2014 Mitsubishi Outlander
Can the new Outlander save Mitsubishi in the US?
After Suzuki's exit from the US market, pundits have been discussing Mitsubishi's fate in the most competitive automotive marketplace in the world. A lot was riding on the new Outlander, as Mitsubishi introduced the all-new Outlander at the Los Angeles Auto Show.
At a glance, the new Outlander looks good. The 7-passenger CUV is 200 pounds lighter than the previous version, and carries much more modern design flair than before.
Mitsubishi promises that the 2.4L I4 166HP engine, coupled with a CVT, will yield the best in class fuel efficiency. The more expensive Outlander GT trim is powered by the 24-valve 3.0L V6 224HP MIVEC engine, which is coupled with an advanced 6-speed automatic transmission.
To top other new vehicles introduced, the 2014 Outlander comes with advanced safety features, such as Adaptive Cruise Control, Forward Collision Mitigation, and Lane Departure Warning. And it has a long list of standard safety features:
- 7 airbag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) including side curtain airbags, driver's knee airbag, and a completely redesigned new airbag for the driver's seat
- new Brake Pedal Recession Protection Structure to reduce driver leg injury in the event of a high-speed frontal impact
- enhanced pedestrian protection with the redesigned hood and front fenders
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
- Active Stability Control (ASC) with Traction Control Logic (TCL)
- Hill Start Assist (HSA)
- anti-lock brakes (ABS) with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
- all-new ultra-rigid chassis that benefits from the most advanced form of Mitsubishi's RISE (Reinforced Impact Safety Evolution) impact-absorbing safety cell technology
Mitsubishi does have a lot to offer to the US consumers. The company always had access to interesting and advanced technologies via its corporate sisters and alliances, and Mitsubishi still reigns strong in rally racing and off-roading. The new Outlander looks good and does come with a lot of standard features. Will it win over American consumers' hearts and mind? Mitsubishi's future in the States may depend on it.
2014 Mitsubishi Outlander Key Specifications
Wheelbase: 105.1 in.
Length: 183.3 in.
Height: 66.1 in.
Width: 70.9 in.
Engine: 2.4-liter aluminum SOHC MIVEC 4-cylinder engine (ES or SE model)
Horsepower: 166 @ 6000 rpm
Torque: 162 lb.-ft. @ 4200 rpm
Transmission: Continuously-variable transmission (CVT)
Engine: 3.0-liter aluminum SOHC MIVEC 6-cylinder engine (GT model)
Horsepower: 224 @ 6250 rpm
Torque: 215 lb.-ft. @ 3750 rpm
Transmission: 6-speed automatic transmission (6AT)
Major Standard Features (ES Model)
6 speaker AM/FM/CD/MP3 player audio system
Reduced-weight body
RISE (Reinforced Impact Safety Evolution) chassis safety cell construction
3rd row fold-flat seating
Air conditioning with micron filter
Heating ducts for 2nd row passengers
Electric assist power steering
Anti-theft engine immobilizer
Anti-theft alarm system
Halogen headlamps
Dual-stage front air bag SRS with front passenger occupant sensors, curtain side air bags, driver's knee air bag, and front seat mounted side-impact air bags
Power windows and door locks
Tilt & telescopic steering wheel
Remote keyless entry
Cruise control
Intermittent rear wiper with washer
Anti-lock brakes (ABS) with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Active Stability Control (ASC) with Traction Control Logic (TCL)
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Hill Start Assist (HSA)
Speed-sensitive windshield wipers
Privacy glass
SE adds over ES
Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob
FUSE Handsfree Link system with USB/iPod port
140-Watt Digital HD Radio/CD audio system with MP3 playback capability and 6-inch touch-panel display audio screen
High contrast meter with full color MID-display
Heated front seats
FAST key passive entry system with push button on/off engine switch
Rearview camera system
Automatic dual-zone climate control
18-inch alloy wheels
Fog lamps
Available Super All-Wheel Control (S-AWC) all-wheel drive with Active Front Differential (AFD)
GT adds over SE
3.0-liter V-6 MIVEC engine
6-speed automatic transmission with steering wheel paddle shifters
Super All-Wheel Control (S-AWC) with Active Front Differential (AFD)
Super-wide beam High-Intensity Discharge (HID) headlights
SiriusXM satellite radio
Rain-sensing windshield wiper system
Exterior chrome beltline accent
Wood grain appearance trim
Outlander Options
Premium Package (SE and GT models) adds: Panoramic glass sunroof; Leather seating surfaces; Power driver's seat; Remote power tailgate; 710-watt Rockford-Fosgate premium audio system with DTS Neutral Surround, PremiDIA Surround and Dolby Volume features with 9 speakers including 10-inch subwoofer (includes wood grain appearance trim and SiriusXM satellite radio on SE model)
Touring Package (SE and GT models) adds: 7-inch touch panel navigation system with real-time traffic; Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) system; Forward Collision Mitigation (FCM) system; Lane Departure Warning (LDW) system.
