Press Release

Mitsubishi Motors unveils 2005 Montero Sport 4x4

Mitsubishi Motors Philippines unveils officially the 2005 Montero Sport Easy Select 4WD as an additional model to reinforce its current SUV line up. Mitsubishi’s strong heritage in SUVs plus the experience it learns from the grueling Dakar rallies are testimonies that the Montero Sport is one remarkable SUV.

The Montero Sport’s urban styling is a sharp departure from the boxy styling of conventional 4x4s. Its muscular presence and high ground clearance projects an image of rugged durability yet the sleek profile hints at its passenger-car like performance. Though large in dimensions, it still offers nimble handling and parking maneuverability.

This Japan-built SUV, has a strong front end and burly image, deriving its rightful heritage from the bigger Pajero. Multi-reflector halogen headlamps and fog lamps offer excellent illumination while the vertically slanting grill with chrome accent reinforces its sophisticated urban look. The low floor height and cabin increases practicality which delivers passenger-car like driving posture and access. And at the same time, this lower stance also promises stability. Wide over-fenders, like bulging muscles, suggests off-road prowess. At the rear, functional equipments such as the spoiler with LED-type third brake lamps and the rear wiper with washer add to its sporty image. The crisp lines, bulging curves and low overall height create a unique functional design that looks striking whether parked in your garage, cruising the city, or carving the twisty back roads.

From the genuine leather seats to the intelligently laid out switches and controls, the interior of the Montero Sport exudes luxurious comfort from an SUV. Seats can be configured variably to accommodate most hauling requirements. The Montero Sport’s sportiness is enhanced by the white meter cluster, map lamps, two room lamps, and overhead console boxes too name a few. Additional valuable driving information is courtesy of its Multi-meter located on the center of the dash displays the volt reading, compass, outside temperature, and oil pressure. For hi-fi entertainment, the Montero Sport has a 2-din Mitsubishi Motors Audio Design that can play MP3s,CDs, and cassette, and complemented with 6 speakers. All-power amenities reduce the stress while driving while the Mitsubishi Motor Alarm and keyless entry system (MMAS) provides additional convenience and peace of mind.

The Montero Sport’s heart is the 4M40 2800 cc turbocharged and intercooled diesel engine which has a maximum output of 125PS at 4,000 rpm and torque of 29.8 kg-m at 2,000 rpm. Aside from being durable and dependable, this engine has been noted to be quiet, responsive and economical. Transmission options for the Montero Sport are a 4-speed Automatic with Electronic Lock-up Converter. For the four wheel drive fun, the Montero Sport is equipped with the Easy Select 4WD transfer case. The secret of this system is its synchronized free-wheel front differential which lets the driver to switch from 2WD to high-range 4WD even at speeds up to 100 km/h – and back at any speed with just a movement of the lever. The high-range 2WD mode is ideal for economical and quiet driving while the high range 4WD is more suited for drivers who need the extra confidence in driving through rain and other slippery surfaces. When maximum traction is needed such as climbing steep slopes with loose surfaces, it is ideal to use the low-range 4WD.

The smooth car-like ride of the Montero Sport can be credited to its front double wishbones sprung by torsion bars and the rear’s 3-link suspension on coil springs. Both ends of the Montero Sport are fitted with stabilizer bars to reduce body roll during cornering. Anchoring this SUV to a quick stop are double piston caliper disc brakes at the front and drum-in-disc brakes at the rear. Braking action are always checked by its Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) which works in tandem with the Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) that regulates brake bias in the front and rear as load changes. 255/70 R16 tires mounted on stylish aluminum 16-inch wheels ensures excellent grip on the road.

The Montero Sport’s body was designed and built to assure a high level of safety in the event of a collision. Passive safety items include the leading and trailing areas of the ladder frame chassis that are designed to crush progressively to absorb collision impact. Deck and rear cross members effectively disperse collision energy from side impacts to minimize injury to the occupants. Also providing further protection are the side impact bars inside the door shells. The fuel tank is also located within the ladder frame just in front of the rear axle to prevent it from igniting during an impact. Front occupants reduce the risk of being injured in a collision thanks to its dual SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) airbags and 3-point ELR seatbelts. The second row is equipped with two 3-point seatbelts plus a center lapbelt.

The Montero Sport is available in four colors: White, Blue, Silver, and Black and Mitsubishi Motors Philippines will back it up with a 3-year or 100,000 kilometer warranty.

Suggested retail price of the 2005 Montero Sport 4x4 Automatic is P 1,550,000.

Note: MMPC reserves the right to change specifications and prices without prior notice. Please get in touch with us for clarifications.