Saturday, August 15, 2015

Car Profiles - Mitsubishi Montero Sport

MITSUBISHI MONTERO SPORT

Battling it out with the Fortuner in almost every aspect including overall sales, the Montero Sport has everything but the kitchen sink. Base model starts at P1.2M, killing the Fortuner on price alone. The VGT equipped models have sudden power boom plus diesels have that clatter, unlike other rivals.

The Good: Numerous variants available
The Bad: Noisy diesel engines

Price Range: P1,208,000-P1,758,000
Our Rating: ***

Last Update: October 18. 2014


OWNERSHIP DETAILS2.5 GTV2.5 GLS V 4WD2.5 GLS V 2WD2.5 GLX3.0 GLS 2WD
PriceP1,758,000P1,558,000P1,468,000P1,208,000 (MT), P1,308,000 (AT)Discontinued
Warranty3 Years or 100,000kms3 Years or 100,000kms3 Years or 100,000kms3 Years or 100,000kms3 Years or 100,000kms
ENGINE SPECS
Engine4D56 2.5 DOHC 16V I4 Turbocharged (VGT) and Intercooled Direct Injection4D56 2.5 DOHC 16V I4 Turbocharged (VGT) and Intercooled Direct Injection4D56 2.5 DOHC 16V I4 Turbocharged (VGT) and Intercooled Direct Injection4D56 2.5 DOHC 16V I4 Turbocharged and Intercooled Direct Injection6B31 3.0 SOHC 24V I4
Horsepower176hp @ 4,000rpm176hp @ 4,000rpm176hp @ 4,000rpm134hp @ 3,500rpm217hp @ 6,250rpm
Torque350Nm @ 1,800-3,500rpm400Nm @ 2,000-2,850rpm350Nm @ 1,800-3,500rpm314Nm @ 2,000rpm281Nm @ 4,000rpm
Fuel TypeDieselDieselDieselDieselGasoline/93 Octane
Fuel SystemElectronic Fuel Injection Common RailElectronic Fuel Injection Common RailElectronic Fuel Injection Common RailElectronic Fuel Injection Common RailECI-MULTI
Transmission5-Speed Automatic5-Speed Manual5-Speed Automatic5-Speed Manual, 5-Speed Automatic5-Speed Automatic
Fuel Tank Capacity70 Liters70 Liters70 Liters70 Liters70 Liters
DIMENSIONS
Length4,695mm4,695mm4,695mm4,695mm4,695mm
Width1,815mm1,815mm1,815mm1,815mm1,815mm
Height1,840mm1,840mm1,840mm1,840mm1,840mm
Wheelbase2,800mm2,800mm2,800mm2,800mm2,800mm
Curb Weight2,055kg2,050kg1,935kg1,915kg (MT), 1,920kg (AT)1,840kg
Body Style5 Door SUV5 Door SUV5 Door SUV5 Door SUV5 Door SUV
Engine/Drive TypeFront Engine/Four Wheel Drive, LowFront Engine/Four Wheel Drive, LowFront Engine/Rear Wheel DriveFront Engine/Rear Wheel DriveFront Engine/Rear Wheel Drive
Seating7777
SUSPENSION & TIRES
Front SuspensionDouble Wishbone Coil Springs with Stabilizer BarDouble Wishbone Coil Springs with Stabilizer BarDouble Wishbone Coil Springs with Stabilizer BarDouble Wishbone Coil Springs with Stabilizer BarDouble Wishbone Coil Springs with Stabilizer Bar
Rear Suspension3-Link Coil Springs with Stabilizer Bar3-Link Coil Springs with Stabilizer Bar3-Link Coil Springs with Stabilizer Bar3-Link Coil Springs with Stabilizer Bar3-Link Coil Springs with Stabilizer Bar
Front BrakesVentilated DiscVentilated DiscVentilated DiscVentilated DiscVentilated Disc
Rear BrakesDrum in DiscDrum in DiscDrum in DiscLeading and Trailing DrumDrum in Disc
Tires265/65 R17265/65 R17265/65 R17265/65 R17245/65 R17
Wheels17 Inch Alloy17 Inch Alloy17 Inch Alloy17 Inch Alloy17 Inch Alloy
SAFETY
Airbags22222
