August 1, 2015

UPDATED: Mitsubishi Unveils All-new 2016 Montero Sport in Thailand


UPDATE 2: The all-new Montero Sport arrives in Manila (01/21).

UPDATE 1: We have driven the 2016 Montero Sport GT-Premium. Read our take here (11/9).

The next-generation PPV wars are heating up. After driving the all-new 2015-2016 Ford Everest and the global launch of the all-new 2016 Toyota Fortuner, now it’s Mitsubishi’s turn. Ladies and gentlemen, this is your all-new 2016 Montero Sport.

Known as the ‘Pajero Sport’, ‘Nativa’ and ‘Challenger’ elsewhere, this is the Montero Sport’s full re-design in seven years. Like before, it will be built at the Laem Chabang Plant in Thailand and will be sold in over 90 countries. Sales in Thailand commences in the third quarter of 2015 (autumn) with the rest of the world to follow soon thereafter.



Designed around “Stylish & Comfortable Off-road SUV” concept, the Montero Sport inherits the attributes of the luxurious Pajero nameplate. Upfront, it features Mitsubishi’s Dynamic Shield front face design. LED headlamps with daytime running lights also allow for a slim and memorable headlamp design. At the sides, the new high belt line design with the hard upper body crease, first seen in the Strada, continues over on the Montero Sport creating a robust and sturdy stance. Across the line, it sports 265/60R18 tires with the 4WD model gaining a two-tone design. The back is dominated by a controversial but unique tail light design that dips down the tailgate. It’s illuminated by LEDs to give it that unique glow at night.

Inside, it has a T-shaped high center console that’s more befitting a larger SUV. Filled with stylized silver finishes and black piano black inserts, it’s sporty and dynamic. It’s also quite luxurious with features such as dual-zone climate control, a touchscreen AV system with rear monitor (and wireless headphones), leather seats, and a tilt/telescopic multi-function steering wheel as available equipment. Unique to the Montero Sport is an electric parking brake (EPB) system that helps slim down the transmission tunnel giving it more knee room.



Improved top-to-bottom, the all-new Montero Sport features better stability, ride, and quietness through the optimization of the suspension system as well as improvements to the body mounts. Additional and revamped sound insulation also help in reducing interior noise.

Under the hood, the 2016 Montero Sport has a sole engine: the 2.4-liter MIVEC turbo diesel engine. It peaks out at 181 horsepower at 3,500 rpm and 430 Nm of torque at 2,500 rpm. The engine, called 4N15, features an all-aluminum design and is designated as a ‘clean diesel’ capable of at least Euro 4 emission levels. Paired with this engine is an all-new 8-speed automatic with a built-in sport mode, INC (Idle Neutral Control), and G-Sensor. All-in-all, Mitsubishi says the 2016 Montero Sport should achieve up to 17 percent better fuel efficiency over its predecessor. In terms of its four-wheel drive system, it comes with the Super-Select 4WD-II system now featuring a new off-road mode which gives better all-terrain performance and stability as the road surface requires. It also has hill descent control.



Mitsubishi is taking the pole position with the Montero Sport. Aside from the RISE or Reinforced Impact Safety Evolution body, it has a total of seven airbags for full occupant protection. In terms of active safety features, aside from the prerequisite ABS with EBD, the all-new Montero Sport features a lot of firsts for the Japanese brand including: Forward Collision Mitigation (FCM), Blind Spot Warning (BSW), and Ultrasonic misacceleration Mitigation System (UMS). And helping it slot into small parking spaces, it has a multi-around monitor that gives a 360-degree Bird’s Eye view around the car.

Mitsubishi hopes that its all-new 2016 Montero Sport will broaden its market base around the world, especially since the outgoing Montero Sport cumulative unit sales reached 400,000 at the end of June.





In Thailand, it comes in just three variants: GLS-TD 4x2, GT 4x2, and GT-Premium 4WD. With its refined and high-quality exterior design, new-found performance, and comfortable interior, it’s sure to gain a bigger following.

