Mitsubishi is also promising improved quality assurance levels "throughout the full development-to-shipment chain." The Japanese automaker further states, "Outlander is the product of stringent scrutiny and inspections
implemented through the Mitsubishi Motors Development System (MMDS) in the development phase and the multi-level In-Stage Quality Creation (ISQC) system on the production line." In other words, this Outlander will be better built and more reliable than anything Mitsubishi has developed in the past.
Off to a good start, the new Outlander just won the 2005 Good Design Award, in the Product Design Category, sponsored by the Japan Industrial Design Promotion Organization. Will it be good enough to win "Truck of the Year" awards by other organizations and publications throughout the world? Only time will tell, but it appears to offer the right packaging for the times, focusing on dynamic performance, fuel economy and top-tier accommodations.
Preliminary Specifications:
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| it appears to offer the right packaging for the times, focusing ondynamic performance, fuel economy and top-tier accommodations. (Photo:Mitsubishi Motors) |
Off to a good start, the new Outlander just won the 2005 Good Design Award, in the Product Design Category, sponsored by the Japan Industrial Design Promotion Organization. Will it be good enough to win "Truck of the Year" awards by other organizations and publications throughout the world? Only time will tell, but it appears to offer the right packaging for the times, focusing on dynamic performance, fuel economy and top-tier accommodations.
Preliminary Specifications:
- Price Range (estimated MSRP): $26,000 - $36,000
- Body Type: 5-door SUV
- Layout: front engine, AWD
- Engine: 200 hp, 200 lb-ft of torque, 2.4L, 16-valve, SOHC I-4
- Transmission: 5-spd auto with manual mode
- Brakes (front/rear): disc/disc with ABS and EBD (opt ABS)
- Curb Weight: N/A
- Cargo Area Volume: 774 - 1,691 L (27.3 - 59.7 cu ft)
- Seating Capacity: 5 (optional 7)
- Fuel Economy (city/hwy): N/A
- Warranty (mo/km): 60/100,000 comprehensive - 120/160,000 powertrain
- Competitors: Chevy Equinox, Ford Escape, Honda CR-V, Hyundai Tucson / Santa Fe, Jeep Liberty, Kia Sportage, Land Rover Freelander, Mazda Tribute, Nissan X-Trail / Xterra, Pontiac Torrent, Saturn VUE, Suzuki Grand Vitara, Toyota RAV4, Subaru Forester
- Web Site: www.mitsubishicars.ca
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