Mitsubishi has previewed a next-generation SUV with seven seats, but those hoping for a successor to the Pajero off-roader will need to wait a bit longer. The Mitsubishi DST Concept was unveiled at the Philippine International Motor Show, and previews a three-row SUV to launch in ASEAN (Southeast Asian) markets such as Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam and Indonesia between April 2025 and March 2026. As these nations have less stringent safety standards than Australia, we may not see the production version of the DST Concept in local showrooms, however Mitsubishi has left the door open for it here.
“We are excited to see further Mitsubishi concept vehicles being showcased, especially after the D:X earlier this year,” a Mitsubishi Australia spokesperson told CarExpert. “With the DST Concept sitting in the highly competitive medium SUV space where Outlander is enjoying great success, it’s logical that MMAL would seriously consider the vehicle in future, should it be confirmed for global production. 100s of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now.
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” While some ASEAN market Mitsubishis are sold here – such as the Pajero Sport and Triton – the production DST will slot into the region’s lineup along with the ASX -sized Xforce and the Xp.