Mitsubishi Outlander Intense Third Generation Technology

 Since the presence of early 2001 to the present through two generations, the Mitsubishi Outlander sold nearly a million units. Now the third generation 7 passenger SUV was introduced in the mat Geneva Motor Show. For those keeping track, view this 2012 Outlander is not surprising, because it had previously appeared at the Tokyo Motor Show in December 2011 under the name PX-MiEV.

In terms of dimensions, the Outlander is smaller due to the shorter length of 4655 mm 10 mm. So is the width of 1800 mm (-5mm), height 1680 mm (-40mm), except the wheelbase remains unchanged 2670 mm. Dimensional shrinkage is accompanied by a touch more dynamic as the front of the rear bumper, mirrors and roof rack loss. In line with the new Outlander slogan, "solid, safe and simple".

Another view is also seen in the grille design with chrome accents and do not hit the logo. Model of the headlamps narrowed to the rear. Bumper looks like having two parts on the side. Then, the air dam to change the position and separate into 2 parts. While still maintaining the style to interior designs that simply replaced the old material is more luxurious, soft and gentle.

Energy supplies to European markets using two options. The first 2.0-liter MIVEC engine petrol with 150 PS power and 195 Nm of torque. Transfer of power available 5-speed manual or CVT. Others, Clean Diesel 2.2-liter capacity that has the same power with petrol versin, just a higher torque, 380 Nm. For this engine and manual transmission using option 6-speed automatic. For the automatic variant has features start / stop.

Mitsubishi is also developing a plug-in hybrid technology with two electric motors that drive each axle (front and rear) are the same 4-cylinder engine mated with a 2.0-liter in early 2013. There are 3 modes of use of the machine, Pure (pure electric motors), Series (assisted by an electric motor generator) and Parallel (merging all of the drive system to produce greater power to accelerate without any movement of the transmission). Mitsubishi says the system plug-in hybrid EV can travel 800 km with CO2 emissions of 50 g / km.

Russia became the first target market for sale summer 2012, followed Europe, Japan, Oceania, China and North America.

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