Where is montero sport made

Now the nameplate is being phased out for good. The last batch is a special Final Edition model, of which have been built. They're being sold in Australia as models and come with special badging as well as a few extras thrown in as standard, including a larger fuel tank. Just one powertrain is on offer. It's a 3. The engine is mated to a 5-speed automatic and four-wheel-drive system. The latest Final Edition for the Australian market marks the end of an era as the Pajero has been around since , with the first generation having made its debut at that year's Tokyo Motor Show.

The third-generation Pajero, which ceased production in , was the version sold in the U. Might the Pajero make a return in the near future? While it's unlikely, the closer integration of the Renault Nissan Mitsubishi Alliance announced last year provides some hope that a modern Pajero might be developed alongside redesigned versions of the Nissan Armada and related Infiniti QX Hopefully that would mean a new Montero for the United States, though we wouldn't hold our breath.

And in it launched the smaller Pajero Sport , though unfortunately this model doesn't comply with U. Sign up to get the latest performance and luxury automotive news, delivered to your inbox daily! I agree to receive emails from Motor Authority.

I understand that I can unsubscribe at any time. Privacy Policy. Contribute: Send us a tip Contact the editor. The SUV has become one of the most luxurious off-road vehicles on the market. A smaller-sized version of the vehicle was made available in select European markets to compete with other small and mid-sized SUVs. Production of the Challenger stopped in , and the Montero Sport re-emerged in The Montero Sport is a powerful, all-terrain sports utility vehicle designed for driving through muddy, snowy and rainy conditions with ease.

According to SUVReliability. The first generation of the Montero Sport was built from to These vehicles were designed with a two- or four-door body style and a non-permanent four-wheel drive. First generation Montero Sports were built wit either a 2. The second generation Montero Sport was built from to These cars were less bulky and more streamlined in design than the first generation vehicles, and engine choices included a 3.