Mitsubishi Pajero 4x4 tackling a rocky red African bush trail at golden hour, dust rising beneath all-terrain tyres
South Africa's Pajero Community

Every Generation. Every Trail. Mitsubishi
Pajero

The only platform in South Africa dedicated to all Mitsubishi Pajero generations — from the 1982 Gen 1 to the modern Pajero Sport. Buying guides, build diaries, trail routes and a community of 500+ owners.

// Platform Overview
5Model lines covered in one place
12Dakar Rally wins — Guinness World Record
500+SA Pajero owners in the community
1982To present — we cover every era
Gen 1
Classic
1982–1991
3-door SWB & 5-door LWB. 2.3D / 2.5TD / 3.0 V6. Dakar debut era.
Gen 2
Super Select
1991–1999
Super Select 4WD introduced. 2.8TD / 3.5 V6. Blister fender icon.
Gen 3
Pininfarina
1999–2006
Pininfarina-designed body. 3.2 Di-D diesel. Unibody. SS4-II.
Gen 4
Final Pajero
2006–2021
3.2 Di-D 140 kW. Independent rear suspension. The last true Pajero.
Gen 5 Coming Soon
The Return
Coming 2026
All-new flagship on a Triton-derived ladder frame. World premiere Autumn 2026.
Sport
Pajero Sport
2017–Present
2.4L MIVEC TD. 8-speed auto. 7 seats. The Pajero name lives on.
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// The Dakar Legacy

No 4x4 in history has won the Dakar Rally more times than the Mitsubishi Pajero. 12 overall victories, including 7 consecutive wins from 2001–2007 — a Guinness World Record that will never be broken. This is the machine you drive.

Join the SA
Pajero Community

Free membership gives you access to our private group, monthly trail planning threads, group-buy deals on accessories, and the chance to feature your build in our Pajero of the Month spotlight.