Isuzu D-Max 3.0 LS-E 4×2 A/T (2024) vs Mitsubishi Montero Sport 2.4L GLS 2WD 8AT (2020)

Isuzu D-Max 3.0 LS-E 4×2 A/T (2024) vs Mitsubishi Montero Sport 2.4L GLS 2WD 8AT (2020): which should you buy?

For a Filipino buyer who needs a work‑horse with maximum payload and rugged utility, the 2024 Isuzu D‑Max 3.0 LS‑E 4×2 A/T is the clear choice. It costs ₱2,094,000, about ₱167,000 more than the 2020 Mitsubishi Montero Sport GLS, but it delivers a larger 3.0‑litre turbo‑diesel engine that makes 190 PS and 450 Nm of torque, compared with the Montero’s 181 PS and 430 Nm. The D‑Max’s 6‑speed automatic is paired with a rear‑wheel‑drive layout and a body‑on‑frame pickup chassis, giving it superior towing capacity and cargo flexibility with a 2+3 seating layout and four doors. Its higher torque at lower revs (1600‑2600 rpm) makes it better for hauling and off‑road loads. The Montero Sport, priced at ₱1,927,000, is a midsize crossover SUV with five doors and a more car‑like ride, but it offers less power, a smaller displacement, and the same RWD configuration. Both carry a 3‑year/100,000 km warranty, but the D‑Max’s pickup body is more practical for tradespeople or families needing a cargo bed, while the Montero Sport may suit buyers who prefer a conventional SUV cabin and slightly lower purchase price. Choose the D‑Max if payload, torque and ruggedness matter; choose the Montero Sport if you prioritize a lower price and SUV styling over pure work capability.