Mitsubishi to Re-Launch Montero SUV in India; Bookings Open
Sameer Contractor
1 min read
Jun 21, 2016, 08:44 PM
Key Highlights
- Dealerships are accepting bookings for an amount of Rs. 10 lakh
- Dealerships have quoted the Montero to be priced at Rs. 70.43 lakh
- The Mitsubishi Montero will be coming to India as a CBU
Mitsubishi Motors is all set to re-introduce the Montero SUV (Pajero in certain markets) in India after discontinuing the model a couple of years ago. The Japanese car maker has listed the Montero on its Indian and has also opened bookings for the same. Dealers too have confirmed that they are accepting bookings for the SUV at a starting amount of Rs. 10 lakh, while the asking price is expected to be a whopping Rs. 70.43 lakh (ex-showroom, Mumbai), with the Montero arriving as a CBU.
The Mitsubishi Montero is one of the more capable SUVs out there and will be and comes with the known off-roading DNA that we have experienced on the Pajero over the years. The Montero arriving in India is the facelifted version of the model sold back in 2012 and has been updated with revised headlamps, wider grille and tweaked bonnet as well as bumper. The overall silhouette continues to remain the same, while the rear now sports a tailgate mounted spare wheel.
Currently, in third generation, the Mitsubishi Montero is a mammoth in size measuring 4900mm in length, 1875mm in width and a height of 1870mm with a wheelbase of 2780mm. Power comes from a 3.2-litre 16-valve, DI-D, four-cylinder, diesel engine tuned to produce 189bhp of power at 3800rpm and 441Nm of torque available at 2000rpm. The oil burner is paired to a 5-speed automatic transmission with All-Wheel Drive system.
In terms of features, the Montero is loaded with steering mountd controls, cruise control, daytime running lights, leather upholstery, power tilt and sliding sunroof, automatic climate control with fully automatic AC vents, touchscreen infotainment system, MID unit and much more.
Despite its capabilities, the Mitsubishi Montero wasn't a brisk seller the last time in India, largely due to its hefty price tag of Rs. 40 lakh (ex-showroom). With the company planning to retail the model at a price tag of Rs. 70 lakh, the Montero gets catapulted in the range of the BMW X5, Audi Q7 and Mercedes GLS. It now needs to be seen if the Montero will find takers, considering the German brands offer more features, power and higher brand value.
The Mitsubishi Montero is one of the more capable SUVs out there and will be and comes with the known off-roading DNA that we have experienced on the Pajero over the years. The Montero arriving in India is the facelifted version of the model sold back in 2012 and has been updated with revised headlamps, wider grille and tweaked bonnet as well as bumper. The overall silhouette continues to remain the same, while the rear now sports a tailgate mounted spare wheel.
Currently, in third generation, the Mitsubishi Montero is a mammoth in size measuring 4900mm in length, 1875mm in width and a height of 1870mm with a wheelbase of 2780mm. Power comes from a 3.2-litre 16-valve, DI-D, four-cylinder, diesel engine tuned to produce 189bhp of power at 3800rpm and 441Nm of torque available at 2000rpm. The oil burner is paired to a 5-speed automatic transmission with All-Wheel Drive system.
In terms of features, the Montero is loaded with steering mountd controls, cruise control, daytime running lights, leather upholstery, power tilt and sliding sunroof, automatic climate control with fully automatic AC vents, touchscreen infotainment system, MID unit and much more.
Despite its capabilities, the Mitsubishi Montero wasn't a brisk seller the last time in India, largely due to its hefty price tag of Rs. 40 lakh (ex-showroom). With the company planning to retail the model at a price tag of Rs. 70 lakh, the Montero gets catapulted in the range of the BMW X5, Audi Q7 and Mercedes GLS. It now needs to be seen if the Montero will find takers, considering the German brands offer more features, power and higher brand value.
Latest News
car&bike Team | Apr 16, 20262026 Yamaha Fascino Updated With New Tail Section, Priced From Rs 76,500The Yamaha Fascino 125 gets a revised rear section, while retaining its 125 cc engine, hybrid assist and feature list.2 mins read
Seshan Vijayraghvan | Apr 15, 2026Exclusive: BYD India To Increase Car Prices From May 1There will be a 2 to 3 per cent rise in the price of BYD vehicles, and it will come into effect from May 1, 2026.1 min read
car&bike Team | Apr 15, 2026Reise tourRad Adventure Touring Tyres Launched From Rs. 3,099The Reise tourRad adventure touring tyres are positioned as 80:20 road-biased ADV radial tyres.2 mins read
car&bike Team | Apr 15, 20262026 Volkswagen Taigun Facelift: Variants, Features, Prices ExplainedThe Volkswagen Taigun is available in seven trim levels, three transmission options and two engine guises. Here is a breakdown of what each trim level packs.3 mins read
car&bike Team | Apr 15, 2026VinFast VF MPV 7: In PicturesThe MPV 7 is offered in a single variant priced at Rs 24.49 lakh (ex-showroom).3 mins read
Jafar Rizvi | Apr 15, 2026Porsche 911 GT3 S/C Debuts As First Convertible GT3 And Is Manual-OnlyNew Porsche 911 GT3 S/C gets a 503 bhp NA flat-six, 6-speed manual, 9,000 rpm redline and convertible roof, doing 0-100 kmph in 3.9 seconds.3 mins read
Amaan Ahmed | Apr 15, 2026Kinetic DX+ Review: Pure Nostalgia Can Only Take You So FarNo smoke, no two-stroke – the reborn Kinetic relies heavily on the charm of the original’s design to sway buyers, but can it offer genuine substance to go with the style?1 min read
Janak Sorap | Apr 10, 2026Triumph 350 Range First Ride Review: More Affordable, More Refined, Still Fun?Triumph’s shift to 350cc aims to cut costs, but does it affect the ride experience?5 mins read
car&bike Team | Apr 7, 2026Flying Flea C6 Review: Royal Enfield’s Electric Gamble?The C6 is the beginning of Royal Enfield's EV journey under the Flying Flea brand. Does it make a strong impression? Read on.8 mins read
Janak Sorap | Mar 31, 20262026 Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 Apex – First Ride Review: The Update That Changes EverythingAfter riding the updated 2026 Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 for a round trip of over 140 km from Guwahati to Shillong, the new Apex variant feels like the version of the Guerrilla 450 that should have existed from day one.6 mins read
Amaan Ahmed | Apr 6, 2026Yamaha EC-06 First Ride Review: Building Is Hard, Repackaging Is ECTo develop a capable maiden electric two-wheeler for India, Yamaha Motor didn't have to dig deep -- it just needed to strike up a clever partnership with a promising Indian startup.8 mins read