The Mitsubishi Montero Is an Alternative Land Cruiser

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This is the Mitsubishi Montero, an alternative land cruiser. Today I'm reviewing this Mitsubishi Montero and I'll show you all the many quirks and features. I'm also going to get behind the wheel of the Mitsubishi Montero and show you what it's like to drive.
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 THIS...
00:35 It Can Be Yours on CARS & BIDS!!!
01:08 Overview
04:20 Tough, Old-School SUV Styling
05:42 Exterior Quirks & Features
07:14 Functional Interior
08:06 4x4 Functionality
08:42 Interior Quirks & Features
10:04 Interior Simplicity
10:59 Power Mode
11:40 Aftermarket Sunroof
12:21 Rear Seating
13:29 Cargo Area/Third Row Seatings
15:15 More Cargo Area Quirks
17:09 Driving Experience
21:16 Final Thoughts
21:42 DougScore
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[@Yonder-Bognie]

It’s worth sitting through all Doug’s boring super car reviews, because every once in a while he drops a gem like this one and it makes it all worth while :)

[@earl1394]

I happen to enjoy Doug’s reviews personally.

[@purwantiallan5089]

Lamborghini LM002 to Montero: Am i a joke to you?

[@Baggedbug]

​@@purwantiallan5089 aint no way bro's comparing an exotic truck to a family suv

[@leventef1463]

Mitsubishi Pajero won the Paris Dakar 12 times, among others every year from 2001 to 2007. It got into the Guinness Book for this achievement. These were (and still are) awesome platforms for serious off-roading.

[@ben501st]

They still compete in the Dakar classic.

[@Wargasm54]

Amazing 😮

[@flight2k5]

Who cares

[@popinjayjunior7698]

@@flight2k5 car enthusiasts

[@flight2k5]

@@popinjayjunior7698 winning a race doesn’t prove it’s super reliable. Living its entire life driving around Africa or Australia like a Land Cruiser proves it’s reliable

[@karraguer]

In Spain, Mitsubishi renamed it from Pajero to Montero during the second year of its existence. The reason was straightforward: "pajero" in the Spanish language (of Spain) literally means "wanker," and nobody wants to buy a car with that connotation. A Montero, on the other hand, refers to someone who organizes "monterías," a form of hunting. The Mitsubishi Montero was quite popular in Spain, while the name Shogun was reserved for the highest trim level.

[@innominekurtis2]

same thing happened here in argentina

[@artanglin2763]

funny

[@artanglin2763]

I wonder when the Germans change the name Audi E-tron to anything else in France, because in French E-tron means turd.

[@JaviBonus]

One of the worst naming strategies ever (venía a contar lo mismo 😅)

[@karraguer]

@@JaviBonus deMuro has an army of spaniard followers. Y además, alguien tiene que decirle que su apellido es Aragonés.

[@NoQuarterNoMercy1]

Doug is the kind of guy who can inflate the cost of one of the last cheaper niche off-road vehicles with a single video title.

[@The94208]

That’s what I told to myself when I saw the video

[@josebrito5202]

That's a fact

[@bobertkallahan4392]

I thank God every day Doug hasn’t reviewed my car yet

[@jamesmurmurzancone4532]

Doug the kind of guy that trips over a wireless controller

[@LuisUrbieta]

Cool SUV I feel like this was a dandy.

[@paulcarmi8130]

You're the type of guy that is a slave to the dopamine hit of likes on a YT comment

[@Zeelos]

gotta charge them somehow

[@davidramos4707]

HA

[@GarbanzoBeansFan]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Grayswandiir]

We had one of these when I was a kid and it saved my life. We got in a 65mph head on collision that sent our Montero flipping head over heels 3 times and landing onto another car. My father was a cop at the time and heard the call over the radio as a fatality accident. We all walked away without a scratch.

[@inthemixwithleahbpodcast]

Wow!!! Thank God you’re ok!!! you are blessed!😁

[@Devogor]

Yea right

[@Thecarexchangepodcast]

That’s an amazing story

[@Grayswandiir]

​@@Devogorhow in the world would I benefit from lying about a car accident? Go away.

[@patrickterry779]

Was it a 1st gen that had the inclinometer gauge?

[@ricardohd1991]

8:21 The transfer case system on this is called Super-Select, the 2H and 4H are both usable for everyday driving. This system allows you to shift from 2wd to 4wd up to 65 miles per hour. The transfer case uses a center differential, this makes the system more like an all wheel drive system. The 4HLc and 4 LLc is a center differential lock the makes it a true 4x4 system. This is selectable while moving but under 5 mph. The SR trim level had a rear air locking differential.

[@Eric5ohhh]

Doug is not every knowledgeable in off-road equipment as much as he likes to think he is

[@TheGeorgiaRover]

@@Eric5ohhh I’m sure he’ll be pondering that critique while he’s out for a drive in his Carrera GT.

