Show car Outlander 3 version. Mitsubishi Outlander III - model description. Hybrid analogies

Mitsubishi Outlander is a car that is especially popular with Russian motorists. The second generation of this crossover (with the prefix "XL" in its name) literally conquered everyone with its sporty style, irrepressible zeal on the roads and unpretentious operation ... way it's time for the third generation Mitsubishi outlander(for the first time he "lit up" at international auto shows back in 2011, and in "serial performance" was presented at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show).

Already in 2014, the "third Outlander" was lightly restyled - the bulk of the changes are concentrated in the front of the car (which is very clear from the photo).

And also: the shape has changed slightly rear bumper and "drawing" 18 " wheel rims, wheel arch extensions appeared, and the taillights acquired LED technology ... In addition, the suspension settings and sound insulation were improved, and the variator cooling system was updated.

In general, we can say that the appearance of Mitsubishi Outlander third generation (in comparison with the second) of course has changed, but not so much that it was impossible to recognize "familiar features" behind it ...

The contours of the body remained the same, in fact, as well as its dimensions (changed only by a few centimeters): the length of the crossover is now 4 655 mm (increase + 15 mm), the width has remained unchanged - 1,800 mm, and the height has slightly "sagged" - to the mark in 1,680 mm (- 40 mm), while the clearance was 215 mm.

A slight change in the inclination of the windshield, as well as more streamlined contours of the stern, made it possible to improve the aerodynamic performance of the car by 7%, and the use of more light high-strength steel in the manufacture of body elements led to a decrease in the total weight updated crossover almost 100 kg.

The biggest changes in appearance are seen in the front of the 3rd generation Mitsubishi Outlander, where the designers have sent into oblivion the large "mouth" of the radiator grille - which was replaced by a small and compact decorative "grille", under which there is a massive bumper with a large oblong air intake. The lower corners of the bumper are crowned with bulging "eyes" of the fog lamps, and at the top are stylish Super-HiD "Wide Vision" xenon optics with a unique multifaceted shape.

The side of the car has become smoother, has lost the volumetric wheel arches, but has found a normal rear pillar with the correct inclination.

The contours of the rear of the 3rd generation Mitsubishi Outlander "are built around the boot lid" - as if wrapped around it with a bumper and dissected by a stylish contrasting strip connecting the lights. By the way, the rear door finally got an electric drive (which many Outlander fans have been asking for so long and persistently).

The interior of the new generation of this Japanese crossover has been redesigned almost completely, only the front seats and some trim elements have remained unchanged.

The front panel has become more functional, and the ergonomics of the placement of all controls has changed towards improvement. Dashboard got a color display on-board computer, the information content of the speedometer and tachometer has improved.

Interior finishing materials in the "third Outlander" Japanese designers have replaced with soft plastic - in basic configuration, and leather - in expensive car trim levels.

In general, the interior of the novelty has become more attractive, modern and comfortable.

As an option, it became possible to install a third row of seats, in addition, the geometry of the rear seats changed, which made it possible to increase the volume luggage compartment up to 541 liters.

Specifications. In Russia Mitsubishi Outlander iii was originally offered with only two four-cylinder petrol engines of 2.0 and 2.4 liters, but from May 2013 they were "joined" by a 3.0-liter power unit:

• The two-liter power unit has an in-line arrangement of cylinders and is capable of developing up to 146 hp. maximum power at 196 Nm of torque. The upper power limit is reached at 6,000 rpm, and the torque peaks at around 4,200 rpm.
• The second engine has the same in-line arrangement of cylinders and, with a displacement of 2.4 liters, its maximum power is increased to 167 hp, developed at about 6,000 rpm. The torque has grown to a mark of 222 Nm, and its peak is reached at 4100 rpm.
• The third is a three-liter V6 with a maximum power of 230 hp. (at 6250 rpm) and a torque of 292 Nm at 3750 rpm.

In fact, the 3rd generation Outlander comes with slightly improved engines from the 2nd generation crossover. Of the cardinal improvements, the use of an even lighter aluminum block and the installation of a catalyst in the exhaust manifold should be highlighted, which made it possible to improve the environmental performance of the exhaust with a slight loss of power. The decision to use old engines is quite justified, since these power units have already proven themselves well in Russian operating conditions and do not cause complaints from second-generation car owners.

All powertrains are equipped with an electronic valve timing and valve lift control (MIVEC), as well as a distributed fuel injection system, which provides the best acceleration dynamics and maximum utilization of engine efficiency.

