Toyota Hiace Super Grandia 3.0 AT (Leather 2-tone) (2016) vs Mitsubishi Montero Sport 2.4L GLS 2WD 8AT (2020)

Toyota Hiace Super Grandia 3.0 AT (Leather 2-tone) (2016) vs Mitsubishi Montero Sport 2.4L GLS 2WD 8AT (2020): which should you buy?

For a Filipino buyer deciding between the 2016 Toyota Hiace Super Grandia 3.0 AT and the 2020 Mitsubishi Montero Sport 2.4L GLS, the choice hinges on intended use and budget. The Hiace, priced at ₱2,177,000, is a full‑size van with 11 seats, making it ideal for businesses that need passenger capacity or cargo space, such as shuttle services or large families. Its 3.0‑L turbo‑charged diesel delivers 136 PS and 300 Nm, sufficient for loaded city driving, and it comes with a 4‑speed automatic on a body‑on‑frame chassis. The Montero Sport, costing ₱1,927,000, is a midsize crossover SUV with a more powerful 2.4‑L turbo diesel producing 181 PS and 430 Nm, paired with an 8‑speed automatic, offering better acceleration and higher torque for highway cruising or light off‑road use. While both share a 3‑year/100,000 km warranty and RWD layout, the Montero Sport is cheaper, newer, and more performance‑oriented, but it seats fewer passengers (no seat count given, but typical SUV capacity is lower). Choose the Hiace if you need maximum seating and cargo versatility; choose the Montero Sport if you prefer a newer, more powerful SUV for family trips and occasional adventure, and want to save about ₱250,000.