All you need to know about the Mitsubishi Outlander

No, we’re not going to bore you with long essays about Mitsubishi’s brand new competitor but we’re just going to list down the ten must-know facts about the car. So here’s to a quick read!

1. The official launch is in April but you can whip out your cheque books and put your name down on an Outlander starting from the 26th of February 2016.
2. Mitsubishi is offering the Outlander Completely Built-Up (CBU) from Japan.
3. Under the bonnet lies a 2.4-litre Mitsubishi Innovative Valve timing Electronic Control (MIVEC) engine that boasts 165bhp at 6000rpm and 222Nm at 4100rpm.
4. The Outlander’s front face has a name, it’s called “Dynamic Shield”, a concept which expresses powerful performance and reassuring sense of protection.
5. There are seven versatile seats in the Outlander, along with Sunroof and an Electric Tailgate that opens up to a 1608-litre cargo area.
6. Outside, a set of LED Headlamps with Daytime Running Lights (DRL) decorates the face while the car wears 18-inch Dual-Tone Alloy Wheels as standard.
7. Safety features include: Seven-Airbags, Active Stability and Traction Control (ASTC), Hill-Start Assist (HSA), Anti-lock braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist, Mitsubishi’s Reinforced Impact Safety Evolution (RISE body) and Collapsible Steering Column.
8. The multi-select 4WD system that offers three different modes: 4WD Eco for better fuel economy numbers, 4WD Auto to provide smoother cornering performance and 4WD Lock that permanently feeds torque to all wheels during hill climb or when off-roading.
9. Mitsubishi has three colours on offer: Red Metallic, White Pearl and Grey Metallic.
10. The Mitsubishi Outlander is yours at RM166,720.00 on-the-road without insurance. That is if you book and register your Outlander before 31 May 2016.

Jerrica Leong