Manufacturer Mitsubishi Motors Corporation launched the second in a series restyled version of the car, created for long journeys. That is how the first model was positioned, which was introduced back in 2001. Today, the 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander has been released in the third generation. His presentation took place at a car show in New York in 2012.

At first glance, the changes that Japanese designers made to the exterior of the car are hardly noticeable. However, if you take a closer look, you can select a more confident and modern front grille, called Dynamic Shield, which replaced Jet Fighter, as well as a different front bumper.

Если заглянуть в салон, то там также можно рассмотреть значительные перемены. Угадывается сходство с прототипом PHEV Concept-S, который был продемонстрирован на парижской автомобильной выставке осенью 2014 года. По заявлению, сделанному на презентации Micubisi Autlender 2017 года выпуска, представителями Mitsubishi Motors Corp было улучшено более 100 позиций.

Retaining all the best from the old car, the engineers undertook to bring the interior and exterior to perfection, embodying modern automotive trends. Structurally, both the bumper and taillights have changed, these are all changes of the new body Mitsubishi Outlander 2017.

Fog lights have been installed modified configuration, which look very very simple. And the rims received a new design and increased to 18 inches. Due to the new bodywork, the dimensions of the SUV, namely, the width and length, increased slightly - by 1.1 and 3.8 cm respectively. The RISE branded platform remained the same, so the size of the wheelbase has not changed. Remained the same height, slightly increased ground clearance.

Platform

An important part of any car is a platform, especially when it comes to a powerful SUV. Mitsubish engineers have created an exclusive Reinforced Impact Safety Evolution (RISE) system. That it continues to be used in the 2017 Outlander.

The system was first applied in 1996 and installed on the Mitsubishi Galant. Since then, repeatedly improved. New materials and technologies were used. In its modern form, it is used on Pajero, Lancer and Eclipse, as well as on other car brands. Passive safety system is a special design of the basis of the body, which is made of high strength steel, with redundant elements of particularly important parts. For example, the subframe has a double configuration.

Mounted additional beams, providing a circle a high degree of protection for passengers inside the car. Protection against mechanical shocks in the rear of the body and in the fuel tank area is provided.

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Испытания демонстрируют высокую степень надежности и безопасности. Рейтинг NHTSA (Национальной Администрации Безопасности Дорожного Движения) США отнес автомобили, которые изготовлены по технологии RISE, к наиболее безопасным транспортным средствам. В подтверждение этого по EuroNCAP Mitsubisi Autlender 2017 присвоено максимальное количество звезд – 5 штук.

Changes

Традиционно Mitsubishi Motors Corp своим покупателям предлагает выбрать ту комплектацию, которая будет соответствовать стилю жизни и условиям эксплуатации. На российском рынке новый Mitsubisi Autlender 2017 года представлен в комплектациях: Inform, Invite, Intense, Instyle, Ultimate и Sport. Последние четыре предлагаются только в полноприводных вариантах. Два первых – на выбор: только передний привод либо передний и задний.

The Sport package, which is equipped with the unique Super All-Wheel Control all-wheel drive system, attracts attention. You can choose from seven suggested colors. And under the hood is a power six V-shaped type of 3 liters. Diesel engines will not be equipped with cars for the Russian Federation. This is the official position of the Mitsubishi Corporation and it is associated with the low quality of the fuel mixture sold at domestic gas stations.

Что предлагается в базовой комплектации обновленного Micubisi Autlender 2017? В передние фары установлены галогеновые огни, светодиодные задние фонари и ДХО. В электропакет входит регулировка фар и зеркал. Видоизмененный четырехспицевый руль может регулироваться по высоте и глубине. Имеется бортовой компьютер, двухзонный климат-контроль, аудиосиcтема Mitsubishi Connect с шестью динамиками и тканевый салон.

All models of cars will be equipped with rain and light sensors, as well as an indicator of the level of washer fluid.

With the increase in the cost of the new Outlander 2017, the following options will become available:

• repeaters on the side mirrors;
• Multifunction with cruise control buttons and audio system;
• electric front seats;
• fog lights;
• roof rails;
• leather interior and navigation.

