The new drivetrain helps the Outlander achieve a four-star rating for emission levels, which means that it leaves 75 percent fewer emissions in
its wake than required by Japanese 2005 Emission Regulations, helping it qualify for Green Vehicle Tax Exemption by returning fuel consumption that is 5 percent lower than Japanese 2010 efficiency requirements.
Other highlights include a new aluminum roof panel, to reduce weight and lower its centre of gravity, plus a new MacPherson strut front and trailing arm multilink suspension with mono-tube rear shock absorbers, which join a wider track and longer stroke to increase stability, while additional "advanced technology" Mitsubishi first developed on its famed Lancer Evolution sport sedan is also part of the package, designed to leave traditional off-road SUVs in the preverbal dust. Its optional 18-inch 5-spoke lightweight high-rigidity alloy rims wrapped in 225/55R18 all-season performance tires should help in the handling department too.
As previously mentioned, the new Outlander will be one of few compact SUVs to offer up to seven-occupant seating - that optional package
dubbed Smart X Sport and featuring a third row that conveniently folds flat into the floor. That makes for class-leading storage space of between 774 and 882 litres, depending on whether the second row of seats is slid forward or backward, when five occupants are aboard. When the second row is folded flat, via a process that Mitsubishi says takes only a flick of a switch, cargo volume increases to a sizable 1,691 litres, but still slightly shy of the current Outlander's total capacity.
Getting gear inside should be easier thanks to a handy split tailgate, allowing smaller items to be loaded in through the top section and larger cargo if the entire fifth door is lifted up. That bottom section can handle up to 200 kg of what-have-you, making it ideal for heavy luggage and/or a place to sit down.
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| Its optional 18-inch 5-spoke lightweight high-rigidity alloy rims wrapped in 225/55R18 all-season performance tires should help in the handling department too. (Photo: Mitsubishi Motors) |
Other highlights include a new aluminum roof panel, to reduce weight and lower its centre of gravity, plus a new MacPherson strut front and trailing arm multilink suspension with mono-tube rear shock absorbers, which join a wider track and longer stroke to increase stability, while additional "advanced technology" Mitsubishi first developed on its famed Lancer Evolution sport sedan is also part of the package, designed to leave traditional off-road SUVs in the preverbal dust. Its optional 18-inch 5-spoke lightweight high-rigidity alloy rims wrapped in 225/55R18 all-season performance tires should help in the handling department too.
As previously mentioned, the new Outlander will be one of few compact SUVs to offer up to seven-occupant seating - that optional package
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| When the second row is folded flat, cargo volume increases to a sizable 1,691 litres. (Photo: Mitsubishi Motors) |
Getting gear inside should be easier thanks to a handy split tailgate, allowing smaller items to be loaded in through the top section and larger cargo if the entire fifth door is lifted up. That bottom section can handle up to 200 kg of what-have-you, making it ideal for heavy luggage and/or a place to sit down.