One way to look at the Sport, consider it a continuation of a Gen 1. The 4 cylinder Montero and the Mighty Max were very close in design. The Sport is a continuation of the Mighty Max so it could be considered the closest in lineage to the original Montero that so many of us love.

Cheers, Charlie
If It ain't broke, Modify it!
87 Montero turbo Converted back in Spring1989
95 Montero SR 3.8 DOHC Only one?
93 Pajero 3 door 6G75 Mivec with paddle shifted 5 speed
Then a Gen2 SR with full coil independent suspension.