{"id":2126352,"date":"2026-09-03T15:22:12","date_gmt":"2026-09-03T12:22:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2126352"},"modified":"2026-09-03T15:22:12","modified_gmt":"2026-09-03T12:22:12","slug":"dont-call-it-a-comeback-mitsubishi-revives-one-of-its-most-loved-models-but-it-isnt-the-evo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2126352","title":{"rendered":"Don\u2019t call it a comeback: Mitsubishi revives one of its most-loved models\u2026 but it isn\u2019t the Evo"},"content":{"rendered":"<article class=\"articleItem\">\n<p>    {&#8220;@context&#8221;:&#8221;https:\/\/schema.org&#8221;,&#8221;@type&#8221;:&#8221;Article&#8221;,&#8221;image&#8221;:&#8221;https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/271431\/070-mitsubishi-pajero.jpg&#8221;,&#8221;mainEntityOfPage&#8221;:{&#8220;@type&#8221;:&#8221;WebPage&#8221;,&#8221;@id&#8221;:&#8221;https:\/\/www.carmagazine.co.uk\/car-news\/first-official-pictures\/mitsubishi\/2026-pajero\/&#8221;},&#8221;url&#8221;:&#8221;https:\/\/www.carmagazine.co.uk\/car-news\/first-official-pictures\/mitsubishi\/2026-pajero\/&#8221;,&#8221;author&#8221;:{&#8220;@type&#8221;:&#8221;Person&#8221;,&#8221;name&#8221;:&#8221;Luke Wilkinson&#8221;,&#8221;description&#8221;:&#8221;Luke Wilkinson is Deputy Editor of our sister site, Parkers. However, he also writes news, reviews and features for CAR magazine. Heu2019s worked as a car journalist for five years now, having started his career as a Staff Writer at Auto Express in November 2018. He joined Bauer Media in February 2022.nHe was excited to work as a car journalist before heu2019d even finished his studies. As a university student, heu2019d visit his local car dealerships in his spare time (posing as a customer), and test drive cars. He would then write reviews on those cars for his own website to build up a portfolio to show to his future employer.nLukeu2019s efforts soon landed him an internship with the Daily Recordu2019s motoring supplement, Road Record. He worked for two weeks at the publication, gathering vital online and print magazine skills that would stand him in good stead for his entrance into the working world.nHighlights of his career so far include driving a V8 powered (and ULEZ exempt!) Range Rover Classic down Saville Row, redlining the David Brown Automotive Mini Remasteredu00A0and tearing down Millbrook Proving Groundu2019s mile straight at 170mph in au00A0McLaren 720S.nWhen he isnu2019t shackled to his desk, Luke spends his time restoring hisu00A0Classic Mini. Itu2019s a 1993 Rover Mini Sprite thatu2019s heu2019s owned since he was 15. Itu2019s already undergoing its second bout of rust repair and is awaiting an entire new floor pan, a fresh front end and a rebuilt engine.nYou can follow Luke on his Twitter,u00A0Instagramu00A0andu00A0LinkedInu00A0pages. Alternatively, you can find a list of his latest articles at the bottom of this page.&#8221;,&#8221;image&#8221;:{&#8220;@type&#8221;:&#8221;ImageObject&#8221;,&#8221;url&#8221;:&#8221;https:\/\/car-assets.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/14254\/lukewilkinson1.jpeg&#8221;,&#8221;caption&#8221;:&#8221;Luke Wilkinson&#8221;},&#8221;sameAs&#8221;:[&#8220;https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/luke-wilkinson-08a155112\/&#8221;,&#8221;https:\/\/x.com\/LT_Wilkinson&#8221;,&#8221;https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/lt_wilkinson\/&#8221;],&#8221;url&#8221;:&#8221;https:\/\/www.carmagazine.co.uk\/author\/luke-wilkinson\/&#8221;,&#8221;alumniOf&#8221;:{&#8220;@type&#8221;:&#8221;EducationalOrganization&#8221;,&#8221;name&#8221;:&#8221;University of Glasgow&#8221;},&#8221;jobTitle&#8221;:&#8221;Deputy Editor&#8221;,&#8221;knowsAbout&#8221;:&#8221;Automotive,Motoring,Road testing,Car news&#8221;,&#8221;worksFor&#8221;:{&#8220;@type&#8221;:&#8221;Organization&#8221;,&#8221;name&#8221;:&#8221;Parkers&#8221;}},&#8221;dateModified&#8221;:&#8221;2026-09-03T16:22:12+01:00&#8243;,&#8221;datePublished&#8221;:&#8221;2026-09-03T16:22:12+01:00&#8243;,&#8221;headline&#8221;:&#8221;Donu2019t call it a comeback: Mitsubishi revives one of its most-loved modelsu2026 but it isnu2019t the Evo&#8221;,&#8221;publisher&#8221;:{&#8220;@type&#8221;:&#8221;Organization&#8221;,&#8221;name&#8221;:&#8221;Bauer Media&#8221;,&#8221;brand&#8221;:{&#8220;@type&#8221;:&#8221;Organization&#8221;,&#8221;name&#8221;:&#8221;Car Magazine&#8221;},&#8221;logo&#8221;:{&#8220;@type&#8221;:&#8221;ImageObject&#8221;,&#8221;url&#8221;:&#8221;https:\/\/car-assets.bauersecure.com\/images\/logos\/car.200&#215;88.png&#8221;}}}<\/p>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"column xlarge-10 xlarge-push-2\">\n<header>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<h1 class=\"title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDon\u2019t