Overview & Reviews

For 2002, Montero has several new features and refinements to greater enhance its market position. Montero Limited has new color-keyed exterior features, and both Limited and XLS now have a spare tire cover that matches the body color (except with Munich Silver).

• Distinctive styling, superior off-road ability, Japanese build quality.

• Lack of power from standard V6, no optional V8, limited usefulness for third-row seat, reported tendency toward instability in quick maneuvers.

User Reviews:

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  Cheapest Luxury Looking SUV - 2002 Mitsubishi Montero
  By 1972corvette - February 1 - 7:50 pm

  You get a lot for the buck with the Montero Limited. I am a cheapskate. When shopping for SUVs, I wanted a Suburban but didnt want to pay $40,000. I purchased my Montero with 11,000 miles on it for only $26,000. My wife drove it daily and she never complained about anything with this vehicle. Let me tell you this is very hard to do with my wife. We had a 2000 Grand Cherokee prior to the Montero and it was horrible in comparison. All of the reviews are dead on. If youre looking for speed, dont buy a Montero. If your looking for a reliable SUV that looks a lot more luxurious than the sticker than this is for you. I am thinking about selling it right now, but what other vehicle am I going to get with all of this for $13,000?

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  One of the last real off-road SUVs - 2002 Mitsubishi Montero
  By phonos - October 25 - 2:00 am

  Great off-road, much better handling and confort than my 1986 3/4 ton 4x4 Suburban. Wife even like to drive it. Beat out Land-Cruiser in one Austrailal off-road review

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  Best one yet - 2002 Mitsubishi Montero
  By mburger - October 20 - 10:00 am

  I love this truck, owed a jeep grand before and this is a world of difference. Runs beautifully.

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  Like the Montero Sport Lmtd AWD - 2002 Mitsubishi Montero
  By Margot - July 21 - 10:00 am

  Had mine since June. Its done great and worked for every need weve had so far--big trips, urban commutes, hauling kayaks, plants, groceries, pets. Only wish is for better gas mileage, which holds for any midsize or larger SUV.

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  My first foreign buy - 2002 Mitsubishi Montero
  By Todd2 - June 22 - 10:00 am

  Great truck. Would buy again, and really like the rate/incentives thru Mitsu Motors. Distinct style going down the road. Great climate controls cruise and stereo. Needs a little more front leg room. Interior trim on doors and seats coming off and loose. Love the hiding third row seat (dont use it much anyway). Needs a V-8. Oil change is very difficult.

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  Montero - 2002 Mitsubishi Montero
  By louisfd - May 23 - 8:06 am

  Ive enjoyed the Montero except for powerless V6 that drinks losts of gas.

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  needs a lift! - 2002 Mitsubishi Montero
  By larry ferguson - February 1 - 10:00 am

  had to have one body panel replaced...dealer took care of at no cost. lots of room/comfort. bought a 1 1/2" lift kit so as to not damage body trim. goes like a demon in the mud! could use a little more power...but gas mileage is very good for a vehicle this size. i would like to see a supercharger/turbo or a v-8 option. (mitsubishi is known for their turbos.) gps would be nice in the compass.

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  First and Probably Last - 2002 Mitsubishi Montero
  By Sherri1975 - December 17 - 10:00 am

  Had the Montero for almost 1 1/2 years & keep having problems with it. While very comfortable, we have been very disappointed with the performance. It only has 49K miles on it & weve already had to have the brakes worked on twice (still not fixed) & just spent $440 getting the spark plug wires changed out. According to the service lady at the dealership, Mitsubishi is very picky about the parts that it can use and that its more expensive to fix anything on them. I have a 98 Nissan that Ive never had to have a thing done to it, so extremely disappointed that we put this much money into it to get the quality that we got.

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  Greatest SUV - 2002 Mitsubishi Montero
  By BrendanCoote - December 15 - 10:00 am

  I live in Dubai, seconds away from great wadis, desert Dunes and other fantastic off road scenarios. Self and friends frequently take our motors through the ropes in the desert. Without doubt the most capable car is mine (called a Pajero in this neck of the woods) versus Wranglers, Cherokees, land cruisers and Patrols. I love it. Only issues would be some of the exterior frame is a little flimsey (My second trip in the car saw it limping home with a tailgate hanging off and a decapitated front fender. I love the car

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  Dare to Compare - 2002 Mitsubishi Montero
  By fiveover - November 12 - 2:00 am

  My wife and I purchased our new 2002 Montero XLS with Touring Package and rear A/C a week ago and are very happy with it. We have 2 young boys and there is abundant room for everything. We havent been off-road with it yet (trip planned in April) but according to other reviews this is where the Montero shines. We compared it to other vehicles in its class and I dont think there is any comparison. I think most people have a hard time accepting the radical exterior styling but thats one of the many things we love about it.