Mitsubishi Outlander Sales Manual by Cfao Ghana

CONFIDENTIAL For Internal Use Only

Product Reference Manual General Export / GCC Market

Marketing Summary

1-2

Product Overview

3-24

Model Lineup Color Variations Exterior Interior Performance Audio, Visual Safety and Eco-Performance Amenities Equipment

Competitors Comparison

Impressions, Q&A

SUV Market Worldwide SUV Sales Worldwide

Outlander’s Unique Sales Points

SUV sales are growing in all markets, particularly in the mid-size class. The new Outlander is designed to compete in this class in all world markets. Its main competitors are the RAV4 and CR-V

Special Features ●

[k units / Yr]

Actual

Forecast

10,000

●

Upper mid size SUV (Pajero, Harrier, Surf)

OUTLANDER

●

Small SUV (Pajero io)

‘01

‘02 Large

‘03

‘04

Upper-mid

Small

Micro

‘05 Mid

‘06

‘07

‘08

●

Source: DRI

Ample cargo space: carrying large loads is even easier

●

Flap-folding tailgate: easy opening and closing for convenient loading

3.0-liter MIVEC V6 engine:

ASC (Active Stability Control):

Premium Feel

Electronically controlled 4WD:

●

shift-on-the-fly control lets drivers choose the optimum driving mode for any condition without stopping

‘09

Compact

●

Aluminum roof panels:

electronic correction of over- and understeer prevents control loss for better safety

2,000

One touch folding seat: conveniently fold up for increased storage space

increased power and torque across the rev range for a more satisfying overall driving experience

Mid size SUV (RAV4, X-Trail, CR-V)

4,000

●

lightweight upper body panels provide better cornering stability ●

6,000

Exceptional Functions

Paddle shifters: enables the driver to enjoy sportier shifting performance without having to let go of the steering wheel

Large size SUV (Land Cruiser)

8,000

Exhilarating Performance

KOS (Keyless Operation System): drivers can open the trunk and doors even when their hands are full

●

18-inch wheels:

Rockford Fosgate sound system: high-quality music enjoyment that can be tailored by music type and desired listening environment

lightweight, stylish and impressive alloy wheels make a bold statement

Note: this market is used here as an example. For your own market, please use the appropriate data.

Outlander’s Positioning Within the SUV Segment The new Outlander’s positioning has become sportier and more prestigious than the current model, enabling it to stand out in comparison to competing models.

Special • Sporty • Emotional • Fresh, young

New Outlander

Small/Mid-size SUV

Target

● New generation of drivers, mainly men in their 20s and to 30s. ● Active people who want a leisure vehicle and whose hobbies include light sports. ● People who want a smart, new style of SUV that will express their "new casual" individuality.

Current Outlander

A new value and new distinctive identity, with the presence Functional

RX330

Highlander

Tucson

RAV4

Ownership Value • Prestige • High functionality

• Economy • Practicality

• Family • Comfort, safety • Orthodox, conventional

premium SUV segments.

Explorer

CR-V

General

of something authentic, for the sporty and

Upper mid-size SUV

New Casual Trend Leader 02

Model Line-up GLS

The new Outlander is available in two price classes, GLS and GLX. The premium GLS features a wide range of comfort- and performance-related amenities, while the more economical GLX provides a spacious and reliable SUV driving experience. Both models are available with 3.0-liter and 2.4-liter engines.

Features: Note: The GCC model, featuring a different front grill design, is shown above. Throughout the rest of this reference manual, the General Export model is shown.