call it a comeback: Mitsubishi revives one of its most-loved models\u2026 but it isn\u2019t the Evo<\/h1>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<div class=\"hide-for-xlarge-up\">\n<div class=\"compact-author-info\">\n\tBy <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carmagazine.co.uk\/author\/luke-wilkinson\/\">Luke Wilkinson<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"dates\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"dates__date\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPublished: Today 16:22<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"preferred-source__inline\">\n<div class=\"preferred-source\">\n<div class=\"preferred-source__line-break\"><\/div>\n<p>\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q=carmagazine.co.uk\" class=\"google-preferred-source-link preferred-source__link preferred-source__link--left\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"preferred-source__border\">\n<div class=\"preferred-source__inner\">\n<div 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href=\"https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/271431\/070-mitsubishi-pajero.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/car-assets.bauersecure.com\/images\/1056x594\/transparent.png\" alt=\"Mitsubishi Pajero (2026): front three quarter static, bronze paint\" data-interchange=\"[https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/271431\/480x270\/070-mitsubishi-pajero.jpg, (default)], [https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/271431\/720x405\/070-mitsubishi-pajero.jpg, (medium)], [https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/271431\/1056x594\/070-mitsubishi-pajero.jpg, (large)]\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"caption orbit-caption\">\n<div>Mitsubishi Pajero (2026): front three quarter static, bronze paint<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/271431\/071-mitsubishi-pajero.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/car-assets.bauersecure.com\/images\/1056x594\/transparent.png\" alt=\"Mitsubishi Pajero (2026): rear three quarter static, bronze paint\" data-interchange=\"[https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/271431\/480x270\/071-mitsubishi-pajero.jpg, (default)], [https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/271431\/720x405\/071-mitsubishi-pajero.jpg, (medium)], [https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/271431\/1056x594\/071-mitsubishi-pajero.jpg, (large)]\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"caption orbit-caption\">\n<div>Mitsubishi Pajero (2026): rear three quarter static, bronze paint<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/271431\/072-mitsubishi-pajero.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/car-assets.bauersecure.com\/images\/1056x594\/transparent.png\" alt=\"Mitsubishi Pajero (2026): front three quarter cornering, bronze paint\" data-interchange=\"[https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/271431\/480x270\/072-mitsubishi-pajero.jpg, (default)], [https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/271431\/720x405\/072-mitsubishi-pajero.jpg, (medium)], [https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/271431\/1056x594\/072-mitsubishi-pajero.jpg, (large)]\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"caption orbit-caption\">\n<div>Mitsubishi Pajero (2026): front three quarter cornering, bronze paint<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/271431\/073-mitsubishi-pajero.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/car-assets.bauersecure.com\/images\/1056x594\/transparent.png\" alt=\"Mitsubishi Pajero (2026): dashboard and front seats, tan leather upholstery\" data-interchange=\"[https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/271431\/480x270\/073-mitsubishi-pajero.jpg, (default)], [https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/271431\/720x405\/073-mitsubishi-pajero.jpg, (medium)], [https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/271431\/1056x594\/073-mitsubishi-pajero.jpg, (large)]\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"caption orbit-caption\">\n<div>Mitsubishi Pajero (2026): dashboard and front seats, tan leather upholstery<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/271431\/074-mitsubishi-pajero.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/car-assets.bauersecure.com\/images\/1056x594\/transparent.png\" alt=\"Mitsubishi Pajero (2026): infotainment system\" data-interchange=\"[https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/271431\/480x270\/074-mitsubishi-pajero.jpg, (default)], [https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/271431\/720x405\/074-mitsubishi-pajero.jpg, (medium)], [https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/271431\/1056x594\/074-mitsubishi-pajero.jpg, (large)]\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"caption orbit-caption\">\n<div>Mitsubishi Pajero (2026): infotainment system<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/271431\/075-mitsubishi-pajero.