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Hindustan Motors and Mitsubishi Motors Corporation announced the
launch of their Premium Sports Utility Vehicle the Mitsubishi Montero
at an elegant function held at capital's Maurya Sheraton Hotel.
The Managing Director of Hindustan Motors, Mr. Ravi Santhanam, unveiled
the Montero.
The Mitsubishi Montero being introduced in India by Hindustan Motors
is the contemporary and fully featured version of the international
model Mitsubishi Montero and it is one of the most respected and
desired vehicles in its class.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Ravi Santhanam, Managing Director,
Hindustan Motors said, "The Montero is a bona-fide off-road
legend. The rally versions have won the gruelling Dakar Rally for
the last six years running. Success like that doesn't come easy.
It comes from pure capability. Montero derives this capability from
the latest technology to master any terrain. It offers these capabilities
paired with all of the luxury flourishes that SUV buyers expect
and then some more."
He further added, "We are delighted to bring the new Mitsubishi
Montero in the Indian market because we deeply believe it will appeal
to our discerning customers with its versatile capabilities and
latest technology."
The Montero comes as a CBU (Completely Built Unit) from MMC (Mitsubishi
Motors Corporation), Japan and would be distributed through the
existing network of dealers in India.
The Montero comes from a long lineage of Rally winners. Year after
year, it has performed with credit and emerged at the top in the
Paris-Dakar Rally, which is the toughest test of man-made mass-produced
machines in the world. Montero - which means 'Mountain Tamer' -
lives up to its name even in the toughest terrains of the world.
Mitsubishi Montero - Highlights
-3.2 litre Turbocharged Inter cooled Direct Injection Diesel Engine
-Torque 402 Nm
-M-ASTC Systems
-Super Select 4WD (SS4-II)
-Dual Front and Side Air Bags
-Multi-mode ABS with EBD
-4 Way Power Seats
-Headlamp Washers
-Dual Tone Electronic Display of
- Compass
- Date
- Time
- Barometer
- Altimeter
- A/c Settings
Temperature
Key SUV Performance features:
-Montero is powered by a 3.2 litre 16 valve DOHC Intercooled Turbocharged
Diesel engine that produces a maximum power of 167.2 PS at the rate
3800 rpm and a remarkable maximum torque of 405 Nm at the rate 2000
rpm. Equipped with an electronic direct injection Diesel system
the engine is designed to deliver high-torque performance in low
and mid ranges offering superior off-road drivability.
-Mated with this engine is a 5-Speed manual gearbox and Super Select
4WD (SSW-II) system, which offers the choice of efficient highway
power or sure footed off road traction.
-The Montero is equipped with M-ASTC (Mitsubishi Active Stability
traction Control) which uses a comprehensive network of intelligent
sensors that monitors various vehicle parameters and manages engine
output, power distribution and braking force to deliver improved
vehicle control, traction and tracing on any surface. Using an array
of real time sensors the Montero automatically engages M-ASTC that
actively corrects understeer and oversteer in corners, adjusts braking
force to each tyre independently via the ABS system and manages
the engine output accordingly via the electronic throttle control.
-Its Monocoque body, rally tested over the most gruelling mountains
and deserts is designed to stay rigid in the most testing driving
conditions.
Safety
-M-ASTC (Mitsubishi Active Stability traction Control) actively
corrects understeer and oversteer in corners, adjusts braking force
to each tire independently via the ABS system and manages the engine
output accordingly via the throttle-by-wire control.
-HBB (Hydraulic Brake Booster) helps in maintaining high-pressure
reservoir in braking system to ensure superior braking.
-The Montero comes with dual front SRS airbags, front side airbags,
and 3-point ELR seat belts.
-Montero comes with collapsible propeller shaft, which collapses
during case of any accident, ensuring that it does not enter the
passenger cabin even in worst of accidents.
-Its rigid safety designed monocoque body shell offers superior
occupant safety.
Luxury and Convenience
-The Montero is fitted with plush leather covered seats. Once seated,
ample wood detailing that offers true sense of comfort surrounds
you. The seats are fully adjustable, with electrical controls at
the fingertips.
-As one sits down and switches the power on - multi functional display
comes on - giving a wide range of vital information to the driver
- like altitude, atmospheric pressure, direction, internal and external
temperatures etc.
-Versatility is the second nature of Montero. Depending on the requirement
the 3rd row or both the 2nd and 3rd row of seats can be removed
and stowed away to provide huge space for carrying anything required
by the user. The innovative design makes it possible for single
person - or a lady - to do all this, in a couple of minutes - without
using any special tools or spanners.
-Fully automatic air conditioning makes driving the Montero a pleasure
even under the hottest sun.
Mitsubhishi brand in India signifies rally proven toughness, excellent
drivability, great ride comfort, premium features and latest technological
advancements for all its products. However the new Montero is expected
to take this to new heights and captivate discerning Indian customers
to a great extent.
With this launch the Mitsubishi product range- Lancer, Cedia, Pajero
and Montero in price range between Rs.6.97 lakhs to 29.7 lakhs offers
Indian customers a wide range of products with unique characteristics
and competitive price.
Hindustan Motors Ltd. was established in 1942 and is a part of
the G.P. C.K.Birla group of companies. Its registered office is
in Kolkata, with the car manufacturing plant being at Chennai. Mr.
C.K.Birla is the Chairman of Hindustan Motors. Lancer, Cedia and
Pajero are the other models that are rolled out of the plant in
Chennai.
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