Eleven years after it first coined
the term “crossover”, Mitsubishi will unveil its third embodiment of
this concept at the forthcoming Geneva Motor Show with the New
Generation Outlander. This all-new mid-size crossover is meant to
better comply with the times - a strategic and innovative premium
vehicle of substance developed around a versatile global platform
and borne of a harmonious balancing of:
Similar in size to the current car, the
New Generation Outlander follows a clear design brief where in true
Mitsubishi fashion, key directions were for an “engineer’s car” with a “Solid
– Safe – Simple” shape, blending substantial look with clean
surfaces.
This same uncluttered quality look
continues inside the car with high grade materials (padded surfaces,
soft-touch finish, silver accents, gloss black appliqués…) gracing a
dashboard designed for better driver concentration, including ergonomic
steering wheel controls as well as high-resolution and easy-to-read
instrument displays.
In Europe, the New Generation Outlander
will offer at launch the choice between two low impact engines (whether
in 2WD or 4WD): 2.0 l MIVEC petrol or 2.2 MIVEC Clean Diesel Depending
on market, model, engine and specifications, Auto Stop & Go will be
available, as well as an all-new 6-speed automatic gearbox.
As part of its novel technical package,
the new Outlander will also be equipped with an “eco-friendly driving
system” that notifies the driver when she/he is driving at maximum
efficiency. Accordingly, the driver can choose to drive at maximum
efficiency to enhance actual fuel consumption of the vehicle –
availability according to model & market.
From 2013, Mitsubishi will also take
advantage of the built-in possibilities of Outlander’s versatile
architecture to add an EV-based plug-In hybrid powertrain - a fully
integrated solution, based on Mitsubishi’s EV technology and making the
best use of Mitsubishi’s extensive 4-Wheel-Drive expertise as well. When
fitted to Outlander, the Mitsubishi Plug-in Hybrid EV system will allow
for a range and very low CO2 emissions similar to that of the
MITSUBISHI Concept PX-MiEV II (over 800 km and a target of below 50
g/km).
Low Impact:
- With a development of our
Mitsubishi petrol and Clean Diesel engines. In Europe, the new
Outlander will be made available with a choice of two different
engines:
1. MMC’s “4J11” – a 110 kW (150ps) 2.0 l MIVEC petrol now fitted
with an all-new valve train2. MMC’s “4N14” – a 110 kW (150ps) 2.2
Clean Diesel with many innovative features to include an ultra-low
14.9:1 compression ratio. Further improvements allow for high
performance and low emissions.
- With an all-new Automatic Stop &
Go system3
- With an all-new 6-speed automatic
gearbox.3
- Through weight reduction
(optimisation of the body structure, further use of high-tensile
strength steel pressings).
All improvements leading to a much
better fuel economy and emissions, down to a minimum target of below 130
g/km.3