As a gearbox for the "first two" options, only the continuously variable INVECS III variator is used, for the "three-liter" one - a 6-speed "automatic", but "mechanics" is not provided even in the future.

With a two-liter engine, the Mitsubishi Outlander 3 will be able to accelerate to a maximum of 185 km / h, while it takes about 12 seconds to accelerate to the first hundred. Average fuel consumption of "kopeck piece" will not exceed 8 liters per 100 km. A more powerful engine (2.4 liters) will be able to accelerate the updated crossover to 195 km / h, spending only 10.5 seconds to accelerate to 100 km / h. Accordingly, the average consumption will increase to 9 liters. Well, the most dynamic, of course, is the 3.0-liter power unit - it picks up the "first hundred" in 8.7 seconds, and the maximum speed is 205 km / h, its average consumption is 9-10 liters per 100 kilometers.
By the way - about fuel: two "junior" engines are not picky in this regard - they may well "eat" AI92 gasoline, but for a three-liter engine, the manufacturer recommends not lower than AI95.

According to the manufacturer's official data, over time Russian market a hybrid version of the Mitsubishi Outlander III crossover may appear, on which it will be used power point PHEV, consisting of a 94-horsepower gasoline engine and two 82-horsepower electric motors. everyone. Consumption hybrid engine will have to be no more than 2 liters per 100 km, and recharging of the batteries will be possible from a regular power supply.

Unfortunately, it is not officially provided for Russia diesel engine, but diesel Mitsubishi Outlander will be supplied to European countries. This version the car has on board a 150-horsepower 2.2-liter diesel unit with a very low compression ratio (14.9: 1) and high efficiency rates.

Suspension for Mitsubishi Outlander 3rd generation also did not receive drastic changes... There are still MacPherson struts at the front, but with new springs and a new arrangement of top mounts. The rear independent multi-link suspension has undergone minor adjustments and replacement shock absorbers. All the changes made, according to the developers, are aimed at improving the stability of the car on the road and softening the reaction to various irregularities in the roadway. And I must admit that the engineers coped with their task completely - the "third Outlander" really began to react softer to bumps and pits, behave much more steadily when cornering and got rid of steep body rolls.

Mitsubishi Outlander III can be supplied as a front-wheel drive modification, as in all-wheel drive, featuring an intelligent system all-wheel drive AWC (All-Wheel Control). The rear wheels are connected by means of an electromagnetic clutch, the operation of which can be controlled by one push of the "4WD" button on the center console. There are three four-wheel drive modes in total: Eco, Auto and Lock. In the first case, the rear wheels are connected only when the front wheels are slipping, the second mode allows the rear wheels to turn on much more often, for example, during a sharp start, and the third mode activates permanent four-wheel drive. Mitsubishi Motors calls its all-wheel drive transmission "new", but its main difference from the previous one is that it uses Haldex coupling 4th - as a result, the maximum transmitted torque increased by 10%, and everything else is the work of the electronics.

In addition to the optional all-wheel drive, the "Outlander" of the third generation in its standard configuration is equipped with an electric power steering, an ABS system, a brake force distribution system between brake discs depending on the load on the wheels and the dynamic stability control system.

Options and prices. On the Russian market, the third generation of the Mitsubishi Outlander 2014-2015 crossover is presented in six configuration options at once: Inform, Invite, Intense, Instyle, Ultimate in maximum and special Sport.

The basic front-wheel drive equipment "Inform" with a 2.0-liter engine is equipped with: on-board computer, climate control, sensor multimedia system with 6 speakers, heating rear window and a soft plastic interior. The cost of the car in the initial configuration is 1,189,000 rubles.
In more expensive versions, there is: full power accessories, heated seats, light and rain sensors, and more optional equipment... In the maximum "Ultimate-complete set", all of the above is supplemented with leather trim, side and front airbags, a start-stop system, a navigator and even a rear-view camera. The price in the richest configuration is about 1,819,990 rubles.

The world debut of the 3rd generation Mitsubishi Outlander took place at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show, although its appearance was declassified by the manufacturer a month before the premiere. It's nice that the first country where the sales of the new product started was Russia, since for the Japanese we are the most important sales market.

As expected, the Mitsubishi Outlander (2014-2015) outwardly almost completely repeats the PX-MiEV II concept shown at the beginning of December 2011 at the Tokyo Motor Show. As for the dimensions of the crossover, the length and width remained the same - 4,665 and 1,800 mm, respectively, and the height decreased from 1,720 to 1,680 millimeters.

Options and prices Mitsubishi Outlander.

