In contrast to its sporty exterior, the interior harkens back to the Montero's truck roots, with a large square dashboard holding essential gauges in front of the driver. Stereo and heating, ventilation and air conditioning controls are centered in the dash within easy reach of driver and passenger. Each of the four outboard seating positions has a hefty grab handle, an amenity much appreciated when riding off road. Mitsubishi's traditional Multi-Meter was one of the options fitted to our test vehicle; it carries compass, outside temperature, battery voltage and oil pressure readouts. A compass can be quite useful in the backcountry and, sometimes, in the big city.Exterior style concessions haven't robbed the Montero Sport of essential interior space. Plenty of leg- and headroom has been provided for five passengers. Outward visibility is first-rate, though we're not completely sold on the dark-tinted privacy glass, which reduces visibility at night. All Montero Sport models except the leather-draped Limited have good-looking cloth seats. They are well-padded and comfortable, and the range of adjustment for the front seats is sufficient to give most people plenty of legroom without cramping the folks in the back seats. Lots of luggage can be brought along; even with a full load of passengers on board more than 43 cubic feet of load space is available. Folding the rear seats down provides nearly 80 cubic feet of cargo capacity.
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