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Mitsubishi Evo X and new Montero soon in India

Last updated on: November 18, 2010 12:33 IST

Image: Mitsubishi Evolution X.
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If you thought that with Skoda Yeti, Tata Aria and Hyundai Santa Fe the Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) and crossover mania was over, then you have been mistaken, because the craze has just started.

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Mitsubishi Evo X and new Montero soon in India

Image: Mitsubishi Montero.

November is going to see another SUV coming to Indian, even if it's just to be displayed at an upcoming auto show in the country.

Mitsubishi and Hindustan Motors would be showcasing an Evo X sedan and SUV Montero at an upcoming auto show in Mumbai.

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Mitsubishi Evo X and new Montero soon in India

Image: The steering wheel of Evo X.

Evo X

A lot of buzz has been surrounding the Mitsubishi Evo X regarding its India plans.

The Evo X is slated to be displayed in India and will be brought to India shores as a completely built unit (CBU).

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Mitsubishi Evo X and new Montero soon in India

Image: Side view of Evo X.

The Evo X has a 2.0-litre mill under that hood capable of churning 291bhp of power.

The powerful engine propels the Evo X from static to 100 kmph in 6.6seconds.

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Mitsubishi Evo X and new Montero soon in India

Image: The engine of Evo X.

The engine is mated with a six-speed, DSG-type, double-clutch gearbox with magnesium paddles attached to the steering column.

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Mitsubishi Evo X and new Montero soon in India

Image: Steering wheel of Mitsubishi Montero.

Montero

Adding onto the SUV list in the Indian market will be HM's new and upgraded Montero.

The brawny beauty has a 3.2 L, four-cylinder, in-line, 3200cc, turbo-diesel engine powering it.

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Mitsubishi Evo X and new Montero soon in India

Image: Engine of Mitsubishi Montero.

The engine generates about 200 bhp max power and 45kgm max torque at 2000rpm.

Montero comes with a five-speed automatic gearbox.

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Mitsubishi Evo X and new Montero soon in India

Image: A side view of Montero.

The SUV has now got new rear bumpers and a slightly reworked front.

The engine is now a BS IV unit and comes with a new catalytic converter and swirl control bulb addition.

All this for a price of about Rs 38.95 lakh (Rs 3.89 million), ex-showroom Delhi.

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