Please explain

[sam.cath]

Hi,

I went into our local MM dealer to test drive a Pajero Sport & spoke to someone about when the Pajero is being discontinued.

I was told in no uncertain terms that the Pajero IS NOT being discontinued & that they have MY18 models coming that are identical to MY17 ones.

Has anyone struck this info too & is it correct? Seems at odds with all that has been discussed on here previously??

I like the idea of a new Pajero more than a Pajero Sport, so would be happy if this were the case, but strangely doubt they are right.

Cheers,
Sam

[nj swb]

There's a couple of factors at play here.

I don't believe Mitsubishi ever set a date for discontinuing the Pajero - they said they weren't going to continue to develop it. A subtle difference, but significant.

I also believe this announcement was made before the Renault-Nissan alliance stepped in, which has all sorts of potential to be good for the longer term future of Pajero as we know it.

So, no current (public) plans to develop Gen 5, but new partners with a history of good off-road 4wds, three all-independent 4wds in the stable (Patrol, Pajero and Pathfinder), and access to some impressive diesel engines.

I think there is still hope for the Pajero badge.

[craka]

one advertised on carsales as MY18

https://www.carsales.com.au/car-research/details/Mitsubishi-Pajero-2018/SPOT-ITM-477860/

As far as I was aware they were continuing up to around 2020, maybe I'm wrong.

After all the hoo ha about there will not be a new pajero in far as a new generation ie gen5, which has been spoken about in the last couple years, there have been new statements that a new as in new generation pajero will happen but not for a few years.

https://www.motoring.com.au/mitsubishi-wants-to-build-new-pajero-111500/

[sam.cath]

OK.
I misinterpreted the chatter & thought that it meant that there was no longer going to be a Pajero from this year.

Good news!