Mitsubishi Outlander
| Mitsubishi Outlander | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Mitsubishi |
| Also called | Mitsubishi Airtrek (2001–05) |
| Production | 2001–present |
| Designer | Olivier Boulay (Outlander) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Crossover SUV |
| Body style | 4-door SUV |
| Layout | Front engine, front-/four-wheel drive |
The Mitsubishi Outlander is a mid-size crossover manufactured by Japanese automaker Mitsubishi. It was originally known as the Mitsubishi Airtrek when it was introduced in Japan in 2001, and was based on theMitsubishi ASX concept vehicle exhibited at the 2001 North American International Auto Show. It was sold at Mitsubishi Japan dealership chain called Car Plaza. The ASX (Active Sports Crossover) represented Mitsubishi's approach to the industry wide SUV trend for retaining the all-season and off-road abilities offered by a high ground clearance and four-wheel drive, while still offering car-like levels of emissions, economy and size.[1]
The original Airtrek name was chosen to "describe the vehicle’s ability to transport its passengers on adventure-packed journeys in a 'free-as-a-bird' manner",[2] and was "coined from Air and Trek to express the idea of footloose, adventure-filled motoring pleasure."[3] The Outlander nameplate which replaced it evoked a "feeling of journeying to distant, unexplored lands in search of adventure."[2]
The second generation of the vehicle was introduced in 2005 and all markets including Japan adopted the Outlander name, although production of the older version continued in parallel. It was built on the company's GS platform, and used various engines developed by Mitsubishi, Volkswagen and PSA Peugeot Citroën. PSA's Citroën C-Crosser and Peugeot 4007, which are manufactured by Mitsubishi in Japan, are badge engineered versions of the Outlander.[4]
As part of the third generation line-up, Mitsubishi launched in January 2013 a plug-in hybrid model called Outlander P-HEV. As of August 2015, the plug-in hybrid model is sold in 48 countries and about 70,000 units have been sold worldwide, with Europe as the leading market with 40,000 units sold through May 2015, followed by Japan with almost 25,000 units sold through July 2015. The top European markets are the Netherlands with 18,577 units registered by the end of July 2015, and the UK with 14,000 units sold by August 2015. The Outlander P-HEV was the top selling plug-in electric vehicle in Europe in 2014,[5] and also ranked that year as the world's third best selling plug-in car after the all-electrics Tesla Model S and Nissan Leaf.[6] Accounting for cumulative global sales since 2009, the Outlander P-HEV ranks as the fifth top selling plug-in electric vehicle in the world ever as of May 2015.[7]
First generation
| First generation | |
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| Overview | |
| Also called | Mitsubishi Airtrek |
| Production | 2001–08 (Airtrek) 2003–06 (Outlander) |
| Assembly | Nagoya Plant, Okazaki, Aichi Japan |
| Body and chassis | |
| Platform | CU2W/CU4W/CU5W[clarification needed] |
| Related | Mitsubishi Lancer Mitsubishi Grandis Mitsubishi RVR |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 4G63 2.0 L DOHC I4 4G64 2.4 L DOHC GDI I4 4G63T 2.0 L DOHC I4 turbo 4G69 2.4 L I4 (Outlander) |
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| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,625 mm (103.3 in) |
| Length | 4,410 mm (173.6 in) (Airtrek) 4,545 mm (178.9 in) (Outlander) |
| Width | 1,750–1,780 mm (68.9–70.1 in) |
| Height | 1,540–1,585 mm (60.6–62.4 in) (Airtrek) 1,605–1,685 mm (63.2–66.3 in) (Outlander) |
| Curb weight | 1,605–1,745 kg (3,538–3,847 lb) |
The Airtrek was first introduced to the Japanese market on June 20, 2001, priced from ¥1.7–2.3 million. It offered a choice of either a 126 PS (93 kW)4G63 2.0 L or a 139 PS (102 kW) 4G64 2.4 L GDI, mated to a standardINVECS-II 4-speed semi-automatic transmission. Both front- and four-wheel drive were available. The four-wheel drive version uses open differentials for the front and rear axles, with a viscous coupling unit for the center differential. A high performance model, using a detuned version of the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution's 4G63T 2.0 L I4 turbo, was introduced in 2002.[8] The engineproduced 240 PS (180 kW) and 343 N·m (253 lb·ft), although in export markets the Outlander version's output was reduced to 202 PS (149 kW) and 303 N·m (223 lb·ft). The return of four-cylinder engines under 2.0 liters offered Japanese buyers a vehicle that was in compliance with Japanese regulations concerning exterior dimensions and engine displacement, however, the exterior dimensions exceed Japanese regulations for the "compact" designation.
