Reviews: The 1998 Mitsubishi Montero Sport
By Alex Thomas
The Mitsubishi Montero Sport for 1998
Made in JAPAN for Mitsubishi, the Montero Sport for 1998 is a contender in the 5-seat SPORT UTILITY 4-DR market. It originally retailed for $22,260 USD with a invoice price of $19,361 USD.
Fuel Economy
The 3.0L V6 SOHC 24V engine in the 1998 Montero Sport is rated at 19 miles/gallon city and 22 miles/gallon highway out of a 19.50 gallon tank. This is average for its class. Flexible Fuel versions are available.
Pricing
The Montero Sport retails for $22,260 USD with a invoice price of $19,361 USD for the base model with no options. A standard delivery charge of USD is also applicable. Additional options and trim levels can raise the price significantly.
Drivetrain
The Montero Sport comes standard with a 4-Speed Automatic Overdrive transmission and is a rear-wheel drive vehicle. It has a curb weight of approximately 3755 lbs. The Non-ABS or 4-Wheel ABS front brakes are Disc and the rear brakes are Drum | Disc.
Montero Sport Dimensions
In 1998 the Montero Sport has an overall length of 178.30 inches and a width of 66.70 inches. It sits a total of 65.60 inches off the ground, with a ground clearance of 7.70 inches. Front headroom is 38.90 inches.
The Ind front suspension gives the Montero Sport a turning radius of 38.70 inches. It uses 225/75R15 tires with a wheelbase of 107.30 inches.
Specs & Equipment
Standard equipment includes Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Tachometer, Tilt Steering, Cassette Player. While it varies per trim level optional equipment lists Power Door Locks, ABS Brakes, Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, CD Player.
Exterior color choices include Alpine White, Alpine White/Sudan Beige Metallic, Belgium Green Pearl, Belgium Green Pearl/Sudan Beige Metallic, Ozark Green Metallic, Ozark Green Metallic/Sudan Beige Metallic, Phoenix Red, Phoenix Red/Sudan Beige Metallic, Solano Black Pearl, Solano Black Pearl/Sudan Beige Metallic, Sudan Beige Metallic with interior choices of Gray Cloth, Tan Cloth. The Montero Sport seats 5 people with 42.80 inches front leg room.
Standard Warranty
The normal warranty period is months or miles. It also has a month/ mile powertrain warranty. Extended warranties are available through the manufacturer or third-party vendors. It's important to check with your dealer to verify all warranties.
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