Ask any used-car buyer in Metro Manila for a seven-seat diesel SUV and the same two names come back: the Ford Everest and the Mitsubishi Montero Sport. Both are pickup-based, body-on-frame SUVs that handle floods, provincial roads and a full load of relatives.
This comparison is built from what we see on the lot in October 2026: our prices, the engines at each price point, how the two ride, what owners commonly report, and what each costs to keep. For the deep dive on either, read our used Ford Everest buying guide or our used Montero Sport buying guide.
Quick verdict
The Montero Sport is the SUV to buy if you want to keep it for ten years with the fewest surprises; the Everest is the SUV to buy if you want the most comfort and equipment for your money today. The decision is really about running costs versus the driving experience.
| Spec | Ford Everest (2015 to 2022 generation) | Mitsubishi Montero Sport (2016 onward) |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel engines | 2.2 TDCi, about 160 PS / 385 Nm; 2.0 EcoBlue, about 180 PS / 420 Nm (Bi-Turbo about 213 PS / 500 Nm) | 2.4 MIVEC, about 181 PS / 430 Nm |
| Automatic transmission | 6-speed (2.2 TDCi); 10-speed (2.0 EcoBlue) | 8-speed |
| Drive | 4x2 on most variants; 4x4 with Terrain Management on top variants | 4x2 on GLX and GLS; Super Select 4WD-II on GT 4x4 |
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Rear suspension | Coil springs with Watt's linkage | Coil springs, multi-link |
| Known for | Ride comfort, quiet cabin, tech | Durability, cheap parts, resale |
| Our used prices, October 2026 | ₱520,000 (2017 Trend 4x2) to ₱865,000 (2022 Titanium 4x2) | ₱1,350,000 (2024 GLS 4x2) |
Used prices compared
Model year for model year, a used Everest costs noticeably less than a used Montero Sport in the Philippines, because the Ford loses value faster from new. On our lot in October 2026, a 2017 Everest Trend 4x2 is ₱520,000 and a 2022 Everest Titanium 4x2 is ₱865,000, while a 2024 Montero Sport GLS with 17,000 km is ₱1,350,000.
Part of that is age and mileage, but part is simply the market. The Montero Sport has been the default family SUV in the provinces for two decades, so demand stays deep and sellers rarely discount; Ford's smaller dealer footprint keeps used Everest prices softer. An Everest gets you a newer, higher-spec SUV for the same money; a Montero Sport protects the money you put in. Our best used SUVs under ₱1 million guide shows where both land against the MU-X and Okavango.
Engines: 2.0 EcoBlue / 2.2 TDCi vs 2.4 MIVEC diesel
The Montero Sport has used one engine for its entire current generation, Mitsubishi's 2.4 MIVEC diesel, while the Everest's engine depends on the year and variant, so you need to know which Ford you are looking at.
Mitsubishi's 2.4 MIVEC (the 4N15) makes about 181 PS and 430 Nm and drives through an 8-speed automatic on the GLS and GT, or a 6-speed manual on the GLX. It is the same diesel that has proven itself in the Strada pickup.
Ford's line-up changed mid-generation. Early 2015 to 2018 Ambiente and Trend 4x2 units, like our 2017 Trend, use the 2.2 TDCi with about 160 PS and 385 Nm and a 6-speed automatic; it is the simplest Everest drivetrain. From the 2019 facelift, Titanium variants moved to the 2.0 EcoBlue: a single-turbo with about 180 PS and 420 Nm, and a Bi-Turbo with about 213 PS and 500 Nm, both paired with a 10-speed automatic.
On the road the Ford feels more refined and the Mitsubishi more mechanical. Fuel economy is similar, with both commonly reported around 8 to 10 km/L in Metro Manila traffic and 13 to 15 km/L on the highway. Whichever you choose, do a cold start and read our engine smoke colours guide first.
Ride, space and features
The Everest is the more comfortable and better-equipped SUV of the two; the Montero Sport is the more practical one to live with. Ford gave the Everest a coil-sprung rear axle located by a Watt's linkage, which is why it rides flatter and quieter over expressway joints than almost any other pickup-based SUV.
The Montero Sport also uses rear coil springs, but owners commonly describe the ride as bouncier when empty and better with people in the back. Both have over 200 mm of ground clearance, which is what matters on a flooded Parañaque street.
Inside, the Everest is wider and feels more like a car: the dashboard, SYNC touchscreen and seats are a class up, and Titanium variants add a power tailgate, dual-zone aircon and, on later units, driver aids such as adaptive cruise control. The Montero Sport GLS answers with a solid, sensible cabin, smartphone mirroring and push-button start. Both seat seven.
Reliability and what owners report
The Montero Sport has the better reliability reputation in the Philippines; the Everest's depends on which engine and gearbox it has. Neither has a deal-breaking fault, but the Ford asks for more attention.
