Mitsubishi is officially reviving the Pajero as a proper off-road SUV with a ladder frame, which could lead to an off-road Ralliart variant. The new Pajero is set to debut this fall and will feature a bespoke suspension and interior, as well as four-wheel drive.
In an interview with CarSales, Bruce Hampel, Motors Australia’s general manager for product strategy, expressed interest in a Pajero Ralliart, stating, "It would be lovely to have a Pajero Ralliart." Mitsubishi established Ralliart in 1984 as a division to enhance the performance and appearance of its models, and it served as a fierce competitor to Subaru's STI.
View Price on AmazonThe all-new Pajero will ride on a ladder-frame platform derived from the Triton pickup truck. If the SUV does make it to America, it could share a powertrain with the Nissan Xterra, featuring a 3.8-liter V6 engine that produces 310 horsepower and 281 pound-feet of torque.
Mitsubishi's decision to revive the Pajero and potentially offer a Ralliart variant makes sense, given the current popularity of off-road-oriented SUVs. Customers are drawn to the appearance of capability, and if Ralliart can enhance that into real off-road prowess, that’s even better.
Source: motor1.com