[@Eric5ohhh]

@@TheGeorgiaRover the fact that he has a CGT means nothing to me. His knowledge and explanation of most off-roading feature is mediocre at best, just makes me laugh even after all these years it hasn’t changed

[@chrisflores4788]

Great explanation 👍🏼 My daily driver is a crew cab L200 with the Easy Select transfer case that comes with the manual transmission. This thing is a tractor in 4 Low

[@ben501st]

The manual transmission models could have a neutral in the transfer case. This could even power a factory pto winch.

[@miggisolidum]

We actually owned the face-lifted model of this vehicle with a 2.8-liter turbo-diesel. I think the reason why the rear door had its own handle and lock is that some markets (like ours) had sideways facing seats (as opposed to the forward-facing ones in this vehicle). Four people can sit in the third row (instead of two), so having that rear-door handle and lock just made getting in an out so much easier. I love this car so much.

[@KartKing4ever]

That's insane. The weight inside the car would surpass that of the car itself.

[@galil_6863]

@KartKing4ever You see these SUV's in third world countries all the time with 12 people inside and two more standing on the bumper plus all their luggage on the roof. They can handle the weight, believe me 🤣

[@affalterbachamg2094]

Ah, troop carriers!

[@purwantiallan5089]

​@@galil_6863is SUVs can be arrived on Philiphines tho?

[@Hobotraveler82]

I like that feature for car camping. 😊

[@BlazeORenegado]

I love the Mitsubishi Pajero (The name of the Montero at my country, Brazil). It's just a really cool car. I honestly think that it's better than the Land Cruiser. Old Mitsubishis are awesome!

[@donallmccrudden4812]

On a side note, check what pajero means in spanish:)

[@BlazeORenegado]

@@donallmccrudden4812 I know what Pajero means in Spanish, however, it's how I'm used to call it

[@donallmccrudden4812]

@@BlazeORenegado same here

[@jake_of_the_jungle9840]

It has to be the 2 door with the stick. I miss my old dodge raider(Pajero clone) and I always think about it

[@sabribelarbi]

hits the like button for the first part of this comment then hit again for the second part land cruiser is way better but still it's your taste we can't judge that =) (hits like for the 3rd time)

[@mkt3000]

These were extremely common in Puerto Rico, but they were both larger than most other cars offered in PR at the time, and were easy to steal - as a result, lots of parking garages had Montero only parking spots that were closer to security cameras and had taller ceilings.

[@jaysonvargas1126]

I came looking for this comment! I remember Luis Muñoz Marín airport had those parking spots just for this generation of Monteros.

[@mkt3000]

@@jaysonvargas1126 We didn't have Monteros in my family - we had 4Runners and Isuzu Troopers at the time, so we'd "borrow" Montero spots a lot, since they were easier for us to fit into (especially with the Troopers). But once in a while, a security guard would yell at us.

[@JanMichael1997]

Cada vez son menos, pero hay dos o tres por ahí. En cuanto a los robos, por eso es que la marca puso una alarma Diamond Lock.

[@chrisflores4788]

It would be awesome to get a sign that says "Montero parking only"

[@anoviejo7908]

This! Remember the cop editions? Very common too. And then my favorites 'Las cachetonas' Have a friend that has an unmolested one! Saludos!

[@jravelo2]

Additional quirks 1. The left rear passenger door needs to be slammed shut harder versus other doors, even compared against the right rear door 2. The right rear bumper piece "droops" lower vs the left rear bumper piece 3. When it has it equipped, the 3-way adjustable shock absorbers are a treat 4. If you had a liquid filled inclinometer in the center stack, it will eventually leak (lol) 5. There are 2 doors underneath the middle row seats. Nornally you had the bottle jack and rods for it stowed there 6. For a 4x2 variant, the space for the gear lever made for a nice cubbyhole of sorts 7. You can fold flat the seats to make a bed. Never did try it though

[@ThunderheadShetlands]

I was going to mention 5 & 7! The van-size cargo area from the folding seats was great. Also, the gigantic rear door being hinged on the right is a dead giveaway this is a Japanese vehicle. It's a huge nuisance for loading things when you're parallel parked in a LHD Montero.

[@tylerdumez6723]

Can confirm #7. There are even holes under the bench seat to store the front seat's head rest that needs to come off to complete the bed transformation. Adjustable shocks were on the SR which also had a locking rear diff. And no mention of the bouncy front seat option?! Even Doug missed a bunch of quirks on this one!

[@Loganwortelboer]

@@tylerdumez6723 some models also got like a adjustable ride height, l cant remember how it works but the switch would be next to the adjustable shocks switch

[@jaredserzo5064]

4. Can also make a flat bed with the 1st row + 2nd row seats folding flat

[@ajrivas787]

I have never seen a 4x2 Montero

[@cubanrafy]

Monteros are definitely unknown to most off road buyers, which is a good thing us enthusiast to get one at reasonable prices. These old school SUVs are bullet proof. The first gen has an amazing and fuel efficient 4 cylinder that is torquey and nearly indestructible! The 2nd gen is bigger and also very reliable. That's why you see them all over the place in Puerto Rico with rough roads and lots of mountains where any car takes a beating and few American cars survive. If u can find a first gen two door in good condition, restore it, lift it with big tires, fog lights, and new off road seats, you've got a hidden gem that'll last forever (and no one else will have one at any trail you visit)

[@ThunderheadShetlands]

Not all the 4 cylinders were reliable. The 2.6L 4G54 gasoline I4 performs well, but blows head gaskets regularly due to being an iron block with an aluminum head. I had 3 different ones fail between 120k-150k miles. I'd definitely opt for the V6 if possible.

