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Watch out Jimny as Mitsubishi plans for Pajero Mini revival for 2024

Eric · Jun 15, 2022 10:20 AM

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The adorable Suzuki Jimny may soon find itself a new rival in the form of the revived Mitsubishi Pajero Mini. The revived Pajero Mini could arrive at Japanese dealerships as soon as 2024.

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According to a report by Best Car Web, Mitsubishi is currently leading development work for the pint-sized SUV, which will also be rebadged as a Nissan model, Mitsubishi’s Alliance partner.

Also Read: Scoop: Daihatsu plans to launch Suzuki Jimny rival by end of 2021, to be called Rugger?

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Pajero Mini

Speaking of Nissan, its version of the revived Pajero Mini could be called the Nissan Kix, a throwback to Nissan’s version of the Pajero Mini from the nineties.

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As for powertrain options, Best Car Web speculated that the Pajero Mini and its Nissan cousin could borrow engines from the Nissan Dayz and Mitsubishi eK, including regular 660-cc petrol engines, as well as mild-hybrid (MHEV) and electric (BEV) versions.

Also Read: Mitsubishi to make an electric eK, but it's not the EK you had in mind

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Mitsubishi eK shown

And like the Dayz and eK duo, the forthcoming Pajero Mini and Kix are likely to be differentiated with different headlights, bumpers, and wheels.

Also Read: Can the Nissan Sakura blossom into a successful EV in Japan?

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The Nissan Dayz is a twin model to the eK

Whether or not the revived Pajero Mini could be offered outside of Japan remains to be seen for now. In Japan, Suzuki sells a Kei car-sized Jimny powered by a tiny 660-cc engine, as well as the widebody Jimny Sierra, powered by a 1.5-litre engine. The latter is sold overseas as the Jimny.

Also Read: India set to launch 5-door Suzuki Jimny and facelifted 3-door model in 2022

Eric

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Started from the IT industry but somehow managed to find his way into the automotive industry. If he’s not gaming, he’s constantly tinkering with his daily/weekend car.

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