The Outlander arrived in 2003 in North America, replacing the Mitsubishi Montero Sport, with a modified front grille and headlights which increased the overall length by approximately 130 millimetres (5.1 in), and the two models were manufactured in parallel thereafter. It shared its platform with the Mitsubishi Grandis, also introduced in 2003.[citation needed] A version of the 4G64 powerplant was offered first, while a 4G69 2.4 L SOHC MIVEC I4producing 120 kW (160 PS) and 220 N·m (160 lb·ft), and the turbocharged 4G63T appeared in 2004. All had the option of front- or four-wheel drive.
In several South American markets it was known as the Montero Outlander, to benefit from an association with the strong-selling Mitsubishi Montero Sport.
Second generation
| Second generation | |
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| Overview | |
| Production | 2005–2013 |
| Model years | 2007–2013 (North America) |
| Assembly | Nagoya Plant, Okazaki, Aichi Japan Born, Netherlands (NedCar) Kaluga, Russia (PCMA plant) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Platform | Mitsubishi GS platform |
| Related | Mitsubishi Lancer Citroen C-Crosser Peugeot 4007 Mitsubishi RVR Mitsubishi Grandis Dodge Caliber |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 4B11 2.0 L DOHC MIVEC I4 (Japan, New Zealand) 4B12 2.4 L DOHC MIVEC I4 6B31 3.0 L SOHC MIVEC V6 VW 2.0 L TDI PSA DW12 2.2 L HDI 4N14 2.3 L Di-D MIVEC |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual 6-speed manual 6-speed INVECS-III semi-auto 6-speed twin-clutch transmission |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,670 mm (105.1 in) 2008-09 (International): 2,830 mm (111.4 in) |
| Length | 2006-07 (International)/2007-09 (US/Canada): 4,640 mm (182.7 in) 2008-09 (International): 4,765 mm (187.6 in) 2010- (International): 4,665 mm (183.7 in) |
| Width | 1,800 mm (70.9 in) 2008-09 (International): 1,795 mm (70.7 in) |
| Height | 2006-07 (International)/2007-09 (US/Canada): 1,680 mm (66.1 in) 2008-09 (International): 1,655 mm (65.2 in) 2010-: 1,720 mm (67.7 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,589–1,720 kg (3,503–3,792 lb) |
On October 17, 2005, Mitsubishi launched the second generation model, dropping the Airtrek in Japan in favour of adopting the global name.[9] It features a new DOHC 2.4 L 16-valve MIVEC engine; INVECS-III continuously variable transmission (CVT), Mitsubishi's AWC system which features electronically controlled four wheel drive and stability control, on a stretched Mitsubishi GS platform. The North American version, powered by a newly designed 6B313.0 L V6 SOHC MIVEC was shown in April 2006 at the New York Auto Show prior to its release in October the same year. Due to the availability of a V6 engine, Mitsubishi returned to offering a shorter version of this vehicle, and reintroduced the Mitsubishi RVR February 17, 2010. The usage of a four-cylinder engine under 2.0 liters offers Japanese buyers a vehicle that was in compliance with Japanese regulations concerning exterior dimensions and engine displacement, which has tax advantages, giving buyers the ability to purchase a vehicle capable of seating seven people without paying the tax penalty of a larger engine.
The Outlander, which features Mitsubishi's RISE safety body, received a four star rating from the Euro NCAP car safety performance assessment programme.[10] One of its unique features is something Mitsubishi calls a "Flap-Fold Tailgate"; it is a two-piece tailgate integrated into the rear bumper that folds down for easy loading, while serving as a bench when the tailgate is open, able to accommodate up to 180 kg (400 lb)[11]
In its home market of Japan it was the best-selling SUV from October 2005 to March 2006,[12] while in the U.S. market it achieved 1,694 and 2,108 sales in November and December 2006, the first two full months it was available;[13][14] Mitsubishi ultimately hopes for at least 4,000 sales per month in the United States,[15] and after the cancellation of the Mitsubishi Grandis in model year 2011, the Outlander is now Mitsubishi's only MPV capable of carrying seven passengers with all wheel drive. In Chile, where both generations were on sale simultaneously, the new model was badged Outlander K2.
