- Two-model lineup to be launched in December.
- Priced from $79,990-$86,990.
- Three major Mitsubishi NZ model launches to come in 2026.
Mitsubishi Motors New Zealand (MMNZ) has confirmed pricing and full specification for its all-new Pajero, with the 4x4 returning as the flagship of the Mitsubishi SUV range. The model replaces both the smaller Pajero Sport and the full-size Pajero (which hasn't been produced since 2021) globally.
The new 7-seat Pajero will be available in two models – the VRX at $79,990 and the Exceed, priced at $86,990.
Power comes from a 2.4-litre turbo diesel making 150kW/480Nm. For more technical detail see our preview story here.
How Pajero specification stacks up for NZ
VRX features twin 12.3-inch screens. Standard equipment includes black leather upholstery, heated first- and second-row seats, power-adjustable front seats, 3-zone climate control, heated steering wheel, wireless phone charging, six USB-C ports, digital rear-view mirror, electric tailgate and MI-PILOT driver assistance technology.
Exterior specification includes 18-inch dark grey machined alloy wheels, black roof rails, LED headlights, daytime running lights and fog lights, dark satin side steps and skid plate.
The Exceed adds dual 14.3-inch displays, camel and black leather upholstery and interior trim, ventilated front seats, driver and passenger memory functions, an electric tilt and telescopic steering wheel with memory, centre-console cooler box and 12-speaker Dynamic Sound Yamaha Ultimate audio system.
Externally, distinguishing features include 20-inch smoke-clear and gloss-black machined alloy wheels, Adaptive LED headlights, black door mirrors and wheel-arch mouldings, dark grey side steps and additional dark exterior detailing.
Both versions will be in showrooms before Christmas says MMNZ, joining two other new models: the Outlander Sport hybrid and ASX VR-e EV.
“It’s fitting that Pajero caps off such a significant year for Mitsubishi in New Zealand,” says MMNZ chief operating officer Tony Johnston. “We’ve introduced three very different vehicles for different Kiwi lifestyles – and Pajero has a particularly special role within the wider range and within Mitsubishi heritage.”
First introduced globally in 1982, Pajero went on to become one of Mitsubishi’s most recognisable vehicles, with more than 3.2 million produced across four generations and sold in more than 170 countries and regions.