All new Mitsubishi Outlander revealed

Mitsubishi has directed its focus to the SUV market. In India, the Japanese automaker discontinued several models before boiling its range down to just the Pajero Sport. One of the models discontinued was the Outlander. Rumours of the SUV making a comeback in India have been on circling the web for a while now, but while Mitsubishi Motors India hasn’t officially confirmed the return of the Outlander, the new model has been revealed for global markets.

The front end features sleek headlamps that connect to the two slat front grille. Chrome embellishments emanate from the outer corners of the headlamps and move their way down to the front bumper. To the sides, the car gets 18-inch alloy wheels and the wheel arches and skirting feature black cladding, while the roof gets silver rails. At the back, the tail gate features a downward facing “C” chrome strip, multi-layered LED tail lamps, black cladding on the rear bumper, a silver skid plate and a brake stop light mounted on the integrated spoiler.

Mitsibishi claims the SUV gets design and engineering improvements, including increased body and suspension structural rigidity, a reworked suspension and an updated electric power steering system. NVH levels have been improved as well. The Japanese automaker has not stated the engine options that will be available, but the brand says the new CVT transmission offers improved acceleration, performance, shift feel and torque delivery.

As per media reports, markets like the U.S.A will get stick to the 2.4L, 4-cylinder petrol and a 3.0L, V6 petrol engines. The current Outlander also gets the option of a 2.2L, 4-cylinder diesel engine that makes 147 BHP @ 3,500 rpm and 380 Nm of torque from 1,750-2,500 in select markets. It is this motor that is expected to make its way to diesel intensive markets like India. While speculative reports continue to pour in, Mitsubishi Motors is yet to officially confirm the launch of the Outlander in India.