2016 Montero Sport Will Be Launched Soon: Mitsubishi PH

MANILA: After introducing Fieldmaster 4WD Edition in the country, the biggest Japanese car maker, Mitsubishi, is all set to launch its all-new 2016 Montero Sport soon in the local market. A couple of months ago, the company has updated its website by adding the 2016 model. The off-road SUV will be sold in the domestic market in 4 variants and will be priced between PhP 1,218,000 – 2,000,000. The much awaited SUV would be making its appearance at the 2016 Mitsubishi Auto Expo that will start this month from January 21 to January 24 for public at the World Trade Center in Pasay City.

Some suspected issues were reported about the Sudden Unintended Acceleration (SUA) in one of the sold units of Montero Sport that had been monitored by the Japanese team at MMPC. Later on, the team revealed that the claim is not true and the vehicle is working perfectly. The team also suggested the buyers to learn more about the transmission types on offer to get rid of any confusion.

Having an upmarket profile, the next generation Pickup Platform Vehicle (PPV) comes featured with a bunch of dynamic components that will give tough competition to the rivals as Chevrolet Trailblazer and Toyota Fortuner in the segment.

The exterior of the 2016 model looks quite appealing and sporty, carrying headlights, LED daytime running lights, chrome finishing art over the bumper and air intake. Furthermore, it gets impressive side windows and quartic shape wheel arches. The rear profile has received minimalist works that carries chrome element and LED brake lights. Furthermore, the vehicle is constructed on the strong frame that will provide outstanding handling and stability.

From the safety aspects, the 2016 Montero Sport comes featured with a standard safety package that include an Anti-lock braking system, traction control system, 8 SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) Airbags and much more.

In terms of power, the 2016 model is powered by the all-new 2.4-litre MIVEC turbo diesel motor that will return 181 horsepower at 3,500 RPM and makes 430 Nm of torque at 2,500 RPM. The reports suggested that the new SUV will be 17 percent fuel efficient than its predecessor. The motor is paired to an 8-speed automatic transmission.

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