• 215/70R16 tires with 16” alloy wheels • Silver-painted outer door handles • 3-spoke leather steering wheel (with airbag) and leather-wrapped gearshift lever • Paddle shifters • Knit seat material with mesh fabric • Rear split seats • Silver-painted, formed-type inner door trim with decorative ornament • Chrome-plated inner door handles • Silver-painted floor console trim panel • 2-DIN center panel with audio accommodation kit • 6-speaker system • Front reflector-type foglamps

GLX General Export Price Class

GLS

Drive System

4WD

GLX

4WD

GLS

4WD 4WD

GLX

Engine

Emission

3.0-liter SOHC 24-valve MIVEC (6B31)

EURO-3 EURO-2 EURO-2

Transmission Passengers 6A/T with Sports Mode (W6AJA)

EURO-3

Features:

EURO-2 2.4-liter DOHC

EURO-3

16-valve MIVEC (4B12)

EURO-2

INVECS-III CVT with Sports Mode (W1CJA)

EURO-3

2WD

EURO-2

GCC

• 215/70R16 tires with full wheel covers • Color-keyed front and rear bumpers • Black outer door handles • Color-keyed power door mirror • Black beltline molding • Material-colored side sill garnish • Rear spoiler with high-mount stop-lamp • Scuff plate • Driver’s and front passenger’s dual-stage front airbags • 3-spoke urethane steering wheel and gearshift lever • Knit seat material • Separate rear seats with center armrest and cup holders • Formed-type inner door trim with decorative ornament • Material-colored inner door handle • Center door locking system • Keyless entry system (2 transmitters) • Material-colored floor console trim panel • Manually-controlled air conditioner • Air filter • 2-DIN center panel with audio accommodation kit • 4-speaker system • Roof antenna • Halogen headlamps with clear lenses and headlamp leveling device • High-mount stop-lamp on rear spoiler

Cool Exterior Colors Price Class

Drive System

GLS

4WD

GLX

Engine

Emission

3.0-liter SOHC 24-valve MIVEC (6B31)

EURO-2

6A/T with

2.4-liter DOHC 16-valve MIVEC (4B12)

Sports Mode

(W6AJA)

4WD

Transmission Passengers

Outlander features a lineup of exterior colors with a tough and sporty appearance. The metallic finish gives Outlander a mechanical style, while the colors themselves are evocative of the great outdoors.

INVECS-III CVT EURO-2

with Sports Mode

Medium Purplish Gray Mica (A39)

Aqua Metallic (A86)

Black Mica (X42)

Tough and mechanical, suggesting graphite ore.

A stylish color combining a metallic finish with an aquatic green-blue hue.

An elegant black with amethyst-like brilliance.

Platinum Beige Metallic (S18)

Cool Silver Metallic (A31)

White Pearl (W13)

A stylish combination of metallic finish with beige color, suggestive of an expansive desert.

A sharp silver suggestive of tempered metal.

A striking yet sophisticated glacier-like white.

(W1CJA)

Note: White Pearl costs extra.

Exterior Muscular Styling and an Aggressive Face Create a Tough, Sporty Image The overall exterior design, including striking fender flares, bright LED rear combination lamps, project a sporty performance beyond that of an ordinary SUV.

Highly luminous silver-painted parts with an aluminum-like finish High-quality garnish makes the door handles and grill stand out.

Side garnish Protects the lower door edges and give the appearance of a lower center of gravity.

(3.0-liter GLS) LED tail lamp and stop lamp Garnish (does not light up)

Turn signal

Reverse lamp

Discharge headlamps (option)

Front fog lamps (option)

LED rear combination lamps

Bold and sharp design that brightly illuminates the road ahead.

With fog lamp bezels projecting a high-tech image.

Brightly lit for safety, the design merges with the rear window.

225/55R18 tires and 18-inch round rim-type aluminum wheels (option) 5-spoke design with a tough look.

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Headlamp washer (option) Keeps headlamps free of mud and dirt.

Muffler cutter (standard on 3.0-liter GLS) Provides a sporty appearance for the rear exterior.

Roof rails (option) Allow rooftop storage and provide a sporty appearance.

â&#x2014;? Stable and sporty proportions created through combining wide treads and large, 18-inch tires are attractive features worth drawing attention to.

Interior A Sporty and Dynamic Atmosphere The beige interior, contrasting with the stylish black instrument panel and silver accents, is cool, sporty and comfortable.

