Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corp. (MMPC) has added another variant to their Montero Sport lineup with the introduction of the Montero Sport GLX two-wheel drive (2WD) with 6-speed manual transmission. Although it was only introduced less than a year ago, the Montero Sport has already received several commendations for its excellent performance, best in class features, and riding comfort. It’s most recent recognition was the Car of the Year (COTY)- Philippines awards which validated the Montero Sport as the best SUV, winning both the 2WD and 4WD categories. The addition of the Montero Sport 2WD GLX 6MT brings the total line up to five (5), which includes the GLS 2WD 8AT, GLS Premium 2WD 8AT, GLS 4×4 6MT, and the GT 4×4 8AT.
As with the other Montero Sport variants, the GLX 2WD 6MT is also powered by the 4N15 2.4L Clean Diesel Engine which features only one in its class with variable valve timing control system known as Mitsubishi Innovative Valve-timing Electronic Control (MIVEC). This quiet, powerful and fuel efficient diesel engine delivers an outstanding maximum output of 178.45Hp @ 3500 RPM and torque of 430Nm @ 2500 RPM. The GLX variant is paired with a 6-speed manual transmission with wide gear ratio and highly efficient clutch operation.
Similar to the GLS variant, the GLX variant flaunts an 18-inch Alloy Wheels, Projector-Type Halogen Headlamps, and front foglamps with incorporated day time running lights (DRL). The Montero Sport GLX 2WD 6MT is available in seven exterior body colors such as the savanna white, sterling silver metallic, virgil gray, deep bronze metallic, sedona red, mystic blue and pyrenese black.
To add up to the sleek design and classy appearance of the Montero Sport, the GLX variant boasts a Floor Center Console in Silver with Piano Black Accent. Meanwhile, the interior features of the Montero Sport GLX 2WD 6MT are almost the same features as the higher variants. It also has Central Door Lock System, Power Windows equipped with Driver Side One-Touch Auto Down, Window Switch Illumination, Multimedia Entertainment System and an Automatic Climate Control System.
The Montero Sport GLX is equipped with the Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) and Three-Point ELR Seatbelt with Double Pretensioners which tighten the belts in the event of a collision to help restrain the driver and front passenger.
The new Montero Sport GLX is available at all Mitsubishi Motors authorized dealership at a net introductory price of Php 1,280,000. Its Suggested Retail Price is Php1,395,000. Each purchase comes with a three-years or 100,000 kilometers warranty, whichever comes first.