Mitsubishi Develops 20 Local Accessories for New Pajero
Australian engineers helped shape the new Pajero's accessories during its development, ahead of its December 2026 arrival in showrooms.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Auto Parts
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Mitsubishi Motors Australia developed 20 locally engineered accessories for the new Pajero, working with Japanese headquarters from early 2022. The accessories will be available when the vehicle launches in Australian showrooms in December 2026.
Why it matters
Australian owners regularly tow caravans, drive off-road and cover long distances, so accessories engineered into the vehicle from the outset are designed for those uses. Developing them during the vehicle's development rather than afterwards is intended to keep driver assistance systems and towing equipment working together.
Mitsubishi Motors Australia's accessories team has worked on the Pajero for almost five years, starting in early 2022. The 20 accessories will be available at launch, but pricing and the full list of Australian-manufactured components have not been disclosed.
The players
Mitsubishi Motors Australia
The Australian arm of Japanese automaker Mitsubishi Motors, responsible for adapting and engineering vehicles and accessories for the local market.
Steve Pearson
Engineering Manager of Accessory Development at Mitsubishi Motors Australia, who led the local accessories work on the new Pajero.
The details
Steve Pearson, Engineering Manager of Accessory Development, led the Australian team working alongside Mitsubishi's global engineers. Locally designed steel front protection bars in hooped and hoopless configurations are engineered to keep the Pajero's driver assistance systems, and a genuine weight distribution hitch and off-road towing couplings are included, with frame sections modified and reinforced for towing.
Timeline
Early 2022: Mitsubishi Motors Australia's accessories engineering team began working with Japanese headquarters.
December 2026: The new Pajero and its 20 local accessories are scheduled to arrive in Australian showrooms.
Roadmap
Australia's large four-wheel-drive market has long relied on towing caravans and off-road travel, making vehicle-integrated accessories a recurring demand for local buyers. Mitsubishi's decision to engineer accessories during development rather than afterwards follows this pattern of tailoring models to Australian use.
Buyers planning to tow a caravan or travel off-road can consider the accessories available at launch when comparing the new Pajero. Pricing has not yet been disclosed, so the cost of adding towing equipment or front protection remains unconfirmed.
The takeaway
Owners who tow or drive off-road should consider accessories designed alongside the vehicle, as they are intended to work with its driver assistance systems. Confirm pricing and availability with dealers before the December 2026 launch.
What happens next
The new Pajero and its 20 local accessories are scheduled to arrive in Australian showrooms in December 2026.
Further reading
For more on vehicle add-ons and towing equipment, browse the Auto Parts section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by WhichCar | New Car Reviews, Prices and Buying Advice.
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