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/car-assets.bauersecure.com\/images\/1056x594\/transparent.png\" alt=\"Mitsubishi Pajero (2026): all three seating rows, tan leather upholstery\" data-interchange=\"[https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/271431\/480x270\/075-mitsubishi-pajero.jpg, (default)], [https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/271431\/720x405\/075-mitsubishi-pajero.jpg, (medium)], [https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/271431\/1056x594\/075-mitsubishi-pajero.jpg, (large)]\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"caption orbit-caption\">\n<div>Mitsubishi Pajero (2026): all three seating rows, tan leather upholstery<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/271431\/076-mitsubishi-pajero.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/car-assets.bauersecure.com\/images\/1056x594\/transparent.png\" alt=\"Mitsubishi Pajero (2026): ladder frame chassis\" data-interchange=\"[https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/271431\/480x270\/076-mitsubishi-pajero.jpg, (default)], [https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/271431\/720x405\/076-mitsubishi-pajero.jpg, (medium)], [https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/271431\/1056x594\/076-mitsubishi-pajero.jpg, (large)]\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"caption orbit-caption\">\n<div>Mitsubishi Pajero (2026): ladder frame chassis<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"articleContent\">\n<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.carmagazine.co.uk\/car-reviews\/mitsubishi\/shogun\/\" title=\"View all Mitsubishi Shogun Reviews\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"info-link\"> View all Mitsubishi Shogun Reviews<\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"bold-links\">\n<p><strong>\u25ba Mitsubishi is finally playing to its strengths again<br \/>\u25ba New, diesel-engined Pajero off-roader is here<\/strong><br \/><strong>\u25ba Could this mean the UK return of the Shogun? <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Mitsubishi has had quite the turnaround. This time last year, it looked like the brand was about to fade into the pages of obscurity, but it\u2019s since embarked on a serious comeback. In February, it re-entered the UK market with a fresh <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carmagazine.co.uk\/car-news\/first-official-pictures\/mitsubishi\/2026-l200\/\">L200 pick-up<\/a> \u2013 and now, it\u2019s pulled the sheet off a brand-new version of its most iconic 4\u00d74. Meet the all-new Mitsubishi Pajero.<\/p>\n<p>The Pajero (previously known as the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carmagazine.co.uk\/car-reviews\/mitsubishi\/mitsubishi-shogun-32-td-elegance-2010-review\/\">Mitsubishi Shogun<\/a> in Britain) is a full-sized seven-seat off-roader designed to compete against the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carmagazine.co.uk\/car-reviews\/land-rover\/defender-4x4\/\">Land Rover Defender<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carmagazine.co.uk\/car-reviews\/ineos\/grenadier-4x4\/\">Ineos Grenadier<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carmagazine.co.uk\/car-reviews\/toyota\/land-cruiser-j250\/\">Toyota Land Cruiser<\/a>. Scroll down to learn everything you need to know about the car and find out whether we\u2019ll ever see it in the UK.<\/p>\n<div class=\"mpu-inject hide-for-medium-up\">\n<div class=\"mpu-ad advert\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s powering the new Pajero?<\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s a diesel. Shock. Horror.<\/p>\n<div class=\"mpu-inject show-for-medium-up hide-for-xlarge-up\">\n<div class=\"mpu-ad advert\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>As unfashionable as diesels are in 2026, though, you can\u2019t really power a big, seven-seat off-road adventure vehicle with anything else. You need torque and you need a convenient driving range \u2013 and nothing else outside a massive supercharged V8 fed by a 90-litre fuel tank can deliver that. Which is why the Defender V8 still exists.