[@cubanrafy]

@@ThunderheadShetlandsNot sure of engine codes, but the first gen 1-4 is indestructible. It the same engine from the Mazda B2000 pickup and it is rock solid. U see these cars rusted out in Puerto Rico with engines running like a clock

[@kingsharkoon]

Except the Montero isn't an SUV. It's an offroader. They're built, literally, different. Drives me nuts if supposed car people do not know the difference between an offroader and a SUV. 😢

[@andtherye4580]

@@kingsharkoonthe Pajero was amongst the first SUVs

[@cubanrafy]

@@kingsharkoon SUV is a new term for a truck based passenger vehicle. They've been changing over time as car like body on frame raised vehicles, but it all comes from the truck with seats concept. Nomenclature shouldn't drive anyone nuts. There are far more important things to worry about in the car industry such as how to power clean vehicles in a way that is actually clean and not from fossil fuel produced electricity as we do now in most places

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks for the trip down memory lane Doug. My parents had 3 of these when I was a kid. First a SWB V6, then a LWB diesel, then finally a facelift LWB 2.8 diesel with the flared wheel arches. They were great cars in the 90’s.

[@frogmaster83]

Shame he doesn't know more about the European spec ones, great cars that I travelled Europe in.

[@michaelg492]

Nice seeing you here!!

[@Afraz_9n3]

Didn't think I would see Matt here on a Doug video fancy that

[@HighPeakAutos]

@@Afraz_9n3 haha I’m always here

[@johnl5878]

My dad bought a 97 Mitsubishi montero in 2004 but gave it away to friend around early December 2021. Throughout the years we had this beast, we managed to put over 360,000 miles and it’s still pushing strong till this day. That V6 is a tank, hardly had any engine issues with it. Incredible vehicle

[@luso_overland]

Yeah the 92-2000 models run forever as long as they get a timing belt job every 60k.

[@rapide12345]

This is one of the most capable vehicles ever, the last gen was brilliant off-road, the only problem that the last gen has is ground clearance, its little brother the Pajero/Montero/Shogun Sport is also very capable, it's an SUV version of the Triton/Strada/L200 Pick-up truck that competes with the Hilux and it's SUV version the Fortuner.

[@luso_overland]

In stock form, the later generations actually have more minimum ground clearance than the first two generations because of not having a solid axle in the rear. But definitely worse departure angle and harder to fit tires larger than 33” on.

[@redsnapper2889]

I have a gen 4 3.2d with 2 inch lift and 32 inch AT's, absolutely excels in the sand dunes. With few basic modifications and a tune it's making 615nm. Gets off the line really really well

[@evanhooper1]

I have a 1993 Montero that I inherited from my dad. He bought it new off the lot and was his baby for many years. Great memories of going on trails and him picking me up from elementary school in it. As we got older, we both used and abused it hard. It's on its second engine and third transmission now, and honestly needs a restoration to get into similar shape to the one in this video. I feel honored that I can continue keeping his Montero in my family and strengthen the legacy. What a badass vehicle!

[@grunkohlaktionar7474]

Finally! Underrated cars. These were true status symbols here in Germany in the 90s

[@nwezetx1]

Even Mercedes-Benz loved these. They were going to base the redesigned G-Wagon on a prospective 3rd gen Montero in the early 90s. Those plans ended up evolving into the first generation M-Class by 1993 (released 1997). Montero ended up being redesigned in 1999-2000

[@tylerbecker3348]

You're going to send me into nostalgia overload - our family had a dark green '96 LS Montero for almost a decade. It's technically the first car I ever drove down our cul-de-sac as a kiddo.

[@gmans7859]

I taught my son to drive in our 1998....high school parking lot days.

[@STALMANNEN]

Here in the Philippines, we also call this vehicle PAJERO and was the best selling SUV from the 80s til the early 2000s, with the latter being the "Fieldmaster" variant. When the "Montero Sport" version came sometime in 2008, it also became among the best selling SUVs in the market (rivaling the Toyota Fortuner). Back in the 90s, the Pajero reigned supreme, for it's also a status symbol for most Filipinos. The only close "rival" that I could think of back then was the bulkier Nissan Patrol Safari.

[@AndrewR10001]

Currently we have a 2001 pajero fieldmaster, 2004 Pajero CK and a 1998 Patrol Safari.... If I have to choose one among the 3, I would pick the Patrol... Really durable...built like a tank!

[@purwantiallan5089]

​@@AndrewR10001the Pajero Fieldmaster and CK basically like a hybrid upgrades for Pajero Sport.

