Mitsubishi unveils its new Montero

[OEM]

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Mitsubishi's Montero @ Rs 36 lakh - Sify.com

The Montero AT version is launched at Rs.36 lac (+ change).

After the small car segment, this might just be what the doctor ordered for the luxury segment.

What say you guys!!!!!!

[maxbhp]

Originally Posted by redcandle

Yes but... at the price they are selling it at???? It too much for the car it is.

Prado Diesel is even more expensive and the interior doesnt exude that quality finish like in Montero.

[shatrughna]

So finally we have 1 more SUVish vehicle with AT! Wish and hope that soon we will have an AT option in sub 20 lakhs price trag category of SUVish vehicles. No hopes from Tatas but Mahindra, Mitsu, GM should do well with an Auto option. Suzuki already has one.

[AMATMO]

Originally Posted by maxbhp

Prado Diesel is even more expensive and the interior doesnt exude that quality finish like in Montero.

totally agree with you here montero certainly beats prado here

[saurabhg]

hey guys,
u pple seem to be keeping track of the montero since long. i am planning to buy one...well my father is. now our options are the BMW X3, the Volvo XC90 and the Mitsubishi Montero. Agreed the BMW has the badge, the extra muscle, the badge (i mention it twice coz its that important!), and the over all funky feel with the push button ignition et al but is it worth the extra 10L i ll be dolling out for it over the montero? the montero does seem to be well equipped and must be a sturdy car( given it weighs abt 3 tons). now i would go for the BMW but my father wants to consider the montero..so can anyone give me any advice? your pearls would be greatly appreciated!!
cheers

[BMWlover]

The 2008 Montero is definitely a better deal than the X3, looks much more butch and quite modern, and has better space and kit. It also is totally different from the previous generation, so don't form opinions based on that, interiors and feel are now much better.
and yea, it is a lot more rugged as well. I'm personally not a big fan of the X3, its not really a SUV and it fails to be anything else, and the only thing that goes in its favor is the BMW badge. Having said that, you will get more looks from the X3 any day, so go for zat is the badge matters most. I'm not sure about the XC90 as I never Test Drove it, but looks pretty dated to me compared to these two..will definately be the most unique if you opt for it i guess, havent seen one on the road in delhi.
On a side note I've heard good things about the rockford system in the Montero if you are the kind that likes to keep their car stock.

[GTO - Touring]

Hi Saurabh,

Both, the X3 and the Montero, being CBU's are overpriced by atleast 6 - 10 lacs each. That said, the choice in in the Monteros favour:

1. Size : It is a size bigger than the X3 and is more spacious on the inside too.

2. Ride Quality : The Montero has excellent ride quality while the X3 is known for its stiff bone jarring suspension.

3. Reliability : It is safe to presume that the Montero will be more reliable in the long run. The construction is much simpler. Plus, the ownership costs will be lesser too.

4. Offroad capability : Montero beats the soft-roading X3 hollow here.

If badge matters to you, then its the BMW. For everything else, the Montero it is.

[Insane Devil]

Hey GTO, are u sure the Ownership costs would be less in the Montero , than the BMW X3?

I heard as the Montero is totally CBU, and so are its parts, they will be quiet expensive. Or is it that the BMW spare parts are way too expensive, in general?

[GTO]

Both are CBU; I'd say BMW parts will be far more expensive in any case. Also, the Montero has a simpler constuction and comes made-in-Japan. I am certain that the Montero would be cheaper to maintain in the long run.