2012 Montero upgrades!!!

[Fayarice]

Guys don't you think it's time to discuss the up and coming upgrades? I cancelled my reservation for the GlsV when I was "notified" that 2012 Monty will be launched on September to go head to head with the 2012 fortuner. So is it worth the wait?

So far what we know is there will be aircon for the second row. Rumor has it that glsV will sport paddle shifters.
Any aesthetic upgrades?

[shadow]

yes, it's worth the wait since 1 month lang naman intayin mo eh. and besides you don't to hit yourself in the head na bumili ka na ngayon then after a month naglabas ng "all new" Monty.

[incisor]

Hi guys,

Sorry if this is a little bit OT but have you heard any news about the 2012 Strada?

Thanks

[111prez]

wow, may upgrade na kaagad?

i just got my monty last may 2011

let's see what's on the plate

baka hindi upgrade at parang sport edition or something like that lang ang i-offer

[dohcvtec]

Ouch kaka buy ko lang glsv lasy june 17.huhu Sana nag intay nakang ako.

[ben10city]

Ngek! kakakuha kulang ng march langya buhay ito akala mga three years pa ang upgrade ng glsv sinabihan ko pa naman yung kaibigan ko na bakit sya kumuha agad nung february sabi ko may lalabas na glsv kaya nung nakuha ko yung unit ko halos mag lumpasay sa galit dahil one month ang difference ng unit nya na gls sa unit ko glsv ngayon parang bilis naman maluma ng unit natin upgrade kaagad langya buhay ito.

[tuazon7]

Given that SUV full model change happens every 7 to 8 years, this would likely be another MMC. How reliable po kaya mga sources natin with regards to these changes? Checked anew the TH website and ang bago addition sa TOTL are the rain sensor, cruise control at HL auto lighting on top sa auto leveling. Sa 2WD naman are same HL configuration na sa 4WD, rain sensor at paddle shifter...4AT pa din ang tranny and no change sa aircon setup...

[jedi]

Given that SUV full model change happens every 7 to 8 years, this would likely be another MMC. How reliable po kaya mga sources natin with regards to these changes? Checked anew the TH website and ang bago addition sa TOTL are the rain sensor, cruise control at HL auto lighting on top sa auto leveling. Sa 2WD naman are same HL configuration na sa 4WD, rain sensor at paddle shifter...4AT pa din ang tranny and no change sa aircon setup...

madali na pala gayahin ibang features ng TOTL...

rain sensor and Head Light auto lighting meron na... i installed auto light sa sasakyan ko.

[Fayarice]

Sir, nothing is official as of yet. But the sales agents are one in saying that there will be a minor update. Nothing fancy. Anyway you bought a montero and it's brand new, enjoy your ride! Buy ka na Lang leather seat cover, 8k Lang.

[incisor]

at sir, malabo na magka M/T, sabi ng SA ko malamang matagal pa yung M/T version.

[smooth]

Sir, nothing is official as of yet. But the sales agents are one in saying that there will be a minor update. Nothing fancy. Anyway you bought a montero and it's brand new, enjoy your ride! Buy ka na Lang leather seat cover, 8k Lang.

agree!

at the end of the day, kung maligaya ka sa unit mo, then okay na yan. there will always be something new. (although nakikita ko din ang point na nakakapanghinayang na parang napunta sa iyo ang mga last sa inventory ng lumang batch)

para sa akin (i got my gls-v last july lang), ang malaking kawalan is yung 5-speed A/T. mukhang mas matipid ang 5-A/T kesa sa 4-A/T e (closer spaced gear ratios). about sa location ng a/c, toss up ako. baka mas madali ang maintenance and cleaning ng rear a/c kapag nasa may 3rd row seats. hindi kalakihan ng interior ang kelangan baklasin para malinis ang rear a/c.

[CaptainMorgan]

Thanks mga Sirs..though agree nga kung mgkaka 5-A/T kc mahirap un habulin unlike sa leather seats...

nka mirienda ko SA ko knina kasi kinuha ko ung extensions ng 7days kuno. According to him..sure daw meron lalabas pero Oct - Nov at tlgang minor lang sa GLS-V(i.e. lipat ung 3rd row Aircon to the 2nd and paddle shifters and tataas din ung presyo). Dun daw sha sure pero sa mga M/T versions wala rin sha alam..but like everyone said nothing is official.

[Fayarice]

It seems the new models will have a Led Lit side turning lights.

[renzo_d10]

I have a feeling that it will just be a minor change, not a complete facelift nor a complete upgrade.

[Fayarice]

5speed AT! My SA just made a fearless forecast

[arkuo14]

my guess? if mitsubishi plays their cards right, they can even make an all-new fortuner look bad.

I'm guessing a couple more models down the road, the 3.2 D-iD engine makes a comeback, this time with the VGT. That's good enough for 200+ hp and 450+ torque if I'm not mistaken. Add in the 5 speed tranny, and some ralliart goodies, then it's all set. It's pretty much about brand positioning right now. With those numbers, the new monty can pull a boat with ease.

At this point, we'll be begging for more roads to be built.

[Fayarice]

sir, i think you read Mitsu correctly. hehe

[tanskiee]

confirm po ba ito? kung tunay po, hindi muna ako bibili ngayun. kapag may lumabas na lang na bago.

[pacer]

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.

my guess? if mitsubishi plays their cards right, they can even make an all-new fortuner look bad.

I'm guessing a couple more models down the road, the 3.2 D-iD engine makes a comeback, this time with the VGT. That's good enough for 200+ hp and 450+ torque if I'm not mistaken. Add in the 5 speed tranny, and some ralliart goodies, then it's all set. It's pretty much about brand positioning right now. With those numbers, the new monty can pull a boat with ease.

At this point, we'll be begging for more roads to be built.

[Ry_Tower]

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.

Oo nga, sana may MASTC na rin.