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2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport LS 4WDLast Updated: Thursday, 02-Nov-00 23:15:41 EST
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The 2000 Montero Sport receives significant interior and exterior styling updates like a new grille, revised headlights, body-colored bumpers and new center console design, as well as several technical improvements, including a limited-slip differential on XLS and Limited models, and 16-inch alloy wheels.
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PROS AND CONS
- Pros:
- Comfortable seats, spacious interior, quiet cabin, good looks.
- Cons:
- Underpowered at high altitudes, difficult to park.
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EDMUND'S REVIEW
Mitsubishi was in the vanguard at the beginning of the
sport-utility boom. Way back in 1989, when the Explorer was yet to be introduced
and the Grand Cherokee was little more than scribbles in a designer's notebook,
the Montero had already evolved into a wonderfully practical four-door design
that offered excellent utility and go-anywhere capability. As the years passed,
however, the Montero moved further and further up-market as Mitsubishi lavished
additional equipment and expensive gee-whiz components on its only sport-ute.
Realizing that they were losing sales because of the Montero's high price,
Mitsubishi penned a newly shaped truck, placed it on a proven platform and came
up with a not very original name for a smaller, less-expensive SUV in 1997 - the
Montero Sport. The Sport shares a frame with the larger Montero, which is good
news for those seeking off-road capability, but it is shorter overall due to
decreased front and rear overhangs. The Montero Sport's cabin holds five
passengers instead of seven but the Sport's cargo space actually surpasses that
of the full-size Montero.
Today, the Montero Sport is available in four trim levels: ES, LS, XLS and
Limited. Each trim level comes with two- or four-wheel drive except the ES,
which is available only as a 2WD model. All 2000 Montero Sports are powered by
one of two 24-valve, SOHC V6 engines: the 3.0-liter model or the 3.5-liter
version.
Mitsubishi revamped the Montero Sport's exterior and interior for the
millennium, adding a new center console with two cupholders, additional power
outlets, new seats with lumbar support, two-tone interiors and new fabrics.
Outside, the vehicle receives a new body-colored front bumper, cross-hatch black
grille, black tailgate garnish, new headlights and bezel, bodyside molding,
16-inch alloy wheels, and 255/70 tires for the LS, XLS and Limited. For 2000,
Mitsubishi offers a limited-slip differential for both 2WD and 4WD models -
available as part of the XLS premium package or standard on the Limited.
Standard on all but the Limited models is the smaller, 3.0-liter,
173-horsepower engine. ES buyers receive power windows and door locks, AM/FM/CD
tuner, rear window wiper/washer and an overhead console with digital clock, map
lights and compartments for sunglasses, garage door openers and security cards.
Consumers stepping up to the LS will get three-spoke, 16-inch alloy wheels,
tube-style side steps, a luggage rack, antilock brakes, driver's seat-height
adjuster, 60/40 split-folding rear seat and tinted privacy glass. Montero Sport
XLS adds integrated fog lamps, eight-spoke alloy wheels, auto-dimming rearview
mirror with compass and outside thermometer, leather-wrapped steering wheel and
remote keyless entry. The Limited trim level comes standard with a 3.5-liter,
200-horsepower V6 engine. Other standard features on the Limited include
body-colored door handles, mirrors and fender flares, integrated side steps,
power sunroof, machine-finished alloy wheels and rear seat heaters.
Even with the larger engine, we found the Montero Sport to be underpowered
when gaining elevation at a steady pace, with its four-speed transmission
hunting for the appropriate gears. Slipping into four-wheel drive on-the-fly is
easy with Montero Sport's well-placed shift lever, and there are seven available
grab handles when the road gets rough. The interior layout is ergonomically
sound and user-friendly, though door handles seem small and the stereo buttons
are cluttered. Overall, the 2000 Montero Sport is significantly improved and
worth looking into.
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SPECIFICATIONS & SAFETY FEATURES
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INSURANCE COST
Insurance costs can vary greatly for this vehicle,
depending on such factors as driver age, driver gender, teenage drivers in the
household, driving records, theft loss data for your particular geographic
region, miles driven per year, and other widely variable factors. Additionally,
some companies charge a premium for certain makes and models, while others do
not.
