2001 Mitsubishi Montero

Pros: good looking, low-speed handling

Cons: some quality and ergonomic issues, gas mileage, power

The Bottom Line: A good-looking vehicle that remains undeniably a truck, the Montero Sport scores lowest in the performance, ergonomic design, and interior quality areas.

Review: There was a front-page story in USA Today a couple of weeks ago (16 August 2002) about how airlines are feeling the pinch as short-hop passengers decide to drive instead of putting up with the longer lines and waits at the airports. One of...

Pros: Distinctive looks, composed ride, great visibility, good build quality, good value for XLS models.

Cons: Where's the V8? Poor mileage, wallowy handling, price climbs significantly with Limited model.

The Bottom Line: It's a much improved Montero for 2001, and quite an attractive package. Still, it needs more power and better handling before I'd consider it over other options.

Review: You know you're an hopeless Epinions addict and car fanatic when... you're going on vacation to Breckenridge for a week, renting a 2001 Mitsubishi Montero excites you almost as much as the skiing itself. Does this profile match any nutcases out...

Pros: Redesigned to take the first spot among SUVs in its category; Roomier and heavier; Nifty features

Cons: Weighs a bit too much...about 6000 pounds; pedals are kind of close; Steering whell placement

Review: The first looks show the curves and bulges. You may be asking yourself whether it is bigger. Yes, it is! It is clear that the Japanese SUVs are making their mark on our roads. For the most part, a lot of them have had a good track record. The 2001...

Pros: Great Off Road, Styling, Roomy, 3rd Row Seat

Cons: Truck Like Ride, Too Big, Poor Handling, Poor Fuel Economy, Too Expensive

The Bottom Line: The Montero simply can't offer off-road prowess and on-road civility. Sadly, the Montero Limited is a disappointment.

Review: The recently redesigned Montero seeks to carve a small slice of the American SUV pie out for itself. Although a more capable off-roader than many others in its class, the Montero has some shortcomings ON the road.

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Pros: Very comfortable, good visibility, good looks, smooth shifting

Cons: A little underpowered, odd turning characteristics, a lot of sway

The Bottom Line: A good combination of agility, function, and looks make this a very capable little SUV for the average buyer.

Review: A Little Background


I had this truck for the whole month of July plus a few days. Once again my Accord was hit badly, this time by a stolen car that fled the scene...nice. I was planning to get a Camry as a rental simply for...

Pros: Unibody construction, hideaway 3rd seats, great styling

Cons: Big insurance premiums, poor fuel economy, third seat has minimal value.

Review: When the time came to replace our 93 Mercury Villager, we'd owned a minivan of some sort for over 10 years. We'd always admired the sexy sport-utes, but from a practical standpoint the minivan configuration always seemed to do a better job of...

Pros: Great ride, a/c cooled interior quite well.

Cons: A/C vent in middle didn't work that great.

Review: My husband works for a car dealership, and as a result, we are able to drive a variety of vehicles. He recently brought home the Mitsubishi Montero, as we were going out for the day and everyone coming with us would not fit in my Mazda Protege, or...

Pros: Good styling, folding third seat, good handling and storage compartments

Cons: No cloth interior option on the upgraded model and limited color options.

Review: Our family has been in the market for a family oriented reasonably priced SUV with a low range 4-wheel drive option that will spend most of its off road activities in a New England soft sands dune setting. One major requirement was the SUV we...

Pros: Style, comfort, 4 wheel ability...

Cons: Would like better gas mileage...

The Bottom Line: Sweet machine!

Review: I just bought the new Mitsubishi Montero limited, wow! Heated leather seats huge sunroof, all the luxury of an upscale car. The thing that is amazing is that this SUV has all that plus it is an excellent 4-wheel drive. Which I need just to get to my...

Pros: Versatile Seven Passenger SUV w/Great Looks

Cons: Limited accessories currently available

Review: On February 8,1999 my family outgrew our Chrysler Cirrus when our youngest son was born. We struggled for a month and then test drove and purchased a '99 Dodge Caravan it had four doors and seven seats we thought it was the answer. My husband was...