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The Mitsubishi Montero Sport (or Mitsubishi Pajero Sport) is an SUV (D-segment in Europe) manufactured by the Japanese marque Mitsubishi. It began its production in 1996. The Mitsubishi Montero Sport has a total of 3 generations to date. Internationally, this model is known as Mitsubishi Pajero Sport. In Japan, this model is sold as Mitsubishi Challenger. It has also been sold in several markets under the name Mitsubishi Shotgun Sport.

The Mitsubishi Montero Sport is an SUV based on the Mitsubishi L200 or Mitsubishi Triton pickup. This vehicle has been characterized by offering a wide range of engines, both gasoline and diesel. In most cases, V6 engines have been used in these vehicles.

The third and current generation of this vehicle went on sale in 2016. As of this date, the name “Challenger” was discontinued in some markets, changing its name back to Montero or Pajero. This generation improved in terms of engine efficiency and weight. Seven-seater options were also offered in some markets. In the UK, this model was sold as Shotgun Sport and was also sold as a work version (Van) without the second and third row seats.

This model has competed with other SUVs in its segment such as the Hyundai Santa Fe, Kia Sorento, Ford Edge, Jeep Cherokee or Opel Frontera / Opel Antara.