At first, for the Mitsubishi Outlander 2014, two gasoline engines with a working volume of 2.0 (145 hp) and 2.4 liters (167 hp) liters were available on the Russian market, both of which are aggregated exclusively in tandem with a variator. As before, the more powerful variant is all-wheel drive, and the cars with the two-liter engine are front-wheel drive.

The new Mitsubishi Outlander III with a 3.0-liter gasoline "six" appeared only in 2013, at the same time the Japanese automaker presented and.

The latter is equipped with a two-liter gasoline engine and a pair of electric motors - one for each of the axles. With a hybrid setup, the crossover can be driven exclusively on electric traction for a distance of up to 50 kilometers, and the CO2 emissions do not exceed 50 g / km.

Like the exterior, the interior of the Mitsubishi Outlander (2013-2014) has also been completely redesigned. The new front panel has become more solid, a large information display has appeared on the instrument panel in expensive trim levels, but from now on the crossover has lost the third row of seats, a roof with a panoramic view unavailable even for a surcharge, and the tailgate is made in one piece and does not open in parts.

The price of the pre-styling version of the Mitsubishi Outlander 3 in 2015 with an initial 2.0-liter engine and front-wheel drive in the basic Inform configuration was 1,279,000 rubles. For an all-wheel drive crossover, dealers asked for a minimum of 1,429,990 rubles, and the Outlander version with a 2.4-liter engine and all-wheel drive in the Ultimate configuration was estimated at 1,819,990 rubles.

At the end of May 2013, sales of the Mitsubishi Outlander 3.0 started with the most powerful V6 gasoline engine with 230 hp. (292 Nm), which, unlike the other two versions, is equipped not with a variator, but with a full-fledged six-speed automatic. From zero to hundreds, an all-wheel drive crossover with such an engine accelerates in 8.7 seconds. It was offered in three rich trim levels at a price of 1,819,990 (Instyle) and 1,959,990 (Sport) rubles.

Updated Mitsubishi Outlander 2015.

In mid-May 2014, sales of the updated 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander crossover began in Russia, which received a retouched appearance and several improvements in the technical part.

Outside, you can recognize the restyled Mitsubishi Outlander 2015 by a different radiator grille, a new design of 18-inch rims, redesigned bumpers with silver lining, LED taillights and plastic protection on the wheel arches.

Overall, the exterior changes to the car were quite minor, and the previously promised Jet Fighter grille, sported by its predecessor in the face of the Outlander XL, never returned, although the increased air intake in the front bumper added a bit of aggressiveness to the front end.

But the manufacturer reports that noise insulation was improved on the updated Mitsubishi Outlander 3, the cooling system of the variator was modernized and the suspension settings were changed. And cars with top-end engines got a heated wiper rest zone.

As for the engines themselves, they remained unchanged - these are gasoline 2.0-liter "fours" with a capacity of 145 and 167 hp, combined with a variator, as well as a 230-horsepower V6 with a working volume of 3.0 liters, which relies on a six-band automatic machine.

Prices for Mitsubishi Outlander 2015 after restyling have grown as expected, but not very much. However, due to the collapsed ruble exchange rate, in the future, the prices were corrected more significantly. The price plug for the car ranged from 1,279,000 to 1,959,990 rubles.

In November 2014, the Japanese automaker announced that in the first half of 2015, another version will appear in Russia. Outlander crossover, which will finally receive an aggressive exterior styling in the style of the prototype shown at the Autumn Paris Motor Show.

Outlander has been known to motorists all over the world for several years. It has long established its position in the crossover class, combining a spacious, functional interior and a streamlined body. The third generation, which debuted in 2011, was no exception. Consider the strengths and weaknesses of the Mitsubishi Outlander in a new body.

This time, the MM company prepared a real surprise for the public. The new Outlander surprised its buyer with an ambiguous appearance, stylized under the general concept of the Japanese concern. As well as with other Mitsubishi models, the front part has lost the recognizable features of the previous Outlander, the general concept of the car has changed.

The buyer was expecting a fairly good choice of configuration and equipment. So the car is equipped with three types of gasoline engines: from 2 to 3.5 liters. Diesel versions have become available in some countries around the world.

The choice of gearboxes remained standard: six-speed mechanical box gears, or a six-speed variator. Also, the buyer could choose an Outlander with full or only front-wheel drive.

Hybrid analogies

In 2012, Mitsubishi prepared a unique project based on the Outlander P-HEV. A feature of the model was a hybrid power plant. Paired with electric motors, a two-liter deformed gasoline engine with a capacity of 120 liters. with.

The declared power reserve of one electric motor is 60 kilometers. The car was a success. Years later, a new generation of hybrid comes out. With this model, Mitsubishi entered the race for the most economical and environmentally friendly cars on the planet. At the same time, work was underway on the Outlander with a standard engine. internal combustion.

The long-awaited restyling

Over the course of five years of production, the Outlander has undergone a lot of improvements. The changes affected the mechanical part of the car. The vector of modernization was aimed at eliminating the so-called "childhood diseases". In 2016, Mitsubishi announced an official restyling.

After 5 years of production, Outlander has radically changed in appearance. Instead of a massive front end, he got new bumper with a pronounced style under the letter "X" (X), which has recently been very popular among automakers. A similar style can be seen in the cars of the Lexus and AvtoVAZ concerns.

It is noteworthy that Russian manufacturer filed claims against the Mitsubishi concern for plagiarism. Allegedly, the front end design was copied from the Lada X-ray concept.

The restyling carried out greatly refreshed the familiar appearance of the Outlander. He touched on the interior of the car, which became more functional, received some new materials for the interior trim. At all times, the Japanese crossover has remained a universal friend for a family of 4-5 people. At the same time, he was suitable for young people leading an active lifestyle. Outlander, due to its versatility, can be found both in noisy city traffic and on roads without asphalt pavement.

But as for any barrel of honey there is a fly in the ointment, so not everything is perfect with the Mitsubishi Outlander in a new body. For many years now, the main headache for the designers of the Mitsubishi concern has been the struggle with improving the quality of car sound insulation. Model sins high level noise inside. It is also worth noting not the lowest prices for components, both during the warranty and post-warranty service.

Predictable body defects of Outlander 3

A separate line worth noting is the body defects that the potential owner of the third generation Outlander will face.

1. Due to the fact that the car has straight overhangs and arches, and the sills and the lower part of the bumpers are not equipped with any protection, there are frequent cases of damage to the lower edge of the body kit when overcoming obstacles. This circumstance leads to scratches, paint chips, cracks.
2. In the case of thresholds and arches, when driving off-road, they are threatened with the possible appearance of paint chips, scratches, and getting dents.
3. In view of the fact that the Mitsubishi Outlander in the new body has a massive front end, there is a high probability that a stone that accidentally flew out from under the wheels will fall into it.

Other cons:

• modern energy-intensive plastic low temperatures prone to splitting;
• the use of modern environmentally friendly paints does not exclude the possibility of damage to the paintwork, which will entail a cardinal painting of the car.

Damage to body parts will cost the owner a large sum. Original spare parts for Mitsubishi cars have never been cheap. Also, too many expensive elements used in the new body will affect the significance of the costs.

In this case, do not forget that replacing or tuning a damaged front bumper rather difficult and painstaking work (see), because the element takes up almost 80% of the front of the car.

Body repair Mitsubishi Outlander

On the other hand, the third generation Mitsubishi Outlander remains in demand even at secondary market, which is a good confirmation of the reliability of the car.

Mitsubishi Outlander Engines

Brand	A type	Volume (L)	Max power (hp)	Valves	Max speed (km / h)
2.0 L l4 2WD	Atmospheric gasoline	2,0	146	16	190
2.0 L l4 4WD	Atmospheric gasoline	2,0	146	16	186
2.4 L l4 4WD	Atmospheric gasoline	2,4	167	16	195
2.2 L l4 2WD	Turbo diesel	2,2	150	16	200

2.0- and 2.4-liter Mitsubishi engines Outlander with a capacity of 146 and 167 liters, respectively. with. they calmly "digest" the 92nd gasoline. But the three-liter V6 unit with a capacity of 230 liters. with. only the 95th is required. All crossover motors belong to the MIVEC family and are installed on many other Mitsubishi models. In particular, a similar three-liter engine works under the hood of one of the versions of the Pajero SUV. Transmissions on cars with engines of 2.0 and 2.4 liters are variators with six virtual gears, while the three-liter version uses a six-band "automatic". Of the ten versions of the car on our market, only two have front-wheel drive, the rest are complete.

