New Mitsubishi Outlander revealed

The new Mitsubishi Outlander has been revealed at the Geneva Motor Show.

While it has similar overall dimensions to the outgoing model, the new Outlander's styling is almost identical to the Concept PX-MiEV II, shown at the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show.

The look of the new Outlander is more curvaceous than the outgoing model, with a rounded front-end, and integrated headlights and a grille that emphasises the car's width.

It's built on Mitsubishi’s new global platform, and the Outlander has similar dimensions to the current model, yet the new version offers improved quality and more practicality thanks to a redesigned interior. The seats fold flat into the floor, the tilt and height adjustable steering column has more ergonomic controls, and the dashboard displays are easier to read. Luxury options include an electrically powered tailgate and dual-zone climate control. 

The third generation Outlander will come with 2.0-litre petrol or 2.2 diesel power, and will be offered with a new six-speed automatic gearbox. UK models will include start/stop with Mitsubishi claiming emissions of 130g/km for the most efficient version.

Further reducing emissions is the plug-in hybrid version, which is scheduled to debut in 2013. The technology shown in the PX-MiEV II saw a 2.0-litre petrol engine mated to a pair of 60kW electric motors for a range of more than 500 miles and an emissions target of less than 50g/km, and this technology is likely to appear in the Outlander. The plug-in version will likely be available with four-wheel drive, too. 

Safety kit includes a Forward Collision Mitigation, Lane Departure Warning as well as Active Cruise Control and high-intensity ‘wide vision’ LED headlights.    

 

The Outlander will cost around £26,000 when it goes on sale later this year. 

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