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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  look no further - 2002 Mitsubishi Montero
  By DesertStorm AZ - November 22 - 10:00 am

  I test drove ALL the SUVs, big and small, BMW, Merc Benz, Honda Pilot .... This one had the best bang for the buck! I like the dashboard, side opening rear door, the fold down 3rd seat, leather seats, and leg room. Living in Phoenix, the car really cools down quickly in the 100 + weather. It had the best "air" system. Standard is the 4AWD, 2WD,4WD. It doesnt feel like it will turn over like everyone has been saying. This has enough space without the feel of "driving your living room". Watch for holdbacks and discounts on this SUV. I did and got the price I wanted for the Limited.. under 36,000.. including tax!

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  We Love Our Montero - 2002 Mitsubishi Montero
  By Jen & Mike - November 4 - 10:00 am

  We were leaning towards a Ford Escort, Honda Pilot or Toyota 4Runner when we bought the Montero. Went with the Montero due to the great price & financing and couldnt be happier. Its super comfortable inside & has tons of convenient cargo room. The rear seat is small, but we just about never use that for seating anyway. Weve been skiing, offroading, and driving on the pitted streets of Philadelphia and weve had no problems so far. Plus, when we got pummeled with 2 feet of snow this winter, we had no parking problems since the Montero scaled huge mounds of snow with ease.

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  Montero Forever - 2002 Mitsubishi Montero
  By UTGKS - October 5 - 10:00 am

  We spent months looking for other SUVs and really only ended up at the Biggers Mitsubishi for the cool FREE demo CD. After driving the Outlander to seal the deal on the CD, we looked at the Montero Limited and two hours later ended up driving it home. We were sold on the room for the money!

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  Not Very Powerful - 2002 Mitsubishi Montero
  By KC4967 - July 30 - 10:00 am

  My Montero runs pretty smoothly on the highway and when going high speeds. Problem is that it is hard to pick up speed, and it seems to struggle when I am acclerating. When my car is idle, the engine sounds like it is working very hard even though it is doing nothing.Good thing is that you cant hear it very welll from inside the car unless the windows are down. Overall it has a comfortable ride, but very useless 3rd row seats.

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  2001 Montero - 2002 Mitsubishi Montero
  By Guizer69 - July 22 - 2:00 am

  I believe this is an excellent ride. These reports about fliping over is totaly rediculas.

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  Great Vehicle - 2002 Mitsubishi Montero
  By sailing216 - April 4 - 2:00 am

  We bought it 8 months used and we got a deal, 23k for a LTD. 36k miles later extremely reliable. Looked at new Pilot(boring), MDX (pay sticker), Explorer (not sold on reliability). 3rd seat is great, sunroof is AWSOME, interior is second only to the 50k+ Landcruiser. Its heavier and bigger, but will keep up with the Pilot/MDX accelerating. Really surprised by the great Ride, was expecting Truck. Reliability has been flawless and handling has impoved with different tires.This the best Value/Luxury/size out there. MPG is 16city, 20 highway every trip-19 if we hit big hills

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  Great SUV - 2002 Mitsubishi Montero
  By jd431we - March 5 - 10:00 am

  The ride is some what like driving a car but you can tell you are in a SUV. The Veiw from the drivers see, is great you can see every thing. Except for the back tire cutting of some of you veiw.

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  a great SUV-best value - 2002 Mitsubishi Montero
  By VicZ - March 5 - 10:00 am

  The more I drive it, the more I love it. The V6 is powerful and responsive. Just forget what editors say about the "not so powerful V6". My opinion is they just wanted to rank it lower than Acura MDX and Landcruiser based on sales numbers. The truth is the V6 is more than adequate. Montero is for smart people who can make an educated decision, who know what true value and what a practical SUV is. Its not for dumb people who know nothing other than Honda or Toyota. The third seat is usable, the ride is comfortable(kinda firm ).It doesnt lean much going around corners. Its an excellent alternative to minivans.

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  Initial feelings - 2002 Mitsubishi Montero
  By gparkjr - September 20 - 2:00 am

  Very pleased thus far. All the amenities I ever wanted. Went through 3 dealers for the Limited and none would come close to the invoice price posted at Edmunds. Do not know how feasable it is to get invoice price. Power leaves something to be desired, but love everything else on the vehicle. Comparing to other like models, I feel this is the best deal.

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  Wish I Had It Back - 2002 Mitsubishi Montero
  By Rodney - August 30 - 4:40 pm

  I purchased the Mitsubishi Montero Limited. The interior was very quiet and the ride was the smootest I have seen, except the Lexus LX 470 but at $30,000 with the price difference I chose the Monterro. I never regreted it. I recently replaced it with a 2004 Ford Freestar. It is a good van but it is no Montero. My wife and I really enjoyed it and plan to purchase a new one in the near future.