Mitsubishi Motors has released a new teaser video of the fourth-generation Outlander SUV, which is set to make its global debut on February 16 (February 17 in Japan). This comes after the Japanese carmaker dropped an earlier teaser last December, which also saw leaked photos make their way onto the internet.
In the latest video confirming the debut date, we get to see the Outlander undergoing final tuning and testing on various terrains. “We took everything we know about on- and off-road driving from the rally experiences to apply the latest Super All-Wheel Control technology (S-AWC) in our newly developed platform,” said Kentaro Honda, lead engineer for the all-new Outlander.
“We also specifically developed a new drive mode selector to provide confident driving at all times and in all weather conditions. We hope that many customers will have great experiences with the enhanced driving performance of the all-new Outlander,” he added.
Based on what we’re shown, the SUV appears to be more than a match for mud and snow, with some degree of water fording capability as well. The tagline used here is “tested to be tough,” and with Mitsubishi’s knowledge base involving the Dakar Rally, it seems apt.
According to the company, the upcoming Outlander was developed following the concept of “I-Fu-Do-Do”, which means authentic and majestic. It also adds that the model has been “redesigned and reimagined in every way,” and is “bigger and bolder than the previous generations.”
This is certainly true if we refer to earlier leaked photos, where we see clear reference to the Engelberg Tourer/e-Yi Concept that previewed the model. The latest Dynamic Shield face is the main highlight upfront, with a dual-tier lighting setup that is similar to the facelifted Eclipse Cross and Xpander.
The bold and boxy body also showcases some modern cues, including a wraparound windscreen and a small portion of the D-pillars trimmed in gloss black for a “floating roof look.” Around back, slim taillights flank the Mitsubishi grille, both positioned on a new tailgate.
No powertrain details just yet, but expect the Outlander to continue to be offered with petrol engine and plug-in hybrid options. The preview car featured an upgraded PHEV powertrain, incorporating a larger 2.4 litre engine, an electric motor on each axle and a bigger 20 kWh lithium-ion battery. Mitsubishi touted an all-electric range of more than 70 km and a total range of over 700 km.
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Outlander rebaded Xtrail
I think Mitsubishi had always used Jatco CVTs, even for their Lancer (Inspira)? They’ve been using Jatco CVTs before they were in the Nissan alliance.
Whatever, pipu call this fugly
I hope the real thing would be like in the spy photos above. The one with the white color.
And I hope Mitsubishi will bring it to Malaysia. Now for this segment of SUVs, IMHO only Honda Cr-v fulfilled, the design, ease of use, ease of maintenance, power enough 1.5T engine, rightly price. Only downside is the CVT gearbox. Got Honda sensing which is practical to drive in highway and traffic jam.
Cx-5s don’t have MRCC. Exterior design is ok. Don’t like the big grill. Only Mazda 6 and Mazda 3 big grill is nicely proportion. Like the 2.5T engine. Like the real gearbox. Don’t like the CVT on CR-V.
X-trail the new one design also not so nice IMHO.
Tiguan is nice, but they should bring the Tiguan R, CKD and lower its spec so the price can get below 250k. But this is in different class of SUV.
Rav4. Expensive CBU, very close to the price of harrier.
Harrier is good. Get everything of what CR-V Honda Sensing offer but with additional power of 2.0T, real gearbox, luxury feeling. But then again this is different class of SUV.
Conclusion : All above are rubbish
Bring in the delica. I already got a suv. Need a 4wd van.