Mitsubishi Montero Sport for sale in the Philippines January 2019

Summary

The Mitsubishi Montero Sport is a mid-size SUV produced by Japanese manufacturer Mitsubishi Motors since 1996, spanning over three generations. Since 2015, for the third generation, Mitsubishi has no longer used the Challenger name and used Pajero Sport / Montero Sport instead. In the Philippines, the vehicle is known as Montero Sport.

Features

The all-new Mitsubishi Montero Sport features a sharper styling, a powerful and reportedly fuel efficient engine, and the most number of forward gears in any SUVs. All the power coursing through the all-new Montero Sport comes in advanced safety features that wrap you in a cocoon of safety. Drive confidently knowing that features such as its Forward Collision Mitigation (FCM) system, Blind Spot Warning (BSW) system, SRS Airbags, Hill Descent Control (HDC), Hill Start Assist (HAS), the Mitsubishi Active Stability and Traction Control (MASTC), Anti-lock Braking System, (ABS), with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) and RISE body are there to protect you and the people you love.

Variants

The new Mitsubishi Montero Sport comes in different variants: Montero Sport GLX 2WD 2.4 M/T, Montero Sport GLS 2WD 2.4 A/T, Montero GLS Premium 2WD 2.4 A/T, Montero Sport GLS 4WD 2.4 M/T, Montero Sport GT 4WD 2.4 A/T. The SUV is available in seven exterior body colors such as the Savanna White, Silver Metallic, Virgil Gray, Deep Bronze Metallic, Sedona Red, Mystic Blue and Pyrenese Black.

Design

The all-new Montero Sport comes with a sharper, more aggressive look compared to its predecessor. Up front, it gets the brand's new Dynamic Shield grill, a large bumper and defined wheel arches. All the Montero Sport variants, except for the base GLS will have LED headlights and daytime running lights according to MMPC. Design-wise, the all-new Montero Sport measures 4785 mm long, 1815 mm wide and 1805 mm tall. Wheelbase is 2800mm. It features a wading depth of 700mm and a 218-mm ground clearance. It sports 18-inch wheels and tires but if you want a more aggressive stance, the range-topping GT variants have a two-tone.

The SUV is carefully crafted with your utmost comfort in mind. Bask in the luxury of leather seats, high center console design and a host of features on the aesthetically pleasing and ergonomic-design dashboard. The vehicle is upholstered in black and has silver accents. It also sports a new four-spoke multifunction steering wheel, an updated multimedia entertainment system and an improved sound insulation which is said to significantly reduce interior noise. The 4x4 models also have an improved Super Select II 4WD system which features a dial-type selector.

Engine

All variants of all-new Mitsubishi Montero Sport carry the first of its kind Euro-4 compliant 2.4L turbodiesel engine with MIVEC (Mitsubishi Innovative Valve Electronic Control) system, the new engine produces 181ps and 430Nm. It comes with a first in class 8-speed automatic transmission with Sports Mode or a 6-speed manual transmission, the all-new Montero Sport promises to deliver outstanding performance with clean power, remarkable fuel efficiency, and low emissions.

Pros
• Solid off-road performance
• Fair amount of space and comfortable cabin
• Head-turning exterior design

Cons
• Acceleration is average but could be better
• Interior Plastic Materials

Release in the Philippines

The all-new Mitsubishi Montero Sport has debuted in the 6th Philippine International Motor Show Line-up last September 14-18, 2016 which was held at the World Trade Center. First making its world debut back in August in Bangkok Thailand, the new generation vehicle sports a completely redesigned exterior and interior, along with a new turbo diesel with MIVEC technology.