Mitsubishi Montero Sport hailed as Russia’s 2021 SUV of the year 

Updated Nov 16, 2021 | Same topic: Automotive Industry Updates

By winning this, it proves that the Montero Sport does well in cold weather. 

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation’s Montero Sport was chosen by a jury as the best midsize SUV in Russia. In that market, the Montero Sport is known as the Pajero Sport, and it was chosen for its practicality, comfort, durability, as well as its off-road capability.

Mitsubishi Montero Sport front profile shot

The Mitsubishi Montero Sport, aka the Pajero Sport in Russia

Aside from bagging the best midsize SUV crown, the Mitsubishi Montero Sport managed to clinch the Best New Product of the Year award in the 2021 Car of the Year Russia. It is an award that’s determined through public voting.  

In some parts of the said region, many people require tough-as-nails vehicles just to get by. Cold to freezing inclement weather in Russia is very damaging to roads. Also, some places are buried in snow almost year-round.  

So while the Montero Sport has more than proven itself in tropical countries like the Philippines, Australia, Thailand, and many others, it turns out that it does well in cold countries in the northern hemisphere as well.  

Apart from the Mitsubishi Montero Sport, the Mitsubishi Outlander was chosen by the public as the midsize crossover SUV of the year for its great balance of utility and eco-friendliness. This somewhat proves that it performs great in the said region, and yes, this has something to do with its all-wheel-drive system which is useful in slippery road conditions.  

A picture of the Mitsubishi Outlander parked in an outdoor environment

The Mitsubishi Outlander was chosen by the Russian public as the best midsize SUV for 2021

With regards to the win, Mitsubishi Russia president and chief executive officer Osamu Iwaba thanked the judges and its customers for trusting in the brand.  

"We celebrate the 30th anniversary of Mitsubishi Motors in Russia this year, and all these years, we have continued improving our cars to develop an ideal SUV for Russian roads and weather conditions. Both expert jury and customers have highly recognized [the] Pajero Sport and [the] Outlander. We thank everyone who voted for these models," said Iwaba.

In the Philippines, the Mitsubishi Montero 2021 is also a popular choice for the same reasons. It can seat up to seven, and is known to be reliable and robust. Currently, it has four variants available locally, and all of them are powered by a 2.4-liter turbodiesel engine that can make up to 179 horsepower and 430 Nm of torque. It either gets an eight-speed automatic transmission, or a six-speed manual gearbox, and only the top-spec Montero Sport GT has a 4x4 drivetrain. 

A picture of Mitsubishi Russia President and CEO Osamu Iwaba

Mitsubishi Russia President and CEO Osamu Iwaba holding the awards for the said vehicles

The prices for the Philippine-spec Montero Sport range from Php 1,568,000 to Php 2,298,000. 

The Mitsubishi Outlander is also available locally. It only has one variant called the Outlander PHEV, and it is an all-wheel-drive, five-seater plug-in hybrid vehicle whose 2.4-liter engine and electric motor can produce up to 128 horsepower and 199 Nm of torque. At the moment, the Outlander PHEV carries a price of Php 2,998,000. 

Looking for a slick new Mitsubishi ride? Then consider Philkotse’s Mitsubishi Philippines price list for your shopping needs. 

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Mitsubishi Montero Sport

One of the popular midsize SUVs in the Philippines is the Montero Sport by Japanese auto giant Mitsubishi. It continually hits the list of best-selling cars in the country every year. Mitsubishi Montero Sport 2023 price in the Philippines is quite good, ranging from PHP 1,568,000 to PHP 2,341,000 with five variants. Powering this midsize SUV is a 2.4-liter 4N15 inline-4 Mitsubishi Innovative Valve Timing Electronic Control (MIVEC) that makes 179 hp and 430 Nm of torque. It can send power to all four wheels via either a 6-speed manual or 8-speed automatic with Sports Mode. The Montero Sport spans 4,825 mm in length, 1,815 mm in width, and 1,835 mm in height. Currently, this Mitsubishi vehicle is competing against the Toyota Fortuner, Isuzu mu-X, and Ford Everest.

The Mitsubishi Montero Sport, as a third-generation model, displays its benchmark for the brand's contemporary lineup, which is the 'Dynamic Shield' grille that shows a completely redesigned front. Similar to the model it replaced, the Mitsubishi Montero Sport is L200 or Strada pickup based. The chassis and half of its front body structure are the same as its pickup sibling. It still uses the three-link live axle coil spring for the rear suspension and the independent double-wishbone front suspension from the model it supersedes. The full list of Mitsubishi Montero Sport for sale of car dealers on Philkotse.com gets 82 results, you can take a look to make a wise choice yourself.

₱ 1,568,000 - ₱ 2,366,000

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Cesar G.B. Miguel

Cesar G.B. Miguel

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Cesar Guiderone B. Miguel was born and raised in Iligan City, Lanao Del Norte. He graduated in 2010 with a Bachelor of Arts in English degree from Mindanao State University - Iligan Institute of Technology. He previously worked as a freelance writer for various websites, as a member of the Iligan City Disaster Risk Reduction Management's training staff, and as a medical sales representative.

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