Mitsubishi Motors revives Pajero SUV; first sales set for Thailand

AutomobilesRevived flagship vehicle key to maintaining sales volume in Southeast AsiaMitsubishi Motors unveiled its much-anticipated new Pajero SUV on Sep. 2, as the automaker aims to regain its global presence. (Photo by Yuki Nakao)YURIKA YONEDASeptember 2, 2026 14:53 JSTUpdated on September 2, 2026 16:58 JSTTOKYO -- Mitsubishi Motors on Wednesday unveiled the long-awaited reboot of its Pajero SUV with the announcement of a global rollout starting in Thailand, as the automaker seeks to expand sales despite headwinds from the rise of Chinese rivals and the shift toward electric vehicles.