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2006 Midsize SUV : MITSUBISHI Montero
Attesting to its off-road prowess, Mitsubishi’s largest sport utility vehicle has dominated recent Paris-to-Dakar rallies. In addition to the Montero, Mitsubishi also produces the slightly smaller midsize Endeavor and the compact Outlander. All of Mitsubishi’s SUVs have suffered from sluggish sales lately. For 2006, only a Limited model is offered. Other than a smaller selection of color choices, nothing has changed for the 2006 model year. Montero has a fully independent front and rear suspension, which Mitsubishi says is a benefit for off-road travel. Illuminated running boards, flip-open third-row windows, rear privacy glass and door-mounted puddle lamps are standard. A removable tool kit includes a flashlight. The Montero seats up to seven people using two front buckets, a folding three-person middle bench seat and a removable two-place rear seat that folds flat into the floor. The SUV comes standard with leather first- and second-row seating surfaces, a leather- and wood-trimmed steering wheel, imitation wood accents, heated front seats, a 14-way adjustable driver’s seat, heated mirrors and six passenger-assist grips. Rear air conditioning is included. The 315-watt Mitsubishi/Infinity sound system includes a six-CD changer. A backseat DVD entertainment system is optional. All-disc antilock brakes, traction control, an electronic stability system and seat-mounted side-impact airbags for the front seats are standard. Though it is capable for ordinary driving and built for off-road prowess, Mitsubishi’s flagship SUV has an old-fashioned feel to it. The Montero’s excessive size and truck-like sounds won’t appeal to buyers who prefer a more modern — and perhaps smaller — SUV.
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