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/271431\/480x0\/072-mitsubishi-pajero.jpg?scale=down\" alt=\"Mitsubishi Pajero (2026): front three quarter cornering, bronze paint\" class=\"wp-image-271439\" data-interchange=\"[https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/271431\/480x0\/072-mitsubishi-pajero.jpg?scale=down, (default)], [https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/271431\/720x0\/072-mitsubishi-pajero.jpg?scale=down, (medium)], [https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/271431\/1040x0\/072-mitsubishi-pajero.jpg?scale=down, (large)]\"><\/figure>\n<p>Mitsubishi, however, has elected to use the L200\u2019s turbocharged 2.4-litre four-cylinder diesel in the new Pajero. The brand hasn\u2019t yet confirmed all its specs in this application, but it has said it\u2019ll produce 354lb ft of torque. The engine sends drive to all four wheels via an eight-speed automatic gearbox with a locking centre differential and low range gearing for proper off-road work.<\/p>\n<div class=\"mpu-inject hide-for-medium-up\">\n<div class=\"mpu-ad advert\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What about the chassis?<\/h2>\n<p>If you thought the Pajero\u2019s engine was old school, wait until we tell you about its underpinnings. As with the Ineos Grenadier, it\u2019s built around a ladder frame which Mitsubishi said it chose to provide the best off-road capability. You get double wishbones up front and a solid beam axle at the rear for maximum durability.<\/p>\n<p>The off-road specs look encouraging, too. Mitsubishi says the Pajero has 230mm of ground clearance, a 52:48 weight distribution, and approach, breakover and departure angles of 30.4, 22.6 and 25.8 degrees, respectively. Those figures are comparable with the Toyota Land Cruiser or a standard-height Defender.<\/p>\n<div class=\"mpu-inject show-for-medium-up hide-for-xlarge-up\">\n<div class=\"mpu-ad advert\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/271431\/480x0\/076-mitsubishi-pajero.jpg?scale=down\" alt=\"Mitsubishi Pajero (2026): ladder frame chassis\" class=\"wp-image-271443\" data-interchange=\"[https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/271431\/480x0\/076-mitsubishi-pajero.jpg?scale=down, (default)], [https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/271431\/720x0\/076-mitsubishi-pajero.jpg?scale=down, (medium)], [https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/271431\/1040x0\/076-mitsubishi-pajero.jpg?scale=down, (large)]\"><\/figure>\n<div class=\"mpu-inject hide-for-medium-up\">\n<div class=\"mpu-ad advert\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Mitsubishi also says it\u2019s worked hard to make the Pajero refined enough for long-distance travel, which is where the Grenadier falls short. So, the new 4\u00d74 gets acoustic glass, acres of sound deadening and heavily damped body mounts to keep unwanted vibrations out of the cabin both on and off the road. We\u2019re can\u2019t wait to see whether it\u2019s worked.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tell me about the Pajero\u2019s interior<\/h2>\n<p>At 4920mm long, the Pajero should sit somewhere between the Defender 110 and Defender 130 in terms of passenger space. You get three seating rows and seven seats to play with \u2013 and the second row can slide backwards and forwards by 150mm to help democratise legroom when you\u2019re carrying passengers in both rear rows.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/271431\/480x0\/075-mitsubishi-pajero.jpg?scale=down\" alt=\"Mitsubishi Pajero (2026): all three seating rows, tan leather upholstery\" class=\"wp-image-271442\" data-interchange=\"[https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/271431\/480x0\/075-mitsubishi-pajero.jpg?scale=down, (default)], [https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/271431\/720x0\/075-mitsubishi-pajero.jpg?scale=down, (medium)], [https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/271431\/1040x0\/075-mitsubishi-pajero.jpg?scale=down, (large)]\"><\/figure>\n<div class=\"mpu-inject hide-for-medium-up\">\n<div class=\"mpu-ad advert\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"mpu-inject show-for-medium-up hide-for-xlarge-up\">\n<div class=\"mpu-ad advert\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The Pajero\u2019s kit list is yet to be finalised, but it sounds like Mitsubishi is going to pack it with plenty of equipment. It\u2019ll be available with an all-round camera system (with an underfloor view), ventilated sears, an arsenal of off-road driver technology and a Yamaha-designed 12-speaker stereo system with \u2013 wait for it \u2013 <em>two<\/em> amplifiers.