Mitsubishi Outlander India: Price, Pictures & Specifications

After the positive response from the customers in the Auto Expo 2008, HM Mitsubishi Motors have decided to launch Outlander in August.
Outlander will be one of the cheapest compact SUVs on road priced at around Rs 15.5-16 lakh. It will compete with the costlier Honda CR-V, which is the market leader and priced close to Rs 20 lakh.

pictures of the Mitsubishi Outlander
pictures of the interiors of Mitsubishi Outlander

In terms of pricing, the two SUVs that will be closest to the Outlander are the Grand Vitara and the Endeavour. The Outlander will be powered by a 2.4 litre MIVEC petrol engine and a 6-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifting and will have host of other power packed featires.

It will also have an electronically controlled four wheel drive (4WD system) based on a common all wheel control (AWC) philosophy.

Outlanders will be assembled in Chennai, which will help in keeping the cost low and saving on high import duties.

Other offerings in the SUV portfolio in India are Pajero and Montero.

Technical specifications of the Mitsubishi Outlander:-

Engine Type:		2.4L DOHC MIVEC I4
Engine Block:		Aluminum
Cylinder Head:		Aluminum
Displacement (cc):		2,360
Horsepower @ rpm (BHP) (Fed./Cal.):		168 @ 6,000
Torque @ rpm (lb-ft):		167@ 4,100
Redline rpm:		6,500
Bore x Stroke (mm):		88.0 x 97.0
Compression Ratio:		10.5:1
Valvetrain:		DOHC 16-valve
Fuel System:		MPI
Front-wheel Drive or:		FWD
Full-time Four-wheel Drive (4WD):		4WD
Alternator (amps):		120
Emissions:		Fed: Tier 2 bin 5 Calif.: LEV2-LEV

Unibody Chassis:		•
Front Suspension:		MacPherson struts
Rear Suspension:		Multi link
Stabilizer Bar (mm., front/rear):		22/20
Variable Power-Assist Rack-and-Pinion Steering:		•
Steering Wheel Turns, Lock-to-Lock:		3.16
Turning Circle – Curb to Curb (ft):		34.8
4-Wheel Power-Assisted Disc Brakes:		•
4-Wheel (ABS):		•
Wheels:		16 X 6.5JJ Aluminum alloy
Tire Size:		P215/70 R16

Wheelbase (in.):		105.1
Length (in.):		182.7
Height (in.) [with roof rails]:		66.1 [67.7]
Width (in.):		70.9
Track (in., front/rear):		60.6/60.6
Curb Weight 2WD (lb):		3,395
Curb Weight 4WD (lb):		3,538
Weight Distribution 2WD (%, front/rear):		56/44
Weight Distribution 4WD (%, front/rear):		55/45

Headroom (in., front/rear) [with sunroof]:		40.3/38.3 [39.8/37.5]
Legroom (in., front/rear ):		41.6/39.6
Shoulder Room (in., front/rear):		56.4/56.1
Hip Room (in., front/rear):		52.2/51.9
Passenger Volume (cu. ft.):		100.4
Cargo Volume (cu. ft., behind front seat):		72.6
Seating Capacity:		5

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