Overview
1997 Mitsubishi Montero Evolution appears on the official Forza Horizon 6 car list as a D Class (entry-level pace) entry in the base roster. This page covers how it tends to drive in its class, where it fits inside the Japan setting, how to think about a starting tune, and which roster entries it naturally compares against.
Background and Forza Horizon 6 context
The Montero Evolution was a 1997-only homologation special built so the Pajero/Montero could compete in the Dakar Rally's T2 class. A 276 hp 3.5-litre V6 paired with full-time 4WD, the long-wheelbase body got fender flares, gold-anodised BBS wheels, Recaro seats and Mitsubishi rally livery. On the official Forza Horizon 6 car list this 1997 Mitsubishi entry sits in the D Class (entry-level pace) bracket inside the base roster, which is the placement players come to this page expecting to confirm against the public source. Inside the same D Class (entry-level pace) bracket, the closest comparison roster entries for players are 1993 Autozam AZ-1 and 1988 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Super Sport, which is the D Class (entry-level pace) peer group this car is usually weighed against. The JDM tag fits the wider Japanese setting of Forza Horizon 6, where this make tends to be a focal point of cruise lobbies and theme nights.
Driving feel in Forza Horizon 6
Montero Evolution was Mitsubishi's Dakar Rally homologation special — a 3.5 6G74 MIVEC V6 making 280hp through a five-speed manual, with reinforced body and revised suspension. Around 2,500 were built worldwide. In D-class events on Forza's mixed surfaces the Montero Evolution absorbs jumps that ruin standard SUVs; the chassis is closer to a Dakar Rally truck than a road SUV.
Where it shines
Use D class entries for the lowest tier of road races, learning loops, scenic photo runs, and casual lobbies where players are picking starter cars.
Tuning starting point
Tuning at this tier is mostly about tire pressure, brake balance and gearing. A small differential adjustment can already change the car a lot.
How to get 1997 Mitsubishi Montero Evolution
This car is listed without an add-on label on the official Forza Horizon 6 source, so we treat it as part of the base roster. Forza Horizon 6 launches on May 19, 2026, and before that date the public Autoshow may not surface every base-roster car yet — players asking 'how do I get this car, it is not in the Autoshow?' on Reddit or the Forza forums usually find the answer is 'wait for launch day or a post-launch update'. After launch, base-roster cars are normally available through credits in the Autoshow, Wheelspins, Festival Playlist rewards, or the in-game showcase that introduces new vehicles.
