2018 Mitsubishi Outlander: 5 things you need to know

    India is about to get its first all-new Mitsubishi in a long time. Here's what you should know about the third-gen Outlander

    Published On May 02, 2018 01:26:00 PM

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    2018 Mitsubishi Outlander: 5 things you need to know

    It's been a while since we've heard from Mitsubishi, but the maker of the Pajero is finally returning with a brand-new offering for India: the third-generation Outlander SUV. Here are the top five things you need to know about it:

    First all-new Mitsubishi in 6 years
    To say that it's been a while since India has seen a new Mitsubishi would be an understatement. The last all-new model launch from Mitsubishi was the Pajero Sport, which came out all the way back in 2012 - over six years ago. Even the most recent update - the Montero facelift - arrived at the end of 2016. Out of sight and out of mind it may have been, but with the impending arrival of the third-gen Outlander, Mitsubishi is a name that will likely figure on the lists of prospective buyers once again.

    It'll rival the Honda CR-V
    Even though its introduction may seem delayed, the new Outlander will actually step into the ring before its real rival does. You see, the new Honda CR-V - which will be the only other seven-seat, petrol-engine monocoque SUV to match the Outlander's size - will be launched much later in 2018. Still, it should make for an interesting match-up.

    One fully-loaded variant
    There won't be a number of variants to choose from with the Outlander as Mitsubishi will make available one fully-loaded trim. Equipment such as keyless go, auto headlights and wipers, an electric sunroof, electric parking brake, leather seats, dual-zone climate control, a 6.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system and a 710-watt Rockford Fosgate sound system comes standard. The India-spec Outlander also gets six airbags, hill-start assist and active stability control. 

    Only in petrol
    If you were hoping to finally see a diesel engine option on the Outlander, sorry to disappoint, but there won't be one - at least not for the time being. The only engine on offer will be the tried-and-tested 2.4-litre, four-cylinder petrol that makes 167hp and 222Nm of torque. It's paired to a six-step CVT (with paddle shifters), and all-wheel-drive is standard.

    The price
    With all the equipment that it packs - and the fact that it is being shipped to India as a CBU - it won't come cheap, with an expected price of Rs 30 lakh (estimated, ex-showroom). Bookings have been open for a while now, and you can book the Outlander for Rs 5 lakh, with deliveries scheduled for mid-June.

    Don't miss our first drive impressions of the new Mitsubishi Outlander in Autocar India's May 2018 issue.

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