All-new Mitsubishi Montero Sport debuts with four variants

Mitsubishi Motors Philippines has been quietly selling and delivering Montero Sport units since December, and will officially launch the vehicle on January 20. The all-new SUV features sharper styling, a powerful and reportedly fuel-efficient engine, and the most number of forward gears in any SUV this side of a Land Rover Discovery Sport.

All variants of Montero Sport carry the new 2.4-liter turbodiesel engine. With MIVEC variable valve timing and common-rail direct injection, the new engine produces 181 ps and 430 Nm.

The 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.

Here are the variants and their pricing and key features:

GT 4WD P1,998,000
8-speed automatic
Leather seats with power sliding front seats
Dual-zone automatic aircon
LED headlights with auto on-off, daytime running lights and headlamp washer
Power folding external mirrors with integrated turning signals
Wood and silver instrument panel accents
Sunroof
Rear spoiler

GLS 4WD P1,785,000
6-speed manual transmission
Leather seats with power sliding driver’s seat
Single-zone automatic aircon
LED headlights with daytime running lights and headlamp washer
Power folding external mirrors with integrated turning signals

GLS 2WD Premium P1,685,000
8-speed automatic
Leather seats
Dual-zone automatic aircon
LED headlights with daytime running lights
Power folding external mirrors with integrated turning signals

GLS 2WD P1,500,000
8-speed automatic
Fabric seats
Dual-zone automatic aircon
Halogen headlights with bulb-type daytime running lights
Power folding external mirrors

All variants are equipped with reverse sensors and reverse camera, rear aircon, side step, roof rail, defogger, tailpipe finisher. Leather steering wheel with tilt-telescoping ability, trip computer, and cruise control are standard on all variants. The standard audio unit is a 2-DIN setup with 6.75-inch touchscreen monitor, with DVD playback and 6 speakers. It is iPod ready, with USB and Bluetooth connectivity. GPS navigation system is standard.

Suspension is double-wishbone front, with a three-link setup at the rear, all with coil springs and stabilizer bars. Discs are 4-wheel discs. Montero Sport has the tightest turning radius in the class, at 5.6 meters. All variants ride on 265/60-series tires on 18-inch alloys. The GT variant features two-tone alloy wheels.