Mighty midsize SUVs: Mitsubishi Montero Sport vs. Toyota Fortuner
Mitsubishi and Toyota have been tussling in the midsize SUV segment with the Montero Sport and Fortuner for years. Today, the two popular SUVs in their latest versions are still butting heads with various noteworthy features — which aim to reel in buyers looking for a family-hauling off-roader.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
What are the key features of the Mitsubishi Montero Sport GT 4WD?
The Montero Sport GT 4WD is equipped with an HDMI-compatible infotainment and safety features such as rear cross traffic alert.What are the key features of the Toyota Fortuner LTD 4x4?
The Fortuner LTD boasts of a nine-speaker JBL audio system and 2.8-liter diesel engine with 500Nm of torque.In the 2022 Montero Sport, one feature is staring the driving right in the face: An eight-inch colored LCD meter that makes available vital information such as vehicle speed and trip information. Meanwhile, steering wheel controls allow access to key features like adaptive cruise control (ACC), voice command activation, and audio entertainment for even greater convenience and safety.
As vehicles that will likely see family use, the 2022 Montero Sport and Fortuner focus on versatile interiors and assuring safety kit.
The 2022 Montero Sport is a proper seven-seater that promises adequate headroom and legroom for its occupants. It can also transform into a cargo carrier when the third-row seats are folded, a quality helped along with a power-operated tailgate. Luggage, bags of groceries, or other bulky items, and even a surfboard, can be carried by the SUV.
The 2022 Montero Sport is equipped with numerous safety gadgets, one of which is the aforementioned ACC which lets the driver set a preferred speed and the system automatically adjusts the distance from the vehicle in front using radar sensors.
Blind spot warning (BSW) with lane change assist (LCA) and rear cross traffic alert (RCTA) eliminates the possibility of collisions due to vehicles coming up from behind and falling into the blind spot of the driver. The vehicle’s safety system will also cut the engine output if the driver’s foot accidentally presses down on the accelerator.
In the 2022 Fortuner, its arsenal of safety equipment are bundled in its Toyota Safety Sense. TSS includes a pre-collision system that uses an integrated camera and radar system to help reduce the likelihood of colliding with a preceding car or pedestrian, and lane departure alert that uses a camera on the windshield to help avoid the consequences of unintended lane departure by alerting the driver when it senses that the vehicle has veered from its lane. Lastly, adaptive cruise control uses radar plus a camera to adjust and help maintain a preset distance from the car in front.
Buyers consider midsize SUV for their brawny diesel engines, and for the 2022 Montero Sport, its 2.4-liter MIVEC diesel engine that makes 179hp and 430Nm of torque makes it worthy of consideration. An eight-speed automatic transmission is mated to this engine.
The 2022 Fortuner isn't to be outdone in the tech specs, as its 2.8-liter turbodiesel churns out 201hp and 500Nm of torque. A six-speed automatic transmission manages these outputs.
To complement their mighty engines, the 2022 Montero Sport and Fortuner use four-wheel-drive systems in their select variants. The SUVs' 4WD make their generous ground clearance — a quality sought-after by consumers, especially those who desire a vehicle that can handle floodwaters — all the more attractive.
So, which do you think is the superior seven-seat SUV? Check out the spec sheets of the two models — in top-trim Montero Sport GT 4WD and Fortuner 2.8L LTD guises — to help you answer that seemingly age-old question.