Combination meters (with multi-information display) Sporty-looking, cylindrical, dual meter design suggests the look of a motorcycleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s meters.

Photo: With nighttime illumination on

Air conditioner control panel

Drive mode selector

Power seat (Driver only)

Three large dials offer excellent ease of use in addition to their sporty appearance.

One-touch design allows drivers to easily select the desired drive mode.

Can be set to a wide range of positions for maximum comfort.

(option)

Photo: With nighttime illumination on

Audio panel (option) The classic design integrated with the instrument panel creates a look of sleek sophistication.

â&#x2014;? The amber red nighttime illumination creates a distinctly different atmosphere from the daytime appearance.

Sales Point Genuine leather-wrapped steering wheel, genuine leather-wrapped shift knob, and composite leather-wrapped parking brake lever (option)

Fabric

Leather

Fabric beige seats

Leather beige seats

Suede-like knit is used for the main areas, with mesh fabric providing accents. The combination both provides support and allows the seats to breathe.

(option)

(standard on GLX)

Exhilarating Performance Newly Developed 3.0-liter MIVEC V6 24-valve Engine

Aluminum Roof and 4-wheel independent suspension

The engine’s lightweight design and MIVEC technology delivers high power with fuel efficiency

Inherited from the Lancer Evolution, these features provide greater stability and driving comfort

●Aluminum roof panels enhance the Outlander’s driving dynamics

● Lightweight aluminum engine parts boosts driving dynamics Lightweight parts, including an aluminum die cast cylinder block and resin cylinder head cover, keep the weight of the engine down and enhance driving dynamics.

Aluminum roof panels

The aluminum roof panels (the highest parts on the vehicle) are about 5 kg lighter than steel roof panels. Lowering the center of balance reduced roll inertial moment.

Steel roof panels

Slight roll

Pronounced roll

Sales Point

● MIVEC boosts power and fuel economy MIVEC, a continuous variable valve timing system, actuates the exhaust valves as well as intake valves, to stabilize combustion. It contributes to both superior power and fuel economy.

● Reeling and rolling are kept low, so there is a reassuring sense of stability when driving. Minimal swaying also reduces the motion sickness that is inherently caused by vehicles with high overall heights.

General Export & GCC Max Output: 162kW (220PS) / 6,250rpm Max Torque: 276N-m (28.1kg-m) / 4,000rpm

● The vehicle delivers excellent straight-line stability in addition to cornering that faithfully tracks steering operation to enable a driving feel similar to that of driving a sedan.

Lower center of gravity Suppressing roll adds to stability.

Performance Curves

●4-wheel independent suspension deliver high levels of both handling response and ride comfort

300

The front MacPherson-strut and rear multi-link suspensions offer confident handling on city streets and country trails alike. The ample wheel travel and remarkable ground clearance allow Outlander to clear most obstacles, and the combination of all-wheel independence with a rigid body structure delivers luxury-class comfort and a smooth, stable ride.

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Comparisons of Acceleration Performance 0-100km/h 0-400m

OUTLANDER

X-Trail

CR-V

BMW X3

0.0

5.0

10.0

15.0

50-70mph (80-112km/h) 30-50mph (40-80km/h)

Passing Acceleration (Reference)

20.0

Output (kw)

Standing Start

160

150

140

100

120

100

Torque (N•m)

250

Supple Suspension Stroke

3.0

4.0

5.0

6.0

8.0

7.0

Time (sec)

In-house measurements

Wide Tread

The stroke ensures excellent tire The wide tread enhances handling contact even on rough surfaces. stability and cornering performance. Plus, it reduces shocks when going over bumps and protrusions.

Rear: Multi-link system Front: MacPherson Struts

20 0

1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 7000 8000

Engine speed (rpm)

2.4-liter MIVEC 16-valve Engine

Highly Rigid Body Leads to Superior Handling Stability 240

0-100km/h 0-400m

Starting Acceleration

Reinforcing the aluminum roof and adding other strategic reinforcements resulted in a very rigid body and raised handling stability.