Key Specifications
  • Length x Width x Height (mm): 4,785 x 1,815 x 1,800
  • Wheelbase (mm): 2,800
  • Front / Rear Track (mm): 1,520 / 1,515
  • Turning Radius: 5.6 meters
  • Engine: 2.4 MIVEC VG Turbo Diesel Engine
  • Bore x Stroke: 86.0 x 105.1
  • Compression Ratio: 15.5:1
  • Max. Power: 181 horsepower @ 3,500 rpm
  • Max. Torque: 430 Nm @ 2,500 rpm
  • Fuel Tank: 68 liters
  • Transmission: 8-speed automatic with Sport Mode, Idle Neutral Control + G-Sensor

162 comments:

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    1. Hope it's better than previous years ,lotta stuff shuda bin recalled an never was. Fix one thing an another would follow . very disappointing , they should named them MONEY TRAP

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  2. Mas maganda sya kesa sa Fortuner.

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    1. seryoso ka ba? anong montero, simula sa 1st gen ang mas maganda sa fortuner? montero mukhang japanese na japanese and design anime and itsura. parang magtatransform sa robot. ang profile pa parang van ang itsura hindi SUV. ang fortuner cleancut at streamline (european) àng design. utang na loob, magka-captiva nlng ako or trailblazer. mas classt ang looks

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    2. sa face palang (mukhang insekto) at sa body (hindi symmetrical, at mukhang pinataas na van) walang sinabi montero. ive driven 2012 montero, walang sinabi sa 2011 hilux ko sa arangkada palang. mas classy looks ng fortuner. kung sa lalaki, iba ang tindig niya. hindi lousy tingnan. montero, huge wide head and butt, subsob pa. ugly ass headlights and proportions. like the mux.. sobrang pangit looks. unlike the ranger fortuner patrol land cruiser trailblazer.. hindi cartoonish looks

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    3. lol dont be so a die hard fortuner fan, everyone has its own preferential. Meron ako prado but i dont like fortuner, the new monty looks decent but i would not buy a new one after selling my old monty for the current issues and traded it with ford explorer. From all the suv, ford got the best features in terms of quality and technology, if you dont believe me check it out for yourself. But this new monty looks decent sa wakas may aircon na sa middle seat before kasi wala at got more power than before. Good luck na lang sa mga potential buyers sana wala ng issues

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    4. copied fron honda CRV

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    5. ba! ang tapang ng bayag mo kuya! sobrang yabang!

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    6. may ngcomment sabi may like n dw mgcaptiva o simply chevrolet cars... pumili k nnmnn maayos,,, chev ang car ko hir sa middle east SUV pero puro skit s ulo bngy s akin sa maintenance... mgastos at buwisit tlgang chev n yan,,,

      mgcomment k ayusin mo n ksi nkksira ka ng tempo,,,

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  3. Replace timing belt pa rin ba 'to at 60k kms? Hope not. Looks promising :)

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    1. ^Hindi na daw po... replace car na po at 60k kms sa latest model...

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    2. Bwahaha, disposable na pala itong Pajakero now, nothing is repairable. =))

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    3. The 3.2L SE 4WD is the best. No more Change Timing Belt since it is Timing Gear!

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    4. eric central, 3.2 SE is timing chain. Mine is 2009 Model GLS SE. The 2016 Monty Sport 2.4 MIVEC VG Turbo Diesel Engine which is called 4N15 is also timing chain.

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  4. any information about the price of all new montero.

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    1. Thailand prices:

      2.4 GLS-TD - 1,138,000 THB (P 1,485,000)
      2.4 GT - P 1,250,000 THB (P 1,631,000)
      2.5 GT Premium - P 1,399,000 THB (P 1,826,000)

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    2. Premium is 2.5? Different engine?

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    3. Typo. It's 2.4. It's the only one with 4WD among the line-up.

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    4. uly, Its seem that the price in your conversion is way higher from outgoing, base in the launching Mitsubishi Thailand marketed from outgoing Pajero Sports (highend) price 1,450,000 baht trimmed down to 1,399,000 baht due to change in Engine from 2.5 to 2.4, Did you use to convert the price directly from baht to pesos? Another this our outgoing HIGH END Montero in Philippines is 1,778,000pesos which definitely the 1,826,000pesos is higher which would be opposite from Mitsubishi Thailand Marketed.

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    5. Uly, comparing the All New Everest (Thailand) priced 1,599,000 baht while the All New Everest (Philippines) priced 1,899,000 pesos. This price you posted is clearly conversion from Baht to Pesos. The price 1,826,000 pesos for High End Montero is way higher for 1,399,000 baht.

