Autoblog and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article.Just a Few Days AwayIt's been five years since the Mitsubishi Pajero and Montero ended global production, marking the end of 39 years of continuous sales around the world. At the time, the automaker said that there were no plans for a successor, but other key personnel within the company's ranks said they would like to revive it someday.Fast forward to today, and we're just a few days away from the revival's world premiere. The date has been locked in, and by all means, it's the most important launch Mitsubishi will hold this decade…unless it plans an Evo revival soon.MitsubishiMeanwhile in the U.S.Unlike the rest of the world, the Montero has been away far longer in North America. After an initial strong start, the third-gen model suffered from catering sales just a few years in and eventually was discontinued in 2006. That means it's been 20 years since a brand-new Montero sat in U.S. and Canadian showrooms.AdvertisementAdvertisementThat said, there are signs of a comeback. Earlier this year, it was reportedly shown to dealers, and there was positive feedback about it. Dealers mentioned a "night and day from the current aging lineup," while others said it was "premium and modern." Given Mitsubishi's current lineup in North America, it may be the model it needs to bring back the magic.MitsubishiThe Official WordMitsubishi recently announced its Momentum 2030 Plan for North America. A couple of things we already know were mentioned there, namely the introduction of a new pickup that has been lacking in the range for so long. Another one is the announcement of a new Outlander trim that will be more off-road oriented, similar to Honda's TrailSport, Nissan's Rock Creek, and Toyota's Woodland.But what about the Montero? This is what the company had to say. "While no decision has been made regarding a U.S. introduction of this vehicle, the model's return strengthens Mitsubishi Motors globally by reconnecting the brand with one of its most iconic and celebrated nameplates." So, it's not a full 'yes' just yet, but the North American operation is well aware of the model's importance and significance.One can say that Mitsubishi is giving it a good think before offering it stateside; otherwise, the model wouldn't be mentioned in the press release at all. But should it make it to America, the Montero has serious competition ahead of it. For starters, it has two models it has to face off from Toyota, namely the 4Runner and Land Cruiser. Let's forget Nissan, as it's also prepping for the Xterra's comeback, as well as the return of the truck-based Pathfinder. No pressure, then.MitsubishiMotorsTV/YouTubeThis story was originally published by Autoblog on Aug 26, 2026, where it first appeared in the News section. Add Autoblog as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
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