Performance Curves

Comparisons of Acceleration Performance

200 160

X-Trail

140

CR-V

8.0

10.0

12.0

14.0

16.0

18.0

20.0

22.0

120

Torque (N•m)

OUTLANDER

Strut tower bars increase the rigidity near the car’s front

120

Time (sec)

OUTLANDER

General Export & GCC Max Output: 125kW (170PS) / 6,000rpm Max Torque: 226N-m (23.0kg-m) / 4,100rpm

X-Trail

Output (kw)

100 40-60km/h 80-100km/h

Passing Acceleration

80 60

CR-V

20 2.0

Closed-cross-section roof bows boost the rigidity of the aluminum roof

3.0

4.0

5.0

6.0

Time (sec) In-house measurements

Side braces reinforce the front sides

0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 7000 8000

Lower braces reinforce the underbody

Engine speed (rpm)

Exhilarating Performance

Superior Performance-2

Electronically Controlled 4WD Selection

The Outlander is fine-tuned to deliver exhilarating performance on the road or off.

INVECS-II 6-speed A/T with Sports Mode Delivers Sporty Driving

The electronic drive selection system lets drivers switch modes on the fly for optimal performance The Outlander’s 4WD system allows switching from the economical 2WD mode, to the sure-footed 4WD mode, to the road-mastering lock mode, with just a touch of the console selector dial.

With 6 speeds, INVECS-II A/T can adjust the gear and shift timing to perfectly reflect individual driving styles. As an added benefit, Sports Mode provides the sporty driving enjoyment of a manual.

Available Modes 2WD Mode

2WD enables the quiet, smooth and economical performance of a normal FF car.

4WD Mode

Torque is transferred to the rear wheels depending on surface and driving conditions. Driving in this position under normal circumstances enables stable performance even when buffeted by crosswinds on highways or when driving in the slippery conditions of inclement weather.

4WD Lock Mode

50% more torque is sent to the rear wheels than in 4WD Mode, allowing stable driving even on slippery snow-covered roads, rough roads, and steep hills.

Paddle Shifts Offer Fun, Sporty Shifting

Drive mode selector dial Photo: With nighttime illumination on

(Standard on 3.0-liter GLS)

Paddle shifts, like those fitted on even renowned Ferraris, are ideal for sporty operation as they enable shifting while keeping both hands on the wheel.

Active Stability Control (ASC) Prevents Slipping and Control Loss

Shift down

Shift up*

When oversteer is detected, ASC applies braking force to the outer wheels and additional power to the inner wheels.

*Pulling on the shift up lever for about more than two seconds returns the transmission to its automatic mode.

If a front and rear wheel both slip, power is applied to the wheels with traction, maintaining control.

● Sure operation is possible because the levers are always in the same set position, regardless of the steering wheel angle. ● The shifting system is set to enable operation even in the “D” range, so quick down shifts are possible. ● Magnesium is used on the shift lever, for a sporty appearance.

Sales Point When understeer is detected ASC applies additional power to the outer wheels and braking force to the inner wheels.

Front and Rear Disc Brakes Deliver Superior Stopping Performance

Sporty and Imposing, Large, 18-inch Tires and Aluminum Wheels

Sixteen-inch ventilated disc front brakes and 16-inch drum-in-disc rear brakes deliver generous stopping power and braking stability and enhance the braking feel.

225/55R18 tires and 18-inch, rigid, lightweight aluminum wheels are optional equipment (option). GLS comes equipped standard with 215/70R16 tires and aluminum wheels.

●Enhanced handling stability Onboard sensors compare the driver’s operations to the vehicle’s actual direction to instantly identify unstable movement, oversteer, understeer, and the like. The system will comprehensively control all four wheel brakes and govern engine output depending on the situation to stabilize the car.

