We only have 2 days to go and it’s Christmas. But before we end our celebration for 2016, Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corp. (MMPC) is giving its loyal followers of the Montero a special treat for this season as they bring the Montero Sport GLX two wheel drive (2WD) with 6-speed manual transmission (6MT) on its stable.

With less than a year of its introduction, the Montero Sports already gained several commendations from both motoring and its customers due to its excellent performance, best in class features and riding comfort. It’s recent accolade is the Car of the Year (COTY)-Philippines award which validated the Montero Sport as the best SUV, winning both the 2WD and 4WDcategories.



The addition of the Montero Sport 2WD GLX 6MT brings the total line up to five (5), which includes the GLS 2WD 8AT, GLS Premium 2WD 8AT, GLS 4×4 6MT and the GT 4×4 8AT.

Here are the best features of the Montero Sport GLX 2WD 6MT:

Engine. Similar to its Montero siblings, the GLX 2WD 6MT is powered by a 4N15 2.4LClean Diesel Engine which features only one in its class with variable valve timing control system known as Mitsubishi Innovative Valve timing Electronic Control (MIVEC).  This quiet, powerful and fuel efficient diesel engine delivers an outstanding maximum output of 181 Ps at 3500 rpm and torque of 430 Nm at 2500 rpm. For a feeling of total control that many enthusiasts demand, the GLX variant house a 6-speed manual transmission with wide gear ratio and highly efficient clutch operation.

Exterior and Interior. The GLX variant flaunts an 18-inch Alloy Wheels, Projector-Type Halogen Headlamps and front foglamps with incorporated day time running lights (DRL). The Montero Sport GLX 2WD 6MT is available in seven exterior body colors such as the Savanna White, Sterling Silver Metallic, Virgil Gray, Deep Bronze Metallic, Sedona Red, Mystic Blue andPyrenese Black.

To add up to the sleek design and classy appearance of the Montero Sport, the GLX variant boasts a Floor Center Console in Silver with Piano Black Accent. Meanwhile, the interior features of the Montero Sport GLX 2WD 6MT are almost the same features as the higher variants. It also has Central Door Lock System, Power Windows equipped with Driver Side One-Touch Auto Down, Window Switch Illumination, Multimedia Entertainment System and an Automatic Climate Control System.

Safety Features. The Montero Sport GLX is equipped with the Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) and Three-Point ELR Seatbelt with Double Pretensioners which tighten the belts in the event of a collision to help restrain the driver and front passenger.

Pricing and Warranty. Keeping the outstanding value for money proposition, the new Montero Sport GLX is available at all Mitsubishi Motors authorized dealership with a net introductory price of 1.280 million. Its suggested retail price is 1.395 million. For a worry free ownership MMPC will backed it up with a three years or 100,000 kilometers warranty whichever comes first.

NOTE TO BUYERS: MMPC reserves the right to change specifications and prices without prior notice.