Mitsubishi has dropped a fresh teaser for its returning Pajero — and it confirms one of the most loved details from the classic models is coming back. The dash-top off-road gauge cluster, now a digital readout Mitsubishi calls the Multi Meter, returns to show altitude, incline and more in real time, reviving a fixture that goes all the way back to the 1980s.
What the teaser actually shows
The new image reveals a row of round digital dials feeding live off-road data: an altimeter, outside temperature, roll angle, pitch angle (the inclinometer), a compass heading and even real-time torque distribution across the axles. The styling deliberately echoes the analogue dials of the older Pajeros — just rendered on a screen rather than in glass and needles.
One thing Mitsubishi hasn’t confirmed yet is whether the Multi Meter sits in the main instrument cluster or the central display. For now, the teaser keeps that detail under wraps.
Why these gauges matter to Pajero people
This is pure heritage. The auxiliary gauge pod was a signature of the early Pajero and Montero — mounted in its own binnacle on top of the dash, a small cluster of analogue dials (inclinometer, altimeter, barometer and compass, with the exact mix varying by generation and market) that told you precisely what the terrain was doing beneath you. In an era when an inclinometer was genuinely useful kit for the places these trucks were sent, the pod became shorthand for serious off-road intent.
Today those dials are a nostalgia trigger — and a sought-after spare. Anyone who has priced a used inclinometer for an older Pajero knows the originals still command real money. Bringing the layout back is also a statement of direction: Mitsubishi wants the new Pajero read as a proper body-on-frame off-roader, not a soft crossover wearing a heritage badge.
How it fits the bigger comeback
The gauges are the latest drip in the build-up to the all-new Pajero, confirmed for a world premiere this autumn (2026) — with reports pointing to an October reveal — after a five-year absence from the global market. Here’s what’s already known about the new flagship:
- Built on the ladder-frame platform from the current Triton, but with a model-specific interior and its own unique suspension design.
- The Montero name returns for North America and Spanish-speaking markets; the UK Shogun badge has not been confirmed.
- Production is set for Mitsubishi’s Laem Chabang plant in Thailand.
- The powertrain is expected to be electrified — hybrid or plug-in hybrid — though Mitsubishi hasn’t detailed it yet.
- Positioned as the brand’s flagship, it lines up against the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado, Nissan Patrol and the higher-end Ford Everest.
What it means for South Africa
For SA buyers and the local 4×4 scene, this is the model to watch. South Africa has always been Pajero territory, and a Thailand-built, ladder-frame flagship — diesel or hybrid — slots straight into the segment the Toyota Fortuner and Ford Everest dominate here. The Multi Meter’s return is exactly the kind of heritage-meets-capability cue that lands with Pajero owners locally, and a sign the new car is being engineered for the terrain rather than just the showroom. Local pricing and availability haven’t been announced, but we’ll update as Mitsubishi releases more ahead of the autumn reveal.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Mitsubishi Pajero Multi Meter?
The Multi Meter is the new Pajero’s off-road instrument display — a digital revival of the auxiliary gauge pod from the classic Pajero and Montero. It shows live terrain data such as altitude, incline and compass heading on a row of round digital dials.
What do the new Pajero’s off-road gauges show?
The teaser confirms an altimeter, outside temperature, roll angle, pitch angle (the inclinometer), a compass heading and real-time torque distribution across the axles.
Are the new Pajero gauges analogue or digital?
Digital. The new Multi Meter keeps the round-dial look of the original analogue pod but renders it on a screen. Mitsubishi hasn’t yet confirmed whether it lives in the instrument cluster or the central display.
When will the new Pajero and Montero be revealed?
Mitsubishi has confirmed a world premiere in autumn 2026, with reports pointing to an October debut. It marks the nameplate’s return after a five-year absence.
Will the new Pajero come to South Africa?
Mitsubishi hasn’t officially confirmed a South African launch yet. Historically, South Africa has always received the Pajero, and the new model’s Thailand production and ladder-frame, body-on-frame format make it a natural fit for the local market. We’ll update this page as details are confirmed.
Is the new Pajero the same as the Montero?
Yes. The Montero is the Pajero under a different name — Mitsubishi will sell the same vehicle as the Montero in North America and Spanish-speaking markets, where the Pajero name has long been avoided.