A bountiful Bohol drive with Mitsubishi’s new Montero Sport

Any drive is transformed into a special one when you’re at the wheel (or even riding as a passenger) in Mitsubishi’s new Montero Sport. I’m speaking from experience as I was fortunate to have driven (and ridden) the 2020 Montero Sport in a memorable drive in Bohol just last week.   

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The latest Montero Sport has a sharper and more robust appearance up front. Mitsubishi’s signature Dynamic Shield front view design has been further evolved on their new SUV, emphasizing the sense of wideness with the headlights continuing from the front grille and the combination lamps at the bumper corners. The higher hood exhibits a deeper front face, while a more solid, powerful chrome part design projects a more refined, sophisticated appearance.

Under the hood is Mitsubishi’s state-of-the-art 2.4-liter MIVEC turbo-diesel mated to an 8-speed automatic. The new Montero Sport retains the Super-Select 4WD-II system that delivers optimal traction for all surfaces and confidence-inspiring handling. The off-road mode with a newly designed switch on 4WD models elevates off-road performance with the integrated control of engine output, transmission settings and brake power.

Inside, Mitsubishi crafted a refreshed interior, highlighted by an 8-way power-adjustable driver’s seat, that delivers a more luxurious and comfortable feel. Needless to say, the new Montero Sport is equipped with advanced features both for convenience and safety.

An updated floor console and soft-padded interior door panels enhance luxury and comfort while a storage tray that sits under the floor console is now accessible from both left and right sides.  For power users, a new 220V 150-watt AC power outlet has been added on the existing USB port at the rear panel of the center console.

Welcome additions are an 8-inch color LCD meter and 8-inch Smartphone-Link Display Audio (SDA), which is compatible for Apple Carplay and Android Auto.

On the safety front, the new Montero Sport is equipped with Lane Change Assist (LCA) and Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) functions, Hill Start Assist, a multi-view camera system that limits blind spots when parking the vehicle, and seven airbags for GT 4WD, six airbags for GT 2WD, and two airbags for the GLS and GLX variants.

Prices for the new Montero Sport are P1,656,000 for the GLX 2.4D 2WD MT, P1,769,000 for the GLS 2WD AT and P1,998,000 for the GT 2WD AT. Color options are White Diamond, Sterling Silver Metallic, Titanium Gray, Medium Red, and Jet Black.

You need not drive the new Montero Sport to Bohol for a photo with the gorgeous Chocolate Hills to appreciate its beauty (inside and out) — even your everyday drives will take on a more relaxing or more exhilarating dimension (depending on what you want). The new Mitsubishi Montero Sport does that.