El Mitsubishi Montero It is the largest all-terrain vehicle of the Japanese firm. The fourth generation came onto the market in 2006 and has remained to this day with a design (exterior and interior) that has hardly changed.
As a curiosity, the Huntsman not for sale in the United States. In addition, it has other commercial names, depending on the market in which it is present, being known by the names: Shogun in the UK or Pajero in the Middle East and Japan.
For other markets, such as Australia or Mexico, Mitsubishi has a model derived from the L200 pick-up known as Native or Montero (Pajero) Sport. In Spain it was for sale, until the firm decided to cease its sale in mid-2019 to focus its strategy on SUVs.
Technical characteristics of the Mitsubishi Pajero
Unlike previous generations, the current Montero has left behind the traditional chassis of typical all-terrain vehicles, that is, the one made up of two steel beams joined by crossmembers. In this generation, the brand's engineers have chosen to use a monocoque frame. By using this technical solution, the Pajero has increased its safety.
The Montero is available with two bodies with 3 or 5 doors, with an external length of 4,38 meters in the first case and 4,90 in the second. The width and height remain the same in both bodies, with 1,87 meters and 1,86 meters respectively, presenting a wheelbase of 2,78 meters. The cabin is approved to accommodate 5 or 7 passengers, depending on the chosen bodywork. The boot capacity ranges between 215 liters for the short version and 1.790 liters for the long body with the third row seats in the folded position.
If this 4×4 stands out for something, it is because of its off-road capacity. It has usual elements of the category such as locking differentials and gearbox. To all this we must add some excellent offroad dimensions: 34,5 degrees of approach angle, 22,2 degrees of ventral angle and 24,5 degrees of departure angle. The free height with respect to the ground is 20,5 centimeters and it has a wading depth of up to 70 centimeters without the need to install additional air intakes.
Mitsubishi Montero mechanical range and gearboxes
The mechanical range of the Montero is made up of a single turbodiesel engine with a four-cylinder engine and 3.200 cubic centimeters that develops a power of 200 horsepower at 3.800 revolutions and a maximum torque of 441 Nm at 2.000 revolutions. Power is distributed between the two axles thanks to an all-wheel drive system with rear differential lock.
As for gearboxes, Mitsubishi offers a five-speed manual transmission as standard, but optionally it can include a five-speed torque converter automatic gearbox. Benefits are limited. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 11,1 seconds and reaches a top speed of 180 km/h. Consumption is not excellent either, showing an average value of 9,3 liters per 100 kilometers traveled.
Equipment of the Mitsubishi Pajero
The listing of endings and equipment of the Mitsubishi Montero It is structured around two versions. For both the 3-door and 5-door bodywork, the possibilities are: Spirit and Kaiteki.
Version Spirit It is the most suitable when the Mitsubishi Montero is going to be used as a work tool, since it has the main safety and comfort measures but avoids superfluous luxuries. This finish incorporates alloy wheels, rear differential lock, Super Select 4WD (SS4-II) four-wheel drive or automatic climate control.
If we jump to the version kaiteki el Huntsman It has more sophisticated elements, such as electric sunroof, light and rain sensors, leather upholstery, self-leveling xenon headlights with headlight washers, independent air conditioning for the rear seats or fog lights and LED daytime running lights.
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The Mitsubishi Montero of Km0 and second hand
El Mitsubishi Montero It has been in the Spanish market since 1982 (first generation), although it was not until the arrival of the second iteration (1992) that its image and sales were established in the Spanish market. For this reason, an image of robust and reliable model, marking a depreciation of the 29 percent.
For this reason, there is a relatively large number of zero kilometer or used units on the market. If we look for units of the third generation, we can access a Huntsman of the year 2002 with an average of 55 thousand kilometers, mechanical diesel 3.2 DI-D, four-wheel drive (AWD), completion kaiteki and 3-door body by 13 thousand euros.
In case of looking for units of kilometer zero, we can opt for a Montero registered in the year 2017, with diesel mechanics 3.2 DI-D de 190 CV, 5-speed automatic gearbox, five-door body, four-wheel drive (AWD) and finishing kaiteki for which it would be necessary to pay 39.900 Euros.
Rivals of the Mitsubishi Pajero
By mechanical and technical configuration the Mitsubishi Montero It has few rivals. The most similar models to him are the Jeep Wrangler, Land Rover Discovery o T. Before them he offers a very reliable mechanics and some remarkable off road levels. On the contrary, it cannot compete for seniority or because, it does not have attributes that make it stand out from other rivals.
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Mitsubishi Pajero price
The Montero has always stood out for being one of the most capable and attractive 4×4s by market value. The Mitsubishi Montero has a starting price of 34.200 euros. Quantity that is associated with the short body (3 doors) and Spirit finish. The most expensive model of all is the 5-door Montero with Kaiteki trim and automatic transmission. Its minimum rate is 48.000 euros, without promotions.
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