Outlander hybrid teaser
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Outlander hybrid teaser
The Japanese company calls it a “strategic and innovative premium vehicle,” but it has not mentioned what market segment it will compete in.
Judging from the lone teaser image, the concept might be an evolution of the PX-MiEV II crossover that bowed at the Tokyo auto show last December. If that is the case, it will likely signal the end of the line for the Outlander SUV.
Mitsubishi announced that the yet-unnamed concept will enter production in late 2012. When it does, it will inaugurate a new, engineering-driven design language for the brand.
“This re-focused design language, while still being formulated, is envisaged as an open design concept, meant to be flexible enough to suit specific vehicle requirements whilst staging Mitsubishi’s famous Three Diamond logo accordingly,” said the brand in a statement.
The new vehicle is part of the Jump 2013 business plan that Mitsubishi drafted last year in order to transform itself into a greener and more global company. That means that the production-bound concept that will be displayed in Geneva could very well be Mitsubishi’s first mass-produced plug-in hybrid.
Judging from the lone teaser image, the concept might be an evolution of the PX-MiEV II crossover that bowed at the Tokyo auto show last December. If that is the case, it will likely signal the end of the line for the Outlander SUV.
Mitsubishi announced that the yet-unnamed concept will enter production in late 2012. When it does, it will inaugurate a new, engineering-driven design language for the brand.
“This re-focused design language, while still being formulated, is envisaged as an open design concept, meant to be flexible enough to suit specific vehicle requirements whilst staging Mitsubishi’s famous Three Diamond logo accordingly,” said the brand in a statement.
The new vehicle is part of the Jump 2013 business plan that Mitsubishi drafted last year in order to transform itself into a greener and more global company. That means that the production-bound concept that will be displayed in Geneva could very well be Mitsubishi’s first mass-produced plug-in hybrid.
I like it! Poor Mitsubishi, once a reveled automaker now hardly any on the road it seems (sans your EVOs and potent-less Eclipses). Nearly none are reviewed or compared. When was the last time you saw a Galant in a comparison test let alone mentioned? Hope they find some mojo!!
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Mitsubishi Motors to début the all-new Outlander at the 2012 Geneva International Motor Show
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) will present the global début of the all-new Outlander at the 82nd Geneva International Motor Show - which runs from 6 March through to 18 March 2012*. The new-generation Outlander was built to be eco-friendly and it accomplishes this with fuel efficiency and CO2 emission levels that are among the best in its class. Also on display on the Mitsubishi Motors stand in a line up of 13 models (eight on the first Press Day) will be the MiEV House, a model for a near-future "EV (electric vehicle) lifestyle" that maximises household energy usage with the help of an EV, as well as the fast-selling ASX and other models currently on sale in Europe.
*For general show information, please visit http://www.salon-auto.ch/en/ (English)
In addition to its fuel efficiency and CO2 emission levels, other features distinguishing the new Outlander include enhanced levels of safety from the adoption of advanced safety technologies and a user-friendly interior that reflects pure quality.
The new Outlander will be launched first in Russia this summer, after which it will be introduced in European, Japanese, Oceania, Chinese and North American markets.
During fiscal 2012 Mitsubishi Motors will also be adding to its line up an EV-based Outlander model which will use a plug-in hybrid system derived from MMC's exciting EV technology.
The all-new Outlander
New Outlander Product Features
Outstanding environmental performance with fuel consumption and CO2 emission levels that are among the best in its class.
The European-market specification Outlander is offered with a choice of gasoline and diesel engines. Gasoline models are powered by the 4J11 2.0-litre in-line 4-cylinder SOHC MIVEC* engine which employs an all-new valve train. Diesel models use the 4N14 2.2-litre in-line 4-cylinder turbo charged MIVEC engine, with a very low compression ratio of 14.9:1, which meets stringent European diesel emission regulations.
The diesel Outlander (2WD drive train, 4N14 engine with 6-speed manual transmission) will provide a superior level of environmental performance, with target CO2 emissions of under 130g2/km*, thanks to MMC's "Auto Stop&Go" idle-stop system and its lighter body weight from the optimisation of the body structure, the use of high-tensile strength panelling and improved aerodynamics. Furthermore the new Outlander will be equipped with an 'eco-friendly driving system" that notifies the driver when they are driving at maximum efficiency.
*1: Mitsubishi Innovative Valve timing Electronic Control system (name for engines fitted with Mitsubishi Motors' variable valve timing system).
*2: Target for European model that is subject to final homologation. Models for other countries may differ according to local homologation.
Enhanced levels of safety borne from advanced safety technologies
The new Outlander offers outstanding safety through the use of the following advanced safety technologies:
FCM (Forward Collision Mitigation System): Detects obstacles on the road ahead of the car and automatically applies the brakes to prevent a collision.
