Overview & Reviews
A new grille, front fascia and headlights, designed to provide a "greater sense of luxury," as well as smoother body cladding and dechromed taillights update the Montero. A bigger (3.8 liter) V6 adds some much-needed power to this 4,700-pound SUV.
- High-quality interior materials, sharp interior design, large cargo capacity, excellent off-road capability.
- Serious lack of power compared to rivals, mediocre on-road handling, useless third-row seat.
User Reviews:
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ML430 Vs Montero - 2003 Mitsubishi Montero
By rkuch - August 7 - 10:00 amI have both a Mercedes ML430 and the 2003 Montero. The interior of the Montero is just as nice, if not better than the Mercedes. I like the third row seating and wood trim on the Montero. The area of view is better in the Montero and it has much more interior room. A great buy for the money so far.
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greatest on earth - 2003 Mitsubishi Montero
By rubduk - July 21 - 2:00 ami love my vechile
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understated - 2003 Mitsubishi Montero
By hanse - May 2 - 10:00 amgood better best suv that ive driven ive read lots of con about this vehicle but its not true
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Excellent choice - 2003 Mitsubishi Montero
By Sirgideon - April 26 - 2:00 amThis is our first Mitsubishi. Previously owned 3 Subaru Outbacks. Loved the Outbacks, but they were just to small with grandchildren starting to arrive. We have taken the Montero on 2 road trips in excess of 1500 miles each. Have no complaints. It has done everything we have asked it to do. I have been a reader of Consumer Reports for quite a while, but am starting to question their "poor" rating on this vehicle. We have driven this in snow, rain and ice and have always felt very secure. We have used the 3rd row seat several times and have found it to be very useful.
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so far so great - 2003 Mitsubishi Montero
By eric287 - February 24 - 2:00 amBought our Limited with the premium pgk just a couple weeks ago. So far we love it. We shopped and shopped and then shopped some more. Came down to this and the Pilot. This was a few grand more, and I know the Honda will have better resale, but its styling was so dull and boring; both inside and out in our opinion. (A little more pizzaz, and Honda would have had us as customers I think.) Plus the Montero is a much more luxurious vehicle.
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Mitsubishi Monterto 2003 - 2003 Mitsubishi Montero
By David Michielin - January 28 - 4:46 pmThe 2003 Mitsubishi Montero drives well. My wife finds the vehicle very easy to drive and park. I particularly like its turning radius, it should be a police chase car. Im also very impressed with torque the engine puts out, but it does come at a price for fuel. The vehicle is still relatively new and I hope I can get better mileage on a tank of gas. The seats for the 6th and 7th passengers at the back are relatively cramped for an adult but fine for my 7 and 10 year olds and their friends.The sunroof is large, which is great in the summer time.
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248,582 original miles and still going strong!!! - 2003 Mitsubishi Montero
By mjd11 - October 30 - 4:11 pmi bought my 2003 montero LTD in 2004 with 25,000 miles and since 200,000 + miles in the odometer and let me tell it has never let me stranded no where! only do the regular basic maintenance (oil, oil filter,air filter,battery,brakes, etc) and the off road capability one of the best off road vehicle you can buy.But where it falls short is in horseporwer is slugish when accelerating and the mpg i think can be improve im getting max and light footed on highway speed is 19.1.but overall is the most reliable (and i have had toyotas)and comfortable ,i would recommended it to everybody.
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What a blast - 2003 Mitsubishi Montero
By Tuxedo - October 21 - 10:00 amWe splurged and went for the 20th Anniversary Edition...loaded with all the good stuff. Not much more than the Sport and well worth it. We looked at the Sport, Limited and XLS but decided the 20th Anniverary was the way to go. Pretty good gas mileage. Quality build, good looking, comfy. Doesnt look like every other SUV on the road. Mitsubishis been around forever so you can trust the brand. We love it!
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Love My New Montero - 2003 Mitsubishi Montero
By EdwardTN - August 31 - 2:00 amLooked at lots of SUVs and chose the Montero for all of the standard features that seem to be options on the others...which made the price tag very comparable. I got the XLS with the touring package. I live on a mountain and the Montero performed unbelievably during a recent snowstorm. I literally drove straight up the mountain around stuck cars and trucks as if there was no snow at all. The infinity sound system sounds great and the sunroof is HUGE! I especially like the escaine seating surfaces, whch can best be described as perforated suede. I will update my review, but so far I woould definately recommend this vehicle to anyone.
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READ if you wanna know if this is ok - 2003 Mitsubishi Montero
By nycguy27 - August 8 - 2:00 amThis is my first Mitsubishi product. I love it. Period. Mitsu is infamous for their garbage GALANT and shoddy ECLIPSE. Never had a tipsy moment (read Car and Driver not Consumer Report). The luxury appointments are good. If you like the style...need a 4 wheeler that can ride like a car.....and dont wanna blow your cash on depreciating assets....get this car. I will have this vehicle for countless miles....its RELIABLE and made 100% in JAPAN - which for Mitsu is a good thing.
