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The Mitsubishi Montero Sport is a mid-size SUV produced by the Japanese manufacturer Mitsubishi Motors since 1996, spanning over two generations. == First generation (1996–2008) == Production began in Japan in 1996, and was available for most export markets by 1997, where it was variously known as the Challenger, Pajero Sport in Europe, Montero Sport in North America, South America and the Philippines, Nativa in parts of Latin America, the Caribbean and the Middle East, Shogun Sport in the United Kingdom,〔(Facts & Figures 2001 ), p.23, Mitsubishi Motors website〕 and Strada G-Wagon in Thailand. Based on the Mitsubishi Strada pickup truck of the same vintage, sharing many components and some body panels (i.e. front doors), the first generation Challenger was also built on the second generation Pajero wheelbase, and served as a junior model to the larger Pajero. Like the Pajero, it featured independent front suspension with torsion bars and a live rear axle. In addition to numerous face lifts over the years, there was a major suspension change from rear leaf to coil springs in late 2000. As its popularity increased, local assembly for foreign markets was introduced in China in 2003,〔("Locally Produced Mitsubishi Pajero Sport Launches in China" ), Mitsubishi Motors press release, March 14, 2003〕 and Brazil in 2006.〔("Mitsubishi launches locally-made Pajero Sport" ), ''Just Auto'', April 18, 2006〕 Sales were discontinued in Japan in 2003, in North America in 2004 (where it was superseded by the Endeavor),〔("Mitsubishi Motors Announces "Project America" – First product Is Next Generation SUV" ), Mitsubishi Motors press release, February 14, 2000〕 and central and western Europe in 2008.〔("New Mitsubishi Pajero Sport SUV to be unveiled at 2008 Moscow Motor Show" ), Mitsubishi Motors press release, July 17, 2008〕 In Japan, it was sold at a specific retail chain called ''Car Plaza''. The 3-liter V6 is the most commonly used engine; it produces at 5,000 rpm. The North American market received petrol V6 engines during all years of production while a petrol 2.4 liter engine was offered on base models from 1997 through 1999. Markets outside of North America also had a variety of turbodiesel inline-fours to choose between. A test in 2001 gave the Montero Sport a "not acceptable" rollover rating. This was highlighted when Lisa Lopes, member of multi award winning group TLC, was killed when the Montero Sport she was driving rolled over several times after she swerved to avoid a stationary truck. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Mitsubishi Challenger」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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