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/271431\/480x0\/073-mitsubishi-pajero.jpg?scale=down\" alt=\"Mitsubishi Pajero (2026): dashboard and front seats, tan leather upholstery\" class=\"wp-image-271440\" data-interchange=\"[https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/271431\/480x0\/073-mitsubishi-pajero.jpg?scale=down, (default)], [https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/271431\/720x0\/073-mitsubishi-pajero.jpg?scale=down, (medium)], [https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/271431\/1040x0\/073-mitsubishi-pajero.jpg?scale=down, (large)]\"><\/figure>\n<p>Its dashboard sports two 14.3-inch screens. There\u2019s a digital instrument cluster ahead of the driver and a touchscreen in the centre of the cabin for your media and navigation. The latter screen also features a digital recreation of previous Pajero\u2019s iconic triple gauge pods. Here, you get information on your altitude, compass heading and pitch and yaw angles.<\/p>\n<div class=\"mpu-inject hide-for-medium-up\">\n<div class=\"mpu-ad advert\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Will the new Pajero come to the UK?<\/h2>\n<p>Given Britain\u2019s love for cars such as the Land Rover Defender and Ineos Grenadier, we reckon Mitsubishi would benefit from launching the Pajero in the UK. It would certainly give its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carmagazine.co.uk\/car-news\/first-official-pictures\/mitsubishi\/2026-l200\/\">relaunch strategy<\/a> a shot in the arm. Sadly, the brand currently has no plans to bring the car any further west than the Middle East.<\/p>\n<p>That sounds pretty damning, but there is a ray of hope. Mitsubishi is planning to launch the Pajero in right-hand drive markets including Japan and Australia, meaning the difficult engineering work to make the Pajero suitable for our roads has already been done.<\/p>\n<div class=\"mpu-inject show-for-medium-up hide-for-xlarge-up\">\n<div class=\"mpu-ad advert\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/271431\/480x0\/071-mitsubishi-pajero.jpg?scale=down\" alt=\"Mitsubishi Pajero (2026): rear three quarter static, bronze paint\" class=\"wp-image-271438\" data-interchange=\"[https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/271431\/480x0\/071-mitsubishi-pajero.jpg?scale=down, (default)], [https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/271431\/720x0\/071-mitsubishi-pajero.jpg?scale=down, (medium)], [https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/271431\/1040x0\/071-mitsubishi-pajero.jpg?scale=down, (large)]\"><\/figure>\n<div class=\"mpu-inject hide-for-medium-up\">\n<div class=\"mpu-ad advert\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Plus, the Pajero\u2019s diesel engine has already been homologated for the UK market in the L200, further trimming the amount of difficult paperwork Mitsubishi needs to do to get the car past British legislators. In theory, it should be a simple case of signing the shipping order and punting the Pajero into showrooms. Perhaps with a \u2018Shogun\u2019 badge on its tailgate.<\/p>\n<p>Maybe if we all shout loud enough, Mitsubishi will listen. Start harassing your dealers now.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<aside class=\"about-author\">\n<h2 class=\"about-author-heading\">About the author<\/h2>\n<div class=\"about-author-inner\">\n<div class=\"main-author-summary-container\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"main-author-image\" href=\"https:\/\/www.carmagazine.co.uk\/author\/luke-wilkinson\/\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/14254\/120x120\/lukewilkinson1.jpeg?quality=90)\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"main-author-name-container\">\n<div class=\"main-author-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carmagazine.co.uk\/author\/luke-wilkinson\/\">Luke Wilkinson<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"main-author-job-title\">Deputy Editor<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"main-author-byline\">Luke is the Deputy Editor of our sister site Parkers, but he spends plenty of time writing news, reviews and features for CAR. He&#8217;s been a motoring journalist since 2018, learning his craft on the Auto Express news desk before joining the Parkers\/CAR team in 2022. When he isn&#8217;t yoked to his laptop, he&#8217;s tearing his hair out over his classic Mini restoration project or pinballing around the country attending heavy metal gigs.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/aside><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"column show-for-xlarge-up xlarge-2 xlarge-pull-10\">\n<figure class=\"author-info clearfix\">\n<p>\t\t\t<a class=\"author-image\" href=\"https:\/\/www.carmagazine.co.uk\/author\/luke-wilkinson\/\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/car-images.bauersecure.com\/wp-images\/14254\/85x85\/lukewilkinson1.jpeg?quality=90)\"><\/a><figcaption>\n<p class=\"author-name\">\n\t\t\tBy <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carmagazine.co.uk\/author\/luke-wilkinson\/\">Luke Wilkinson<\/a>\n\t\t<\/p>\n<p class=\"author-quote\">Deputy Editor of Parkers. 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