Chevrolet Trax 1.2 Redline (2024) vs Mitsubishi Montero Sport 2.4L GLS 2WD 8AT (2020)

Chevrolet Trax 1.2 Redline (2024) vs Mitsubishi Montero Sport 2.4L GLS 2WD 8AT (2020): which should you buy?

For a Filipino buyer weighing city practicality against off‑road capability, the Chevrolet Trax 1.2 Redline (2024) is the more suitable daily driver, while the Mitsubishi Montero Sport 2.4L GLS (2020) appeals to those needing higher torque and a rugged build for occasional highway or light off‑road use. The Trax costs ₱1,867,000, about ₱60,000 less than the Montero Sport’s ₱1,927,000, and comes with a longer 5‑year/100,000 km warranty versus 3‑years/100,000 km. It is a small crossover SUV with a lightweight 1.2‑L turbo gasoline engine delivering 137 PS and 220 Nm, paired to a 6‑speed automatic and front‑wheel drive, making it nimble in traffic and easier on fuel. Its unibody construction, 5‑door layout and 2+3 seating suit urban families. The Montero Sport, a midsize crossover SUV on a body‑on‑frame chassis, offers a 2.4‑L turbo diesel with 181 PS and a hefty 430 Nm, coupled to an 8‑speed automatic and rear‑wheel drive, giving stronger pulling power for loaded trips or rougher roads, but at a higher price and a shorter warranty. Choose the Trax if you prioritize lower cost, longer warranty, city maneuverability, and gasoline convenience; opt for the Montero Sport if you need more torque, a sturdier frame, and are willing to pay extra for diesel performance.