Autoblog and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article.A Classic Feature Returns For The New PajeroWe've still got a few months to wait before Mitsubishi finally rips the covers off the all-new Pajero – Montero if you're stateside. But the hype train has already left the station, especially after dealer previews hinted that this SUV is coming back as a real-deal, body-on-frame bruiser.As we wait for the official reveal this fall, Mitsubishi keeps dropping breadcrumbs. The latest teaser doesn't give us much eye candy, but it does confirm a feature that's bound to get enthusiasts nodding in approval.AdvertisementAdvertisementMitsubishi has let slip that the new Pajero will pack a digital Multi Meter display – a modern twist on one of the SUV's most iconic features. Old-school Pajero fans will remember the triple-gauge cluster that basically became a badge of honor for anyone who actually took their rig off the beaten path.Honestly, this is one of those features every proper off-roader should have. It doesn't just look cool – it actually tells you what your Pajero (and the ground beneath it) are up to.MitsubishiBuilt For More Than Just Looking RuggedMitsubishi says the new Multi Meter is built for the real deal – off-roading in whatever weather or terrain you can throw at it. The digital display spits out real-time info like altitude, compass heading, outside temp, pitch and roll angles, and even how torque is being split between left and right. No more guessing games – just glance down and know exactly what your Pajero is dealing with.That kind of info is gold when you're clawing up a steep hill, picking your way through rocks, bouncing over ruts in the woods, or slogging through mud after a downpour. Knowing your angles and torque split means you can make smarter moves without taking your eyes off the trail for more than a second.AdvertisementAdvertisementMitsubishi also released a short promotional video on its teaser site, highlighting how the Multi Meter has evolved from previous Pajero generations while reinforcing the SUV's adventurous character.Mitsubishi is still playing coy about the details, but all signs point to the new Pajero sticking to its off-road roots rather than becoming just another mall-crawling SUV.Mitsubishi Destinator's Multi Meter DisplayMitsubishiA Familiar Sight Across Mitsubishi's New SUVsHere's a fun fact: the Pajero isn't the first modern Mitsubishi to get a Multi Meter display. The new Destinator also gets in on the action with its own digital display, serving up off-road info to match its all-terrain ambitions. It's not exactly a rock-crawling beast, but having that data on tap is a win when the road gets sketchy.Even the pint-sized XForce gets a Multi Meter in some markets. That tidbit is extra juicy with rumors swirling about a compact Pajero iO comeback riding on the XForce platform. Mitsubishi hasn't said a word about it yet, but loading up smaller SUVs with off-road goodies could help them feel like true Pajero kin.AdvertisementAdvertisementFor now, though, the spotlight stays on the big-dog Pajero. If Mitsubishi keeps mixing old-school off-road chops with new tech like the Multi Meter, we might just get a comeback worthy of the Pajero legend.MitsubishiThis story was originally published by Autoblog on Jun 29, 2026, where it first appeared in the News section. Add Autoblog as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