SPECIFICATIONS |
Mitsubishi Montero Sport GT 4WD AT |
Toyota Fortuner 4x4 2.8L LTD AT |
Vehicle Type |
Midsize SUV |
Midsize SUV |
Overall Length (mm) |
4,825 |
4,795 |
Overall Width (mm) |
1,815 |
1,855 |
Overall Height (mm) |
1,835 (with antenna and roof rail) |
1,835 |
Wheelbase (mm) |
2,800 |
2,745 |
Seating Capacity |
7 |
7 |
Number of Doors |
5 |
5 |
Fuel Tank Capacity (L) |
80 |
80 |
Engine Type |
2.4L Gasoline Engine, In-line 4 Cylinder 16 Valve with Variable Geometry Turbo and Mitsubishi Innovative Valve timing Electronic Control (MIVEC) |
2.8L Turbo Diesel Engine, In-line 4 Cylinder 16 Valve |
Displacement (cc) |
2,442 |
2,755 |
Number of Cylinders |
4 |
4 |
Valves Per Cylinder |
4 |
4 |
Maximum Power Output (ps / rpm) |
181/ 3,500 |
204 / 3,400 |
Maximum Torque (Nm / rpm) |
430 / 2,500 |
500 / 1,600 – 2,000 |
Fuel Type |
Diesel |
Diesel |
Drive Type |
Super Select 4WD-II |
4x4 |
Transmission |
Eight-speed Automatic Transmission with Sport Mode |
Six-speed Automatic Transmission |
Suspension |
Front: Double Wishbone with Coil Spring and Stabilizer Bar Rear: 3-link Coil Springs and Stabilizer Bar |
Front: Double Wishbone Rear: Multi-link |
Brakes |
Front: Discs Rear: Discs |
Front: Discs Rear: Discs |
Wheels and Tires |
265/60 R18 Alloy |
265 / 60 R18 Alloy |
Tire Type |
Radial |
Radial |
Steering Gear Type |
Power assisted |
Power assisted |
Steering Column |
Adjustable |
Adjustable |
Headlights |
LED |
Bi-LED |
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) |
LED |
LED with Line Guide |
Auto Headlights |
Without |
Without |
Front Fog Lamps |
LED |
LED |
Rear Fog Lamp |
With |
With |
Outside Rear View Mirror |
Power Adjust and Power Fold |
Power Adjust and Power Fold |
Wipers |
Manual |
Manual |
Integrated Antenna |
With |
With |
Side Stepper |
With |
With |
Overfenders |
With |
With |
Deck Lamp |
Without |
Without |
Rear Window Defogger |
With |
With |
Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank |
With |
With |
Seat Material |
Leather |
Leather |
Driver Seat Adjustment |
Eight-way Power Adjust |
Eight-way Power Adjust |
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment |
Four-way Manual Adjust |
Four-way Manual Adjust |
Headrest |
Rear Seat |
Rear Seat |
Digital Clock |
With |
With |
Digital Odometer |
With |
With |
Electronic Multi-tripmeter |
With |
With |
Tacho Meter |
With |
With |
On Board Computer |
With |
With |
Low Fuel Warning Light |
With |
With |
Audio System |
Eight-inch Touch Screen Display Audio with AM/FM Radio |
Eight-inch Touch Screen Display Audio with AM/FM Radio |
Connectivity |
USB, Bluetooth, Smartphone-link Display Audio (SDA), Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Voice Command, Navigation, HDMI |
USB, Bluetooth, AUX, Apple Carplay, Android Auto, Smart Device Link, Voice Command |
Speakers |
Six |
Nine |
Multi-functioning Steering Wheel |
With |
With |
Cruise Control |
With |
Adaptive Cruise Control |
Keyless Entry |
With |
With |
Ignition System |
Push Start System |
Push Start System |
Air Conditioning System |
Automatic |
Automatic |
Rear Air Conditioner Vent |
With |
With |
Heater |
With |
With |
Cup and Bottle Holders |
With |
With |
Illuminated Entry System |
With |
With |
Power Windows |
With |
With |
Power Door Locks |
With |
With |
12V Accessory Power Outlet |
With |
With |
Airbags |
Driver, Driver's Front Passenger, Side (7 total) |
Driver, Driver's knee, Front Passenger, Curtain Shield (7 total) |
Seatbelts |
Front: Three-point Rear: Three-point |
Front: Three-point Rear: Three-point |
Seat Belt Warning |
With |
With |
Door Ajar Warning |
With |
With |
Engine Check Warning |
With |
With |
Isofix |
With |
With |
Tether Anchor |
With |
With |
Child Safety Locks |
With |
With |
Central Locking |
With |
With |
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) |
With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) Function |
With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) Function |
Vehicle Stability Control System |
With (Active Stability and Traction Control) |
With |
Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) |
With |
With |
Reverse Camera |
With |
With |
Parking Sensors |
With |
With |
Tire Pressure Monitoring System |
Without |
Without |
Engine Immobilizer |
With |
With |
Forward Collision Mitigation |
With |
Without |
Blind Spot Warning with Lane Change Assist |
With | Without (Blind Spot Warning) |
Ultrasonic Misacceleration Mitigation System |
With | Without |
Rear Cross Traffic Alert |
With | Without |
Available Body Colors |
White Diamond, Jet Black Mica, Graphite Gray Metallic (per dealer firm order basis), Medium Red Mica (per dealer firm order basis) |
Silver Metallic/Attitude Black, White Pearl Crystal Shine/Attitude Black |
PRICE |
P2,341,000 |
P2,450,000 |
Photos from Mitsubishi Motor Philippines Corp., Toyota Motor Philippines
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