2005 Mitsubishi Montero Review

Name: 2005 Mitsubishi Montero Review
Brand: Mitsubishi
Price: 2251 USD
Rating: 4.9 (27 reviews)

2003 Mitsubishi Montero Limited 4WD 4dr SUV

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Pros

High-quality interior materials, sharp cabin design, large cargo capacity, excellent off-road capability.

Cons

Serious lack of power compared to rivals, mediocre on-road handling, cramped third-row seat, no side curtain airbags.

What’s new

The Montero receives new 17-inch painted alloy wheels this year.

Edmunds says

An old-school sport-ute that excels off-road, but when it comes to overall performance and passenger-carrying ability, it can't match its more modern rivals.

Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2005 Mitsubishi Montero Limited 4WD 4dr SUV (3.8L 6cyl 5A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.62 per gallon for regular unleaded in New Jersey.}

Monthly estimates based on costs in New Jersey

$306/mo

$202/mo

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Montero #2

saundra Anderson, 08/16/2006

2005 Mitsubishi Montero Limited 4WD 4dr SUV (3.8L 6cyl 5A)

The Montero handles like a small car with SUV capabilities. It tows 5000 pounds without a problem. Its third seat is a bit cramped for an adult though. I dislike the spare tire on the tailgate because it makes the trailer hitch difficult to access. I plan to purchase Montero #3 soon.

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hard2please, 08/25/2006

2005 Mitsubishi Montero Limited 4WD 4dr SUV (3.8L 6cyl 5A)

The only gripe I have is this vehicle should be two inches wider and two inches shorter. I am not a boulevard cruiser and use this vehicle to get me to some pretty rough terrain here in Oregon. This is my fourth one and I will snub Mitsubishi for not keeping this line going. It is a tough truck with a quality build and it holds up well on USFS roads and trails, unlike the Endeavor, …

Our Third Montero

2003 Evo, 06/01/2005

2005 Mitsubishi Montero Limited 4WD 4dr SUV (3.8L 6cyl 5A)

This is our 3rd Montero (1992, 2001 LTD, 2005) Our experience with the reliability and dependability of our Montero's has been outstanding. Fluid changes and brake pads were the only maintenance we needed to do and we drive at least 18k per year in NE. My advice: Buy one before Mitsubishi stops importing them.

Montero

CLALawDog, 05/27/2005

2005 Mitsubishi Montero Limited 4WD 4dr SUV (3.8L 6cyl 5A)

This is my second Montero. I have driven SUVs most of my adult life and the Montero is, by far and away, the best. There are so many SU-wanna-a- be's on the market that few true 4WD SUV's are left to compare. However the Toyota, Jeep, Nissan, and Mitsubishi are the top of the class. If you truly want or need a 4WD, stick with one that has driver-selected 4WD, not automatic all wheel …

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2005 Montero Highlights

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$35,799
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	15 MPG
Cost to Drive	$306/month
Seating	7 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	39.8 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	four wheel drive
Warranty	5 years / 60,000 miles

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Safety

Key safety features on the Montero include:

Alarm
Tire Pressure Warning

IIHS Rating

The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.

Small Overlap Front Driver-Side Test
Not Tested
Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side Test
Not Tested
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original
Acceptable
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Updated
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Original
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Updated
Not Tested
Roof Strength Test
Not Tested
Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint
Not Tested

2005 Mitsubishi Montero Review

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