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    6. I think 2.4 GT Premium - THB 1,399,000 (Thailand) will be around P1,660,000 pesos (Philippines) only not PHP 1,826,000 pesos which is to much higher.

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    7. The 2.5 is a typo. I was just copying the pricing from the Mitsubishi Thai website and clicked 'enter' without double checking. All Montero Sport use the same 2.4 engine.

      As for the pricing, it's a direct conversion of the Thai prices based on the latest forex according to Google.

      It will likely be cheaper given the 2.4 engine is the maximum that qualifies for the lowest tax bracket for PPVs in Thailand. Now you know why everyone's moving in that direction ;-)

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    8. As for my own analysis priced Baht to Phil. Pesos multiplicative factor 1.19 priced will be:

      2.4 GLS-TD - THB 1,138,000 will be around PHP 1,350,000
      2.4 GT - THB 1,250,000 will be around PHP 1,480,000
      2.4 GT Premium - THB 1,399,000 will be around PHP 1,660,000

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    9. with the top version of the current model selling at PHP 1,808,000 it's my believe that 1,660,000 is wishful thinking. Ford Fortuner top model is 2M and top model Toyota Fortuner >2M. I think this GT premium will sell between 1.8 and 1.9M

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    10. 20K deposit DONE!
      60K early bird discount GRANTED.
      Now let's see how soon can they deliver this 2M-peso AUV 4WD AT to my doorstep.

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    11. Anonymous, where did you get that conversion rate? THB 1.00 = Php 1.19??
      It should be THB 1.00 = Php 1.31339 based on xe.com conversion.

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  5. Donno..both the front fascia and the tail lights need some time to like, or dislike for that matter. It's edgy and stylish but I think Mitsu went overboard on this one.
    It will not be to everyone's liking compared to the current model. The style will become the hot topic on everyone's chatter. Lost will be the the astounding technology available and that is a shame.

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  6. Sharkfin antenna please

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  7. Wow, very creative. Headlight is a knockoff from the old honda city and the tail lights are a blatant copy of those from the honda jazz, except its turned upside down. Bravo mitsubishi, copying designs from honda subcompacts.

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    1. They even copied the cockroach grille of the HRV.

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    2. The design is more of Honda than Mitsubishi really. I would have preferred it had they stuck with the design of the Lancer or ASX. Those front design are still badass even today.

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    3. Mitsubishi 3 diamonds is distinctive than any other brand. Previously the Fighter Jet front grille & now Dynamic Shield

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  8. If safety features like Forward Collision Mitigation (FCM) and Ultrasonic misacceleration Mitigation System (UMS) will work seamlessly this will be a very safe SUV! There's a video demonstrating these features, Montero Sport won't go forward even if you step on the gas if it senses an obstacle in front.

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    1. Wow, it's like they admitted that the current version of the Montero indeed has the Sudden Unintended Vehicle Acceleration problem, after denying it for so many years! This is in effect their way of preventing that from happening. Lolz.

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    2. kung wala naman ibabash pa rin haha "ano ba yan kulang sa shafety featuresh" lolz

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  9. Is there rear AC?

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  10. Design wise interior and exterior which do you like best? Montero Sport, Fortuner or Everest?

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  11. Remove the badge and this could pass as a Honda vehicle.

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  12. We should all thank ford ranger/ford everest without them other car manufacturersi won't step up the game on their techie bits on the montero sport and fortuner

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  13. The rear lights looks like a bit of a honda jazz

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    1. From Mitsubishi:

      This system shifts the transmission into neutral when the vehicle comes to a complete stop and the brakes are applied. By shifting into neutral, Idle Neutral Control lessens the amount of power needed to turn the transmission thus reducing drag on the engine. Less power equals less gas required and conserves fuel.

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  15. mr.Uly about the 2.4l also have the 4wd? or only the 2.5L premuim variant?

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    1. The 2.5 is a typo. All models use a 2.4-liter engine. I think I mentioned that above (as a reply).

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  16. I don't like the external looks of this Pajakero. Front and rear look like bad ripoffs of previous Hondas. It's like the Jazz taillights melted under the hot sun and the plastic is now dripping down to the ground. The front can pass for the Honda corporate bungal/mouthguard smile. The side profile looks like a funeral hearse, like the kuba CR-V blended with the Isuzu Alterra profile.

