Overview & Reviews

The Montero receives new 17-inch painted alloy wheels this year.

• High-quality interior materials, sharp cabin design, large cargo capacity, excellent off-road capability.

• Serious lack of power compared to rivals, mediocre on-road handling, cramped third-row seat, no side curtain airbags.

User Reviews:

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  Third Montero - 2005 Mitsubishi Montero
  By RallyRedEvo - December 20 - 5:30 pm

  Just traded in our 2001 Montero Ltd for a 2005 Montero. This is our third Montero (1992, 2001, 2005) Our other Monteros were so dependable we see no reason to buy anything else. Every year we road trip our vacation and the Monte is an awesome vehicle for traveling; comfortable, spacious, decent fuel mileage and room for a ton of luggage.

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  Underrated - 2005 Mitsubishi Montero
  By B H - December 15 - 11:16 pm

  This is a true SUV. Seats 7 for sporty issues with kids. Reliable in snow and secure on potholes. Great service from dealer. If you are looking for something country and city without the supper horse power (gets you tickets) this is the real McCoy.

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  My new Toy - 2005 Mitsubishi Montero
  By BritishGirl - July 18 - 12:23 pm

  I got this vehicle just last month and I have to say this meets all of my needs. It has the luxury I wanted. The drive I enjoy, looks great, makes me HAPPY.

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  my new Mitsubishi - 2005 Mitsubishi Montero
  By robert - February 20 - 6:53 am

  When driving my new Montero from Michigan to Florida and back I was able to find a lot of new reasons to like my new SUV. The head rest you can easily lean back on, the 7 disks of music I had loaded, the automatic air control for front and for back. The leather heated seats is awesome in the winter and the sunroof is immense in the summer. The ride is so smooth over the pothole and ruts of northern roads as well as easy over off road conditions. Power everything! All the other joys I have yet to discover.

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  MONTERO - 2005 Mitsubishi Montero
  By TRACY - September 8 - 6:06 pm

  NOT a very powerful engine but just right for the package. Got caught in sleet storm with more than an inch of mire on the ground and did not miss a beat. Is kind of loud on the inside could use more sound technolgy.

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  Love Monteros - 2005 Mitsubishi Montero
  By hard2please - October 15 - 2:10 am

  The only gripe I have is this vehicle should be two inches wider and two inches shorter. I am not a boulevard cruiser and use this vehicle to get me to some pretty rough terrain here in Oregon. This is my fourth one and I will snub Mitsubishi for not keeping this line going. It is a tough truck with a quality build and it holds up well on USFS roads and trails, unlike the Endeavor, which cannot clear rocks and ruts. Who supplies the paint for these vehicles? It has a deep finish and holds up to backroad rocks. Good job on the Monteros, Mitsubishi!

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  So far, so great - 2005 Mitsubishi Montero
  By sawlman - August 31 - 1:43 pm

  The Pilot, Expedition Ltd, Sequoia and Lexus LX were our first choices. The Mitsubishi wasnt even a consideration...until we tried it. It looks great inside and out. It drives wonderfully on street and highway (have not taken it offorading where it has received most of its accolades from 4x4 magazines and intl. races). It handles well: acceleration, cornering, braking. Gas mileage is avg (14city/19hwy). Price is low. If you are looking for a mid to large luxury SUV this is worth at least a test drive. Price is very negotiable right now with SUV sales plummetting because of gas prices and Mitsubishi isnt doing well compared to other car makers. Shoot considerably below invoice.

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  Underrated - 2005 Mitsubishi Montero
  By Bernard Herrera - January 2 - 12:46 pm

  Get the big bucks for your run. Reliable and robust. No hassle off road and on road. Beautiful for snow, rain and mountain. Fun in NYC buckle roads and streets. Confy for long trips as well as fun. Glad is under rated for it cost less and you get all the luxuries, leather, sunroof, 6 CD, third seat, alloy wheels, roof rack etc.... Have portable DVD and Magellan. Feels and rides safe as to avoid speeding tickets. Has all the power to pull boat and utility open trail. What else...?

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  excellent car - 2005 Mitsubishi Montero
  By arayclin - April 27 - 11:06 am

  This is an excellent SUV. I love it. Good quality, good workmanship.

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  Wow! What a bargain! - 2005 Mitsubishi Montero
  By john - December 15 - 8:46 pm

  My wife has wanted one of these since they changed in 2001. She finally got it and will not even let me drive it, except to do oil change. Very comfortable and responsive.