There was some body or interior working making some noise from the area of the biggest moonroof I've ever seen. On roads such as Green Valley and Latrobe, the Mitsu was excellent with predictable understeer and remarkable cornering grip. Doing the twisties at speed was a pleasure and fun. The new rack and pinion variable ratio power steering has good on center and off center feel with just the right amount of power assist. On the highway, the Montero tracks straight and true with little or no correction ever required.
Some road noise is let through on the highway as mentioned before.
It comes through as a continuous drone that isn't loud and sometimes could only be sensed. The ride is smooth and most minor irregs and annoyances are absorbed by the compliant suspension. Wind noise is keep to a minimum and only under strong throttle application could the engine be heard. It doesn't have the sweet sound of the Eclipse V-6, but it's not bad. Inside, is one of the widest and most spacious cabins around.