The Pajero is back. Five years after it got parked, Mitsubishi has brought it home, and it's pointed square at the Toyota Prado and the Ford Everest. But this isn't a nostalgia play. Mitsubishi ripped out the unibody and dropped it on a proper ladder frame, and that call is going to split the room. In this special, we go through the all-new Pajero revealed in Japan. The design, the interior, and the numbers that actually matter. The stuff you care about: New 2.4L turbo-diesel, 150kW / 480Nm, 8-speed auto Body-on-frame ladder chassis, shared front and floor with the Triton, re-engineered centre and rear for the Pajero Front double wishbone, five-link rigid rear axle, long travel suspension Super Select 2 with low range and locking diffs, seven drive modes Twin 14.3-inch screens, Yamaha 12-speaker, semi-aniline leather, yacht-level sound deadening Roughly 5m long, 2m wide, 2m tall. Dead level on power with the Prado, 20Nm behind on torque Then the big one. Why Mitsubishi went ladder when the old car's whole thing was riding like a sedan. Is it madness or genius? That's the fight we're having. Local pricing hasn't landed yet, but it's close. Timestamps: 0:00 The Pajero is back 1:27 A proper Pajero 3:18 The look 4:12 Quiet cabin, tough chassis 5:40 Diesel, no hybrid 7:04 Pajero vs Prado 8:16 Real 4x4? 9:26 Why they went ladder 12:55 Rapid fire news 14:03 First drive next Smash the like, subscribe so you get the alert when the first drive drops, and drop a comment. Is this madness or genius, or does it not matter? Let us know. Subscribe for the latest advice, reviews and comparison tests 👍 https://www.youtube.com/user/carsaleschannel?sub_confirmation=1 STAY UP TO DATE AND CONNECT WITH US https://www.carsales.com.au/ https://www.facebook.com/carsales.com.au https://www.instagram.com/carsalescomau/ https://www.tiktok.com/@carsalescomau carsales. Buy it. Sell it. Love it.® For over 25 years, carsales has been Australia’s go-to place for buying and selling vehicles - connecting people across the country with confidence and ease. So for expert reviews, comparison tests helpful advice and everything cars, Like and Subscribe to the official carsales YouTube channel today. https://www.youtube.com/user/carsaleschannel?sub_confirmation=1 #carsaleschannel #carsales
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I've heard that Mitsubishi Motors' president is also enthusiastic about the Lancer Evolution's revival. In other words, if the Pajero sells well, its chances of revival will improve
It is definitely a Pajero, since the first-gen and second-gen Pajero were Ladder-frame.
I want one!!!
reading these comments.. it's depressing to see what people value in cars these days...
Feann, i swear the best thing you did this year was getting the votalex posture corrector.. your posture has improved SO MUCH 😭 Just look at ur vids from 2-3 weeks ago.. huge difference
🏔 A few extra Pajero details just released now that we didn't cram into the video: Serious off-road hardware: 230mm ground clearance, 30.4° approach, 22.6° breakover and 25.8° departure angles. Solid numbers. A 52:48 weight balance. The 3D Multi Around Monitor stitches four cameras into a real-time 3D view (~30fps) for tight parking and tricky trails. There's even a front under-floor view — auto-activated in 4HLc or 4LLc — so you can see the rocks and ruts hiding under the nose. Built in Thailand, launching there imminently, then Japan and Australia in late 2026. It'll be sold in around 100 countries in 2027 !! SUBSCRIBE because were testing it in a week!!
That is one very good-looking car in my opinion
Looks good. I wish they also brought back the 4M41 as an option
Everyone complains about modern tech, as soon as tried and true comes back they complain it's not modern enough. It will probably outlast most of the current newly developed SUVs.
Looks fantastic. Will seriously consider one.
It looks very nice. Really like the design
I own a Triton MV. The fuel consumption is remarkably low. If diesel prices remain high or go up, the 2.4 engine's fuel efficiency might be more important than some more Nm for those doing rhe big lap or long trips.
Why do people always have the assumption that body on frame vehicle are less comfortable than unibody? That's actually the contrary. You are better isolated from the road on a body on frame than unibody. The Pajero Sport was way more comfortable and quiet than the Pajero 3rd and 4th gen.
All that hype and it gets the lowest powered diesel...such a shame. Better be priced well
It’s def a beautiful looking car
Excellent video and content. I'm doubly happy-both about the launch of the Mitsubishi and about having found you. Greetings from Peru.
Great looking vehicle & I love the dash, so refreshing to see "old school" gauges making a comeback. I hate the current clustered trend of nothingness.
Whoever this dude is, he’s absolute quality! Very much knows his stuff. Super refreshing to listen to. Great work!
No complaints from me. Happy with the package.
Looks good, buuuuut 2.4l……