2012 Montero upgrades!!!

[numbah5]

Yan ang dapat abangan! Who knows maybe Mitsu might introduce it in the coming models. I'm praying that Mitsu will also update the tail lights to LED. And slightly tweak the VGT 4D56 so that it would not feel weaker that the 3.0s of Toyota and Ford

[arkuo14]

The only thing missing with the MS and the Strada is the MASTC or Mitsubishi Active Stability/Traction Control. Hope this safety feature will be included in the Philippine models. The Pajero has it as standard safety feature. The ASX has it in their 4X4 model. The Australian Challenger & Triton are equipped with it. Not sure if the new Fortuner for the Philippines has the VSC vehicle stability control but their Thai website indicates it is VSC equipped. This is a challenge for MMPC and other brands that market SUVs and pickups in our country.

MASTC is a much needed feature especially if you take long drives across the country. Our highways are much of winding than straight. Cruise control is not much of use. Please check this link showing empirical evidence why MATSC, VSC. ESP. etc are crucial to vehicle driving safety.

SUVs now least likely for rollover crashes - Yahoo! Autos

Im a big mitsubishi fan here but I may opt for the new 200hp Ford Ranger/Everest if ESP equipped over the Strada/MS without MASTC.

I highly doubt mitsubishi philippines would be inclined to adding that feature to the 2012 monty. not only would that make the monty a cheaper version of the pajero (because with the MATSC would in essence make it a cheaper Pajero literally), but that would bump up their production costs by quite a number. The reason they opted to put the 2.5 liter VGT D-iD engine is because production for the 2.5 liter engine is much cheaper than making a 3.2 liter powerplant. Simple as that. And despite the savings they got on that end, the Monty's pricing remained pretty much the same, didn't it? that just meant more income for Mitsubishi.

The reason why other countries have better specs on vehicles is simply because they have higher standards than the philippine market. the ralliart lancer ships in the US with the very same recaro bucket seats as the evo while our local ralliart lancers just goes with the normal seats in that of the Lancer EX GTA models. if im not mistaken, even the engine cover of the USDM ralliart lancer is the same as that of the evo (with red paint), but the philippine model doesn't even get that. given the mitsubishi has the tendency and history to exclude and get scgroogy on simple things such as engine cover paint, i would highly doubt they would go the extra mile and add MATSC or any active stability control especially on their cash cow. The monty sells like pancakes even without this feature. Same goes with the Fortuner and other sellable SUVs in this bracket. Less marketing efforts are needed because even without advertisements, they need not force these down our throats. People will buy them and sales figures are expected to be high.

[Nikonkatenate]

Visited diamond motors vv today and my SA confirmed that the new Monty model will only feature minor upgrades of paddle shift, aircon, etc.
These minor upgrades will jack up the price to about 35K more. No worries to those who just purchased their monty's.

[incisor]

^ any definite release date yet?

[Fayarice]

Did your SA tell you about the 5speed at tranny?

[gastromd]

Visited diamond motors vv today and my SA confirmed that the new Monty model will only feature minor upgrades of paddle shift, aircon, etc.
These minor upgrades will jack up the price to about 35K more. No worries to those who just purchased their monty's.

35K for a 5-speed tranny with paddle shifter... i think its worth it! especially if cruising slex, star, nlex...

[Fayarice]

Mark your calendars September 5 might be an exciting day!

[incisor]

September 5 na ba official release? sabi sa akin kasi parating na siya tapos 5 to 9 days daw ang dating sa atin. So di ko sure kung 5 ba or 9 darating hehe sana sa 5 na :D

[BautistaRJ]

September 5 na ba official release? sabi sa akin kasi parating na siya tapos 5 to 9 days daw ang dating sa atin. So di ko sure kung 5 ba or 9 darating hehe sana sa 5 na :D

Wow, kaka-excite naman yan. Sana mabenta na Strada ko para maka-bili na ko paglabas ng 2012. :D Guys, may kilala ba kayo na interested? Haha thanks

[Ginnova]

Planning to acquire one. How's the average fuel consumption.

[111prez]

wow, dumadami na naman mga monty owners ah

[biboy28]

Mga boss ok ba magpalagay ng race chip pro or unichip? Dyno proven va talga? Sino installer nito?

[skyranger]

Hi friends, went to Mitsubishi today and checked the 2012 GLS-V and GTV. Thinking of canceling reservation at Toyota and get a 2nd GTV. The GLS-V emblem looked more classy and sturdy, nakahiwalay yung chrome sa red letter V. Also checked it's 5 speed and agent confirmed this.

The GTV front emblem is different. It's thicker and more solid. 2011 GTV medyo flimsy and could easily be stolen. They also placed a chrome thingy in the side turn lamp area. Ive taken photos but I dunno how to upload using forum runner.

[biboy28]

5speed AT to. Nakita namin ng tatay ko. Ganda!

[md_alcapone]

Good day to all!

It seems that everybody is talking about the GLS-V upgrades. Can someone kindly post the upgrades of the GTV? TIA

[jaejae]

bought a GLS-V last july...what hurts most is the 5 speed AT upgrade....

[numbah5]

What to do with my current 2009 GLS SE? Hmmmm....

[skyranger]

Actually sir prez, I test drove the Fortuner V last week at the Toyota caravan at the fort. I have a non-biased and very sane comparison na nga tho incomplete pa since I haven't driven sa sctex yet. There are many things the Fortuner offers that Monty lacks and vice versa. But all in all, they are both cool babies!

[don]

There are many things the Fortuner offers that Monty lacks and vice versa. But all in all, they are both cool babies!

sir pashare naman ng observation nyo sa dalawa

[biboy28]

Ganda brown at white