Perhaps one should only complain about the imperfect directional stability of the new Outlander on the high-speed line. The highways around St. Petersburg are good and even very good, but in some places there are asphalt ruts, on which our crossover requires steering. It is also sensitive to gusts of side wind - we noted this when we were moving along the dam crossing the Gulf of Finland. Deep at night it is free here, there are only rare trucks. Taking advantage of this, we decided to accelerate the three-liter car to maximum speed... The three-liter car reached the first "hundred" in over 8 seconds, as indicated in the passport data. Approximately the same amount of time takes to accelerate from a steady speed of 80 km / h to 120. At high revs, the "voice" of the engine became squeaky, but in general I would praise the noise insulation of the cabin (fellow journalists who participated in the test drive, it seems to me, underestimated her). Wind noise became audible only at speeds above 170 km / h.

Mitsubishi Outlander III (Mitsubishi Outlander) - five-door station wagon off-road, representing the third generation of Outlander crossovers. According to the European classification, Mitsubishi Outlander 3 belongs to the class "K1" (compact SUV cars). In Russia, the Third Generation Outlander is officially classified as an M1G SUV. Due to the popularity of this model in the domestic market, the company's management decided to produce new Mitsubishi Outlander since 2012 at the PSMA RUS plant in Kaluga. The price of the new Outlander varies from 899,000 to 1,519,990 rubles.

Review of the new Mitsubishi Outlander - description and specifications

The debut of the 3rd generation Mitsubishi Outlander took place at the International Geneva Motor Show in the spring of 2012. The story associated with the appearance of a serial sample of the Mitsubishi Outlander 2012 model year, deserves special attention, since it may well claim the laurels of a textbook example of a hidden strategy in any decent book about marketing wars. The fact is that the overwhelming majority of experts were firmly convinced that the Mitsubishi Outlander New would be created in the image and likeness of the PX MiEV concept, demonstrated to the general public at the Tokyo Auto Show in 2009. In turn, the leadership of the media service Mitsubishi Motors with cunning, worthy of legendary ninjas, he was in no hurry to convince anyone of anything. Much has been said about the upcoming third-generation Mitsubishi Outlander crossover, but no one has seen it. And this piqued the curiosity of an army of thousands of connoisseurs of cars of this family. Moreover, about six months before the official presentation of Mitsubishi Outlander 2012, the president of the company, Mr. Osamu Masuko, puzzled the global automotive community with a statement that the first foreign country in which new model Outlander, this is ... Russia. It goes without saying that such a turn of events puzzled jealous Europeans and Americans enough. Therefore, the upcoming premiere of the 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander was as expected as discussed.

The Geneva debut of the Outlander III crossover surprised everyone - both professionals and ordinary fans of Mitsubishi cars. As it turned out, the creators of the updated Mitsubishi Outlander "forgot" about the aggressive sports forms of the Tokyo concept car. Moreover, the developers almost completely dissociated themselves from the popular Mitsubishi Jet Fighter brand style, which for last years has become the hallmark of many popular models of the "stable" of the Japanese brand. As the chief designer of the company explained: “Jet Fighter's aggressive aesthetics remain the prerogative of passenger cars... Serious machines cannot afford such youthful frivolity. "

Creating a new generation Mitsubishi Outlander crossover, the developers were guided by the rule of "three S" - Safe (safety), Solid (solidity), Simple (simplicity). These postulates, according to the authors of the project, underlie another direction of the corporate design of Mitsubishi cars, which received from the creators the poetic name "Climbing Mount Fuji" (Eng. Mount Fuji fashion).

The predatory ultimatum of the concept was replaced by the elegant smoothness of the ascending lines and the emphasized status of the serial "troika", which the designers called "weighty expressiveness". The exact same approach was applied earlier in the designs of the flagships of the Mitsubishi lineup - the famous and. However, the updated Mitsubishi Outlander cannot be called another light incarnation of the legendary SUV. Mitsubishi Outlander 3 turned out to be stylish and interesting, and, which is especially pleasing, very individualistic - effectively standing out both in appearance and character from their "older" relatives and, of course, from the previous generation crossover -.

Mitsubishi Outlander 2012 review - body, exterior and interior

Mitsubishi Outlander body

Working on the third generation Mitsubishi Outlander body, Japanese engineers pursued two main goals - maximum safety and improving the aerodynamic characteristics of the car.

Caring for the safety of the driver and passengers has become a kind of fad for the designers of the last Mitsubishi cars produced after 2000. Sometimes it seems that after the deafening fiasco of the Lanser Fiore passenger car in 1998, when, according to the Euro NCAP tests, this car was declared "unfit for life", Japanese designers swore on their samurai drawing boards and slide rule to restore the lost face. And although the reputation of Mitsubishi cars in Europe has long been rehabilitated, they continue to improve their new creations from year to year, making them more and more safe.

