It has been revealed that Mitsubishi Motors will make the world debut of an electric crossover SUV concept car at the Japan Mobility Show 2025, which will be held at Tokyo Big Sight from October 29 to November 9, 2025. This announcement has raised expectations for the long-rumored return of the new Pajero.
World debut of the highly anticipated electric crossover SUV concept car
Mitsubishi Motors’ exhibit: Theme: FOREVER ADVENTURE
Based on the concept of “FOREVER ADVENTURE,” Mitsubishi Motors designed its booth to communicate to visitors the timeless wonder of adventure. The exhibition space, which evokes the image of an adventure into a vast desert, is filled with displays that stimulate the five senses, providing an immersive experience that will stir the adventurous spirit of visitors.
Exhibit vehicle lineup
The following vehicles will be on display at the Mitsubishi Motors booth at Japan Mobility Show 2025:
- Electric crossover SUV concept car (world premiere, reference exhibit): 1 unit
- New Delica Mini : 3 units (2 units on press day)
- New eK Space : 1 unit
- Outlander PHEV : 1 unit
- Delica D:5 : 2 units
- Triton Rally Car [Asia Cross Country Rally 2025 Winner] (Reference exhibit): 1 unit
World premiere concept car details: Possibility of a new Pajero?
An electric crossover SUV that allows for premium overnight stays
The concept car being unveiled to the world this time is an electric crossover SUV that focuses on “enhancing the quality of time spent in the car.” The key features of this concept car are as follows:
Design Features
- Smooth and seamless styling
- A fusion of urban smartness and SUV-like power
- A spacious interior that allows for luxurious overnight stays like glamping
Driving performance characteristics
- Combining Mitsubishi Motors’ expertise in electrification and four-wheel control technologies
- Robust driving performance and comfortable ride even on rough roads
- Dynamic and smooth driving
Functional features
- Personalization features tailored to the driver’s preferences and lifestyle
- Elevate the experience of travel itself into a “special experience just for you”
- Designed to enrich not only the journey to your destination, but also the moments along the way and your stay.
Considering the possibility of a new Pajero revival
Industry insiders have pointed out that this concept car may be a design study for the new Pajero. Since the first generation was released in 1982, the Pajero has been loved around the world as Mitsubishi Motors’ signature SUV, but sales in Japan ended in 2019.
It is still sold as the “Pajero Sport” in overseas markets, with the following specifications:
- Engine : 2.4L inline 4-cylinder diesel turbo (204ps/47.9kgm)
- Transmission : 8-speed automatic
- Drive system : 4WD (equipped with 4WD-II)
- Body size : Length 4,850mm x Width 1,875mm x Height 1,800mm
- Wheelbase : 2,850mm
It is entirely possible that the electric crossover SUV concept car unveiled this time will be revived in the Japanese market as a new Pajero equipped with a PHEV system. Mitsubishi Motors has the electrification technology it has cultivated with the Outlander PHEV, and by applying this to the new Pajero, it is hoped that a next-generation SUV that combines environmental friendliness and off-road capability will be realized.
Expressing the world of adventure through experiential content
The Mitsubishi Motors booth will offer a variety of interactive content for visitors to enjoy.
DRIVE YOUR FUTURE
As part of the content that allows visitors to experience the adventures of the future, an experiential exhibit will be set up that allows visitors to simulate the experience of riding in a concept car. By experiencing the adventure visually, visitors can feel closer to the world of the concept car.
MY ADVENTURE STORIES
Four voice novels tell the story of adventures in everyday life, depicting the unique personalities of the Delica D:5, Delica Mini, Outlander PHEV, and Triton. Along with narration by voice actors and actors Kenjiro Tsuda and Shion Wakayama, the realism of the story is enhanced by sounds recorded from the actual vehicles, such as driving sounds, turn signal sounds, and door opening and closing sounds.
MY ADVENTURE PLAYLIST
The music used in Mitsubishi Motors’ TV commercials has been compiled into a brand playlist, which will be presented alongside “memorable stories about Mitsubishi Motors” collected through social media. This will create a special moment for users to look back on the history of Mitsubishi Motors and its relationship with its customers through the music from past commercials.
Future Delimaru.
To coincide with the release of the new Delica Mini, Delimaru, the beloved character who personifies the Delica Mini, will appear at the venue as a futuristic robot, welcoming visitors with a variety of words.
Digital Stamp Rally “Find Delimaru”
This was a participatory event where visitors could freely wander around the booth and enjoy themselves. By scanning the “Delimaru.” cards hidden in the booth with their smartphones and showing the collected stamps at the reception, they could receive an original commemorative item.
