On the Dash: The Pajero could give Mitsubishi dealers a more competitive entry into the growing rugged SUV segment if the automaker brings it to the U.S. Its body-on-frame platform, seven drive modes, locking center differential and three-row layout would broaden Mitsubishi’s U.S. product mix. Mitsubishi has not confirmed a U.S. launch, leaving dealers waiting to see whether the Pajero becomes part of the brand’s planned lineup expansion. Mitsubishi’s presence in the U.S. is relatively modest compared to its global reputation, but launching the fifth-generation Pajero could be a strategic move to boost the brand’s popularity in the American market. The SUV positions itself alongside established rugged models like the…