An electric drive will be installed on the driver’s seat, rear door and hatch.

The new body of the Mitsubishi Outlander 2017 will be different with chrome door handles and LED headlights, and the rear-view mirror will be able to automatically dim. Each car sold on the territory of the Russian Federation is equipped with Era-Glonass navigation, a system for tracking blind spots, video cameras that allow for a 360-degree view, parking sensors.

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The new version is much better tuned suspension and steering gear. The noise in the cabin is minimal. This was achieved by using high-quality noise and vibration insulation, as well as replacing door seals and installing glazing with a special effect of noise reduction. A special approach was used - in the front suspension and rear differential, dynamic dampers were installed, manufactured using a special technology. It also significantly reduces traffic noise.

Powertrain and transmission

Compared with the previous restyling in terms of engines, no changes have occurred. Although it was rumored that the 2-liter engine in the basic configuration on the Mitsubishi Outlander 2017 model year will be replaced by a more powerful 2.4 liter. The petrol range consists of 2.0-liter engines with a capacity of 145 liters. with. 2.4 and 3.0 liters, respectively, at 167 and 230 horsepower.

The three-liter engine is equipped with a six-speed automatic, and the other two, more low-powered engines, are equipped with completely new variators of the Jatco brand, the next, eighth generation. Surprisingly, on the updated 2017 Outlander, a new product from Nissan Motor Co. appeared. - Jatco (lightweight variator) is not, because a few years ago, part of the shares of Mitsubishi Motors Co was acquired by the automaker Nissan.

The basis of the new transmission - an innovative development that combines the traditional version - the belt variator and an additional gearbox. As a result, it was possible to increase the gear ratios. Transmission has the highest number in the world. This means that the car will start faster and accelerate. In addition, it was possible to reduce the size and weight of the unit, by 10 and 13 percent, respectively.

This modification led to lower fuel consumption, without replacing the power units. Fuel consumption 2.4 liter engine decreased by 0.8 liters in urban mode, and on the highway at 0.2 liters. The reason is the same - new from Jatco.

Transmission losses are reduced by a quarter, the lubrication system works in a new way - more efficiently. Worked engineers and the software part. The variator became faster to respond to the accelerator pedal. The behavior of the transmission began to resemble an automatic gearbox. However, discomfort continues to occur when moving on equal and long stretches. When the gas pedal is recessed, the engine speeds freeze at around 6,000 and cut off hearing a little, despite the soundproofing measures carried out in a quality manner.

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Competitors

Like everyone, there are competitors for Mitsubishi Outlander. Experts counted at least two, both from South Korea - Hyundai Santa Fe and Chevrolet Captiva. If we compare the first one, then it differs in a more extraordinary appearance, which many motorists might like.

It should be noted that the Santa Fe has a roomy interior, and thought out internal ergonomics. The driver's seat is at a sufficient height, allowing for a good view when driving. You can also note not very wide rear pillars, which provide a fairly good visibility through the rear-view mirrors.

In a city Hyundai has good handling and good off-road performance. However, the automatic transmission is very slow, and the car has mediocre acceleration characteristics. At high speeds in the cabin there is a characteristic whistle. The petrol power unit loses on fuel consumption to the Outlander. As in the city, and on the road.

The interior looks much cheaper, and the climate control works intermittently. The suspension is much tougher than that of Mitsubishi. For all these "dignity" will have to pay a little more. Chevrolet has an adequate price and good equipment, it is also all-wheel drive. Enough space inside, comfortable lounge. The power units of the Chevrolet Captiva are presented in smaller quantities, but they are of greater power and excellent quality. This is reflected in the fuel consumption, it is significantly higher than that of the Outlander. Off-road performance is poor.

Climate control is mediocre, the cabin gets warm for a long time, especially at low ambient temperatures. There is a weak resistance of the paintwork to the effects of external factors. By the way, according to the safety test EuroNCAP, Captiva has only 4 stars.

Many people say that Mitsubishi Outlander does not have diesel units - an argument with which not to argue. It is not an ideal vehicle for any situation, but the economy, reliability and safety of the Mitsubishi Outlander continue to be high.

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