Anti-Lock BrakesYes, With Electronic Brakeforce DistributionYes, With Electronic Brakeforce DistributionYes, With Electronic Brakeforce DistributionYes, With Electronic Brakeforce DistributionYes, With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Traction/Stability ControlYes, Mitsubishi Active Stability Traction ControlNoneNoneNoneNone
Other Safety FeaturesAdds: Tire Pressure Monitor, Reverse CameraAdds: NoneAdds: NoneAdds: NoneEngine Immobilizer
EXTERIOR
Fog LampsFront and RearFront and RearFront and RearFront and RearFront and Rear
Other Exterior FeaturesAdds: Rear Spoiler, Limited Slip Differential, Auto-Rain Sensing Wiper, Chrome Door Handles and Side Mirrors with Signal Repeaters, Honeycomb Grille with GTV LogoAdds: NoneAdds: Door Side Moldings, Trapezoid Tailpipe FinisherDeletes: Door Side Moldings, Trapezoid Tailpipe FinisherRoof Rails, Rear Wiper, Side Step, Body Color Door Handles and Side Mirrors with Signal Repeaters, Door Side Moldings, Trapezoid Tailpipe Finisher
INTERIOR
Steering Wheel AdjustmentTiltTiltTiltTiltTilt
Steering Wheel MaterialLeatherLeatherLeatherUrethaneLeather
Seating AdjustmentPower, DriverManualManualManualManual
Seating MaterialLeatherFabricFabricFabricFabric
Other Interior FeaturesAdds: Cruise Control, Wood and Titanium AccentsDeletes: Cruise ControlAdds: Carbon Fiber Accents, Paddle Shifters, Cruise ControlDeletes: Carbon Fiber Accents, Paddle Shifters, Cruise Control12V Accessory Socket, Carbon Fiber Accents, Paddle Shifters, Cruise Control
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Power AmenitiesSteering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors with FoldSteering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors with FoldSteering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors with FoldSteering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors with FoldSteering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors with Fold
Climate ControlAutomatic, DualAutomatic, DualAutomatic, DualManual, DualAutomatic, Dual
Audio SystemMulti-Media and Multi Information Display with 7 Inch LCD Touch Screen AM/FM/MP3/WMA
/MPEG4/DVD/USB/IPOD
/AUX/Bluetooth/Navigation
Multi-Media and Multi Information Display with
7 Inch LCD Touch Screen
AM/FM/MP3/WMA
/MPEG4/DVD/USB
/IPOD/AUX
/Bluetooth/Navigation
Multi-Media and Multi Information Display with
7 Inch LCD Touch Screen AM/FM/MP3/WMA
/MPEG4/DVD/USB
/IPOD/AUX/Bluetooth
/Navigation
7 Inch LCD Touch Screen AM/FM/MP3
/WMA/MPEG4
/DVD/USB/IPOD
/AUX/Bluetooth
Multi-Media and Multi Information Display
with 7 Inch LCD Touch ScreenAM/FM/MP3
/WMA/MPEG4/DVD
/USB/IPOD/AUX
/Bluetooth/Navigation
Speakers86646
Steering Wheel ControlsYes, Audio and Cruise ControlYes, Audio and Cruise ControlYes, Audio and Cruise ControlNoneYes, Audio and Cruise Control
AlarmYesYesYesYesYes
Keyless EntryYes, with ImmobilizerYesYesYesYes
RIVALSChevrolet Trailblazer, Ford Everest, Hyundai Santa Fe, Isuzu Alterra, Kia Sorento, Toyota Fortuner

See previous generation models of the Montero Sport:
Mitsubishi Montero Sport (2005-2008)

See the pre-updated model of this Montero Sport: