The 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander marks a new era for the automaker.
Mitsubishi has certainly made it clear that the brand is headed in a
new direction, one that will mark a new era in the company’s history.
That new era begins today as Mitsubishi unveiled the 2016 Outlander here
at the New York auto show.
More than just a refresh, the Outlander not only sports the new design
language of the automaker, but also features over 100 design and
engineering tweaks. Mitsu hopes these changes bring about a new level of
refinement to the SUV.
“The new Outlander literally looks, drives and feels like an entirely
new vehicle, making it an even more compelling value than before,”said
MMNA Executive Vice President, Don Swearingen.
He’s certainly not wrong about the looks. The new “Dynamic
Shield”feature not only brings style, but also adds a new level of
bumper side protection that was previously found on the Montero. From
the fascia to the rear, the Outlander gets a complete makeover, looking
sharper than ever, accented by LED position lights and standing proud on
19-inch alloy wheels.
Moving things along on the inside, the cabin gets much more refined
soft touch surfaces and a new, more function-laden steering wheel.
Though fresh from an upgrade, the interior still doesn’t exactly change
the game of luxury. Instead, it focuses on the standard useful functions
we often take for granted. This includes a six-speaker, 140-watt sound
system, which features a FUSE hands-free link to mobile devices. The
60/40-split rear seats and an evenly split 50/50 third row that folds
flat should makes it simple to utilize the full extent of cabin space.
The real star of the 2016 Outlander is what lies underneath the pretty
exterior. Both the platform and the drivetrain receive a multitude of
improvements that should give this SUV a much more composed ride. Steps
have been taken to increase the structural rigidity of the car, and to
tighten the suspension to both improve handling, while also reducing
vibration and harshness traveling through the vehicle.
Other improvements include a redesign of the electric power steering,
thicker rear door glass, and more sound insulation throughout the car’s
construction. The Outlander also has dynamic dampers on the front and
rear suspension that contribute to a smoother yet more focused ride.
If you’ve been waiting patiently for engine specifications, well, so
have we! Of all the details given to us about the Outlander, none of
them have been about the power plant. The current version has a 2.4-liter
four-cylinder and a 3.0-liter V6, but it’s unknown if either of these
will carry over. Maybe Mitsubishi is keeping one last surprise for us
close to its chest. We’ll certainly know when the car is closer to
production.
Over 100 Changes to the new 2016 Outlander
Some of the Changes:
New Front End
Added Bracing
Steering Friction Reduced
Soundproofing added to Wheels and Fenders
Rims Redesigned - Less road noise
Intake has new resonator -reduced vibration
Cowl Refinements
Structural Rigidity all around
Improved A-piller
Door closing sound
Garnish to Outside of doors
Sound dampening all around
Thicker Back glass window
CVT acceleration enhanced
Reduced friction in transmission
Taillights integrate seamlessly to compliment front end redesign
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