Can the new Outlander save Mitsubishi in the US?
After Suzuki's exit from the US market, pundits have been discussing Mitsubishi's fate in the most competitive automotive marketplace in the world. A lot was riding on the new Outlander, as Mitsubishi introduced the all-new Outlander at the Los Angeles Auto Show.
At a glance, the new Outlander looks good. The 7-passenger CUV is 200 pounds lighter than the previous version, and carries much more modern design flair than before.
Mitsubishi promises that the 2.4L I4 166HP engine, coupled with a CVT, will yield the best in class fuel efficiency. The more expensive Outlander GT trim is powered by the 24-valve 3.0L V6 224HP MIVEC engine, which is coupled with an advanced 6-speed automatic transmission.
To top other new vehicles introduced, the 2014 Outlander comes with advanced safety features, such as Adaptive Cruise Control, Forward Collision Mitigation, and Lane Departure Warning. And it has a long list of standard safety features:
- 7 airbag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) including side curtain airbags, driver's knee airbag, and a completely redesigned new airbag for the driver's seat
- new Brake Pedal Recession Protection Structure to reduce driver leg injury in the event of a high-speed frontal impact
- enhanced pedestrian protection with the redesigned hood and front fenders
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
- Active Stability Control (ASC) with Traction Control Logic (TCL)
- Hill Start Assist (HSA)
- anti-lock brakes (ABS) with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
- all-new ultra-rigid chassis that benefits from the most advanced form of Mitsubishi's RISE (Reinforced Impact Safety Evolution) impact-absorbing safety cell technology
Mitsubishi does have a lot to offer to the US consumers. The company always had access to interesting and advanced technologies via its corporate sisters and alliances, and Mitsubishi still reigns strong in rally racing and off-roading. The new Outlander looks good and does come with a lot of standard features. Will it win over American consumers' hearts and mind? Mitsubishi's future in the States may depend on it.
2014 Mitsubishi Outlander Key Specifications
Wheelbase: 105.1 in.
Length: 183.3 in.
Height: 66.1 in.
Width: 70.9 in.
Engine: 2.4-liter aluminum SOHC MIVEC 4-cylinder engine (ES or SE model)
Horsepower: 166 @ 6000 rpm
Torque: 162 lb.-ft. @ 4200 rpm
Transmission: Continuously-variable transmission (CVT)
Engine: 3.0-liter aluminum SOHC MIVEC 6-cylinder engine (GT model)
Horsepower: 224 @ 6250 rpm
Torque: 215 lb.-ft. @ 3750 rpm
Transmission: 6-speed automatic transmission (6AT)
Major Standard Features (ES Model)
6 speaker AM/FM/CD/MP3 player audio system
Reduced-weight body
RISE (Reinforced Impact Safety Evolution) chassis safety cell construction
3rd row fold-flat seating
Air conditioning with micron filter
Heating ducts for 2nd row passengers
Electric assist power steering
Anti-theft engine immobilizer
Anti-theft alarm system
Halogen headlamps
Dual-stage front air bag SRS with front passenger occupant sensors, curtain side air bags, driver's knee air bag, and front seat mounted side-impact air bags
Power windows and door locks
Tilt & telescopic steering wheel
Remote keyless entry
Cruise control
Intermittent rear wiper with washer
Anti-lock brakes (ABS) with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Active Stability Control (ASC) with Traction Control Logic (TCL)
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Hill Start Assist (HSA)
Speed-sensitive windshield wipers
Privacy glass
SE adds over ES
Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob
FUSE Handsfree Link system with USB/iPod port
140-Watt Digital HD Radio/CD audio system with MP3 playback capability and 6-inch touch-panel display audio screen
High contrast meter with full color MID-display
Heated front seats
FAST key passive entry system with push button on/off engine switch
Rearview camera system
Automatic dual-zone climate control
18-inch alloy wheels
Fog lamps
Available Super All-Wheel Control (S-AWC) all-wheel drive with Active Front Differential (AFD)
GT adds over SE
3.0-liter V-6 MIVEC engine
6-speed automatic transmission with steering wheel paddle shifters
Super All-Wheel Control (S-AWC) with Active Front Differential (AFD)
Super-wide beam High-Intensity Discharge (HID) headlights
SiriusXM satellite radio
Rain-sensing windshield wiper system
Exterior chrome beltline accent
Wood grain appearance trim
Outlander Options
Premium Package (SE and GT models) adds: Panoramic glass sunroof; Leather seating surfaces; Power driver's seat; Remote power tailgate; 710-watt Rockford-Fosgate premium audio system with DTS Neutral Surround, PremiDIA Surround and Dolby Volume features with 9 speakers including 10-inch subwoofer (includes wood grain appearance trim and SiriusXM satellite radio on SE model)
Touring Package (SE and GT models) adds: 7-inch touch panel navigation system with real-time traffic; Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) system; Forward Collision Mitigation (FCM) system; Lane Departure Warning (LDW) system.
