1992-2000 Mitsubishi Montero: Highlights
Redesigned for 1992, Montero retained the 4-door body and 3.0-liter V6 of the prior generation, adding eight horsepower (now 151). Base, RS, and luxury LS models had 5-speed manual shift or optional 4-speed automatic; the sportier SR was automatic only. The 4x4 wagon had a side-hinged, swing-open rear door. The SR edition had fender flares and a 31-inch wheel/tire package. All models got new "Active-Trac" on-demand, full-time 4-wheel drive with shift-on-the-fly between 2WD and 4WD. Automatic-locking front hubs permitted use of 4WD on dry pavement. Also standard were 4-wheel disc brakes, with antilocking optional for the SR, and standard on LS.
Year-to-Year Changes
1993 Mitsubishi Montero: Availability of antilock braking expanded this year, now standard on the SR as well as the LS, and optional on the RS. A leather/wood cabin trim package became available, including hide trimmed seats, steering wheel, and door panels; plus burled-wood dashboard accents.
1994 Mitsubishi Montero: A driver-side airbag went into 1994 Monteros, which could get a larger dual-cam V6 rated at 215 horsepower (standard in SR). All models now had 7-passenger seating, with the addition of a 2-person, third-row bench. Base and RS Monteros were gone.
1995 Mitsubishi Montero: For '95, a more powerful (177-horsepower) engine with four valves per cylinder entered base LS models. California vehicles got a 168-horsepower engine. The SR again used a dual-cam 3.5-liter engine with 215 horsepower.
1996 Mitsubishi Montero: Dual airbags came in 1996 on both the base LS and upscale SR Monteros. The folding 3-place middle bench seat added a split backrest for greater hauling versatility.
1997 Mitsubishi Montero: All '97s got a single-cam, 200-horsepower 3.5-liter V6. The LS lost its 5-speed manual transmission.
1998 Mitsubishi Montero: Just one regular Montero model remained for '98, wearing a "safari-style" facelift. Also, antilock brakes are now standard.
1999 Mitsubishi Montero: Other than declining sales, nothing was new for the Montero.
2000 Mitsubishi Montero: An upscale Endeavor edition joined this year, featuring wood interior trim, heated leather seats, a power driver's seat, heated mirrors, and power sunroof. Base models gained a security system with keyless entry, a CD player, and a roof rack.
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