Like the Pajero, it featured independent front suspension with torsion bars and a live rear axle.

In addition to numerous facelifts over the years, there was a major suspension change from rear leaf to coil springs in late 2000.

The second-generation of the vehicle, based on the ladder frame chassis of the Triton, was gradually introduced to selected markets (Russia, Southeast Asia and the Middle East) through the autumn of 2008, following its debut at the Moscow International Automobile Salon.

The Montero Sport was launched in the Philippines on October of 2008 and it was offered with only one engine, a 3.2 litre “4M41” Common Rail Direct Injection Diesel, putting out 163 PS and 343Nm of torque.

Now called Montero Sport GLS-V, this midrange variant receives an additional accessory outlet, reverse sensors, tailgate cladding, 2DIN monitor Audio unit with bluetooth and GPS, and larger disc brakes aside from the stronger engine.

In the same year, replacing the previous top-of-the-line GLS SE, The Montero Sport GTV now comes with new grille, DVD audio, emblems, carbon fibre rear spoiler, paddle shifters and new 5-speed automatic transmission.

In India, the Pajero Sport was imported in CKD kits, and assembled by Hindustan Motors-Mitsubishi joint venture.

[13] The car has a leather interior, with a screen at the front dashboard that includes a clock, compass, fuel economy monitor, and more features.

In 2011, Montero Sport owners in the Philippines reported that their vehicles suffered from sudden unintended acceleration.

[14] Mitsubishi Motors Philippines later responded with a statement saying that they conducted tests on the Montero Sport's electrical systems and found no problems; furthermore, they stated that the accidents related to the issue were more likely caused by human error.

[15][16] Owners of Montero Sport affected by the sudden unintended acceleration issue plan to file a class action lawsuit against Mitsubishi Motors Philippines.

[17] The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) opened an investigation panel to probe the accidents and complaints from 2010 to 2015, and will recommend either a product recall or a total sales ban on the Montero Sport in the country.

[28] The third-generation Pajero Sport went on sale in Australia on 7 December 2015, in three trim levels: GLX, GLS and Exceed, it is powered by a 2.4-litre 4N15 MIVEC VGT diesel engine.

The trim level choices for the second facelift model are the base GLX (manual only), mid-spec GLS and Black Series (both automatic only).

[38] The third-generation Pajero Sport was launched in Indonesia on 29 January 2016, in three trim levels: GLX, Exceed and Dakar; it is powered by a 2.4-litre 4N15 MIVEC VGT diesel engine.

[47] The third-generation Pajero Sport was launched in South Africa on 31 August 2017, in two variants, both powered by a 2.4-litre 4N15 MIVEC VGT diesel engine.

[56] The Shogun Sport went on sale in the UK in April 2018, in '3' and '4' trim levels, powered by a 2.4-litre 4N15 MIVEC VGT diesel engine.

[57] A Commercial model based on the '4' trim was available features a 6-inch bulkhead, blackened rear windows and deleted second and third-row seats.

The updated Pajero Sport gets a new dynamic shield front fascia with dual-layer headlight configuration.