Mitsubishi Motors’ efforts at the joint exhibition
The joint exhibition, organized by Japan Mobility Show 2025, will showcase Mitsubishi Motors’ multifaceted approach to mobility through vehicle displays and test drive experiences.
Mobility Culture: A Longing for Speed (October 29th – November 9th)
In the area where classic motorsport vehicles are gathered, the Pajero (1985 Dakar Rally winner) and the Lancer Evolution III (1996 WRC Group A 1000 Lakes Rally winner) will be on display, looking back on Mitsubishi Motors’ motorsport glory.
Tokyo Future Tour 2035 (October 29th – November 9th)
The MiEV Evolution III, which competed in the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb 2014, will be on display in the exhibition area, which uses 4D images and simulators to depict the future of 2035. A dealership experience of the future will be provided, utilizing large LED displays and 3D sound.
ASV (Advanced Safety Vehicle) Public Road Test Drive Event (October 31st to November 9th)
The Outlander PHEV, which brings together the best of Mitsubishi Motors’ electrification and four-wheel control technologies, can be test-driven on public roads around the venue, allowing visitors to experience the exhilarating acceleration that only a motor drive can provide.
Out of KidZania in Japan Mobility Show 2025 (October 31st – November 9th)
We will be holding an experience program where children can have fun while getting acquainted with cars. We will be communicating the appeal of cars to children through “The Work of a Color Designer (for elementary school students),” where they will act as a color designer and think up new colors for the Delica Mini, and “Car Coloring Experience (for preschoolers),” which will feature the Delica Mini and “Deli Maru.”
SUV Rough Road Performance Show Run (November 3rd-4th)
The “4WD Climbing Kit” recreates the ability to climb steep slopes up to 45 degrees and climb stairs, allowing you to experience the powerful off-road performance of the Delica D:5 and Triton.
Delica Fan Meeting (November 4th)
We will hold a networking event for owners and fans of both old and new Delicas and Delica Minis, providing an opportunity to deepen the bonds of the Delica community.
Talk session “Money x Mobility” (November 9th)
Mitsubishi Motors President and CEO Takao Kato will take the stage to introduce Mitsubishi Motors’ initiatives under the theme of “new ways to make money” by combining mobility with other fields to create value and profits.
Expectations for the revival of the new Pajero and future prospects
Mitsubishi Motors has been focusing on electrification technology and SUV development in recent years, and the success of the Outlander PHEV is a symbol of this. The electric crossover SUV concept car unveiled at the Japan Mobility Show 2025 could very well be the first step towards commercializing the new Pajero.
By combining the Pajero’s traditional off-road performance with the latest electrification technology, we expect to see the birth of a next-generation SUV that combines environmental friendliness with a spirit of adventure. The spacious interior and glamping-friendly overnight camping functionality will likely propose a new style of outdoor leisure.
In addition, by incorporating Mitsubishi Motors’ four-wheel control technology “S-AWC” and a plug-in hybrid system, it is possible to achieve a high level of both on-road comfort and off-road performance.
Japan Mobility Show 2025 Event Overview
- Venue : Tokyo Big Sight (Ariake, Koto-ku, Tokyo)
- Press Days : Wednesday, October 29th – Thursday, October 30th, 2025
- Special Invitation Day : Friday, October 31, 2025 (morning)
- Public days : Friday, October 31, 2025 (afternoon) – Sunday, November 9, 2025
For Mitsubishi Motors fans, especially those eagerly awaiting the return of the Pajero, the Japan Mobility Show 2025 will be an event not to be missed. We can’t wait to see the electric crossover SUV concept car, which will be unveiled for the first time in the world, in person at the venue to see if it hints at the new Pajero.
Summary: Mitsubishi Motors’ new adventure begins
Mitsubishi Motors’ participation in the Japan Mobility Show 2025 will clearly demonstrate the company’s vision for the future. Its proposal for a new generation of mobility that combines electrification technology with the off-road capabilities of traditional SUVs is a topic of interest for the entire automotive industry.
As the theme “FOREVER ADVENTURE” indicates, Mitsubishi Motors is clear about its commitment to continuing to provide the joy of adventure, even as times change. If the revival of the new Pajero becomes a reality, it will undoubtedly breathe new life into the Japanese SUV market.
The Mitsubishi Motors booth at Japan Mobility Show 2025 will not just be a vehicle exhibit, but will also provide visitors with a special experience through interactive content that stimulates the five senses and historical vehicle exhibits. Why not visit Tokyo Big Sight on the public opening day starting October 31st and experience the mobility life of the future envisioned by Mitsubishi Motors?
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