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2005 Mitsubishi Montero Sport

Performance  
          Engine 7.0
          Gearbox 6.5
          Steering 6.0
          Brakes 8.0
          Ride 5.0
          Handling 6.0
          Body Structure 10
Comfort and Controls  
          Driving Position 8.5
          Control Ergonomics 8.5
          Outward Vision 8.0
          Quietness 6.0
          Ventilation / Air Con 9.0
          Ingress / Egress 7.0
          Front Seat Space 9.0
          Rear Seat Space 8.0
          Luggage / Loading 8.5
Design and Styling  
          Exterior Styling 7.0
          Exterior Finish 8.5
          Interior Styling 6.5
          Interior Finish 8.0
Others  
          Fuel Mileage 8.5
          List Price 7.0
Overall Rating (averaged) 7.57

No engine cover adorns Mitsubishi's 2.8-liter diesel engine.  Still, cover or no cover it pulls hard.  But pulls loud.  Very loud.

As a traditional SUV, there are 2 levers on the center tunnel.  4-speed AT works, but is jerky during sudden acceleration.

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