Is Mitsubishi Pajero Mini coming back?

KUALA LUMPUR:  One of the most successful Mitsubishi SUVs, the Pajero Mini, is set to make a comeback in 2024 if reports from the Japanese publication Best Car Web are to be believed. According to the source, the automaker is presently involved in developing this pint-sized vehicle that is also likely to be rebadged as a Nissan model. So, what all the report tells about this Suzuki Jimny rival, let’s discuss.

• The upcoming Pajero Mini will be identical to the Jimny in terms of dimensions.
• Mitsubishi may offer the SUV with multiple engine options ranging from regular 660-cc petrol mill to mild-hybrid and pure electric versions. As for the drivetrain, it is expected to get an all-wheel drive system as standard and a special 4WD system with high-performance trim.

• Design-wise, it might get the same square and boxy appearance with modern styling elements here and there. It may benefit from narrow headlight clusters edging the large radiator grille featuring wide horizontal slats. 
• The SUV is also expected to be launched in a 3-door version.
• It will be developed by NMKV, which is a Mitsubishi-Nissan joint venture with the former acting as a lead in the process.

The Japanese automaker is likely to target the Asian markets with the latest Pajero Mini; however, whether it will come to our shores or not is still not known.

First introduced in 1994, the Pajero Mini grabbed all the likes with its lightweight construction, tiny size, and remarkable off-road capabilities. The automaker discontinued the model in 2012.

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