Mitsubishi Outlander: История и Эволюция Модели

the smaller vehicle sold under the name "Mitsubishi Outlander Sport" in the United States, Argentina, Brazil, and Indonesia

The Mitsubishi Outlander (三菱・アウトランダー) is a compact crossover SUV manufactured by Japanese automaker Mitsubishi Motors since 2001. It was originally known as the Mitsubishi Airtrek (三菱・エアトレック) when it was introduced in Japan. The original Airtrek name was chosen to "describe the vehicle's ability to transport its passengers on adventure packed journeys in a 'free as a bird' manner", and was "coined from Air and Trek to express the idea of footloose, adventure filled motoring pleasure." The Outlander nameplate which replaced it evoked a "feeling of journeying to distant, unexplored lands in search of adventure." Global sales achieved the 1.5 million unit milestone in October 2016, 15 years after its market launch. and according to JATO Dynamics, the Outlander PHEV is the world's all time best selling plug in hybrid since December 2018. and the Outlander plug in hybrid listed as Europe's best selling plug in hybrid car for five years running, 2015 to 2019.

On 17 October 2005, Mitsubishi launched the second generation model, dropping the Airtrek in Japan in favour of adopting the global name. It features a new DOHC 2.4 L 16 valve MIVEC engine; INVECS III continuously variable transmission (CVT), Mitsubishi's AWC system which features electronically controlled four wheel drive and stability control, on a stretched Mitsubishi GS platform. The North American version, powered by a newly designed 6B31 3.0 L V6 SOHC MIVEC was shown in April 2006 at the New York International Auto Show prior to its release in October the same year. Due to the availability of a V6 engine, Mitsubishi returned to offering a shorter version of this vehicle and reintroduced the Mitsubishi RVR on 17 February 2010. The usage of a four cylinder engine under 2.0 liters offers Japanese buyers a vehicle that was in compliance with Japanese regulations concerning exterior dimensions and engine displacement, which has tax advantages, giving buyers the ability to purchase a vehicle capable of seating seven people without paying the tax penalty of a larger engine. The second generation Outlander went on sale in Europe in February 2007, and this time included a diesel engine – essential in the European market at the time. Mitsubishi chose to purchase Volkswagen's 2.0 litre Pumpe Düse unit with , as also installed in the European market Grandis. Before this even went on sale, Mitsubishi had decided that there was a need for a more powerful diesel option and by November 2007 higher end diesel models received PSA's 2.2 liter DW12 common rail diesel with Both diesels were labelled "Di D" by Mitsubishi. In September 2010 Mitsubishi's own 2.3 liter 4N14 diesel engine with was introduced while the Volkswagen engine was discontinued. The PSA unit continued to be available in certain countries. The Outlander, which features Mitsubishi's RISE safety body, received a four star rating from the Euro NCAP car safety performance assessment programme. One of its unique features is something Mitsubishi calls a "Flap Fold Tailgate"; it is a two piece tailgate integrated into the rear bumper that folds down for easy loading, while serving as a bench when the tailgate is open, able to accommodate up to
In the Philippines, the second generation Outlander was released in 2007. It was offered in 2 grades; the entry level GLS and the top spec GLS Sport. The GLS grade is powered by a 2.4L MIVEC inline four engine, while the GLS Sport is powered by a 3.0L V6 engine both paired to a INVECS III CVT with 6 speed sportronic mode and multi select 4WD system. In 2009, the GLX grade was added to the lineup, powered by the same 2.4L inline four engine as the GLS. In its home market of Japan it was the best selling SUV from October 2006 to March 2007, while in the U. S. market it achieved 1,694 and 2,108 sales in November and December 2006, the first two full months it was available; Mitsubishi hoped for at least 4,000 sales per month in the United States. In Chile, where both generations were on sale simultaneously, the new model was badged Outlander K2. Increased demand for the Lancer, and the consequent effects on the capacity of the company's Mizushima production facility, have obliged Mitsubishi to reassess production of the Outlander. In September 2007, they announced that from 2008, production of European market Outlanders would be transferred from Nagoya to its NedCar plant in the Netherlands, while the Citroën C Crosser and Peugeot 4007 would have their production transferred from Mizushima to Nagoya. The model was facelifted for the 2008 model year, although the 2007 grille carried over in the United States and Canada for 2008 09 until another facelift in the 2010 model year. At the 2007 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, the company displayed a Mitsubishi Evolander (now known as Mitsubishi Outlander Ralliart) concept, powered by a supercharged version of the vehicle's 6B31 V6 engine and equipped with suitably uprated suspension, brakes, wheels/tires, body kit and interior. A second show car, an Outlander GT Prototype with a front grille based on the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X, was exhibited at the 2009 New York International Auto Show, and formed the basis of the facelifted model introduced in late 2009. Along with a major facelift for the 2010 model year, the top end Outlander XLS (GT in the US) introduced a new colour multi function display and the Mitsubishi S AWC AWD system. The lower trims retain the previous MFD and the less advanced AWC AWD system. Likewise, the interior was also slightly revised to incorporate leather into the dashboard trim and doors.