The body structure of the new Outlander 3 is a key component of a comprehensive vehicle safety system. The developers of the "Outlander" of the third generation (English Outlander - Outlander) used the already repeatedly tested scheme in the construction of the car body:

Rigid frame RISE (Reinforced Impact Safety Evolution) made of high-strength steel;

Units with directional propagation of shock loads arising from frontal and side collisions;

Elements with pre-designed deformation geometry;

Additional stiffeners installed in the doors and on the sides of the body.

Crushable elements located in the most problematic areas.

However, in general, the design has turned out to be more perfect due to materials with increased characteristics of resistance to torsion (+ 37%), compression (+ 49%) and tear (+ 57%). In addition, high-strength materials have reduced the vehicle's weight by almost 100 kg. Largely due to this, the now 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander SUV received the highest rating from picky European test experts after passing the notorious Euro NCAP series of crash tests - 5 safety stars for driver, adult passengers and child passengers.

The dimensions of the body of the 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander differ little from those of the Outlander X El. This is primarily dictated by the fact that both cars are built on a common base, namely the Mitsubishi PG "bogie", which became the first global platform in the history of the Japanese company.

Dimensions Mitsubishi Outlander III

Length - 4665 mm;

Width - 1800 mm;

Height -1680 mm:

Wheelbase - 2670 mm;

Clearance - 215 mm.

Compared to the Outlander XL, new SUV became 25 mm longer and 40 mm more squat. The lengthening of the new Mitsubishi Outlander is a price on the altar of unification. De facto, the car is produced in two versions - in 5 and 7-seater versions. Seven-seater "Strangers" are not for sale in Russia. As it turned out, the demand for such cars in our area is negligible. However, this innovation has perfectly caught on in five-seater SUVs. The change in the geometry of the interior space of the 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander has a pleasant effect on the practicality of the car. In comparison with the X-Elem, the length of the trunk of the Troika has increased by 335 mm. As a result, the useful volume of the cargo area of ​​the 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander has grown to a solid 870 liters. And taking into account the advanced transformation system rear seats(when the backrests are folded down, they create the effect of a flat floor), the cargo space easily increases in volume to 1741 liters. Thanks to this, if necessary, in the updated Outlander it is possible to transport luggage up to 1670 mm long without any problems. By the way, not only Russians were delighted with the practicality of the novelty. In the first six months alone, more than 35,000 new Mitsubishi Outlander 2012 SUVs were sold in the EU countries at a price of € 21,900, which is considered a very good indicator for cars of this class by international standards.

Correction of the body height of the new Mitsubishi Outlander 2012 is dictated by the need to improve the aerodynamics of the car. Of course, for SUVs, the dynamics of speed gain is not among the paramount characteristics. Nevertheless, drag performance directly affects fuel economy, which is a very important trump card for SUV cars in terms of competitiveness. As a result of the efforts of the development engineers, the drag coefficient Cx was reduced by 7% - from 0.36 to 0.33. As a result, the fuel appetite of the 3rd generation Mitsubishi Outlander is 10% less than that of the XL model.

Exterior

The exterior of the new 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander is a little deceiving. In general, this car visually appears to be larger than it actually is. And this certainly adds to his solidity. Behind the smooth outlines of the front bumper, as if from under a veil, peeps out the familiar predatory mouth of the Jet Fighter's grille, similar in shape to the air intakes of combat fighters. Though this detail belongs to the arsenal of a different style, this, so to speak, a family detail fits perfectly into the general concept of "harmonic expressiveness" of Mount Fuji. The harmony of the 2013 Outlander SUV is provided by a combination of clear silhouette geometry and smooth shapes visible in the outlines of the fenders, as well as in the high upward perspective of the waist line and the successful drawing of the streamlined roof. And for the expressiveness of appearance they are responsible:

Powerful wheel arches;

Elegant blade stamping for doors and side panels;

Lavish chrome trim above the radiator area;

Accentuated, stylish Super Wide HID headlights with additional side segments.

Running a little ahead, it is worth noting that the headlights of the new Outlander 2013 are in price not only because of their expressive shape. The practical capabilities of Super Wide HID are more than one and a half times the maximum power rating of the previous generation crossover optics. In numbers, this is expressed as follows:

Luminous flux intensity SW HID -1350 Lm;

The track coverage angle is 160 °.