Slipping wheel is braked

●Traction control function

In the case when one front wheel and one rear wheel are spinning

A slipping wheel is braked and torque loss is prevented for smooth starts and sure acceleration if any of the sensors on the four wheels detect slippage.

Front: 16-inch

Rear: 16-inch

ventilated disc brakes

drum-in-disc brakes

225/55R18 tire and 18-inch, 215/70R16 tire and 16-inch round rim, aluminum wheel aluminum wheel (option)

(aluminum wheel optional)

Exceptional Functions

Utility-1 Ample Storage Space Allows Even Large Luggage

Tailgate Opens Upward and Downward for Easy Cargo Stowage The convenient split tailgate and flat rear floor of Outlander allows easier loading of luggage and other cargo

Sales Point

Outlander provides more rear storage space

● Opening just the upper gate allows effortless storage of small items. Opening the lowering gate in addition to the upper gate enables easy stowage of even large luggaga items.

Luggage room height: 930 mm

* Opening just the lower gate gate is not possible.

Luggage room opening height: 930 mm

Outlander

Unit: mm

CR-V (Previous model)

X-Trail

905

735

X-Trail

Distance of the tailgate’s edge from the ground when open: 600 mm Unit: mm

Distance of the tailgate’s edge from the ground when closed: 830 mm

CR-V (Previous model)

X-Trail

665

735

Harrier

Luggage room length: 1650 mm with 2nd-row seats tumbled (860 mm with 2nd-row seats in position) * Seats slid to forward position

Sales Point

Luggage room width: 1335 mm (excluding utility bar) (Between wheelhouses: 950 mm)

How to Use the Tailgate

● The lower gate is designed with a load weight of 200 kg to allow two adults to sit on it. It can be conveniently used as chair when outdoors.

1. Open the upper gate Lightly touching the handle disengages the electromagnetic lock.

2. Opener handle opens the lower gate The lower gate is held by wires, so it can be safely opened without worrying about pulling it out too far.

3. Luggage room loading rails Rails are fitted on the floor and the lower gate. Items can be slid to ease loading of even heavy items.

Tonneau cover This convenient cover fits over the cargo area, creating a more attractive appearance.

● The lower gate is closed first when closing both gates.

Exceptional Functions

Utility-2

The interior was carefully engineered to maximize ease of use and space and is available with 2nd-row seats that are easy to rearrange and a 3rd-row seat that enables a seating capacity of seven if needed.

Convenient Folding 2nd-row Seats (GLS) The interior has been designed for maximum ease of use and convenience, with easily folded 2nd-row seats for more storage space, or third-row seats that provide seating space for seven. To operate, just pull the switch forward

The 2nd-row seat automatically tumbles (folds away) with just one touch of a switch located in the quarter trim.

Exceptional functions Flap-type tailgate design Loading of luggage is easy and convenient, thanks to a clever upper/lower tailgate design that opens in the middle, plus a generously spacious luggage room with a fully flat floor.

Even with 5 adult occupants, a wide of variety of luggage can be securely accommodated. Pull the switch for at least 1 second…

…and the seatback lowers and slides forward…

2nd-row seats can easily be tumbled down from the tailgate; tumbling either 2nd-row seat accommodates extra-long luggage items.

…and the seat itself tumbles forward

● The 2nd-row seats are split 60:40. The left and right seats offer independent slide and recline adjustment as well as one-touch tumbling.

2nd-row seating is split 60:40, with left and right seats offering independent slide- and recline-adjustment as well as one-touch tumbling.

Class-leading Maneuverability Interior Spaciousness The Outlander can turn tight corners, so it offers a measure of reassurance for even novice drivers who are uncomfortable with parallel parking and driving narrow roads.

Outlander offers generously spacious seating Lower tailgate The lower half of the tailgate can accommodate up to 200 kg, allowing two adults convenient seating to more fully enjoy the great outdoors. Sales Point

●The 2nd-row seats can be easily tumbled from the tailgate when loading large items.

