Apparently, adventurous drivers across the global village approved of the upgrades, because Montero's worldwide sales approached 2 million. Enter the proverbial clean-sheet design. Montero now boasts a thoroughly modern unitized body-chassis structure. Higher ground clearance. Lower step-in height.
Vented disc brakes at all four corners.
And more engine torque at lower engine speed. Technically speaking, the 2001 Montero has been shot like a cannonball into the 21st century. Inside it's much the same story. The notably longer wheelbase, substantially wider track and space-efficient unibody chassis have opened up more interior room. Automatic climate control and a separate rear air conditioner and heater are available.