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    1. lol hater na walang pambili

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    2. tingnan mong mabuti kong same ba sya nang design sa Honda, Malabo aTA MATA mo.

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  17. bago pa sa mata, kaya maganda pa syang tingnan, pero kung susuriin mo na ang itsura nya sa harap. pangit pala ng harap nya.

    - jes

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    1. Parang mas gusto ko pa body design ng dati, simplicity is a beauty for me. I own a 2009 model GLS 4WD Manual.

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    2. Ah simplicity is a beauty pala ha? Kung ganon eh di mas maganda L300 ko, mas simple design nito kaysa montero mo. Hahahaha.

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  18. Sir do you have any update when will the new lancer be released?

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    1. They haven't announced anything yet. Normally, they'll release a "concept" version first before proceeding to make the production version. Likely, they'll bring something out at the Tokyo Motor Show.

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  19. Now this is what cars in 2015 should look like. Very futuristic! Just don't look under the hood, you might find that it's still running with an engine from the 80's.

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  20. Cheap 3rd-world quality materials ang ginamit, tignan mo na lang kabago-bago pa ng sasakyan yung plastic nung taillights natunaw na agad sa tropical heat at tumutulo na sa lupa! Bwahaha. Pass ako dito sa turd-world AUV na ito.

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    1. Haha! This Montero is made exclusively for us in the turd-world countries!

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    2. lol malamang hanggang comment ka lang dito carguide kasi walang pambili

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    3. for someone who lives in a 3rd world country hindi ka din mayabang.

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    4. your words truly represents your face, wala nyan sa lugar mo, masanay ka sa maynila na de makina na umaandar

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  21. I do hope they will bring in the 4N15 here. The new Strada would sell more if they already fitted it with this new engine. Seems to me though that MMPC is waiting for January of next year, when the government-mandated Euro 4 fuels-only regulation takes into full effect.

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  22. The 2016 Montero seals the deal for me. The new Fortuner is so conservative in its technology its so far behind it merely relies on its badge to even things up which is obviously not the case.

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    1. On top of that, toooooo expensive

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  23. Dear Ulysees Ang,

    When can you provide the complete specification of the Montero sport?

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  24. I hope the issue on compressor is resolve, the same problem in strada i believe

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    1. Compressor issue?
      we have strada 3.2L 4x4, and i ever since we never encounter such problem. Do u owned one?

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  25. Mr. Uly puede po ba malaman kung kaylan ang possibleng selling at arriving ng bagong montero units d2 satin sa Pinas. Maraming salamat po.

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  26. Sir Uly, Any idea on the availability of this new montero sport here in pinas?

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    1. They say around January next year...that would mean it'll arrive at the same time as the Fortuner!

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    2. sana by December available na.

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  27. I wish they would redesign that 3rd row. I'm pretty sure there's a way to put the wheel well out of the way.

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  28. Of the variants announced are all auto?

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    1. Is the engine used in this auv all new?

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    2. You mean, SUV.

      Yes, they're using the all-new 4N15 MIVEC diesel engine. It's in the story.

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  29. Do you think this new Montero Sport will dominate the mid-size SUV segment and steal sales from Fortuner, Everest, mx-X, Trailblazer, SantaFe, Sorento?

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  30. It is so ugly. It looks as if it smashed into a concrete wall.

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  31. Olats ito. May tulo sa likod. Lolz.

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    1. lolz hater na walang pambili hanggang comment lang dito carguide. lolz

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    2. Wow, tapang ni Anonymous Coward, astig ka idol! Hindi po talaga ako bumibili ng Turd World AUV, may class at taste ako. Para lang ito sa walang pambili ng totoong Pajakero.

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  32. Sir Uly, Will there be a manual transmission?

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    1. sir basa basa po pag may time. All AT

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  33. Uly if ever this new SUV will arrive in PH what are variants and price / variant.

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    1. isa pa to, baka nga daw January. Basa basa naman!

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  34. Sir Uly, what are the chances this come out in Philippine market this year? Like Nov?