Montero Sport owners commonly report jerky shifts from the 8-speed at crawling speeds, a diesel particulate filter (DPF) warning if the car only does short city trips, and the occasional electrical niggle on early units. The 2.4 MIVEC itself, with regular oil changes and clean fuel, is considered one of the most durable diesels in its class.
Everest owners commonly report harsh or hesitant shifts from the 10-speed automatic, particularly when cold and on early 2019 to 2020 units, plus infotainment glitches and sensor faults. The 2.0 EcoBlue also uses a belt-in-oil timing belt, a long-interval but expensive service item, so ask when it was last done. The older 2.2 TDCi is simpler, with owners mainly reporting EGR and DPF clogging.
On either SUV, check the service history, insist on a cold start, and have a scan tool read stored fault codes. Our high mileage vs old car guide explains which matters more for a diesel.
Running costs and parts
The Montero Sport is cheaper to maintain in the Philippines, full stop. Mitsubishi's casa network is wider, surplus and aftermarket parts are easy to find in Banawe and online, and every neighbourhood mechanic knows the 2.4 MIVEC, so servicing and consumables generally cost less and arrive faster.
Ford's parts and casa labour tend to cost more, and some items take longer to arrive. The Everest's extra electronics (sensors, cameras, the SYNC unit, the power tailgate) are also more things that can fail over ten years, so budget a larger reserve than you would for the Montero.
Insurance and depreciation scale with value: the pricier Montero Sport costs more to insure for the same year, while the Everest has already lost more, so you lose less from here. Our total cost of car ownership guide shows how to add these up.
Which one to pick
Pick the Montero Sport for predictable long-term ownership; pick the Everest for comfort, tech and the newest SUV your budget allows.
- Choose the Montero Sport for provincial use, long ownership, cheap parts and the strongest resale. The GLS 4x2 automatic is the sweet spot for most families.
- Choose the Everest for the best ride, the quietest cabin and the most equipment per peso. A 2.2 TDCi Trend is the low-risk entry; a 2.0 Titanium is the comfort pick.
- Consider a third option if neither feels right. The Nissan Terra 2.5 pairs a simple, torquey diesel with one of the roomiest cabins in the class; we compare it in Isuzu MU-X vs Nissan Terra.
Units in stock
As of October 2026 we have two Everests, one Montero Sport and one Terra on the lot, each inspected with documents verified before listing. All are sold as-is, where-is through a private sealed offer; see how it works.
- 2017 Ford Everest Trend AT, 85,012 km, ₱520,000
- 2022 Ford Everest Titanium AT, 86,480 km, ₱865,000
- 2024 Mitsubishi Montero Sport GLS, 17,000 km, ₱1,350,000
- 2024 Nissan Terra 2.5 VE AT 4x2, 17,204 km, ₱1,230,000
Browse the live list of Everest units and Montero Sport units before you visit. Financing is available from 1.40% per month add-on rate, subject to credit approval, plus a 6.95% one-time chattel and processing fee on the amount financed. Viewings are by appointment, Monday to Saturday, 9 AM to 6 PM.
FAQ: Everest vs Montero Sport
Everest or Montero Sport: which is the better used SUV?
For most Filipino buyers the Montero Sport is the safer used SUV: its 2.4 MIVEC diesel and 8-speed automatic have a long record, parts are cheap and everywhere, and resale stays strong. The Everest is the more comfortable, better-equipped drive and depreciates faster, so it gives you more SUV per peso if you budget for Ford servicing.
Which is more reliable, Everest or Montero Sport?
The Montero Sport has the stronger reliability reputation in the Philippines. Its 2.4 MIVEC diesel is simple and durable, and owners commonly report only minor issues such as jerky low-speed shifts and DPF warnings from city-only use. Everest owners commonly report more electronics and transmission niggles, especially on early 10-speed units, though the engines themselves are sound.
Which is cheaper to maintain, Everest or Montero Sport?
The Montero Sport. Mitsubishi's casa network is wide, surplus and aftermarket parts are plentiful, and independent shops know the 2.4 MIVEC well, so routine servicing and repairs cost less. Ford parts and casa labour in the Philippines generally cost more and take longer to source, and the Everest's extra electronics add potential repair items over a long ownership.
Which is better for a family, Everest or Montero Sport?
The Everest is the better family SUV to sit in: its coil-sprung rear with a Watt's linkage gives a smoother, quieter ride, the cabin is wider, and higher variants add more driver aids. The Montero Sport seats seven just as well and is easier and cheaper to keep, which matters more if the car will be in the family for ten years.
What is a fair used price for an Everest or Montero Sport?
On our Parañaque lot in October 2026, a 2017 Ford Everest Trend 4x2 is listed at ₱520,000 and a 2022 Everest Titanium 4x2 at ₱865,000, while a 2024 Montero Sport GLS with 17,000 km is listed at ₱1,350,000. The Montero holds value better, so expect to pay more for the same model year and get more back when you sell.
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