2003 Mitsubishi Montero Review
Introduction
The 2003 Montero is manufactured in JAPAN for Mitsubishi. It is Mitsubishi's entry into the SPORT UTILITY 4-DR market. It has a retail price of $32,487 USD in 2003.
Montero Dimensions
The 2003 Montero has standard length of 190.20 inches and a width of 74.80 inches. The Montero rides 71.50 inches off the ground, with a clearance of 8.60 inches. Front headroom is 41.50 inches.
The Ind front suspension gives the Montero a radius of 37.40 inches. It uses 265/70R16 tires with a wheelbase of 109.70 inches.
Drivetrain
The Montero comes standard with a 5-Speed Automatic Overdrive transmission and is a four-wheel drive vehicle. It has a curb weight of approximately lbs. The 4-Wheel ABS front brakes are Disc and the rear brakes are Disc.
Fuel Economy
This year's normal 3.8L V6 SOHC 24V engine weighs in at 15 miles/gallon city driving using a 23.80 gallon tank. This is average for its class.
Pricing
The Montero retails for $32,487 USD with a invoice price of $30,138 USD for the base model with no options. A normal delivery charge of USD is also applicable. Additional options and trim levels can raise the price significantly.
Specs & Equipment
Normal equipment usually includes Child Safety Door Locks, Power Door Locks, Vehicle Anti-Theft, 4WD/AWD, ABS Brakes. Montero optional equipment may include CD Changer, Cargo Net, Load Bearing Exterior Rack, Power Sunroof, Manual Sunroof.
Exterior color choices include Amazon Green Pearl/Sudan Beige Metallic, Cambridge Red Pearl/Sudan Beige Metallic, Glacier White Pearl/Athens Silver Pearl, Glacier White Pearl/Sudan Beige Metallic, Memphis Blue Pearl, Munich Silver Metallic, Solano Black, Solano Black Pearl/Sudan Beige Metallic, Sudan Beige Metallic with interior choices of Gray Cloth Interior, Tan Cloth Interior. The Montero seats 7 people with 42.30 inches front leg room.
Warranty
The basic warranty period is 36 months or 36,000 miles. It also comes with a 60 month/60,000 mile drivetrain warranty. Extended warranties are available through the manufacturer. It is necessary to refer to the dealer to confirm all warranties.
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