Tag: 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander facelift

Ten days ago Mitsubishi announced that it will introduce its Outlander facelift at the New York International Auto Show on 2nd of April. Now the brand has given us more hints of what this future SUV would look like and they are definitely exciting. First, there are two new teaser images that you can see below, which show a darkened view to the front and rear of the vehicle.

Next, the Japanese company has also disclosed that the 2016 Outlander will be the first model in the range to apply company’s new design philosophy and innovations. The refinements made throughout it measure more than 100 engineering and design improvements. Some of them feature powerful and dynamic appearance and this is quite visible from the teasers.

Mitsubishi also said that the refined crossover utility vehicle will be capable of delivering better road performance.

Mitsubishi has also made sure that the occupants inside the car hear less outer noise, and experience better ride via the advancements achieved in the new ride, handling and throttle response. Inside, they will also enjoy interior that features more vivid and functional space.

In other words the new Outlander promises to bring some buzz around Mitsubishi. It is matter of time to know whether this happens or not, but the highlights put on style, refinement and driving experience shows that things are moving in that direction.

Source: Mitsubishi 

New York Auto Show is starting on 2nd of April and this is where we will see the birth of Mitsubishi Outlander facelift. The new model is heavily influenced by the Outlander PHEV Concept-S which we have seen in Paris last year. Since there is literally no information about the vehicle we will have to trust the rumors and to hope that there’s nothing unchanged from the concept.

It appears that the front of the car will feature extensive use of “metallic” material such as the chrome. It has the typical for Mitsubishi nose, but a little bit different from the Parisian concept fog lights. We have also heard that the rear of the new model will be also fitted with chrome accents and will show-off with new and never-seen-before taillights.

We do expect to see it running on alloys with new design and to see more luxurious interior. Are these expectations going to happen, it is only a matter of month to understand.

There will be also a significant improvement in the hybrid system that the PHEV utilizes. The current version of the Outlander uses a 2.0-liter four-cylinder unit, two electric motors and 12 kWh lithium-ion battery. It can only run on electricity up to 34 miles and we do expect to see some improvements regarding this matter. The maximum range is 547 miles and the car will be using only 1.6 liters per 100 km of fuel to cover them.

At the show it is likely to see the updated Outlander Sport, too, so it is a good idea to visit it if you can. At last, we do expect to see the vehicle having a full reveal one week prior the event.

Source: Mitsubishi