2028 Mitsubishi Montero: What We Know So Far
After two decades of absence, the Mitsubishi Montero appears poised to make a comeback on American roads. The large, off-road-focused SUV stopped being imported to our shores after the 2006 model year, but a new Montero is undergoing development and appears to be based on the Nissan Armada SUV. We expect to see the Nissan's twin-turbocharged V-6 under the hood, although a plug-in hybrid powertrain is not out of the question. Premium amenities, three rows of roomy seats, and available off-road tech features are all but a certainty. We aren't exactly sure when the new Montero will go on sale, but we expect to see it debut in the next couple of years, possibly as a 2028 model year vehicle.
What's New for 2026?
In short, everything—sort of. The Montero is expected to be a modified variant of the existing Nissan Armada SUV, but it'll still be a new product for the Mitsubishi lineup.
Pricing and Which One to Buy
The price of the 2028 Mitsubishi Montero is expected to start around $60,000 and go up to $75,000 depending on the trim and options.
ES
$60,000 (est)
SE
$65,000 (est)
SEL
$70,000 (est)
Platinum
$75,000 (est) 0 $25k $50k $75k $100k $125k
It's too early to say how much the Montero will cost or what trim levels it will be offered in, but the Armada currently starts at around $60,000 and Mitsubishi's other SUVs are offered in ES, SE, SEL, and Platinum trims with the top versions coming equipped with premium features and higher-end finishings.
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