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  35. No offense meant, but here comes again the oversized wheeled kuliglig of Asian roads. Expect more accidents from tipping over flying over the rail and skyway kuliglig because their owners, fresh from owning saraos and owner jeeps thought that they own aa fast go suv as falsely advertized, not knowing its just a mere pathetic 65 hp diesel kuliglig whose cheaply built body is bolted to an antiquated ladder frame at the turn of century. Go ahead, have it dyno tested and ypu will get a whap in your face- just a mere 65 hp, then have the alleged airbag and traction control tested - and you will get the shock of your life - total advertising lies. Oo nga, panu nga naman may electronics at power ang kuliglig. Kili kili power lang naman meron mga may ari nian. Mostly papansin kadi pandak, panget, maitim, mataba, na nanay lang nila nagmamahal.

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    1. Lupet ni kuyang.. sakit magsalita..hehehe

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    2. "No offense meant, but here comes again the oversized wheeled kuliglig of Asian roads. Expect more accidents from tipping over flying over the rail and skyway kuliglig because their owners, fresh from owning saraos and owner jeeps thought that they own aa fast go suv as falsely advertized, not knowing its just a mere pathetic 65 hp diesel kuliglig whose cheaply built body is bolted to an antiquated ladder frame at the turn of century. Go ahead, have it dyno tested and ypu will get a whap in your face- just a mere 65 hp, then have the alleged airbag and traction control tested - and you will get the shock of your life - total advertising lies. Oo nga, panu nga naman may electronics at power ang kuliglig. Kili kili power lang naman meron mga may ari nian. Mostly papansin kadi pandak, panget, maitim, mataba, na nanay lang nila nagmamahal."

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      Ganyan mag-type ang isang tunay na mongoloid.

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    3. Try to drive one and you'll understand why montero's 4d56 is successful commercially

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    4. What is your recommendation then? I'm beginning to believe your $h1t :P

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    5. What is your recommendation then? I'm beginning to believe your $h1t :P

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  36. Montero the best ever...

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  37. whahahaha ang daming dealer ng ford dito ahhh mga ahente na naka red alert to discredit montero but dont you worry mauuna lalabas nmn ang fortuner than montero so push them like crazy but then again everest is just around the corner so they'll take the market some of the market but then again you cant compete with the safety features of this new montero so short list is montero>everest>fortuner

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    1. mga dealer at ahente ng furtuner not only ford

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  38. One hopes that the spare tire has an alloy wheel to which it is attached. The unpainted ugly-looking steel spare tire wheel which came with the new 2015 Strada I bought four months ago was a big shock. In reply to my complaint, Mitsubishi offered to sell me an alloy wheel at 20% discount. I thought the decent thing to do was to replace the steel wheel with the alloy for a small token payment.What was I supposed to do with an unwanted steel wheel? I don't think I want to spend over four thousand pesos more for an alloy wheel that might not even be used at all, or at the most only sparingly.

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  39. Is there a gasoline version?

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  40. Looks like the 2016 Montero is going to get the 4N15 Mivec, and it seems like it's going to use a timing chain.

    http://www.themotorreport.com.au/60257/all-new-mitsubishi-triton-revealed-in-australia-from-mid-2015

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  41. The best move Mitsubishi PH can make is to use a timing chain engine to go up to par with it's current rivals.

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  42. The inside looks good, but the exterior is plain ugly.

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    1. i know it's a matter of taste, but the inside looks uglier to me. so far behind the everest

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  43. Is this really the same look that will be sold in the Philippine market? Im just curious because normally the montero and strada should look the same but the 2016 strada looks a lot different than this.

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  44. I own a 2012 strada 4x4 v, i like the torque very much. Is the new engine of the montero the same? I know my strada's engine is far better than the hilux so hopefully the new montero wont be a disappointment.

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  45. Sir Uly can you provide us the specs of 2016 pajero gls TD model tnx.

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  46. If all the variants will have that engine (4n15) this is a clever idea from Mitsubishi the tail light is no big deal beside I'm beginning to like it . It's visible at night and if some don't like it that will be added safety feature of the car cauze they will avoid to see it so less bump at rear LOL.

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  47. I just hope Mitsubishi will price it reasonably just like Mu x value for money.

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  48. lahat po ba yan my kasama na tv monitor like nun sa mux ? or sa premium lang kasama ?

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  49. lahat po ba yan my kasama na tv monitor like nun sa mux ? or sa premium lang kasama ?

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  50. im looking for a euro 4 montero, kailan po ba ito lalabas dito?

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  51. Hi Sir, can you post the specs difference of the 3 variants of the 2016 model?

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  52. Hopefully MIVEC kicks in YO!