Mitsubishi unveiled the third generation Outlander at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show. The production version of the Outlander was debuted in Russia in July 2012, and was introduced in other European markets in September 2012. While the new vehicle was introduced to North America at the November 2012 LA Auto Show it was not available for purchase until early 2014. North American Outlanders continued on the second generation platform through model year 2013. However, the third generation Outlander are not sold in the Philippine market due to poor sales, in favor of the third row Mitsubishi Montero Sport. The redesigned model has a new lightweight body that weighs approximately less than the previous model due to extensive use of high tensile strength steel. Inside, the dashboard and front doors are covered with soft touch material, the seats are redesigned, and there is good sound insulation. The front suspension consists of MacPherson struts with a stabilizer bar, and the rear suspension is a multi link design with a stabilizer bar. Electric Power Steering reduces load on the engine compared to a hydraulic system and helps to improve fuel economy. Disc brakes are installed on all four wheels, with vented rotors in front along with solid rotors in back. Newly available safety features include a Forward Collision Mitigation system, a Lane departure warning system, a driver knee airbag to reduce leg injury in a crash, and adaptive cruise control. In addition, the Outlander has standard driver and passenger front airbags, front side torso airbags along with curtain airbags, ABS with EBD, Traction Control Logic, Active Stability Control, Hill Start Assist, and a brake pedal that recedes to prevent leg injury in a crash. When equipped with the optional Forward Collision Mitigation system, the car received the Institute's Top Safety Pick+ award. The vehicle also received full five star overall ratings in the United States, Japanese, and European New Car Assessment Programs. The third generation Mitsubishi Outlander was launched in Malaysia in April 2016 with a 2.4 litre engine and being fully imported. In September 2017, a 2.0 litre engine locally assembled variant debuted before being for sale in October 2018. In January 2018, the 2.4 litre engine variant became more affordable due to local assembly. In October 2018, a limited edition 'Sports Edition' limited to 120 units based on the 2.0 litre engine variant became available and featured dual tone paint.

At the 2015 New York International Auto Show, Mitsubishi debuted a heavily revised Outlander for the 2016 model year. The vehicle features new design language called "Dynamic Shield" that will be the basis for future vehicles in different segments. The revised headlights now include LED DRLs with the option of full LED headlights. Inside the cabin, Mitsubishi made refinements to the steering wheel, headliner, rear folding seats, and door controls. Besides cosmetic changes, the updated Outlander has somewhat reduced cabin noise via increased use of sound insulation, thicker door glass, dynamic suspension and differential dampers, and thicker weatherstripping. The suspension and steering are re tuned and a new generation Jatco CVT8 transmission introduced for four cylinder models. The revised SUV first went on sale in Russia in April 2015, followed by the Australia in June and Canada and the Caribbean in July.

The Outlander received another facelift for the 2019 model year. Changes included a new twin blade grille that contains black inserts, revised front and rear bumper design, and new 18 inch alloy wheels.

The third generation includes a plug in hybrid variant, called PHEV, and its production version was unveiled at the 2012 Paris Motor Show.

