All-new Mitsubishi Outlander revealed; check full details, new features, and more

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) has finally revealed the much-awaited all-new Outlander. The MPV as promised was revealed today on Amazon Live, making it the first car to make a premier on the platform.

The MPV features a new design theme, innovative technology, improved & rugged performance, and premium quality material. Overall, the Outlander has been reinvented and reimagined in every prospect and its sales will commence from April 2021, starting with North America, followed by other markets.

Takao Kato, Mitsubishi Motors Corporation CEO said, "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," He further added, "With the launch of the all-new OUTLANDER, we will first expand our sales in the North American market and then aim for global growth."

2021 Mitsubishi Outlander design

With the new upgrade, the 2021 Outlander enters the fourth-gen of the series. The MPV has a strong road presence thanks to the use of next-hen Dynamic Shield. Further, the design concept that the MPV follows is 'Bold Stride' that represents its adventurous, bold attitude and confidence to move forward.

The next-gen Dynamic Shield front fascia extends into the LED DRLs, chunky horizontal lines, massive 20-inch wheels, and carved tailgate. Thanks to the thin and sharp DRLs and turn indicators positioned on the upper part of the bumper and beneath placed headlight illuminate the road brightly. The T-shaped horizontal-themed taillight goes with the car's wide look.

The MPV benefits from the company's unique high-brightness Diamond Series paint that includes Black Diamond, Red Diamond, and White Diamond, all of which are newly added to the Outlander profile. Speaking of Black Diamond hue is somewhat special as it consists of three coats, also the high-density shiny layer containing glass makes the vehicle appear jet black.

2021 Mitsubishi Outlander interior

The Outlander is a family SUV offered in three-row configuration, i.e., seven seats in total. These seats can be arranged in multiple ways to suit passengers and their luggage requirements. The 2nd-row seat comes with a sliding and reclining function, allowing passengers to sit comfortably even when MPV is carrying long items. Apart from a huge boot, the new Outlander features numerous storage spaces.

Ensuring optimum comfort for the driver and front passenger, the seats come with a two-layer urethane structure that is designed to reduce fatigue during long journeys. The second-row features a widened body and enhanced legroom that ensures comfortability and roominess. Further, taking care of passengers' comfort are features like rear door sunshades, seat heaters, and three-zone automatic climate control.

New Outlander features -

• BOSE premium sound system with 10 speakers, and large door woofers with dual subwoofers
• Wireless phone charging
• Type C and A USB charging ports
• 12.3-inch full digital driver display or 7-inch multi-info display
• 8-or 9-inch floating infotainment display with Smartphone-link
• Display Audio navigation system
• 10.8-inch head-up display

2021 Mitsubishi Outlander engine

Powering the 2021 Outlander MPV is a 2.5-litre petrol mill that the company claims improves the output by 8.9 percent and fuel efficiency by 2.6 percent. The power is sent to the wheel via an 8-speed continuously variable transmission that the automaker changes speeds crisply while feeling quiet and smooth when cruising.

The 2021 Outlander 4WD version benefits from an electronically-controlled torque distribution system that comes with a hydraulic clutch that offers extra traction when taking off slippery surfaces.

The MPV also gets rear brake Active Yaw Control and an improved S-AWC integrated vehicle dynamic control system.

2021 Mitsubishi Outlander safety

The MPV comes with several safety features along with an advanced driver-assistance system. The list includes -

• MI-PILOT Assist8 integrated Adaptive Cruise Control & Lane Keep Assist
• Navigation-link system
• 11 airbags
• Mitsubishi Connect
• Radar-based autonomous emergency braking system
• Active blind-spot assist
• Collision warning
• Rear auto-braking
• Rear cross-traffic alert
• Smart adaptive cruise control with stop and go function
• Speed sign recognition
• Lane-keep assist

The 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander will arrive in the US market in April, followed by an Australian launch that’s slated for October. We hope the new and improved Outlander soon makes it to the ASEAN region as well.

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