[@itsaboutfam]

We own all 3 generations of Monteros that were sold in the US. 89 LS, 98 Winter package and 02 Limited. They are absolutely awesome and great SUVs. Great video!

[@ThunderheadShetlands]

Our family vehicle growing up was a gold 1995 Montero with a stick shift. I think just a few made it into the US that year! I loved sitting the the rear jump seats. It was also shockingly off-road capable from the factory, especially compared to the Explorers and Grand Cherokees it was competing against.

[@IK_MK]

It was the family car in my childhood too, although it was shortly replaced by the later and better Shogun

[@louyork8379]

Nah man, there are tons of manual shift Montaro in the US. I’ve drive like 10 of them

[@ThunderheadShetlands]

@@louyork8379 Not the 2nd generation ones, sold from 1992-1996. There were lots of 1st gen.

[@Jeremygeo]

Correct, rare, especially 1995 (last year of manual Montero in USA), due to newly revised, more powerful 3.0 v6

[@ThunderheadShetlands]

@@Jeremygeo Thanks. That was my impression. I've never seen the production numbers, though.

[@hivetyrant7]

They're everywhere in back home in Australia and I took mine everywhere all my friends land cruisers, patrols and Hiluxes went, no issues. Incredibly underrated offroader, no idea how they didn't take off here in the US

[@BMW_Z4idiot]

Gosh, i hate Australia. I hate your utes, snakes, koala bears and coral reefs.

[@nourdinemazali493]

Absolutely! Here in Australia they're everywhere, popular among off-roaders and non off-roaders

[@cowbee8865]

Finally someone is talking about this legend of a SUV! Wish you would also cover all the other generations of this SUV.

[@asfandyartamoor9968]

I still love and have the 3 door 1985, 5 door 1999 and the 5 door gdi 2005. Mitsubishi made absolute tanks. The basics of an SUV perfectly executed.

[@cowbee8865]

@@asfandyartamoor9968 I currently own the 2011 4th generation and it drives great on and off road. It has a monocoque with built in ladder frame and independent suspension on all 4 wheels.

[@jonathanjuillerat2115]

Great video, as always, Doug. The A/T Mode switch isn't a "sport mode" or "power switch". It simply disables first gear. Mitsubishi recommends using it especially on snow or ice to make it easier to start out from a dead stop. We have a Montero Sport, which also had this feature. It's actually a great feature to have in a wintry climate like ours here in Indiana. We use it frequently anytime there's especially slippery snow and ice. Would love to see you eventually review the Montero Sport as well, which was also an amazingly capable SUV with the exact same engine choices. If the Montero appeals to you, but you want something that has better highway manners, looks a little more handsome and has a lower roofline than I recommend a good look at the Montero Sport as well. Having owned both the 3.0L and 3.5L engine variants, I must say that the 3.5L is worth looking for. The 3.0L is a great engine, but it is SLOW!

[@jmith47]

Thank you for mentioning that, I have this exact model and was so confused for a second when he said it made it shift faster lmao it’s exactly what you said it’s used for

[@ChenPoYen1]

Gen2 3.5 still my daily drive

[@JS-1983]

In Finland most of this generation Pajeros are/were manual turbodiesels... 😀 In Europe taillights were mounted on bumper and reverse lights and rear foglights are in those upper taillights, because some regulations (sparetire blocks taillights visibilty to some direcrion) ... Always hated the look of those Euro-taillights, it was common thing to mount extra set of taillights to bumper In Europe on many 4x4's because that regulation.

[@marcusjosefsson4998]

Taxes made every other engine very expensive in Finland. 3.0 V6 was the common engine in Sweden.

[@electrikoptik]

Mitsubishi stopped making the Montero/Pajero in 2021. Kind of crazy that they ceased production in a world that is obsessed with cross-overs and SUV's. I believe the 3rd gen Montero/Pajero was the first serious off-roader that switched to fully independent suspension with a monocoque design with integrated ladder frame in 1999 before even Land Rover also made the switch to independent suspension and monocoque design in 2001.

[@damilolaakanni]

They still have the Montero Sport/Pajero Sport based on the Triton.

[@georgythomas8451]

Mitsubishi kind of lost the plot in the mid 2010s with their styling, going from slightly weird to outright almost grotesque looking styling and they kind of lost their charm. I think they sell well only in Australia now

[@JK061996]

My brother had a third gen, I was surprised when I learned it had a monocoque

[@somepos69420]

Its the most ladderframe looking monocoque suv, also the jeep XJ

[@RobotDCLXVI]

​@@benleon9905That probably had more to do with vehicle weight/gearing rather than engine type.

