Fourth-generation Outlander offers 'premium safety and design specifications'

The fourth generation of the Mitsubishi Outlander flagship SUV features a complete design overhaul, rugged performance that’s perfect for today’s dynamic environment as well as innovative technology that can enhance the driving experience in more ways than one.

Additionally, the premium-quality seven-seater safety-centric model comes equipped with a host of advanced features that ensure occupants remain safe at all times, according to a press statement issued by Qatar Automobiles Company, the authorised general distributor of Mitsubishi Motors in the country.

The Outlander’s exterior design portrays a confident and strong personality, achieved through the ‘Bold Stride’ design concept.

The newly developed platform of the Outlander greatly improves collision safety and achieves a high level of steering stability.

Available in 2WD and 4WD options, the all-new Outlander enjoys a newly developed 2.5L gasoline engine which produces an improved maximum power of 181/6,000hp/rpm, 8.9% better than previous generation, and a maximum torque of 244/3,600nm/rpm. Fuel efficiency has also improved by 2.6% over the previous model, thanks to the 8-speed sport mode continuously variable transmission.

Used in the centre coupling device that conducts front and rear torque distribution, the 4WD models enjoy an electronically controlled 4WD incorporating a hydraulic clutch operated by an electric motor, in addition to the improved S-AWC integrated vehicle dynamics control system. The Brake AYC (Active Yaw Control) is adopted on the rear wheels as well, to provide front and rear wheel-distributed-control.

In the 2WD option, Brake AYC for front and rear wheel-distributed-control was also employed to achieve integrated control with ASC (Active Stability Control) and ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) to maintain driving stability on a variety of road surfaces.

The all-new Outlander has several drive modes that allow the driver to select the vehicle driving characteristics that are optimal for a variety of operation styles and driving situations via a dial located in the centre console. There are six modes for the 4WD options and five for the 2WD ones.

The front seats have a two-layer urethane structure to ensure utmost comfort and reduced fatigue during long trips. Roominess and overall comfort are enhanced by widening the body and increasing the legroom of the first and second-row seats.

Two types of meters are available in the all-new Outlander, depending on the trim: 12.3-inch full digital driver display and a 7-inch multi-information display.

Available on certain trims is a large 9-inch screen for the centre display, which is equipped with a smartphone-link display audio navigation system. This smoothly provides highly accurate route information using internal maps and navigation functions.

To provide driving information safely and more quickly, Mitsubishi Motors has for the first time installed a windshield-type 10.8-inch Head-Up Display to project in full colour critical information required for driving.

The all-new Outlander is a three-row seven-seat family SUV, which is unique in its class. The seats can be flexibly arranged with multiple configurations to suit the number of passengers and accommodate their luggage.

Safety features in the all-new Outlander are as advanced as every other aspect of this car. Those features include Forward Collision Mitigation System, Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Departure Warning, Blind Spot Warning, Lane Change Assist, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Driver Attention Alert, Rear Automatic Emergency Braking and Multi Around Monitor.

The front centre airbag for the driver’s seat and side airbags for the second-row seats are equipped as standard, and a total of seven airbags are installed. In case of a side collision, the front centre airbag deploys between the driver’s seat and front passenger seat.

Mitsubishi Connect is installed as a car support system that allows users to enjoy a safe driving experience.

Further, operation by smartphone can be used to display the vehicle’s parked position or to cause the vehicle’s lights to flash to show where it is parked, and many other convenient functions are also provided.

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