Mitsubishi revealed that the next-generation Pajero will come with a tri-gauge meter, a feature that’s regarded by many, such as car enthusiasts, as an iconic or classic Pajero component. The Japanese automaker shared that the inclusion of the tri-gauge meter is a homage to an iconic feature popularized in previous Mitsubishi Pajero generations.
Mitsubishi said that the all-new Pajero cross-country SUV will be equipped with a modern version of the tri-gauge meter. For the next-gen model, it will come with a Multi Meter, which is a digital triple meter display that is engineered to deliver authentic off-road performance that enables safe, secure, and comfortable driving across various weather and road conditions.
The new digital tri-meter display is claimed to enhance the enjoyment of off-road driving. It provides a wide range of information, including altitude, compass heading, ambient temperature, vehicle pitch and roll angles, and left-right torque distribution. These features allow drivers to monitor constantly changing driving conditions and vehicle dynamics in real time.
The digital tri-meter display is also said to help drivers navigate steep inclines, winding mountain roads, narrow and rugged forest trails, uneven rocky terrain, or muddy conditions better and safer. Much like the iconic tri-gauge cluster that’s integrated on the likes of the Pajero Fieldmaster units, the new digital tri-meter shows real-time information that helps drivers maintain confidence and make better judgments when driving in different conditions.
To put things in perspective, the Pajero’s classic tri-gauge cluster, placed at the center of the dashboard, is arguably one of the SUV’s most defining interior features. It features three gauges that include a Digital Compass and Thermometer, a Dual Axis Inclinometer, and an Altimeter.
The Digital Compass and Thermometer is a digital LCD screen featuring a top-down silhouette of the Pajero. The red arrow at the top works with an electronic compass sensor to show you which direction the nose of the vehicle is pointing. Then, the little thermometer graphic shows the outside temperature.
The Dual Axis Inclinometer, on the other hand, provides multiple information. The numbers on the outer edges tell you how sharply the vehicle is tilting sideways, while the grid lines in the middle tell you the steepness of the hill you are climbing or descending.
As such, back in the day, before smartphones or iPad-like screens in cars became the norm, the Pajero’s tri-gauge meter was considered a cool and useful feature. The all-new Pajero cross-country SUV is scheduled for global debut in autumn, which could be anytime from September to November.
Autocar’s Take
The tri-gauge meter is arguably one of the most iconic features of the Mitsubishi Pajero. It’s a cool, nostalgic feature, as it was introduced in the Pajero before the era of modern infotainment screens and digital dashboards. It helps drivers make better judgments when driving in different conditions. As such, it’s a nice thing for Mitsubishi to include it in the upcoming next-generation Pajero, as it will serve as a homage to an iconic feature popularized in previous Mitsubishi Pajero generations.