[@kaisankamal]

Hello Doug! This is one of the most unusual car review I’ve ever seen. Never in a million years I had ever thought you would review a car like this😅. I’m from Sri Lanka originally and let me tell you something. This was the land cruiser before the Land Cruiser. The mk1 (80s) and mk2 models are the cars that ruled the roads from the 80s till early 2000s. Popularized by politicians, this car was the clout or the whip. Mitsubishi was the Toyota of the 70s and they were a wonder in my country. The old lancers were considered luxury since they were the earliest to come with petrol (gasoline) engines and Mitsubishi pajeros were earliest to come with proper air conditioning at that time making Mitsubishi as market leaders. Third gen pajeros were a rich people vehicle especially by businesspeople and industrialists due to its big and chubby look. Driving this car would make people assume you’re rich and successful. It was like the g63 AMG and had a hype among rich people. But the 4th gen couldn’t be as successful as the other 3 due to its skinny look and for people hyping for Land Cruiser Prados and land cruisers. The 2nd gen has 3 nicknames (inspector model (used as a cop car), computer body (high roof model) and finally the intercooler model (one with the intercooler, the real deal and the one everyone wants)). Even though around the world this is an old car due to its condition and for Mitsubishi loosing its cool, at that time they were the clout. My dads favourite car was a lancer at the time. Just like how we have Toyotas nowadays. And doug can you do a review about ram 1500 rebel/rebel gt? This would be very helpful since I might consider buying this in Dubai/oman.

[@robrogers2532]

Oh how I miss my 94 montero! What I miss most was the air suspension front seats, old-school compass and altimeter in the gauge cluster and an adjustable air suspension that tightened up the ride or loosened it depending on what you want. It was a great car…. Thanks for the memories Doug!

[@biohazardjimenez]

My family have owned several monteros throughout the years and currently own two of them a 00 and a 06 …and I love them. Very underrated vehicles I was born in Puerto Rico and these things are literally all over the place over.it’s a shame that they weren’t more popular here in the states.

[@antoniocolon9024]

I have a 98 montero Dakar edition. In Puerto Rico in the 90's the montero was a very popular model and even the state police used it as a patrol vehicle. Very reliable and still lots of them are on the road.

[@Justin-do5xs]

Very true, right now I’m thinking of buying a 98-99 Montero SR, a lot of them are very beat up but I know one will show up in good condition, these suvs took a good beating in Puerto Rico

[@alanbarrese456]

I'm glad you covered the Montero. I've had 2 of them (a 91 1st gen and a 99 2.5 Gen). My current 99 2.5 Gen is considered the most desirable model with the blistered fenders and RR diff locker. Mine's been regeared with 4.90 gears from a Montero Sport (4Runner equivalent) and has 33" tires, Billstein dampers with OME torsion bars and coil springs, ARB bumper with winch, etc. All the bushings have been replaced, the motor's been refreshed and all the fluids have been replaced. At 171k miles, it drives like it was brand new and has excellent highway manners. It has been such a reliable and practical vehicle whenever I consider selling it, I just can't justify it at all. It's too good at what it does to get rid of.

[@jojipowell2546]

Glad you finally reviewed one of these Doug. I suggested this in a comment awhile back. I had a 1995 Montero LS which was awesome. Shame you couldn't find one with a stock sunroof. It was actually very large and was over the back seat. Mitsubishi's 4WD system was actually pretty advanced because you could shift from RWD to AWD to 4WD high with the differential locked all on the fly.

[@weirdshibainu]

A friend of mine had one of these. Absolute panzer of a vehicle. We took it off road everywhere in Nevada. It looked like a mad max vehicle after a few years including us having a few drinks too many one day and we painted it desert camo with krylon ( came out surprisingly well) It never let us down except for the occasional flat tire. Had over 300k miles before he rolled it down a hill that should have killed him.

[@Merstheman]

These were very popular here in Brazil, ours were called Pajero like the japanese ones because no one knows about the pervy conotations, even though all out neighbors speak spanish. Anyway, one thing I remember from the ones here was that they had an artificial horizon on the dash where the compass is located on this one. Like an airplane. Very cool. Love these, indestructible cars.

[@EvanHiltunenVisual]

I have a 2001 XLS that I've been puttering on for the last 3 years. Dark, dark metallic green, wrapped the hood, roof, rocker panels/lower doors, and the bulging fenders in matte black, blacked out the wheels, rear side windows, and hatch, are now like black mirrors, roof rack, painted the frame black, etc. Lots of extra lights. Now I'm working on the interior. It's amazing how many people come up to me in parking lots to look at Mitzi the Beast. Drives like a wallowing truck. Handles the Minnesota winters just fine.

[@TRDCelica]

Thank you for reviewing this! My father bought a 1995 Montero brand new when I was younger and enjoyed many road trips in that car. Going through the interior was very nostalgic for me

[@ThePurpleGang]

I had one of these during college in Michigan. I thought it was so classy parked in the college lot but took it off road all the time. I called it the poor-mans Land Cruiser. Mine actually had a HUGE sunroof that was mostly over the back seats which I told everyone was a "safari roof". God such a cool car.

[@truckinwithaaron40]

In New Zealand, we also had this generation available with a 2.8L turbo intercooled diesel. The one we had also had a factory switch to change the shock firmness. Was an awesome old thing

[@MaximilianvonPinneberg]

Those engines were indestructible.

[@TripleR765]

I like how when he’s talking about the lights that show which wheels are getting power he uses the rav4 as an example saying you wouldn’t see that in a modern crossover but the rav4 absolutely does show you what wheels are getting power.