The design trick that provided the third generation of Outlander with the opportunity to move into the SUV category is quite simple. The car designers simply changed the geometry of the front and rear overhangs. Although in fairness, it should be said that this is more the merit of cold mathematical calculation than the result of a flight of creative imagination. Thanks to this design trick, the angles of entry were improved, which, in fact, made it possible for the Mitsubishi Outlander 2013 to get a full registration in the off-road company. Separately, I am glad that this qualitative transition of the Mitsubishi Outlander III practically did not affect the price of the car.

And finally, the last significant change in the appearance of the Outlander "three" is the presence of a new tailgate. The former horizontal double-leaf boot lid has been replaced by a simpler single-leaf boot lid. But now new mitsubishi Outlander 2013 boasts the title of the first car in its class to be equipped with an electric tailgate (optional).

Interior

Once in the salon of the new Mitsubishi Outlander 2013, it becomes clear that the assurances of the Japanese about carefully studying all the wishes and claims of Russian buyers are not just a marketing nod to the strategic market. The main "punctures" noticed by our drivers in the previous model - hard cheap plastic panels, poor noise insulation of the cabin, outdated climate control and lack of steering column adjustment for departure - were eliminated with purely Japanese diligence. In addition, a sufficient number of additional amenities appeared inside the new car, corresponding to the new status of Outlander - a light SUV, with a claim to a place in the premium segment of its class. But first things first.

If we talk about the claims of drivers and passengers, then the absolute leader in the number of complaints about the quality of the second generation car was the weak protection of the passenger compartment from external and engine noise. Therefore, when creating Mitsubishi Outlander 2012, the price of resolving this issue became identical to the price of the reputation of the entire brand as a whole. To get rid of external noise, the designers of the SUV used special sound-absorbing pads specially designed for cars intended for sale in the CIS countries. Obviously, Japanese engineers have already had a chance to get acquainted with the quality of our roads firsthand. They coped with this part of the problem quite well. As for motor noise, things are not as rosy as we would like. At low and medium revs (2000-3500 rpm) new sound insulation engine compartment works almost flawlessly. In this range, the background noise level was reduced by as much as 6 decibels. But it is worth adding gas and the new 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander becomes "vociferous" again. Obviously, the designers postponed the final decision of this issue until better, facelifting times.

Among other transformations of the third generation Outlander's salon, we have identified 10 of the most striking positions:

1. New lightweight steering wheel(-300 grams) with buttons for controlling the multimedia device and the on-board computer displayed on the side spokes.

2. Soft lacquered plastics of the optimized dashboard (now it is, as it were, turned towards the driver), plus expensive interior panels "a la carbon".

3. Color display of the on-board computer, located on the dashboard between the speedometer and tachometer, with a diagonal of 4.2 inches (0.2 inches more than the iPhone 5).

4. New Rockford Fosgate infotainment head unit (optional). The main advantages of multimedia:

Large touch screen with a resolution of 800 × 480 pixels;

The ability to update route maps from removable media (Flash-card in SD format);

Hands-free function for phone calls;

Play MP3 music files from a disk, flash drive (via the USB connector in the armrest) and from the memory of a smartphone via bluetooth;

Integrated high-quality sound speakers (9 pcs) and a subwoofer;

Changer for 6 CDs.

5. The choice of the transmission mode is carried out using the button located near the handle of the variator.

6. "Russification" of the salon. Now the explanatory inscriptions on the control buttons are duplicated in Russian.

7. Additional USB connector and socket for recharging electronic gadgets in the front armrest.

8. New front and rear seats. Driver's seat can be equipped with an electric drive (option). Rear seats now it is impossible to adjust back and forth, but the seat backs can now be folded "to the floor".

9. Convenient box-organizer under the boot floor (option) with compartments for storing the jack and pump.

10. KOS - keyless system, "smart" chip key and start the car with a button.

In addition, it should be noted the pleasant upholstery of the seats made of perforated leather (for high trim levels), a convenient climate control module, "smart" electric power steering and well-thought-out general ergonomics of the organization of the driver's seat of the "Outlander". In general, it should be admitted that the money spent on the 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander is the price to pay for the right to own this interesting, practical and comfortable car.

Mitsubishi Outlander 2013 - an overview of the technical part of the car

It should immediately be noted that the most detailed technical information about the Mitsubishi Outlander III SUV you can find in the specialized tables published on our website. And in this section we will tell you about the main engineering innovations that the creators of the new SUV have generously filled their creation with.

Security systems

In addition to a reliable body for the passive safety of the driver and his fellow travelers in the new Mitsubishi Outlander, reliable seat belts, a special system for locking the rear doors from the inside (child lock), fastenings for child seat Isofix and a set of air bags.

