX) and other shadowy vehicles coming into view.

The Pajero is planned to rival the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado and Ford Everest, built on the same ladder-frame platform as the Triton, with model-specific suspension.

A ladder-frame Pajero is expected to use Mitsubishi’s S-AWC all-wheel-drive to improve traction on rough terrain, leveraging the Triton underpinnings.

A diesel-hybrid powertrain is a possibility for the Pajero, with official details to be announced at the global reveal if confirmed.

An even more capable off-road variant of the Pajero could be offered later for buyers seeking dedicated off-road capability.

The Pajero program is part of Mitsubishi’s plan to reverse sales declines in Australia, where 2025 saw a 17.9% drop and further declines into 2026, alongside leadership changes and the first electric model ASX VR-e slated for year-end.

Mitsubishi has set September 2, 2026 as the global reveal date for the fifth-generation Pajero, with Australian showrooms expected to receive it by the end of 2026.

The 2027 Pajero will debut globally on September 2, 2026, focusing on off-road capability to compete with the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado in international markets, with full specifications and powertrains to be disclosed at the event.

Mitsubishi has teased design cues and equipment for the Pajero, with full specs and powertrains to be announced at the September reveal.

Two potential front-end styling options are being considered for different markets, signaling market-specific variants.

Overall, the plan points to a Japanese-built ASX replacement that could consolidate Mitsubishi’s small-SUV lineup globally, outlining a broader product roadmap through 2028 and beyond.