Mitsubishi Motors Thailand Holds the “All New Mitsubishi Pajero” Global Shipment, Reinforcing Thailand’s Role as a Key Global Production Base and Strategic Export Hub

At a Glance:

• Mitsubishi Motors Thailand holds a ceremony to mark the global shipment of the “All New Mitsubishi Pajero,” its new-generation premium flagship SUV, from Thailand to Japan at Terminal A5, Laem Chabang Port, Chonburi Province.
• The shipment reinforces Thailand’s role as Mitsubishi Motors’ largest production base outside Japan and a strategic export hub, while highlighting the pride and expertise of Thai workers.
• The All New Mitsubishi Pajero is developed, tested and manufactured in Thailand, with more than 100,000 kilometers of real-world road testing through close collaboration between Thai and Japanese teams.
• More than 80% of the All New Mitsubishi Pajero’s parts suppliers and manufacturers are based in Thailand, contributing to the growth of the local supply chain and creating added value for the Thai economy.
• The All New Mitsubishi Pajero is set to expand into more than 100 countries worldwide from fiscal year 2027, covering ASEAN, Latin America and the Middle East.

 

Bangkok – November 9, 2026: Mitsubishi Motors (Thailand) Co., Ltd. holds a ceremony to mark the global shipment of the “All New Mitsubishi Pajero,” its new-generation premium flagship SUV, from Thailand to Japan at Terminal A5, Laem Chabang Port, Chonburi Province. Following an overwhelming response from Japanese customers, this milestone marks a significant achievement for the company and Thailand’s automotive industry, highlighting the country’s capabilities as Mitsubishi Motors’ largest production base outside Japan and a strategic global export hub. It also reflects the pride in Thai craftsmanship and the contributions of Thai personnel to both the development and production of this legendary Mitsubishi Motors model for global markets. The model is scheduled to be exported to more than 100 countries worldwide, covering ASEAN, Latin America, and the Middle East, beginning in fiscal year 2027.

 

 

Mr. Ryoichi Inaba, President and CEO of Mitsubishi Motors (Thailand) Co., Ltd., stated, “The All New Mitsubishi Pajero is one of the most important models for the Mitsubishi Motors brand and a symbol of success built over more than 44 years. Its return in this new generation represents more than the continuation of a proud legacy. It builds on the brand’s distinctive identity and expertise to further elevate the Pajero in every aspect and meet the needs and lifestyles of today’s customers. Mitsubishi Motors’ decision to make Thailand the key production base for the All New Mitsubishi Pajero, with plans to export the model to Japan and other markets around the world, is a testament to the trust and our longstanding 65-year relationship with Thailand. It further demonstrates Mitsubishi Motors’ confidence in Thailand’s potential, its automotive industry, and the capabilities of Thai personnel. We believe that the All New Mitsubishi Pajero made in Thailand will carry this sense of pride and create lasting impressions among customers around the world.”

 

The All New Mitsubishi Pajero is manufactured at Mitsubishi Motors Thailand’s Plant in Laem Chabang, Chonburi Province, with Thai personnel contributing to every stage of the process, from production and assembly to meticulous inspection and quality control, ensuring that every vehicle meets Mitsubishi Motors’ global quality standards. In addition, the model was developed and tested in Thailand, undergoing more than 100,000 kilometers of real-world road testing, with its performance fine-tuned to suit a wide range of road conditions and customers’ real driving needs. These efforts were made possible through close collaboration between Thai and Japanese teams across vehicle development, quality control, and production.

 

Furthermore, more than 80% of the parts manufacturers and suppliers for the All New Mitsubishi Pajero are companies operating in Thailand, highlighting the strength of the country’s domestic manufacturing and supplier network, as well as the capabilities of the Thai automotive industry to support vehicle production in accordance with international standards. Their contributions also generate added value for the Thai economy by supporting employment, exports, and the development of workforce skills and expertise, while driving the growth of the domestic supply chain and strengthening the competitiveness of Thailand’s automotive industry in the global market over the long term.

 

For those interested in owning the “All New Mitsubishi Pajero,” an automotive masterpiece, the model is available in Thailand in three variants: GLS 2WD, GSR 2WD, and Super Exceed 4WD, with special pricing and benefits under the “AMBASSADOR PROGRAM PACKAGE” for customers who book and take delivery of their vehicle between now and December 31, 2026, at more than 170 Mitsubishi showrooms nationwide.

 

For more information or to schedule a test drive, visit www.mitsubishi-motors.co.th or contact the Mitsubishi Call Center at 02-079-9500, available 24 hours daily. Stay updated with the latest news from Mitsubishi Motors Thailand at www.facebook.com/MitsubishiMotorsTH.

 

FAQs

Q: Why is the shipment of the All New Mitsubishi Pajero to Japan significant?

A: This shipment highlights Thailand’s potential as Mitsubishi Motors’ largest production base outside Japan and a strategic export hub, while reflecting confidence in the quality of vehicles manufactured in Thailand.

Q: How has Thailand contributed to the All New Mitsubishi Pajero?

A: Thailand plays an integral role in every stage of the All New Mitsubishi Pajero, from vehicle development and more than 100,000 kilometers of real-world road testing to manufacturing and quality control in accordance with Mitsubishi Motors' global standards. These efforts are supported by close collaboration between Thai and Japanese teams. Furthermore, more than 80% of its parts suppliers and manufacturers are based in Thailand.

Q: Which markets will the All New Mitsubishi Pajero be exported to?

A: Following its shipment to Japan, the All New Mitsubishi Pajero is set to expand into more than 100 countries worldwide from fiscal year 2027, covering ASEAN, Latin America and the Middle East.

 

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About Mitsubishi Motors Thailand (MMTh)

Mitsubishi Motors (Thailand) Co., Ltd., the largest facility in the MMC group and an export hub to more than 120 countries, is one of Thailand’s leading automotive companies committed to produce and sell a range of vehicles that are eco-friendly, high in quality, performance, safety, comfort, technology, and customer satisfaction. In 2018, MMTh officially opened the Education Academy in Pathum Thani. At the beginning of 2024, the company celebrated a total production of seven million units. MMTh’s current range of vehicles includes the MITSUBISHI TRITON, MITSUBISHI PAJERO SPORT, MITSUBISHI ATTRAGE, MITSUBISHI MIRAGE, MITSUBISHI XPANDER HEV, and MITSUBISHI XPANDER CROSS HEV. And most recently, MMTh underlined its leadership in HEVs with the debut of the ALL-NEW MITSUBISHI XFORCE HEV to the Thai market for the first time, reaffirming its leadership in full-hybrid vehicles. To ensure the highest quality, MMTh uses its proving ground in Si Racha, Chonburi, to assess products from design to product development stages to ensure customers take delivery of vehicles that are second-to-none in all aspects of quality.

 

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