Increased demand for the new Mitsubishi Lancer, and the consequent effects on the capacity of the company's Mizushima production facility, have obliged Mitsubishi to reassess production of the Outlander. In September 2007, they announced that from 2008, production of European market Outlanders would be transferred from Nagoya to its NedCar plant in the Netherlands, while the Citroën C-Crosser and Peugeot 4007 would have their production transferred from Mizushima to Nagoya.[16]
The model was facelifted for the 2008 model year, although the 2007 grille carried over in the United States and Canada for 2008-09 until another facelift in the 2010 model year.
At the 2007 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, the company displayed a Mitsubishi Evolander (now known as Mitsubishi Outlander Ralliart) concept, powered by a 240 kW (330 PS) supercharged version of the vehicle's 6B31V6 engine and equipped with suitably uprated suspension, brakes, wheels/tires, body kit and interior.[17] A second show car, an Outlander GT Prototype with a front grille based on the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X, was exhibited at the 2009 New York International Auto Show,[18] and formed the basis of the facelifted model introduced in late 2009.[19]
Along with a major facelift for the 2010 model year, the top end Outlander XLS (GT in the US) introduced a new colour MFD dashboard display and the Mitsubishi S-AWC AWD system. The lower trims retain the previous MFD and the less advanced AWC AWD system. Likewise, the interior was also slightly revised to incorporate leather into the dashboard trim and doors.
Third generation
| Third generation | |
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Mitsubishi Outlander (Australia, pre-facelift)
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| Overview | |
| Production | 2012– |
| Model years | 2013– |
| Assembly | Nagoya Plant, Okazaki, Aichi Japan Kaluga, Russia (PCMA Rus) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Platform | Mitsubishi GS platform |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2.0L 4B11 I4 (PHEV) 2.0L 4J11 I4 2.4L 4B12 I4 [20] 2.4L 4J12 I4 [21] 2.2L 4N14 TD I4 [22] 3.0 L 6B31 SOHC MIVEC V6 (USA)[23] |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual 6-speed manual 6-speed automatic CVT |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,670 mm (105.1 in) |
| Length | 4,655 mm (183.3 in) |
| Width | 1,800 mm (70.9 in) |
| Height | 1,680 mm (66.1 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,395–1,820 kg (3,075–4,012 lb)[24] |
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Mitsubishi unveiled the third-generation Outlander at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show. The production version of the Outlander was debuted in Russiain July 2012, and was introduced in other European markets in September 2012.[25] The vehicle was introduced to North America at the 2012 LA Auto Show, and went on sale in early 2013.[26]
The redesigned model has a new lightweight body that weighs approximately 90 kilograms (200 lb) less than the previous model due to extensive use ofhigh tensile strength steel.[26] With a lower drag coefficient of cd 0.33, fuel economy has been improved over the previous model.[27] Inside, the dashboard and front doors were covered with soft touch material, the seats were been redesigned, and there is sound insulation to keep the cabin quiet.
The front suspension consists of MacPherson struts with a stabilizer bar, and the rear suspension is a multi-link design with a stabilizer bar.[28] Electric Power Steering reduces load on the engine compared to a hydraulic system and helps to improve fuel economy. Disc brakes are equipped on all four wheels, with 294 mm (11.6 in) vented rotors in front along with 302 mm (11.9 in) solid rotors in back.
New available safety features include a Forward Collision Mitigation system, a Lane departure warning system, a driver knee airbag to reduce leg injury in a crash, and adaptive cruise control. In addition, the Outlander has standard driver and passenger front airbags, front side torso airbags along with curtain airbags, ABS with EBD,Traction Control Logic, Active Stability Control, Hill Start Assist, and a brake pedal that recedes to prevent leg injury in a crash.
In crash tests conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, the Outlander received a top score of "Good" in every category.[29] When equipped with the optional Forward Collision Mitigation system, the car received the Institute's Top Safety Pick+ award. The vehicle also received full five star overall ratings in the United States, Japanese, and European New Car Assessment Programs.
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