ACC (Adaptive Cruise Control System): Operates to maintain a safe distance between the car in front even at very low speeds experienced in heavy traffic congestion.
LDW (Lane Departure Warning System): Functions to warn the driver that their vehicle is about to depart from its lane
High-quality, user-friendly interior
The new Outlander's interior expresses quality with the use of a glossy black instrument panel, switches decorated with silver accents and soft-touch dashboard trim material. The new Outlander also features easily-operable steering wheel controls together with high-resolution and easy-to-read instrument displays.
The comfortable second- and third-row seats can be easily configured to provide a number of seating patterns and also a long luggage space with a flat floor.
A power-operated tailgate facilitates loading and unloading.
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) will present the global début of the all-new Outlander at the 82nd Geneva International Motor Show - which runs from 6 March through to 18 March 2012*. The new-generation Outlander was built to be eco-friendly and it accomplishes this with fuel efficiency and CO2 emission levels that are among the best in its class. Also on display on the Mitsubishi Motors stand in a line up of 13 models (eight on the first Press Day) will be the MiEV House, a model for a near-future "EV (electric vehicle) lifestyle" that maximises household energy usage with the help of an EV, as well as the fast-selling ASX and other models currently on sale in Europe.
*For general show information, please visit http://www.salon-auto.ch/en/ (English)
In addition to its fuel efficiency and CO2 emission levels, other features distinguishing the new Outlander include enhanced levels of safety from the adoption of advanced safety technologies and a user-friendly interior that reflects pure quality.
The new Outlander will be launched first in Russia this summer, after which it will be introduced in European, Japanese, Oceania, Chinese and North American markets.
During fiscal 2012 Mitsubishi Motors will also be adding to its line up an EV-based Outlander model which will use a plug-in hybrid system derived from MMC's exciting EV technology.
The all-new Outlander
New Outlander Product Features
Outstanding environmental performance with fuel consumption and CO2 emission levels that are among the best in its class.
The European-market specification Outlander is offered with a choice of gasoline and diesel engines. Gasoline models are powered by the 4J11 2.0-litre in-line 4-cylinder SOHC MIVEC* engine which employs an all-new valve train. Diesel models use the 4N14 2.2-litre in-line 4-cylinder turbo charged MIVEC engine, with a very low compression ratio of 14.9:1, which meets stringent European diesel emission regulations.
The diesel Outlander (2WD drive train, 4N14 engine with 6-speed manual transmission) will provide a superior level of environmental performance, with target CO2 emissions of under 130g2/km*, thanks to MMC's "Auto Stop&Go" idle-stop system and its lighter body weight from the optimisation of the body structure, the use of high-tensile strength panelling and improved aerodynamics. Furthermore the new Outlander will be equipped with an 'eco-friendly driving system" that notifies the driver when they are driving at maximum efficiency.
*1: Mitsubishi Innovative Valve timing Electronic Control system (name for engines fitted with Mitsubishi Motors' variable valve timing system).
*2: Target for European model that is subject to final homologation. Models for other countries may differ according to local homologation.
Enhanced levels of safety borne from advanced safety technologies
The new Outlander offers outstanding safety through the use of the following advanced safety technologies:
FCM (Forward Collision Mitigation System): Detects obstacles on the road ahead of the car and automatically applies the brakes to prevent a collision.
ACC (Adaptive Cruise Control System): Operates to maintain a safe distance between the car in front even at very low speeds experienced in heavy traffic congestion.
LDW (Lane Departure Warning System): Functions to warn the driver that their vehicle is about to depart from its lane
High-quality, user-friendly interior
The new Outlander's interior expresses quality with the use of a glossy black instrument panel, switches decorated with silver accents and soft-touch dashboard trim material. The new Outlander also features easily-operable steering wheel controls together with high-resolution and easy-to-read instrument displays.
The comfortable second- and third-row seats can be easily configured to provide a number of seating patterns and also a long luggage space with a flat floor.
A power-operated tailgate facilitates loading and unloading.
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I had a first gen and second gen talon (diamond star products) as well as the precusor Conquest and ever since they dumped the Eclipse and "re-birthed" it into the 6 cylinder hog that it is they've gone downhill. One car I would LOVE to get my hands on is a good example of an unmolested Turbo Colt/Mirage Turbo. I learned to drive stick on an 84 Turbo Colt. What a fun little car with the nifty high/low gear switch. Completely powerless in todays standards but such a fun car to drive. To me it's getting harder and harder to find cars like that. Even the MX-5 Miata's are fat these days. Guess I just appreciate the fun cars that used to be minimal in body weight and protection, decent horsepower, and fun to toss around. Oh yeah... I still own one of those 
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