New 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander Unveiled In Japan

Japanese Carmaker Mitsubishi Motors Corp revealed the all-new Outlander in Tokyo, Japan. 

It features a new design direction, premium quality, rugged performance and innovative technology. It also made its debut on Amazon Live, making it the 1st automobile to be launched on the platform. 

"Based on the product concept 'I-Fu-Do-Do', which means authentic and majestic in Japanese, the all-new Outlander has been crafted into a reliable SUV with significantly upgraded styling, road performance, and a high-quality feel to satisfy the needs of customers who want to expand their horizons and take on challenges of every kind," said its chief executive officer Takao Kato in a statement. 

The all-new fourth generation Outlander is completely upgraded. Some of the features include smartphone-link display audio navigation system which can paired with Android smartphone or iPhone users. Users can enjoy the Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and other applications on the large 9-inch screen in certain trim levels.

For the driver’s convenience, there is a 12.3-inch full digital driver display equipped with Mitsubishi Motors' first full-screen with full-colour liquid crystal display. The display is also equipped with a customization function that allows a variety of information to be freely combined and displayed. It also has a 7-inch multi-information display that can show simple arrow navigation in the central information display. It utilizes the high recognition advantage of an analog display while producing a high-quality look with a stereoscopic dial and decorated indicator needle.

Additionally, there are other features such as seat heaters, 3-zone automatic climate control, and rear door sunshades are available depending on the trim level to make the rear seats more comfortable for a family SUV.

The Outlander is running on the 2.5-litres engine with electronically-controlled 4WD and S-AWC (Super-All Wheel Control) system. It is paired with 8-speed sport mode CVT transmission with step shift control.  

Some of the safety features are MI-PILOT Assist integrated Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) and Lane Keep Assist (LKA), navigation link system, troublesome setting operations, 11 airbags, Mitsubishi Connect, collision safety performance, steering stability, and the anti-locking braking system. 

As for the 4WD models, it is equipped with an improved S-AWC integrated vehicle dynamics control system and Brake AYC (Active Yaw Control). While the 2WD models come with Brake AYC for front & rear wheel with integrated control with ASC (Active Stability Control). 

In the pre-set driving mode, there are six modes for 4WD models and five modes for 2WD models. The modes are Eco, Normal, Tarmac, Gravel, Snow and Mud3. The drive modes bring out the high road handling of 4WD models and also increase the potential of 2WD models to provide a sense of security and reliability while driving. 

To provide driving information safely and more quickly, Mitsubishi Motors has installed a 10.8-inch Head-Up Display (HUD). Driver can manually select ON/OFF for this HUD and customize the displayed contents. 

For the sound system, it uses a BOSE premium sound system. It consists of 10 speakers combining large door woofers with dual subwoofers provides powerful deep bass and a high-quality sound like a live performance. 

In terms of the storage space, there is space to store your smartphones provided in the center console tray, center console side pockets, driver's seat back pocket, and quarter trim pockets. The center console tray also has a wireless phone charging function (15W) that charges smartphones when placed on it. 

There are also the USB Type C and Type A charging ports provided, at the front and back of the center console.

The all-new Outlander is a family SUV that offers a maximum of seven seats. The seats can be flexibly arranged with multiple configurations to suit the number of passengers and their luggage. The second-row seats have a sliding and reclining function, as well as a 4:2:4 split division, allowing two adult passengers to comfortably sit in the second row even when carrying long items such as skis.

The body colors come in Mitsubishi Motors' unique high-brightness paint Diamond Series, Red Diamond and White Diamond, as well as the newly added Black Diamond. It is also available in six basic colors making it a total selection of nine body colour options.