[@thisisanfield7085]

I had a 2.8 Turbo diesel Diamond Pack. It looked immaculate. The kids loved the 3rd row seats. They’d jump in there instead of the middle. It was parked for a year. It started first time with a new battery and ran as smoothly as usual immediately. After a service it was like new again. Bullet proof car

[@the7thgymleader]

Doug you missed the storage cubbies below the passenger seat. Also below the 2nd row seat there are a couple cubbies for storage of the jack and optional air locker. Also you can lay all the seating flat front to back to get a car length bed !

[@Thecarexchangepodcast]

He can’t hit them all lol. I’m surprised he didn’t talk about the rear seat ash trays. But yea the flat folding seats are really cool

[@timepasshandle]

Love the Pajero. 15:49 there's a reason why the rear door has a grab handle and lock. In some markets, these were sold with a 9 seat configuration (2 on each side) with sideways facing seats. And that meant that the rear passengers could open the door to get out. This seating configuration was pretty common till mid 2010s here in India, especially in the cab market.

[@yankymate2314]

the sfx looked so good with the dual tone and that hood scoop

[@anthonydotb]

I had a Mitubishi Montero sport of that same era and I loved it. The interior was great and everything was right where it should be. It was rugged and super reliable. I would buy one of these in a heartbeat.

[@ndafarachaitezvi1139]

Awesome.Thanks for sharing and taking us along

[@patrickterry779]

I had the 1st gen and loved it. The inclinometer gauge was neat. Looks like it was eliminated in the 2nd gen. The air ride driver seat was also pretty cool. It got a lot of attention as it was so different. Closest to it was the Isuzu trooper but it was boxier and rugged looking than the Isuzu.

[@jravelo2]

In some markets they did have the inclinometer, along with an electronic compass and thermometer. And on the right was a combination altimeter and barometer

[@Jeremygeo]

Both of those features were available, at least in the early years of the US Gen 2

[@maximilianocisneros2102]

it's always interesting to see how the Montero wasn't that popular in the USA. But in some other countries, it became a hit that they decided to make a smaller version that share some components with the L200. The big version might be gone, but you at least can buy the Sport.

[@geoffharper7460]

I LOVED selling these in the mid-90's when I worked at CarMax. Every time someone came in asking for a 4runner or Grand Cherokee but didn't have the budget, I'd steer them to the Monteros, which we always seemed to have in stock (must have been a big lease/fleet vehicle back then?). They were so cool and capable with great creature comforts and those jump seats in the back. At 60% of the cost of a comparable 4Runner (and half the price of a Disco), these flew out the door and were easy to finance. Never owned one personally but they've always had a place in my heart.

[@user-kg3rs9gp2e]

Wonderful review Doug, my family and I used 9 of these over the years and they included, first, second and third generation ones. Also used a Land cruiser, Patrol and serval land rovers. All had their own magic but the Mitsubishi was where the best memories were. The model you just drove also featured a bed as the front seats fold flat into the second row which then folds flat into the third row! A neat trick for any adventure plus a decent bed for two! :)

[@GetToThePointAlready]

DO THE CYBERTRUCK

[@paulog8813]

The Hyundai Galloper is not a version of the Mitsubishi. It’s a different car. It was sold in small numbers here in Brasil imported from Korea. The Montero/Pajero/shogun it’s and is a big hit here. It was sold since the 2nd Gen and if I not mistaken even manufacture here both with a Gasoline and Diesel versions

[@JK061996]

This particular generation of the Pajero became the Hyundai Terracan

[@p.informatico1320]

In fact it's exactly the 1st gen Montero (2nd gen Pajero), built under license by Hyundai in South Korea after the 3rd gen was released... Fun fact, the model Galloper was converted into a new brand by Mitsubishi Spain, at first offering only the korean montero, and later, when Hyundai left the production of this car and the 2nd gen Montero was also discontinued, convincing Mitsubishi to maintain a small production of the 2nd gen which was called Super Exceed, finally offering the Hyundai built Mitsubishi Chariot under the name of Galloper Santamo, which was the last model sold by the brand.

[@jeepz5926]

Your on drugs lol. Even on the Hyundai History website it said it was a version of the Mitsubishi Pajero lol. It's the same freaking thing.

[@jojodelima1953]

Hyindai had the license to produce a copy, Hyundai Mitsubishi partnership at that time, it even had almost the same parts

[@paulog8813]

​@@jeepz5926 Don´t believe in everything you read!! They are not the same. trust me, even when I on drugs 😜

[@01AnthraciteXJR]

Great cars! My mom had one when i lived in the BVI where you needed a good 4x4 to get around the steep hills and unpaved roads. Nothing could stop it and it never broke down!

