Initially destined for the North American market (where it arrives in April), the new Mitsubishi Outlander was finally revealed, with the presentation taking place on Amazon Live (a first in the automotive industry).
Obviously inspired by the Engelberg Tourer PHEV prototype unveiled at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show, the new Outlander shares a platform with the Nissan Rogue (aka the future X-Trail), being the first Mitsubishi model developed under the Renault-Nissan-Alliance. Mitsubishi.
Compared to its predecessor, the Outlander is 51 mm wider and has a longer wheelbase (from 2,670 m to 2,706 m). As for the overall dimensions, the Outlander measures 4.71 m in length, 1,862 m in width and 1.748 m in height.
seven places and more technology
Like the Nissan Rogue with which it shares the platform, the Mitsubishi Outlander has seven seats, which are offered as standard.
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According to Mitsubishi, the interior of the Outlander received special attention from designers both in the field of appearance and in terms of the quality of materials and assembly.
Undeniably more modern than its predecessor's interior, the new Outlander features a 12.3” digital instrument panel and a 9” central screen compatible with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay wireless systems.
Also on the inside there is the abundance of USB and USB-C ports and, through versions, of equipment such as the Head-Up Display or the Bose sound system. Also available are equipment such as adaptive cruise control or lane maintenance assistant.
One engine... for now
Although it's more than certain that the new Outlander will feature a plug-in hybrid variant, the Japanese SUV has been revealed, for now, with only one engine, a 2.5 l gasoline-powered atmosphere, already used by several Nissan proposals.
Coupled to a CVT gearbox, this engine delivers 184 hp at 6000 rpm and 245 Nm at 3600 rpm, sending power only to the front wheels or all four wheels via the Mitsubishi-specific “Super All-Wheel Control 4WD” system.
When it arrives in Europe, the new Mitsubishi Outlander is expected to emerge as a plug-in hybrid, the powertrain behind the Japanese SUV's commercial success in the “old continent” — it was, for several years, the best-selling plug-in hybrid .