The plug in hybrid has a 2.0 litre 4 cylinder MIVEC petrol engine, coupled with an electric powertrain, derived from the electric systems used on the Mitsubishi i MiEV, it produces a combined Two 60 kW electric motors independently power the front and rear wheels, while the petrol powered engine can be used as a generator for the motors, and/or power the vehicle directly. The combustion engine can only send power to the front wheels as there is no driveshaft linking it to the rear wheels. Located on the left side of the engine (positioned transaxle style), the front motor is a smaller, lighter, and higher output version of the permanent magnet synchronous electric motor used in the i MiEV. The Outlander PHEV has a 12 kWh lithium ion battery pack capable of delivering an all electric range of 32.5 mile (52 km) under the New European Driving Cycle. Under the Japanese JC08 test the all electric range is , with a top speed of
The Outlander PHEV features three driver activated modes, which are ECO Mode, Battery Save Mode and Battery Charge Mode, along with three driving modes: "EV Drive", "Series Hybrid", and "Parallel Hybrid". The 2019 model Outlander has a 13.8 kWh battery, which increases the range to and the top speed to .

The Outlander PHEV was selected as one of the top five finalists for the 2014 World Green Car of the Year.

In March 2013, the battery pack of an Outlander PHEV at a dealership in Yokohama overheated and melted some of the battery cells, after the vehicle had been fully charged and stood for one day. Nobody was injured in the incident. The battery packs are produced by GS Yuasa, the same company that supplies the batteries for the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, whose entire fleet was grounded in January 2013 for battery problems. Mitsubishi did not issue a recall but halted production and sales until it determined the cause of the battery problems. The carmaker advised the 4,000 owners of the Outlander plug in hybrid to drive only on gasoline mode for the time being. On 19 August 2013, after changing a production process to avoid damaging any batteries, Mitsubishi restarted production of the Outlander plug in hybrid.

The fourth generation Outlander debuted on February 16, 2021. It first takes inspiration from the GT PHEV concept which debuted at the 2016 Paris Motor Show, then the Engelberg Tourer concept which debuted at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show, and finally developed four years after Nissan purchased a 34 percent stake in Mitsubishi Motors. It is based on the Nissan Rogue/X Trail (T33), and is the first Mitsubishi product riding on the new CMF CD platform. In the US, it is sold in five trim levels: ES, SE, SE Launch Edition, SEL and SEL Launch Edition. The model was introduced in Australia in November 2021 and went on sale in February 2022. Trim levels available are ES, LS, Aspire, Exceed and Exceed Tourer, with the ES trim receiving both 5 seat and 7 seat options. The Outlander includes a 360 degree camera, forward collision mitigation, lane departure warning, blind spot monitoring. The North American market 2022 Outlander SE Launch Edition adds features such as adaptive cruise control and lane departure prevention.

Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV won the Technology Car of the Year Award in 2021–2022 Japan Car of the Year Awards.

Global Outlander sales achieved the 1.5 million unit milestone in October 2016, 15 years after its market launch.

+YearJapanData from 2013 onwards includes both the regular and PHEV Outlander versions. U. S. CanadaEuropeAustraliaChinaMalaysia200211,346200334,0888,001200418,10411,46814,91820058,46111,8482,7289,5758,80022200622,33611,4932,8417,9216,53874200712,70223,2856,22734,0265,14611820088,02613,4716,50728,941020096,61510,2838,53019,242320108,16212,5008,34321,740320114,5919,7885,71117,783320123,9127,7505,26714,7118,0514201312,78312,2875,26225,9602201412,03813,0685,33033,7441201513,79519,0556,10846,581120168,15526,5766,32440,57816,65570120177,59135,4097,42036,28116,63284,708811201816,14641,81811,03839,24215,573105,6212,71420197,03740,77510,70147,38117,51484,9602,19320203,60029,0967,31533,72912,00457,09694720212,47436,1339,50913,89714,57255,856824202217,66240,9409,88028319,54635,3236202313,395 42,50319,55124,2638,895