Over the last 6 years, Mitsubishi Strada has great features, comfortable ride and a very attractive price is definitely a great attribute to have on your side when it comes to any new product.
First, they went to work on the outside of the car. Such as refresh, Strada given mild facelift with a new bumper, new grille headlights. More big rims replaces the which the old, gives Strada appeal better for market truck lifestyle.
Inside, not much has changed, however, Strada interior still looks like a concept car than the rest of the competition (more utilitarian). The two tone black and gray interior looks great, and fits with silver panels. What do they have to upgrade in the new GLS Sport V is the in-car entertainment system, as the center console now gets integrated LCD, DVD, CD, MP3 systems. The system also features a GPS navigation program so that you will not get lost or have to guess where you are going.
Compared to other mid-cycle changes, the Strada's upgrade extends to more than just cosmetics and electronic features. The engine has been replaced with a new, lower displacement 2.5 liter diesel engine. It gets the same common rail direct injection diesel system as the preceding models, but has been pumped up by the addition of a variable geometry turbo, hence the V designation (same goes for the Strada's SUV counterpart, the Montero Sport GTV). The new engine now performs even better than the larger 3.2 liter non-VGT diesel, as output has been increased to 178 PS along with 350 Newton-meters of torque.
The improvement in performance is more pronounced in the Strada than the Montero. Acceleration is better as they also replaced the old 4-speed INVECS-II automatic with a better 5-speed INVECS-II auto. The result is a better split of ratios and better fuel economy figures, with the Strada returning 11.5 kilometers per liter in city conditions (moderate traffic) and 13.9 on the highway (100 km/h cruise).
For 4x4 enthusiasts, the Strada still remains every bit as capable. Actually, better even, as the new turbo has given the engine a flatter torque curve that sustains the 350 Nm from 1800 to 3500 rpm. Having the softer (relatively) suspension of the Strada is a blessing off road, blending its capability with an improved ride when compared to other pick ups in its class. Best of all, it still retains its competitive pricetag at PhP 1,305,000; excellent pricing considering what you get for your money.
Overall, the Strada GLS Sport V remains ahead in its class if you're after a personal truck (read: lifestyle). You may want to look elsewhere for utilitarian trucks, especially given the size of the Strada's bed when compared to others, but for a truck that's good both in the city, in the country or on the trails, the Strada does strike a very good middle ground. source: http://www.autoindustriya.com/car-reviews/2012-mitsubishi-strada-gls-sport-v.html
Interior Mitsubishi Strada GLS Sport V
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