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Montero Sport
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Introduced in 1992, the Montero Sport is Mitsubishi's answer to a sleek and sexy SUV. Following are Mitsubishi Montero Sport news highlights and reviews from a number of sources. (1992-2004 model years are indicated in parentheses.)

Car Review (All Years)
Reviews and ratings of the Mitsubishi Montero Sport (all years). These reviews are written by the owners themselves.

The Car Connection (2004)
Mitsubishi's 2004 Montero Sport, built on the upcoming Galant platform, will be manufactured in Normal, Ill.

Yahoo Autos (2003)
The 2003 Montero Sport is a 4-door, 5-passenger luxury sport-utility, or sport-utility, available in 8 trims, ranging from the ES 2WD to the LTD A4WD. The 2003 Montero Sport's closest competitors include the Acura MDX, the Kia Sportage, and the Volvo XC90.

A Car Place (2002)
Quirks: Slushy transmission that tends to downshift when coasting, lack of power memory.

Consumer Guide (2002)
A more-sophisticated 4WD system tops the 2002 changes to the Montero Sport.

Epinions (2002)
See what owners of the 2002 Mitsubishi Montero Sport think of their vehicles -- the good and the bad.

MSN Autos (2002)
New for 2002: 4WD versions get a new ALL-4Wheel Drive system, which automatically provides traction when and where it's needed. Part-time 4WD with locked center differential is still available, with high- and low-range. A 3.5-liter V6 is now standard on the XLS model. The 3.5XS model is discontinued.

National Highway Traffic Safety Admin (2002)
Crash test results for the 2002 Mitsubishi Montero Sport 4-DR. 4x4 model.

New Car Test Drive (2002)
The Mitsubishi Montero Sport boasts rough and ready looks backed up by truck-tough underpinnings and a part-time four-wheel-drive system for serious off-road use. It's tough enough to tackle rugged terrain, yet stylish enough for a night out on the town.

Yahoo Autos (2002)
The 2002 Montero Sport is a 4-door, 5-passenger luxury sport-utility, or sport-utility, available in 8 trims, ranging from the ES 2WD to the LTD A4WD. The 2002 Montero Sport's closest competitors include the Acura MDX and the Kia Sportage.

Epinions (2001)
See what owners of the 2001 Mitsubishi Montero Sport think of their vehicles -- the good and the bad.

National Highway Traffic Safety Admin (2001)
Crash test results for the 2001 Mitsubishi Montero Sport 4-DR. 4x4 model.

New Car Test Drive (2001)
Stylish wagon for the suburban wilderness.

Popular Mechanics (2001)
The 2001 Montero Sport receives new safety features, including structural enhancements designed to help deflect the force of a frontal offset crash.

The Car Connection (2001)
It feels uncomfortably tipsy, and the feeling is hardly enhanced by Mitsubishi's selection of soft, cushy spring rates meant to comfort highway driving.

Auto Revista (2000)
Significantly updated for 2000, the new Montero Sport still displays a strong, yet elegant, compact design.

Epinions (2000)
See what owners of the 2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport think of their vehicles -- the good and the bad.

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (2000)
Standard equipment included a full-size spare wheel and tire, alloy wheels, antilock brakes, air conditioning, a six-speaker stereo with CD player, skid plates underneath to protect the engine and fuel tank, power windows and mirrors, and the usual scattering of cubbies, folding seats and cup holders.

New Car Test Drive (2000)
Style leader gets bigger engine, better suspension.

The Car Connection (2000)
One thing really sets the revised 2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport apart from the competition: styling. Its industrial-looking, sharply creased sheet metal provides a dissenting alternative to the mainstream looks of most other SUVs.

Woman Motorist (2000)
The driving position is less than ideal. The drivers seat’s lowest position is still pretty high and angle of the steering wheel gives the impression of driving a bus.

Epinions (1999)
See what owners of the 1999 Mitsubishi Montero Sport think of their vehicles -- the good and the bad.

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (1999)
Passenger space is about the same as that of the average compact car, but the cargo area is a useful 43 cubic feet.

New Car Test Drive (1999)
Mitsubishi's five-passenger Montero Sport competes directly with the Nissan Pathfinder, Toyota 4Runner, Isuzu Rodeo and Honda Passport.

Epinions (1998)
See what owners of the 1998 Mitsubishi Montero Sport think of their vehicles -- the good and the bad.

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