Mitsubishi Motors Australia has finalized a complete set of locally engineered accessories for the upcoming 2027 Mitsubishi Pajero, scheduled for showroom arrivals next month. The package features 20 genuine accessories. Development efforts began in early 2022 with close collaboration between Mitsubishi’s Australian team and its Japanese headquarters, ensuring pre-wiring, mounting points, and vehicle structures accounted for items like bullbars and towing equipment. This included frame reinforcement and modifications to support accurate installation of all accessories.
The accessory lineup addresses critical needs for SUV owners, balancing protection and utility. Off-road-focused components include a hooped and hoopless bullbar, available in both black and polished finishes, along with nudge bars in black and polished options, and headlamp and bonnet protectors. Towing-specific equipment comprises a weight distribution hitch, a tow bar harness, and an electric brake harness supplied by Redarc. The Pajero’s design accommodates alternative tow bar styles beyond the standard 50mm tow ball attachment. Additional accessories in the lineup include LED auxiliary lighting, available as round driving lamps or a light bar, along with a deep-water snorkel, a roof rack, side protection bars, and underbody protection. A winch cradle is also included.
Engineers reinforced the vehicle’s frame and adjusted mounting points to ensure accessories could be installed without compromising safety systems. Unlike the Mitsubishi Triton ute, the Pajero’s front cross-traffic alert system remains operational even when a bullbar is fitted, eliminating the need to deactivate sensors. Steve Pearson, Mitsubishi’s manager of accessory development, said in a media statement that “Australians ask a lot of their four-wheel drives.” He explained that they “tow caravans, travel off-road and cover enormous distances, so our accessories must be more than cosmetic additions.
They need to be engineered as part of the vehicle experience.” Pearson, who has worked with Mitsubishi since 1990, noted that the Pajero has been part of his entire career, having bought his first one in the early-1990s and spent decades travelling Australia in Pajeros, Challengers, and Pajero Sports.
The 2027 Pajero’s towing performance matches that of its main rivals, including the Toyota LandCruiser Prado, Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series, and Isuzu MU-X, with a 3.5-tonne braked towing capacity. These were developed alongside standard equipment such as floor mats, which will be available at launch alongside the specialized components.
