 Mitsubishi
Montero
Price Rs 28 lakh
0-100kph NA
Top speed 170kph
Power 165bhp at 3800rpm
Torque 38kgm at 2000rpm
Power to weight 59bhp per tonne
Length
4830mm
Width 1895mm
Height 1855mm
Wheelbase 2780mm
Weight 2810kg
Fuel tank 90litres
 Engine
4-cyls, in-line, turbo-diesel, 3200cc
Installation Front, longitudinal, four-wheel drive
Compression ratio 17.0:1
Specific output 51.56bhp per litre
Bore/stroke 98.5/105.0mm
Gearbox type 5-speed manual
Front suspension
Double wishbone with stabilizer bar
Rear suspension Independent multi-link suspension with
stabilizer bar
Front brakes Ventilated discs
Rear brakes Ventilated drum in discs
Tyres 265/65 R17
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STYLING Swoopy, muscular design looks superb, but will
owners prefer Montero badge over Pajero?
ENGINE Responsive and effortless performer, but seriously
lacks refinement
HANDLING & RIDE Confidence-inspiring on all surfaces
but doesn’t have the ultimate off-roadability of Pajero 2.8
BRAKES Reassuring and effective and come with ABS
CABIN QUALITY Leather interiors a vast improvement, but
third-row seats too tiny
PRACTICALITY Has reputation for reliability but being
an import, service and spares will be expensive
VALUE FOR MONEY Much better value after price cut and
additional features, but still expensive
FIRST VERDICT The SUV to
have this side of Rs 30 lakh
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October 2005