The next-generation Mitsubishi Outlander is on its way to South African showrooms and will be on display on local soil for the first time at Nampo Harvest Day from 16-19 May 2023 in Bothaville, Free State.
Alongside showing off its new flagship vehicle, Mitsubishi revealed that at launch, there will be two derivatives to choose from both sitting on identical all-wheel-drive foundations.
The next-generation Outlander is the first of four new Mitsubishi vehicles that will be on display at Nampo, however, the company has unfortunately not yet confirmed when the SUV will go on sale, nor what it will cost when it does.
Outlander specifications
The new Outlander boasts a thoroughly modernised design, now sporting the brand’s signature “Dynamic Shield” grille fixture accompanied by thin LED head lights and fog lights. The SUV additionally features front and rear skid plates, silver roof rails, a rear spoiler, and 20-inch alloy wheels in a stylish new pattern.
Two derivatives are then coming to market namely the GLS and Aspire, with the base model receiving “an extremely high level of standard specification” such as a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, tri-zone climate control, a leather multifunction steering wheel, cruise control, paddle shifters, seven seats, and an 8-inch media centre with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and built-in navigation.
The Aspire trim improves upon this with an eight-way electrically-adjustable driver seat with memory functions, leather upholstery, a 9-inch infotainment display, a sliding panoramic sunroof, and reverse auto tilt mirrors.
Under the hood, the new Outlander utilises a 2.5-litre, naturally-aspirated petrol engine with 125kW and 245Nm at the driver’s disposal – an improvement of 2kW and 23Nm over the current model.
Coupled to an eight-speed CVT transmission that delivers “effortless acceleration from any speed, slicker gear changes, and a smoother ride,” said Mitsubishi, the SUV claims to burn through just 8.1 litres of fuel for every 100 kilometres driven, 0.1l/100km better than before.
The gearbox links the engine to Mitsubishi’s Super All-Wheel Control (S-AWC) all-wheel-drive system with four driving modes that electronically distribute power to the wheels that need it most depending on the current surface conditions.
“S-AWC supplies optimal torque to the rear wheels for enhanced traction, stability, and control, and integrates with Active Yaw Control, which uses braking to distribute torque to the left and right,” said Mitsubishi.
When the Outlander eventually goes on sale, the automaker will also offer a number of accessory packages including body kits that let buyers tweak the design to their own tastes while retaining the same level of fit and finish as factory components.
Mitsubishi Outlander
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