Tim M

Reviewed a 2006 Mitsubishi Limited 4WD on Mar 29, 2015

The Mitsubishi Montero Limited is a solid, luxurious vehicle. The Limited has all the bells and whistles. It is roomy - seats seven, plenty of leg and head room. It has a third row seat that collapses into the vehicle's deck - pretty cool because this provides additional storing space when needed. The retractable sunroof is huge and has the feel of a convertible when it's fully open. The off road capabilities are award winning - dominating the prestigious Dakar off road race 15 times. I love this Montero because though it's a 2006, it looks brand new. The reason being is because the Montero is rather obscure, so when people see it, they typically cannot compare it to anything else because it was discontinued in 2006. Aesthetically, it reminds me of a Range Rover. The vehicle continues to be manufactured overseas and is very popular. In other countries, the current model is called the Mitsubishi Pajero. I cannot overstate how much the 2003-2006 Montero Limited passes for a new vehicle. A few drawbacks are the gas mileage; the combined city/highway is 15mpg. The vehicle has many safety features; however, it does not have rear side-impact airbags, so the passengers in the rear are not fully protected. Also, the Montero's Achilles heel is that over time, the oil hoses and valve cover may eventually leak. In the end, this is an excellent vehicle, and I recommend it. If you're looking to purchase one, you'll likely need to expand your search radius because the Montero is truly limited, and it sells very quickly. While shopping for one, within a two-day period, five Monteros we were looking at sold. We drove from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis, IN and snatched up a phenomenal vehicle. An added bonus is that many 2015 SUVs mimic the Range Rover, which is another reason a used clean Montero Limited easily passes for brand new.