The 2022 Montero Sport is Mitsubishi's entry into the competitive mid-size SUV segment.
Overview The first generation pickup-based Mitsubishi Montero Sport made its debut in Japan back in 1996 where it was known as the Challenger, it only reached the Philippines in early 2005. The first Philippine-spec Montero Sport was the refreshed model that carried the Olivier Boulay-designed split grille which adorned Mitsubishi models of the time. The second generation Montero Sport arrived in 2008, like before it remained pickup-based.
Like its Strada sibling, the Mitsubishi Montero Sports’ dashboard is very modern and car-like. Its flowing lines are highlighted by shiny trim that run from the top of the center stack all the way to the center console. For 2020 it gets a new gauge cluster with an 8-inch LCD display and an updated infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
Like its predecessors, the Montero Sport is based on the L200/Strada pickup, the front half of its body structure and chassis is shared with its pickup sibling. It retains the independent double wishbone front suspension and three-link live axle coil spring suspension of the model it replaces. It has vented front disc brakes and drum-in-disc rear brakes. All variants are equipped with standard 18-inch alloy wheels wrapped in 265/60R18 tires.