Pajero is back for more
The Mitsubishi Pajero is the most successful vehicle in Dakar Rally history. Since its maiden win in 1985, this legendary 4WD has won an unrivalled 12 titles. Across four generations, every Pajero has carried this Dakar-winning DNA, with everyday Aussies behind the wheel.
Earning nationwide admiration for its legendary capability and bulletproof reliability, Pajero has clocked up billions of kilometres in Australia over the last 43 years.
Now, after five years of development, testing and refinement, we’re proud to announce Pajero is back – tougher, more capable and more stylish than ever before.
All-New Pajero launches 2026.
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Be First to KnowAll-New Pajero
The All-New Pajero will be unleashed in Australia in 2026. And just like the generations before it, this Pajero will be built with the same Dakar-winning DNA and trademark reliability.
But after years of refinement by Mitsubishi Motors, there’s even more to get excited about. The All-New Pajero is a bolder, more stylish 4WD with greater comfort, cutting-edge tech and, of course, a 10 year warranty.
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To celebrate our Pajero community, we’re giving you the chance to win a trip for you and a guest to the exclusive Drive Day Event, where you’ll be among the first to drive the All-New Pajero.
All you need to do is share your Pajero passion. It could be a favourite memory, a hilarious anecdote or a recap of an amazing road trip. Just make sure it features you and a trusty Pajero, then turn it into a video, two minutes or less. There are two ways to enter: Send it to Mitsubishi Motors Australia on Instagram or Facebook, or post to your own socials and tag us in the caption.
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An unrivalled 12 Dakar Rally wins
The Dakar Rally is the world’s most extreme off-road endurance event. In gruelling conditions, driver and navigator race their vehicle across 8,000kms of desert, mud, rocks and foliage to be crowned the Dakar champion.
Proudly, our Mitsubishi Pajero is the most successful car in Dakar Rally history. Claiming a record 12 victories, with an unprecedented run of seven consecutive wins, it eventually earned the nickname, King of the Desert.
When the All-New Pajero launches later this year, it’ll carry that same Dakar-winning DNA and fearsome capability, now with unparalleled style, comfort and refinement.
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The legend is born
The Mitsubishi Pajero makes its official public debut at the Tokyo Motor Show in October 1981. It’s not yet clear whether this vehicle will win rallies, master the off-road, or capture the public’s admiration.
Gen 1 Pajero launches in Australia
The boxy, short-wheelbase Pajero revolutionises Australia’s 4WD market, offering a new blend of genuine off-road capability and everyday comfort that no rival could match.
The rise of a champion
Pajero achieves its maiden victory in the 1985 Dakar Rally. Stay tuned – there are plenty more to come.
Gen 2 Pajero – Choose your adventure
A ground-up redesign delivers a larger body, a more refined interior and, most importantly, the Super Select 4WD system. This world-first innovation lets drivers choose between drive modes for both high-range and low-range 4WD on different terrains.
Built to win Dakar
The Pajero Evolution was produced as a special road-legal homologation vehicle, permitting Pajero’s continued entry (and victory) in the Dakar Rally. Only 2,700 were ever produced, but its legacy as a powerful, rally-built racer endures.
Gen 3 Pajero
The Gen 3 Pajero updates the separate chassis for a car-like monocoque body with fully independent suspension, transforming on-road comfort without sacrificing off-road credibility.
The first overall victory for a female driver
Pajero wins its 6th Dakar title, with Jutta Kleinschmidt behind the wheel. She’s the first, and only, woman to win the Dakar Rally.
Gen 4 Pajero – The modern era begins
Unveiled at the Paris Motor Show, the Gen 4 Pajero brings boomerang shaped headlights, upgraded safety tech, and a refined turbo-diesel engine that will power Australians for fifteen years.
Crowned the King of the Desert
Seven. Consecutive. Wins. Pajero takes down an unprecedented Dakar record, one that still stands to this day. With its historic 12th win, Pajero is crowned the King of the Desert.
End of an era
After 40 years and four generations, production of the Pajero ceases. It’s the end of a chapter for one of the most beloved 4WDs ever sold in Australia.
A legend is returning
Pajero will be back in 2026 — tougher, more capable and more stylish than ever.