The three-point front seat belts are equipped with electric pretensioners and force limiters, which have proven themselves in a series of crash tests. The rear straps are equipped with induction coils. This system is included in all basic vehicle configurations.

The location of the airbags is calculated using a special computer program and verified during numerous tests. High-end vehicles are initially equipped with front and side airbags for the driver and front passenger, including a special airbag for the driver's knees, and curtain airbags for rear passengers. In more affordable versions, side curtains are available as an inexpensive option. In Mitsubishi Outlander 2013 the price of this useful "rescuer" is on average 7 660 rubles. If necessary, the right front air bag can be deactivated with a dedicated button.

Systems active safety SUV can rightfully be called a subject of separate pride for Japanese developers. These include:

ASC - Electronic Dynamic Stability Control. This system is responsible for coordinating the work of anti-lock braking, traction control and other systems that ensure directional stability of the car during sharp maneuvers when driving on slippery road surfaces. Standardly installed on all four-wheel drive versions of the new Outlander. For all-wheel drive versions of Mitsubishi Outlander 2013, the installation price of the system varies within 15,000 rubles;

AWC is a unique four-wheel control system for optimum grip and stability when driving in various road conditions... This system provides the driver with the choice of the type of drive;

Brake Assist - Electronic system, which controls the level of optimal pressure of fluids in the brake line. In the event of emergency braking, if insufficient force is applied to the brake pedal from the driver's side, the BA controller independently increases the pressure in the brake system;

ABS + EBD - traditional anti-lock braking brake system, reinforced by a subsystem responsible for the distribution of braking forces. It is installed as a base on the front-wheel drive versions of the new Outlander;

HSA - Hill Start Assist monitors the vehicle's behavior while driving uphill. When climbing a steep slope, this system ensures vehicle stability and prevents rolling backwards at low speeds. In the event of a slip, the HSA system automatically redistributes the torque in such a way as to restore the grip of the tires with the road surface;

Super Wide HID is a head lighting system with increased luminous flux and wider track illumination angle. According to experienced drivers Super Wide HID can quite successfully compete with adaptive head optics systems for business class cars. Optional Super Wide HID system can be added fog lights... For Mitsubishi Outlander 2013, the option price is 11,115 rubles.

Motor range

The range of engines of the new Mitsubishi Outlander SUV is represented by three gasoline naturally aspirated engines DONC (two camshafts) with the MIVEC system, which provides electronic control valve timing and, thus, allows you to significantly save fuel.

4J11 is a two-liter four-cylinder engine with 145 hp. The fuel consumption in the combined cycle is 7.6 liters per 100 km. Acceleration 0-100km / h - 11.5 seconds;

4J12 - R4 engine with a displacement of 2.4 liters and 167 hp. In the combined cycle, it consumes an average of 7.8 liters of fuel per 100 km of run. Acceleration dynamics from zero to hundreds - 10.54 seconds;

6V31 is a top-end 230-horsepower 3.0-liter engine, available only for cars with Instyle 4WD 2013 and Ultimate trim levels. When operating in a combined cycle, the gasoline consumption is 8.9 l / 100 km. As a transmission for all configurations of the SUV, except for Instyle 2013 and Ultimate, a continuously variable CVT is provided. The top version is also available with a 6-speed automatic transmission gear. With this modification of the new Mitsubishi Outlander 2013, the price of the car is 1 607 800 rubles.

In 2013, "His Excellency Outlander the Third" (this ironic nickname for the car was launched in the media with the light hand of Czech auto experts) finally acquired the long-promised hybrid P-HEV engine, which can reduce fuel consumption by up to 2.4 liters per 100 kilometers. Unfortunately, this recuperative miracle, equipped with two electric motors (82 hp each) and a 2-liter petrol engine (110 hp) in addition, will most likely appear in our country no earlier than 2014. The price of the new Mitsubishi Outlander in a hybrid version in the showrooms of European dealers starts at € 24,000.

Features of the complete system Mitsubishi drive Outlander third generation

When creating the new Outlander, Japanese designers completely abandoned the idea of ​​a full monodrive, replacing it with a more elegant three-mode algorithm.

The 4WD Auto Eco position allows the rear axle to be automatically engaged to work only at the start and when driving on slippery surfaces. With a favorable traffic situation the car automatically switches to front-wheel drive mode.

When 4WD Auto mode is selected, the rear axle is constantly engaged, but if necessary, the electronic controller can redistribute the torque within a fairly wide range.

4WD Lock provides 50x50 traction between the front and rear axles.