What was the appeal of the Mitsubishi Montero?
Today, a lot of the first gen Montero’s appeal is its simplicity. Like most 4x4s from the 1980s, there is just not a lot to go wrong. Short wheelbase versions are great for scampering off-road, the full four-doors are good long haulers.
Is the Mitsubishi Montero a 4 wheel drive car?
On top of that, the mid-90s Monty shipped with four-wheel disc brakes (suck it, Toyota) and can be ordered with ABS that actually worked with four-wheel-drive engaged, something that not too many other 4x4s in that era could claim. The Montero’s four-wheel drive system is also a 4WD/AWD hybrid with a center differential.
Which is better a Mitsubishi Montero or Challenger?
Early ones are going to be better off-roaders, later ones will be better daily drivers, and the second-generation is kind of in the middle. The Montero Sport, also known as the Mitsubishi Challenger, is a totally different vehicle that we might have to talk about another time.
When did the second generation Montero come out?
The second-generation Montero, which was around from about ’92 to 2000, is my personal favorite with its fantastic off-road architecture and passable highway manners, that make it suited for both going to a trailhead and scrambling over rocks.
Today, a lot of the first gen Montero’s appeal is its simplicity. Like most 4x4s from the 1980s, there is just not a lot to go wrong. Short wheelbase versions are great for scampering off-road, the full four-doors are good long haulers.
How long does it take to replace speed sensor on Mitsubishi Montero?
You should be able to replace the speed sensor in about 10 minutes using a few simple tools. Park the Montero on level ground and set the emergency brake. Jack up the rear end of your Mitsubishi Montero.
What kind of engine does a Mitsubishi Montero have?
Gen 2 Monteros had a 3.0-liter V6, a 3.5 DOHC and a 3.5 SOHC for its last three model years. Any gen 2 is decent but the final run, the 1998 to 2000 ones known colloquially as “Gen 2.5,” are the most desirable. Particularly ’98s and ’99s, as those were the ones that could be spec’d with the rear locker.
The second-generation Montero, which was around from about ’92 to 2000, is my personal favorite with its fantastic off-road architecture and passable highway manners, that make it suited for both going to a trailhead and scrambling over rocks.