[@PBnjHEMI]

Thank you, Doug, for making this video. My father bought a brand new 1993 MITSUBISHI MONTERO SR back in 93. I grew up driving this vehicle, with or without permission 😅 I have a lot of great memories of that Montero! 🥹🥲

[@JozefLucifugeKorzeniowski]

the sign of a capable off road vehicle is when it has differential locking options. no matter what the exterior styling indicates; if it doesn't have diff locking options it's just a big sedan or small minivan. if you know how to manage your diff locks and your hi/lo 4x4 system right you can extricate yourself from some pretty hairy conditions without much drama.

[@JK061996]

This generation was very popular in the Italian Alps where I live, especially the two-door version with the 2800 diesel I4. Some are still around today. In Europe the tail lights were actually in the bumper due to specific regulations, leaving the reverse lights in the main cluster.

[@bwofficial1776]

I've seen US ones with the taillights in the bumper and the body ones blacked out. It seems like it depends on the year or whatever Mitsubishi was running down the line at the time.

[@SimplyGuzman]

My uncle had one of these when growing up. This video unlocked so many memories of family trips.

[@chrisoo1798]

I had a Montero Sport and LOVED IT!!! At the time I picked it up cheap! They were always looked over by others

[@petrolhead3371]

Such a beautiful and underrated SUV.

[@theninethrees8044]

I’d take a Montero/Pajero over a Land Cruiser/Patrol anyday. I grew up with these

[@scottbmedic]

I used to own a 1995 Montero exactly the same color. It was one of my favorite vehicles

[@StarsingerOG]

I have a 3rd gen, 3.2did and it's an absolute tank. I've pulled a semi truck, climbed mountains and swum with it. Its called a Pajero here. I was amazed when I found the tool box.

[@4runner4summer]

That’s like calling a timex an alternative Rolex…

[@user-lr8vu1xz1h]

I had a 1999 limited which was the same gen. but added leather everything, infinity stereo w/10 disk changer, alloy wheels, moon roof that was half the roof. I loved this SUV you could put it in 4 wheel low with the center and rear differentials locked and drive up a ski slope! Last SUV I can think of with steel bumpers.

[@garagefabroart]

I bought my fist Montero in 2011 after being fed up with LR Disco crap (as much as I love Discos) It was a 97 LS almost identical to this one but in red. Loved it right away. A year later I bought a 95 SR (the one with the 3.5L DOHC , rear air locker , adjustable suspension and fender flares) Bought it with 200K miles and after a timing belt/WP service drove it until 2018 without skipping a beat all over the mountains in Colorado. The I bought a 3rd gen (2005 Limited) for the comfort and room (3rd kid was on the way). To my surprise it was 95% as capable but way more comfortable with the independent suspension and more modern drivetrain . It is still my daily driver to this day. I also have a modern BMW X5 which is very comfortable and sportier but my Monteros are unreplaceable and when there's 3 ft of snow on the ground or want to get lost in the Mountains I know which rig to take.

[@th003g]

Had an 88 Raider with 4 cyl, inclinometer, suspension seats, baja light bar, grille gard, taillight gards. Awesome truck that you could take anywhere but was tippy as heck, and i used to get it on 2 wheels playing with the inclinometer. Father almost bought a 96 SR version of the reviewed car, it was loaded. Bought a Land cruiser instead.

[@grantsnyder3028]

A Mitsubishi video?! *Tears of joy* You should try out the third row in a second gen Outlander. Quite a quirk.

[@norontboyz5949]

I moved from Canada to pakistan last year and currently own a 2006 model shogun. Its got a 3.2 turbodiesel engine. This thing is amazing! I got it for almost half of what a similar year land cruiser goes for. Its taken me on many long trips and up a few mountains on almost undriveable terrain. Absolutely amazing vehicles!

[@joshuateicher4254]

My grandmother has a 1995 Montero LS just like that - I love it.

[@ordinary.artistry]

So underrated! I have a Gen 2 SWB variant and it’s a mad little rig. Cruise control, adjustable suspension, locking diffs. The 90’s were great for 4WDs.

[@robobeau]

I am in love with old Monteros and Isuzu Troopers. They were a 4x4 staple back home in Puerto Rico.

[@IsmailAbdulMusic]

I have owned a few Mitsubishi Montero's (1995 & 2006) and also a 1999 3000GT. It's your friend Ismail Abdul up in Pontiac, Michigan USA 🇺🇸

[@sacredshogun6325]

I got 3 and love them. A 1988 2 door with 500k miles, a 1990 4 door with 356k miles and a 2001 with 200k miles. I love my Jeep Gladiator but my 2 door can climb up to places that a modified Jeep will go.

[@leodelgado8787]

Doug - thank you!! for giving the Montero some justice! Finally !!

[@Sean-cx4jf]

nice to see doug outside!

[@jyc313]

Our family had one and took it on road trips all across the west. Good times.

[@johnstabler4543]

I’m going to bring my ‘97 Hyundai Galloper back to the US when I move back. I love this thing! The 5-speed manual and 2.5L NA diesel just chugs right along.

[@user-cm9tn3nq5o]

Thanks for the memory's I work on these vehicles as a mechanic😀 in Australia we call them Toorak tractors!