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  53. We're planning to buy montero pa nmn. Kaya pla may 200k na dscount sbi nung agent kc may palabas na bgo. Sir uly ur thoughts po about sunroof? Ako kc i prefer wlang sunroof but my husband insisted na may sunroof gusto nya.

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  54. needs more elbow room. 1815 mm width is smaller compared to its competitors.

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  55. When it will be available in Philippine Market? Sooo excited.

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  56. Big fan ako lahat ng mitsubishi car model. Pero eto pinakagusto ko. Simple lng. Pero never ako makakabili ng bagong labas na sasakyan ng mitsubishi. Simpleng empleyado lng ako na sumasahod sa minimum rate.

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  57. sa mga maraming angal tungkol sa montero, fortuner, mu-X atbp....ganito na lang gawin nyo....total mapera kau at maimpluwensya hanap kau ng congressman o senador na mag ssponsor ng bill para iban ang pag bebenta ng mga sasakyan na nirereklamo nyo at ng matapos na paghihirap nyo kesa naman manglait kau ng OFW at mga iba pang mamimili ng sasakyan na di sukat sa standard nyo.

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  58. Hoping n yong 2016 model ay new engine n nkasama kc npktagal n model n yong 4d56 n nilalagay ng mitsubishi at medyo mausok pa i am planing 2 buy a Suv by next year

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  59. bakit naman yung roof mounted 10" screen cd player pa, d nalang SSD card or bluetooth. ano yan bus? may "chromecast" and Android usb pc na. ito talagang mga designer na mga to.saka coming 2018 na dapat hi-tech na lahat

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  60. We're planning to buy montero pa nmn. Kaya pla may 200k na dscount sbi nung agent kc may palabas na bgo. Sir uly ur thoughts po about sunroof? Ako kc i prefer wlang sunroof but my husband insisted na may sunroof gusto nya.

    mitsubishi

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  61. kelan maging available here in pilipinas? or kelan pwede magreserve or order? tnx

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  62. Available na ito now, just offer proof that you have "tulo", and Mitsu PH would sell you this turd-world AUV with the "tulo" taillights... ;D

    Oh, MIVEC just kicked in at redline YO!

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  63. Montero Sport GTV 2015 Belch at 3000 rpm
    Just got it nung June (Montero Sport GTV 2015) and I noticed na if I reach 3000 rpm I look at right side mirror and I see smoke coming out of the tailpipe :-\ Same story with my sister's car (Montero Sport GLS-V 2014). Her's is a bit older but whenever umaabot ng 3000 rpm pataas, umuusok ng sobra :(

    Questions:
    Is this normal?
    Does it have something to do with the ECU?
    Am I supposed to be using a certain brand of fuel?
    Are all diesel vgts like this?

    I'm worried kasi bagong bago palang ng kotse (2970km) eh nag-bebelch na. I use Shell V-power Nitro Diesel btw

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  64. Dealers please email me... thanks
    simplefemme0909@yahoo.com

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  65. Sa nag reply sa post ko na subukan ko ang montero kuliglig at malaman ko bakit meron bumibili, eto sabihin ko sa iyo "social climber" i own hondas; kung ikaw man ung super mayabang sa sctex na dark blue montero na super yabang magpatakbo, ilan beses kitang pina una at ilang beses din kitang nilampasan sa kuliglig mo? Nabilang mo ba? Now alam mo na bakit kuliglig lang ang mitsubulok at ang honda ay suv. Brown 2015 sta fe region 1 plate, now alam mona din, hindi kalevel ng honda ang baklang honda or hyundai. Tingin mo kaya mo ang honda. Dream on. Alam ko nakikipag karera ka sa la union, but nakalimutan mo, malayo mas magagaling ang mga di kumikibo at contended sa bahay lang manood ng tv after work. Ang hyundai sa pinas ay also kuliglig, turbo diesel. And now alam mo na tiyak, any turbo diesel could only go as far as 140. Non turbo diesel 100 lang pigang piga na. I also drive a hyundai diesel.
    Sa nagtanong ano ang recommended ko? Buy anything you want, just don't expect much if hindi branded. Gets?

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    1. Idont buy your idea santa fe can sprint 200kph. You might be referring to non crdi diesels.all new diesel engines now are using piezo injector whics more efficient than previous crdis.

