Mitsubishi Montero 3.2 Di-D AT

Mitsubishi Montero 3.2 Di-D AT

Montero’s other acclaimed features like 3.2 liter DOHC diesel engine with intercooler and turbocharger, 202 PS@3800 rpm power and 441 Nm@2000 rpm torque continue to provide the vehicle formidable power and thrust. The vehicle is available in solid white, black mica and cool silver metallic shades. The all-new Mitsubishi 3.2 DI-D Montero is going to give its customers the power of 200 horses. This completely revised version of Mitsubishi Montero will be out in international market shortly. The existing Mitsubishi Montero delivers some 165 PS. The extra 35 odd hp comes thanks to modifications to the bearings, cylinder heads, pistons, connecting rods, camshaft, valve train, oil pump, turbocharger, injection system and ECU. The maximum torque available is 441 Nm at 2,000 rpm. The vehicle is available in both manual and automatic variants. Equipment levels are in keeping with the price tag as well. Electric adjusters for both front seats are standard (not present on the earlier Pajero 3.2) as are airbags. A CD/MP3 player comes as standard. The Montero also comes with an ‘RV meter’ that gives info outdoor fans will relish. Neatly integrated into the top of the centre console, the bright LCD screen displays altitude, atmospheric pressure, the date and time, AC vent positions and also has a compass. It’s a gizmo that’s sure to be a hit with owners. The front seats are extremely comfortable and supportive and road visibility is superb. The middle row has decent legroom, but the seat base is a touch too low and doesn’t give sufficient under-thigh support. The last row is best for a couple of kids but what’s ingenious about this pair of seats is that they stow under the floor to offer a flat and unhindered luggage bay. Special mention of the awesome Rockford Fosgate audio system that comes standard in the Montero because its sounds really good. The performance is adequate and the new Montero feels significantly slower than the older model. That's because the new model with all the safety kit and other bells and whistles has swelled to 2,310kg, which is 185kg more than before. Still, the short first and second gear help make the car quite driveable in the urban crawl. There always seems to be sufficient power on hand and turbo lag, though present, does not prove to be too much of a problem, the Montero lunging forward smartly with a tap of the throttle.