Air conditioner compressor required a refill @8500 miles.
Dead battery @ 12000 miles.
This is the so-called Nativa, a decaffeinated version of the Montero Sport with no sporting pretensions at all.
The interior quality is average in the best of cases, with a notorious abuse of hard plastics.
The steering wheel resembles the ones used by budget Japaneses cars in the early 80's.
Regarding the brakes, the most remarkable aspect is that the vehicle transmits the sensation of being unable to stop despite how hard you push.
The handling is awful - the steering being excessively soft and loose. The vehicle constantly shakes while advancing over rough pavements. The poor handling and steering makes it difficult to control the vehicle at speeds over 100km/h, thus affecting the security in general.
The ultra-soft suspension seems not to aid a lot in this respect.
The engine delivers plenty of power quickly - but is not really efficient in terms of fuel consumption. Very fuel-thirsty.
Ineffective brakes along with pathetic handling abilities renders the vehicle ideal for getting the kids to school everyday with their luncheons and the family pet, or for going out to a picnic with your wife and mother-in-law on a Sunday afternoon in the nearest municipal park. Usage as a serious SUV or mild off-road work is definitely not recommended.
Hi any chance to view the video of MITSUBISHI NATIVA performance
if yes please mail me to
manub101@emirates.net.ae
thank you.
Hello...This is from Fiji Islands. I have just bought a Mitsubishi Nativa 2005 Model (automatic) and I am really satisfied with the new features in terms of power, fuel consumption, brake, suspension, etc. This is 2005 model 2.8 inter cooler turbo diesel and I can see it being an ideal vehicle and can see it in huge demand here. Driving is very comfortable with easier control and 4wd/2wd features. The space is also ideal and most of it the car is compact and well designed and gets attention of everyone when on the road. In the road corners, bands and in all terrains the suspension and braking is great. Overall, I see it as being a good vehicle and is worth the money.
I have a 2000 Montero Sport. I bought a used car because in my country Costa Rica, cars are very expensive. I loved my car, but it consumes a lot of gasoline.
We have bought the car and it is very good... a little fuel thirsty, but it's a fantastic car... I love it.
Hi
I am from Saudi Arabia. I own a 2004 and judging from a 4weel environment, I can honestly say that my Nativa would score amongst the lowest in its class in performance and handling. My car won't go over 140 km/hr even if you fall on your knees and pray. rattling and squeeking and loose streering to name a few.
Topped with the lazy performance of its dealer and distributers, it seems that I have made a bad decision.
Let my comment be of use to the company to shed light on the over-priced and rarely available parts and poor maintenance which would end in trajedy as to its market share.
Thank you.
I'm from Kuwait and I'm planning to buy this Nativa model, cause there is a promo of 5000kd for the vehicle. Now all I need after reading all the comments from here is somebody from you to push me, to withdraw or to go on thanks.
Hi I am from RAK, UAE. I am planning to buy a Nativa. The comments vary from one end to the other. Can someone who still thinks the 2006 model is not worth buying please help by posting a comment now, as I am planning to buy this car in a couple of days. Nag/RAK/UAE.
Hi, I am planning to buy Mitsubishi Nativa 2007 model. Anything I must look into it before I buy it? Is it reliable?
Hello, I am here in louisiana. it gets muddy and floody at times. I have a 1999 montero sport 3.0, I am extremally satisfied with my montero, that I would buy another when they make it look again "macho truck" I think that aero dinamics (2003 on?...) changed it's looks and it makes it look "milder", as far as performance, after all these years I have replaced the brakes, battery and a set of tires
(yokohama of course) thanks. alex in louisiana.
Do NOT buy a NATIVA!! It's a really bad choice! For the price of a nativa you can really get better cars! Nativa's interior is very plain and bad. The dashboard is really cheap with a cheap CD player and horrible AC controls, its not that smooth and the exterior is nothing special. Here is my adive to you all - DO NOT BUY A NATIVA.
Nativa is a really bad, cheap car, don't buy it-trust me. reasons stated in above post.
Hi I am from Sharjah, UAE. I am thinking of buying the 2006 Nativa. Should I go ahead.
Hi, I am Rishi from Dubai. I am also going to buy a Nativa..
Pls post comments on the vehicle for GCC users if any around.
Thanks in advance.
R.
For those asking whether to buy a nativa or not, my simple advice: DO NOT BUY IT. I own a 06, and I am completely unsatisfyed with it compared to others. grand vitara, sportage and sorento are all better!
The Kia Sorento is not even in the same class! My Nativa has been one of the best cars I've ever had a chance to own. Worth every penny, the mix of value in performance, appearance and pleasure of driving makes it one of my best investments. Don't listen to these nay-sayers, decide for yourself.