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Mitsubishi Outlander (ZH Outlander)

ZH Outlander

Make: Mitsubishi

Model: Outlander

Released: Jan 1970

Discontinued: Nov 2012

Mitsubishi logo1 Sep 2009

By HAITHAM RAZAGUI

IN SEPTEMBER 2009 Mitsubishi released an aggressive new Evo-look Outlander for the 2010 model year, featuring a striking new ‘jet fighter’ nose. It also featured are a host of new comfort, convenience and safety improvements, including the addition of Hill Start Control on automatic models and Super All Wheel Control (S-AWC) for V6 models.

Inside there were also fresh seats, door and dash trims, new grained and double-stitched leather for premium models, chrome accents, a redesigned instrument cluster, race-style aluminium pedals and a new sports steering wheel, plus a USB input for models fitted with Mitsubishi’s Multi Communication System (MMCS).

A variation of the all-wheel drive system found in the Lancer Evo sports sedan, S-AWC, was fitted to all V6 models to improve handling, traction and stability by employing a first-in-class active limited-slip front differential and an electronically controlled four-wheel drive coupling.

Standard safety equipment across the board continued to include twin front airbags, electronic stability control, ABS brakes with electronic brake-force distribution and five three-point seatbelts, while front side and curtain airbags were optional in the entry-level LS and standard in all other models.

XLS, XLS Luxury and VRX variants included high-intensity discharge (HID) headlights with an Adaptive Front Lighting System including automatic levelling, plus reverse parking sensors.

Other XLS extras included 18-inch alloy wheels, Smart Key remote entry, new premium cloth trim, automatic air-conditioning, cool/warm box and Bluetooth 2.0 functionality.

XLS Luxury variants added leather seats, dusk-sensing headlamps, rain-sensing wipers, sunroof, a reversing camera and a 710-Watt Rockford Fosgate sound system.

MMCS was an option on the XLS Luxury and included satellite-navigation, voice activation, iPod functionality, Bluetooth connectivity and vehicle maintenance data.

Six-cylinder VR variants came with all the features of the LS model and added the S-AWC system, foglights, reverse parking sensors, alloy pedals and enhanced interior trim. The flagship VRX added S-AWC and MMCS to the four-cylinder XLS Luxury model’s specification list.

In September 2010 a 2WD version was launched to lower the Outlander's entry price by more than $4000. Available in a single LS specification grade and based on the four-cylinder petrol-engined Outlander LS 4WD but without side and curtain airbags.

Electronic stability control and ABS brakes were part of the 2WD package however.

When it was new

1st of January 1970

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