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VEHICLE PRICES (MSRP, DEALER INVOICE AND TMVSM)
(All Prices in
US Dollars)
Montero Sport
MT45-F Wagon LS 4-Dr| Invoice: | $24,384 |
| MSRP: | $26,807 |
| TMVSM: | $24,908 Effective until 11/9/2000 Learn more about Edmund's True Market Values (TMVSM) |
| Financing: | 7.29% [customize quote] [online financing application] |
| Destination Charge: | $520 |
| Gas Guzzler Tax: | NA |
| Dealer Hold Back: | 2% of the Base MSRP Click here for a brief explanation of dealer holdbacks. |
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STANDARD EQUIPMENT
(if appropriate,
differences between alternative models are listed):
ES 2WD (4A): 3L V6 SOHC MPI 24-valve engine; 4-speed
electronic OD automatic transmission with lock-up; 60-amp alternator;
transmission oil cooler; rear-wheel drive, 4.64 axle ratio; stainless steel
exhaust; front independent double wishbone suspension with anti-roll bar, front
torsion springs, front torsion bar, rigid rear axle multi-link suspension with
anti-roll bar, rear coil springs, gas-pressurized rear shocks; power
re-circulating ball steering; front disc/rear drum brakes; 19.5 gal. capacity
fuel tank; front and rear mud flaps, skid plate(s), side impact bars; liftback
rear cargo door; front and rear body-colored bumpers with front and rear tow
hooks, rear step; clearcoat monotone paint; aero-composite halogen headlamps;
driver's and passenger's power remote black folding outside mirrors; front and
rear 15" x 6" silver styled steel wheels; P235/75SR15 BSW M&S front and rear
tires; underbody mounted full-size steel spare wheel; air conditioning; AM/FM
stereo, seek-scan, single CD, 4 speakers, fixed antenna; power door locks with 2
stage unlock, child safety rear door locks, remote fuel release; 3 power
accessory outlets, front lighter element(s), driver's foot rest, retained
accessory power, smokers' package; instrumentation display includes tachometer,
water temperature gauge, overhead console clock, trip odometer; warning
indicators include oil pressure, battery, lights on, key in ignition, low fuel,
door ajar, brake fluid; driver's and passenger's front airbags; ignition
disable; tinted windows, power front and rear windows with driver's 1-touch
down, fixed 1/4 vent windows; fixed interval front windshield wipers, rear
window defroster; seating capacity of 5, front bucket seats, adjustable
headrests, center armrest with storage, driver's seat includes 4-way direction
control, lumbar support, passenger's seat includes 4-way direction control; full
folding rear bench seat with reclining adjustable headrests; front height
adjustable seatbelts; cloth seats, cloth door trim insert, full cloth headliner,
full carpet floor covering with carpeted floor mats, plastic/rubber gear shift
knob; interior lights include dome light, front reading lights; steering wheel
with tilt adjustment; vanity mirrors; day/night rearview mirror; full floor
console, full overhead console with storage, locking glove box, front cupholder,
instrument panel covered bin, 2 seat back storage pockets, driver's and
passenger's door bins; carpeted cargo floor, plastic trunk lid, cargo tie downs,
cargo light; black grille, black side window moldings, black front windshield
molding, black rear window molding and black door handles.
LS 2WD (4A) (in addition to or instead of ES 2WD (4A) equipment): 4.9 axle
ratio; P255/70SR16 BSW M&S front and rear tires; remote keyless entry, and
panic alarm.
XLS 2WD (4A) (in addition to or instead of LS 2WD (4A) equipment): Running
boards, roof rack; body-colored bodyside molding colored fender flares;
clearcoat lower accent two-tone paint; 6 speakers, theft deterrent, power
retractable antenna; compass, exterior temp, ignition disable, security system;
premium cloth seats, 2 door curb lights, illuminated entry; leather-wrapped
steering wheel, auto-dimming day/night rearview mirror; mini overhead console,
rear cupholders, interior concealed storage, cargo cover, cargo concealed
storage and a chrome grille.
LTD 2WD (4A) (in addition to or instead of XLS 2WD (4A) equipment): 3.5L V6
SOHC MPI 24-valve engine; limited slip differential, 4.64 axle ratio; 4-wheel
antilock braking system; power sliding and tilting glass sunroof with sunshade;
body-colored fender flares; clearcoat monotone paint; additional exterior lights
include front fog/driving lights; driver's and passenger's power remote
body-colored heated folding outside mirrors; rear heater; premium AM/FM stereo,
seek-scan, single CD, 8 premium speakers, amplifier, power retractable diversity
antenna; leather seats, leatherette door trim insert, dual illuminated, and
body-colored door handles.
3.5 XS 2WD (4A) (in addition to or instead of LTS 2WD (4A) equipment): 4.9
axle ratio; roof rack; AM/FM stereo, seek-scan, single CD, 6 speakers; cruise
control and leather-wrapped gear shift knob.
ES 4WD (4A) (in addition to or instead of ES 2WD (4A) equipment): 85-amp
alternator; part-time 4 wheel drive, auto locking hub control and manual shift,
4.9 axle ratio; 4-wheel disc brakes with 4-wheel antilock braking system; black
bodyside molding black fender flares; front and rear 16" x 7" silver alloy
wheels; P255/70SR16 BSW M&S front and rear tires; underbody mounted
full-size alloy spare wheel; 6 speakers, cruise control; deep tinted windows,
variable intermittent front windshield wipers, rear window wiper, driver's seat
includes 6-way direction control, 60-40 folding rear bench seat with center
armrest; 2 door curb lights; rear cupholders and interior concealed storage
LS/XLS/LTD/XS 4WD (4A) (in addition to or instead of LS/XLS/LTD 2WD (4A)
equipment): 85-amp alternator; part-time 4 wheel drive, auto locking hub control
and manual shift, limited slip differential, 4.9 axle ratio; 4-wheel disc brakes
with 4-wheel antilock braking system; underbody mounted full-size alloy spare
wheel and a cargo net.
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OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT (Descriptions & Prices):
Color Availability:
Note: The colors displayed are not exact due to technical limitations, and are based on content available at the time of publishing. Colors may change without notice. Please consult brochure for additional information. Two-tone colors are displayed only as their primary color.
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Option Name | Invoice | MSRP |
| -- | Alaska Destination
Surcharge |
$120 | $120 |
| DEST | Destination Surcharge
(Alaska) Required for vehicles shipped to Alaska. |
$125 | $125 |
| KS | Security System
(LS) Includes keyless entry. |
$250 | $305 |
| P9 | Preferred Package
(LS) Includes roof rack, side steps and rear deflector. |
$505 | $755 |
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AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT (Purchase Online)
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