New Mitsubishi Montero launched

Mitsubishi has launched an upgraded version of the Montero SUV. The BS IV compliant Montero now gets power improvements over the outgoing SUV.

The new Montero will continue to be powered by the 4-cyls in-line, 3200cc, turbo-diesel engine, but the power now goes up to 199.28bhp, a good 37bhp higher than the older SUV. Torque figures too have gone up by 5.9kgm and the upgraded motor now produces 45kgm of max torque at 2000rpm. The SUV has been matted to 5-speed automatic gearbox.

The 3.2-litre engine has been upgraded to meet with the BS IV norms with the inclusion of a new catalytic converter and swirl control bulb addition. In terms of styling upgrades, the new Montero has received minor cosmetic changes to the front and the rear bumpers.

The Montero is built on a very stiff monocoque chassis which has a built-in ladder frame. It uses the same sophisticated all-independent double wishbone front and multi-link rear suspension carried over from the outgoing Montero.

There is a slight jump in the prices of the new Montero BS IV and it now carries a price tag of Rs 38.95lakh, ex-showroom, Delhi.