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  66. Is there any truth to the alleged "SUDDEN UNINTENDED ACCELERATION" plaguing the Montero Sport ? There were over 100 cases reported in the Philippines but none in other countries where the same model was introduced (ie Thailand, Indonesia, etc.).

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  67. Hello Sir Uly, any idea if how much is the all-new 2016 Montero in the Philippines? Also, when will it be available is it on January? Thank you.

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  68. I just made a reservation from their website http://newmonterosport.ph/

    But the all-new 2016 Montero too expensive. Starts at PHP 1,550,000 for GLS 2WD 8 A/T to PHP 2,000,000 for GT 4WD 8 A/T.

    FYI, the PHP 60,000 discount is not yet deducted from the above price.

    I hope the all-new 2016 Fortuner will release their price for comparison.

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  69. Salamat at di ako nakabili ng bulok na old model 2015 montero, ito ang hinihintay ko 2016 montero.

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    1. Ahaha anong kinabulok ng 2k15 model naging minivan ma nga itsura ng bagong monty hahah wala na pagkaclassy tignan mo everest fortu at mux pag tntgnan mo ang classy tignan eh un bagong monty ngayon dissapointment sa design pero upgrade sa features btw naka 2015/2016 montero GLS V SE 4x4 kami last nov.2015 lang namin nailabas masasabi ko mas gusto ko ung ngayon kesa sa dati ang hanap ko is 4x4 na M/T na wala sa bago ngayon also the design mas maangas ang dati kesa ngayon on my opinion

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    2. Ahaha anong kinabulok ng 2k15 model naging minivan ma nga itsura ng bagong monty hahah wala na pagkaclassy tignan mo everest fortu at mux pag tntgnan mo ang classy tignan eh un bagong monty ngayon dissapointment sa design pero upgrade sa features btw naka 2015/2016 montero GLS V SE 4x4 kami last nov.2015 lang namin nailabas masasabi ko mas gusto ko ung ngayon kesa sa dati ang hanap ko is 4x4 na M/T na wala sa bago ngayon also the design mas maangas ang dati kesa ngayon on my opinion

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    3. Mas mahina naman ang makina

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    4. Mas mahina naman ang makina

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  70. Montero Sport Hater! Bakit ang dami nila? kc sila yung naka fortuner 2.5 since 2005-2012 w/o VNT, mga civic sir/b16-18 etc na nag miminor pag may lubak, lalo na yung may mga extended chin! at mga crossover(GAS) na nagtitipid, at mga nde marunong gumamit ng AT ng ibang xuv/suv/cuv. GALING MANLAIT NG IBA, HUMAN ERROR NAMAN YUNG ISSUE SA MONTERO. PALIBHASA YUNG MGA AHENTE DITO FEELING NILA WALANG WEAKEST LINK MGA UNIT NILA. YUN ANG AKALA NIYO!HAHAHA!

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  71. Mitsubishi monTERROR...

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  72. Hi sir uly, may I ask if the new gear box design of the 2016 montero has been updated or same pa rin. I mean, puwede ka ba mag-shift ng gear kahit hindi ka nakaapak sa brake?

    First choice ko kasi ang Montero kasi mura. Second choice is the Fortuner dahil sa availability ng parts.

    OFW from Qatar

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  73. Had the chance to see the Montero Sport Premium in Mall of Asia. Was very disappointed because of all hard plastic and you can never seat 3 adults on the 2nd row... and forget to put an adult on the 3rd row (my knees were almost in my chest).

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  74. work hard play hard and drive hard with plastiks from china plant polluting sua at suak sa bulsa damang dama ang mitsutorotot na usok.

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  75. i hate yakuza and japanese brands. i like american muscle.

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  76. Hey mga SUV Lovers,tama kayo kanya kanyang taste,gaya ko may CRV 1999 pero bumili ulit ako ng CRV 2016,meaning mas comfortble ako kay sa ibang SUV car. Ok naman lahat ng company ng sasakyan kaya lang individual differences, hindi ba. So, dont distruct them, forget Monteiro issues,you know Pinoy, mahilig mamulitica..........

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  77. Guys, before buying expensive ordinary cars, check the engine model and the drive train if its the newest modelin the market. for CRV in Europe new engine available for dieselis iDTEC with 9-speed transmission.for montero from old engine 4d56 to 4n15 with 8- speeed. for fortuner new 2kd engine with 6-speed. by 2016 euro 4-6 will be implemented for climate change. please be the catalyst of change cause we breathe the same polluted air with our children and granchildren.

