Refreshed styling
Mitsubishi updates Outlander for 2019
Mitsubishi Motors Australia Limited has introduced its updated Outlander line-up, excluding plug-in hybrid variants, with the mid-size SUV featuring refreshed exterior styling, tweaked steering and suspension, an upgraded interior and a range-wide $300 price increase.
As before, the non-plug-in hybrid Outlander line-up consists of 10 variants across four grades – ES, ES ADAS, LS and Exceed – and offers the options of five or seven seats and front or all-wheel-drive.
The five-seat ES front-wheel-drive opens the line-up from $29,290 before on-road costs, with an 110kw-190nm 2.0-litre petrol and manual gearbox, while the 124kw-220nm 2.4-litre petrol with a continuously-variable transmission and seven seats commands a $2000 premium. Opting for all-wheeldrive adds another $2500.
Meanwhile, the ES ADAS – Advanced Driver-assist Systems – grade is exclusively available with the 2.4-litre petrol, continuously-variable transmission and five seats, either with front-wheel-drive at $32,790, or allwheel-drive, $35,290.
The seven-seat LS is offered with 2.4-litre petrol and continuouslyvariable transmission in front-wheeldrive, $33,790, and all-wheel-drive, $36,290, forms, while the latter can be upgraded to a 110kw-360nm 2.2-litre diesel with an automatic transmission for another $3500.
Rounding out the range, the sevenseat Exceed all-wheel-drive is available with the 2.4-litre petrol and continuously-variable transmission at $42,290, or 2.2-litre diesel and automatic transmission, $45,790.
Externally, the new Outlander is identified by its redesigned twin-blade front grille, front and rear bumpers and 18-inch alloy wheels, while the LS and Exceed grades pick up a rear spoiler that improves aerodynamics and reduces wind noise.
Inside, the front seats feature increased side support and new upholstery, while variants with a CVT or an automatic transmission add rear air vents to the centre console, as well as a powered USB port and an electric park brake.
Furthermore, illuminated window switches and one-touch power operation for all windows from the driver’s door are now standard for every variant, alongside a manual speed limiter that is adjustable via the steering wheel’s buttons.
The LS grade specifically adds artificial-leather seats and door trim, as well as four-way power-adjustable front seats.
Quick-ratio steering has been added to improve responsiveness and feel, while larger-diameter front struts and rear shock absorbers enhance ride comfort and body control.
The Outlander is currently placed sixth in the sub-$60,000 mid-sizesuv segment, trailing the Mazda CX-5 with 13,847 units, Toyota RAV4, 11,770, Nissan X-trail, 10,524, Hyundai Tucson, 10,280 and Honda CR-V, 9042.
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