Mitsubishi wants to build a high-performance Pajero
Mitsubishi is developing conventional and plug-in hybrid Pajero 4WDs to improve acceleration and city performance while keeping off-road capability.
- Mitsubishi is developing hybrid and plug-in hybrid versions of the Pajero, confirming these dual hybrid plans are advanced as the company expands its electrified lineup.
- The Thailand factory currently produces the Triton and Pajero using a 2.4 Internal Combustion Engine, but Mitsubishi is upgrading the facility to support electrified vehicle production.
- To attract Middle Eastern markets, the new hybrid models will utilize Petrol engines, addressing concerns about engine displacement compared to rival vehicles.
- These electrified additions position Mitsubishi to compete against Toyota, Nissan, and Chinese machines like the BYD Shark and Denza, though extra weight may reduce Towing capacity below the 3500kg limit.
- Mitsubishi Pajero Chief Product Specialist Itagaki Kunitoshi stated any electrified model must maintain off-road capability, emphasizing that ensuring the distinct Mitsubishi Motors driving experience requires further development.
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Mitsubishi wants to build a high-performance Pajero
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The return of the historic Japanese SUV comes accompanied by a prototype with a Ralliart label, sports division of Mitsubishi. Although there is still no confirmation of a production version, its off-road features open the door to a high performance variant
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