Mitsubishi Will Be Released By Pajero With PHEV Technology In 2027

Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. (Doc. Mitsubishi)

JAKARTA - Currently, automotive manufacturers from Japan are competing to prepare and expand their electric vehicle lines. Mitsubishi, for example, although left behind compared to its competitors, also plans similar steps.

One of Mitsubishi's mainstay models that will adopt electrification technology is Pajero, which will be powered by a plug-in hybrid system.

According to a Best Car report, Thursday, January 11, Mitsubishi has started development to present a Pajero hybrid variant, with the target of starting production lines by 2027. Although available information is still limited, it is stated that this model will use a plug-in hybrid system, similar to the PHEV Outlander which is currently being sold globally.

This news is certainly good news for Pajero fans, especially because the production of this model was stopped in 2021 after making history of 40 years with sales reaching 3.3 million vehicles worldwide. The name 'Pajero' has a strong reputation, competing with Triton and Pajero Sport.

Currently, PHEV Outlander is the only Mitsubishi model that uses plug-in hybrid technology. This car is based on the fourth generation Outlander launched in 2021. The SUV uses a 2.4 liter 4-cylinder combustion engine that produces 133 ps of power and 195 Nm of torque. The engine cooperates with a pair of electric motors on the front with 116 ps of power and 255 Nm of torque, as well as one electric motor on the back that produces up to 136 ps of power and 195 Nm of torque.

With plug-in hybrid technology, PHEV Outlander has the ability to move in pure Electric Vehicle (EV) mode thanks to a 20 kWh lithium-ion battery that provides a range of up to 87 km.