The Iconic Feature Missing From Mitsubishi's New Pajero
Mitsubishi says the change improves cargo access and follows a market shift away from rear-mounted spares, which also affected the Toyota Prado and Nissan Patrol.
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When Mitsubishi finally lifted the curtain on its fifth consecutive Pajero in September 2026, avid off-road enthusiasts immediately noticed the lack of one of its most characteristic features. The fifth door, which for decades carried the full-size spare wheel, is now completely clean, and its opening is no longer to the side, but vertically upwards. The change provoked serious discussions among fans of the brand, which forced the Japanese to of…
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The iconic feature missing from Mitsubishi's new Pajero
The spare wheel will not return to the tailgate of the Mitsubishi Pajero – which is now hinged from the top – to make life easier for owners in car parks. The Mitsubishi Pajero has followed the Toyota Prado in removing its tailgate-mounted spare wheel – and bolting it to the underside of the vehicle – with the revival of the nameplate for 2027. And the reason should come as no surprise to owners of the last Pajero who have tried to access the b…
(Dan Tri Newspaper) - The new generation Pajero eliminates the externally mounted spare wheel design that was a characteristic of this model. Instead, the spare wheel has been moved under the chassis.
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