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  78. shet na montero yan. ang baba ng value sa market ngayon. Hindi nila ina-address ung mga issues, hindi pa nila pinoprotektahan or build up ung repotutation. Im trying to trade-in my monty 2011 GLS-V, the market value should be at least 900k, e ngayon swerte ka na maka 550k. Would not even recommend to friends and relatives ung new Monterosport models or any mitsubushi cars. Im very disappointed.

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  79. Sabog sa design sagana sa features para sakin good move ginawa namin na binili namin ang 2015/2016 monty GLS 4WD last nov 2015 lang namin nilabas walang pagsisisi syempre pag bibili ka tgnan mo na dn design mas pabor pa ako sa design ng samin ngayon kesa sa bago simple na may pagkaclassy tgnan mo design ngayon honda na maypagka outlander haha nakashot ata designer ng mitsu nun dinesign yan lol..

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  80. Sabog sa design sagana sa features para sakin good move ginawa namin na binili namin ang 2015/2016 monty GLS 4WD last nov 2015 lang namin nilabas walang pagsisisi syempre pag bibili ka tgnan mo na dn design mas pabor pa ako sa design ng samin ngayon kesa sa bago simple na may pagkaclassy tgnan mo design ngayon honda na maypagka outlander haha nakashot ata designer ng mitsu nun dinesign yan lol..

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    1. Congrats dong, yuv driven a phase out car.

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    2. Be happy with what you bought. No need to keep telling us why you bought the previous gen.

      It looks as though you regretted it but don't want to admit or you are waiting for someone to agree with you and tell you you made the right choice.

      Either way, no need to keep explaining your decision to us.

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  81. Sir uly bakit walang rpm range ung 430nm max torque ang monty saan mag umpisa o single rpm point lang talaga.

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  82. I'm a mechanic and Mitsubishi auto-lover. matibay, pangmatagalan. good for all season and terrain. pang mayayaman, pang mahihirap pwede. as you can see kahit model 80's and 90's matatag parin ang mitsu sa kalsada. sa lahat ng mitsu lovers go on!

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    1. Mitsubishi pang mayaman na walang taste. Dyologs at lassinggero at hindi marunong mag drive ng automatic. At hindi alam na talo pa ng Kia ang Mistsubishi in terms of quality. Stuck in the 1970s and mga tagahanga ng Mitsubishi.

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  83. hayzz nako .. mga nagmamagaling na mga tao...
    kung gusto nyo ng montero bumili kyo kung ayaw nyo edi wag .. ganun lang ka simple .. nagtatalo pa ang mga g@g0 .. pataasan ng ng IHI .. masahol pa kyo sa mga bata ...

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    1. saka dagdag ko lang ... baket pera nyo ba ang pinambili sa mga sasakyan nila ??? puro kyo kontra ng kontra ... kung ano ang gusto nila wala kayong magagawa .. kung magyayabang kayo siguraduhin nyo lang na pera nyo ang pinambili sa gusto nilang sasakyan ... karamihan dyan comment ng comment ni bisekleta wala kayo ...

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  84. ah mga sir di ba ang problema sa montero ngayon yung headroom at legroom masyado maliit pano na lang pag matangkad ?

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    1. Ako 5'8" lang ang height sayad ang ulo ko sa ceiling ng 2016 Montero GT. Yung design ng upuan sabi maganda daw kasi parang nakayakap sa katawan mo pero feeling ko masikip or am just claustrophobic?

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  85. medyo napangitan din ako sa desing ng bagong montero... pero ng makita ko ng actual yung unit... ok naman pala... nagugustuhan ko na nga kesa sa bagon ford everest :D

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  86. CRV is that you? no it's a bigger CRV

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  87. Nakakasawa na agad tignan ito sa kalsada, parang funeral hearse na may tulo sa likod. Siyempre bili pa rin yung mga gaya-gayang unggoy na walang alam blhin kundi Turd World AUV.

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  88. lahat ba ng model may sunroof? and lahat ba push button?

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  89. can i buy montero sports 2016 nowadays? i want to but. please call me 09175524553

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  90. can i buy montero sports 2016 nowadays? i want to buy color red. please call me 09175524553

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