[@MrSdotbowman]

Love seeing Doug getting back to his roots in his last few videos

[@keithkornatoski9162]

I had the previous "boxier" Montero and it was a nice vehicle that could go anywhere. Prior to the Montero I had an ISUZU Trooper II with the 120HP 2.4L? 4CYL. Compared to the ISUZU the Montero seemed like a luxury vehicle. I recall my edition of the Montero had 160HP ... Thanks for sharing ... Keith Chicago IL ... one great memory ... took more than a couple of GFs skiing in the BigBear area of So Cal in the Montero .... nice to relive those memories for a few seconds!!! ... one of those GFs is now my wife ...

[@CVO17-GSA23]

I still brag about my 1989 Montero best SUV ever. Drove it over 300 k miles without any major issues. It was hard working man's Land Rover. But I own a Range Rover lwb now.

[@chaimshamza5850]

Been waiting to see Doug In one of these

[@bilgetonyukuk5530]

6:31 "You wouldn't notice unless you notice." Very deep 😂.

[@cloper84]

Love the reviews of these older vehicles.

[@markchandler1130]

A good friend of mine….quire famous in his day..had one of this that I red in several times. And it shared the driveway with a Montero Sport his wife at the time drove.

[@vicentecontrerassoux1660]

My childhood is in those up-folding third row seats. My dad was obsessed with these. He owned a 1st gen, before I was born. Then he got a blue 2nd gen, which took us on several trips between '02 and '09. And then he bought a grey 2nd gen, again, don't know if it was a later, facelifted model, or just a higher trim... For a good 80% of all road trips I've been on in my life, I was sitting in those third row seats.

[@luso_overland]

Yeah, 98-2000 got a facelift and some driveline changes. Much better looking and very sought after now, we call them gen2.5 colloquially in the US.

[@corbysherman4710]

My father had a 91 or 92. It was a pretty base model but it had the tear drop alloy wheels. It was cool. Especially going from a Caprice Estate with fake wood. It was awesome. Never broke down. It was fun to drive.

[@charmaineramilo7120]

I currently have an '88 Dodge Raider, really love taking it to the trails!

[@samuelwilson4070]

I think the Montero is better than any other suv out there. Love this specific generation so much! Don’t come for me Land Cruiser fans 😅

[@JohnFrumFromAmerica]

Had one of these a while ago. It's an amazing car. Use to have it on the rev limiter going up sand dunes in low range 4x4. Was incredible what it would get up.

[@gianlo2]

Very nice to see this car in your channel Doug. The Mitsubishi Pajero or the Hyundai Galloopee are pretty common here in Sardinia used by offroad enthusiasts or country workers.

[@trabantfreak2370]

I have had the short version of this with the 2.5 turbodiesel. And i really loved mine and it really did great offroad. It finally suffered from a burnt out wiring harness but i would love to get another one.

[@ch132212]

I used to rent one of these when my mountaineer was in the shop… I had to get to mountaintop communication stations that required 4x4. And the Montero worked amazingly.

[@lucielcampbell2737]

I noticed by the driving part of the video that this example did not have the "bouncy seat tm" for the driver's seat. It was a truck/lorry style hydraulic-like seat with a base spring suspension built into them. These are awesome and in my mind it was what made driving a montero anywhere so fun. No idea if it's a market specific feature but basically, imagine big 18 wheeler trucks, the seats they have, basically that, in a Montero. It's awesome.

[@EthanCrowley]

A few old Pajeros used to come with suspension seats in the front: fully damped, sprung, front seats with a couple of inches of travel which actually were pretty amazing off road. They even had a knob to adjust the dampers for your weight. Very cool.

[@stevebrown5635]

My first new car was a first gen Mitsubishi Montero. It had a 4 cylinder and a manual transmission, the cool sliding rear side windows, and A/C. That was it. I threw some 31 inch Mud Kings on it and off roaded the crap out of it. It really went just about anywhere I wanted it to go. It was a fantastic little truck.

[@EladKallenberg]

We had a Pajero model year 1994 between 1995 to 2000, the best off road vehicle I ever used. I really enjoyed driving it, even on regular roads. the only negative side is the horrific fuel consumption... thanks Doug for the memories!

[@juliocvelez1]

I’ve got a 93. It’s sweet. They are prone to head failure though. I live in the mountains and this thing is great to get around the crazy inclines and mud.

[@KimKim-oo2up]

First time that I've actually finishied his video. Something new. Thanks for making a video about the Pajero.

[@imyugioh]

You think a Land Cruiser is the Rolex of off roads?

[@robynvega1677]

We had a 1997 montero when I was a kid. I’ll never forget being at the Mitsubishi dealer with my parents and driving home looking out the big sunroof.

[@robertsmith7854]

I grew up riding around in a 94 3.0 pajero even lower spec than this one vinyl floors 5 seats wind-up windows manual mirrors, absolutely love it to bits

[@tone_bones56]

I'm remember my dad traded in his Blazer, which I frickin loved, for a brand new 1994 Montero in Green but with the tan accents. I ended up loving that thing too. So many family roadtrips and light off road memories.❤The bllizard of 1996 was super fun 😂😂