Mitsubishi Pajero Has the Burly Looks It DeservesMitsubishiMitsubishi has not introduced a new SUV with conventional body-on-frame construction in 20 years, and has not sold one at all globally in five. That's finally about to change with the Toyota Land Cruiser-fighting new Pajero unveiled on Wednesday, but American buyers will have to wait a bit longer to see if Mitsubishi will bring this new flagship model to our market.True to its history, the new Pajero remains a body-on-frame vehicle. This one is built on a new ladder frame construction with an independent front suspension and a solid axle with a five-link support in the rear. That positions the Mitsubishi flagship directly against other major global SUVs like the Nissan Patrol sold here as the Armada, and the full-sized Land Cruiser available here only as the Lexus LX.Hikaru WatanabeJust as with those two rivals, the new Pajero has three rows, beefy looks, and a premium interior. The exterior design is a particular standout for Mitsubishi, which has not had a chance to apply its modern styling cues onto anything more ambitious than a mid-tier crossover for about a decade.MitsubishiAn H-shaped full-length headlight bar illuminates much of the bulky front, while a similar design on the rear is divided by "Pajero" badging down the middle. Wide fenders and all kinds of styling lines make up a muscular shape that's a major departure from what the brand is putting on its Eclipse Cross and Outlander crossovers in the U.S. market.AdvertisementAdvertisementInside, a double-screen display covers two-thirds of the dash and sits over a small section of physical controls. Brown and black two-tone leather trim both the dash and the rest of the interior, giving the cabin a look that is softer and a bit less rugged than the SUV's bulky exterior.Buyers hoping for a more exciting Pajero than this may have to wait a long time. Australia's Car Sales reports that the brand has nothing to share on a potential Ralliart model—although Ralliart did show off a concept at the official reveal, which you can see below—but a hybrid model is expected soon. Mitsubishi has also teased plans for two Pajero-like crossovers, but those are likely to be unrelated vehicles, rather like the Ford Bronco and Bronco Sport.本日世界初披露した新型パジェロ。ワールドプレミア会場では、トライトン ラリーカー AXCR2026と同じカラーリングを纏った新型パジェロ ラリーコンセプトモデルを展示しました🔥#RALLIART #AXCR pic.twitter.com/TyaD2CL8mL— RALLIART (@ralliart_jp) September 2, 2026Unfortunately for buyers who have been waiting for a new Mitsubishi SUV to reach American shores, the new Pajero is still not confirmed to be coming Stateside. While both the body-on-frame vehicles and the two crossovers would make sense to offer American buyers, none have been confirmed. If any of these Pajero derivates do arrive in the U.S. any time soon, they will likely wear Mitsubishi's usual North American name for this line, the Montero.You Might Also LikeIf You Can Only Own One Car, Make It One of TheseThese Are the Most Popular Cars by State