E F

Minimum turning radius: A

5.3m

B J G

Semi-bucket Front Seats Provide Generous Support and Easy Access

Fully Flat Seat Arrangement for Stretching Out (Front and 2nd-row Seats)

●The semi-bucket shape provides the kind of support needed for the Outlander’s spirited performance. ●The driver’s seat is equipped with a height adjuster (45 mm adjustment). The pump lever requires very little effort to use.

Reference: Actual Interior Figures

Interior Dimensions Outlander

CR-V (Previous model)

X-Trail

Interior length

1920 (5-seater)

1830

2055

Interior width

1490

1495

1445

Interior height

1270

1265

Front seat

890

865

2nd-row seat

875

855

805

Front seat

920

945

900

2nd-row seat

870

885

910

Front seat

1435

1440

1410

2nd-row seat

1425

1430

1340

Overall length

4640

4420

4455

Overall width

1800

1785

1765

Overall height

1680

1710

1675

Wheelbase

2670

2620

2625

5.3

5.5

5.3

inch

Legroom

Sales Point

Tumbling down both 2nd-row seats maximizes usable luggage space.

Headroom

Shoulder room

Exterior Dimensions

Minimum turning radius Tire size

Sales Point

● The legroom offered by the 2nd-row seats is among the best in the class. Independent slide adjustment further enhances comfort.

Exceptional Functions

Everyday utility gets a further boost from a keyless operation system that enables driving with the key still in the pocket, conveniently and intelligently designed storage compartments, and more.

Utility-3

Convenient and Intelligent Storase Compartments

Keyless Operation System Enables Hands-free Entry and Ignition (option)

Instrument Panel The following operations are possible without removing the key from bags or pockets if the keyless operation key is carried on the person. ● The doors and tailgate can be unlocked and locked without using a key. ● The engine can be started and stopped without putting the key in the ignition.

Locking and unlocking the doors and tailgate

Front door

Tailgate Built-in cupholder (Driver’s seat)

Simply gripping the door handle or the tailgate handle when the key is on the person will disengage the locks. Pressing the lock switch either on the doors or the tailgate will lock them.

Upper glove box with lid

Glove box (With light and lock)

Instrument panel upper box

Console tray

Console box

Tissue holder

Accessory socket (DC 12 V)

Center console lower box

Portable ashtray

Front cupholders

Center Console

Lock switch

Confirmation of Door Entry System’s Operation

Effective Area of the Door Entry System ● The effective area is about 70 cm from the front doors (both sides) and tailgate.

A buzzer sounds twice and the hazard lamps flash twice when the doors are unlocked. A buzzer sounds once and the hazard lamps flash once when the doors are locked.

70cm

Other features of the keyless operation key Starting and stopping the engine ● The engine will start if the key is carried into the car on the person, the ignition knob is pressed to disengage the lock, and the ignition knob is turned. ● Returning the knob to the original position will stop the engine.

Ignition knob

Built-in emergency key

● It is fitted with LEDs to enable confirmation of connection to the vehicle, battery life, etc. ● It is fitted with a multi-mode keyless entry to enable remote control as with past systems. ● Two keyless operation keys are offered. (Up to four keys can be registered.) ● An emergency car key is built in. It can be used to lock and unlock the doors and start and stop the engine if the batteries run out or the keyless operation system malfunctions. ● The emergency car key is fitted with an immobilizer to prevent starting the engine with an invalid key.

Safety warnings and alarms Buzzers and indicators in the meter panel provide warnings and alarms if the system malfunctions or problems arise. ● Low remaining battery life of internal battery: When the key’s internal battery starts running low. ● No detection in vehicle interior: When the key cannot be detected in the vehicle’s interior when the engine is started. ● Taken out of vehicle: When the key is taken outside other than when the ignition knob is in the lock position. ● No operation of door locks: When the lock switches are pressed under the following conditions. • Ignition knob is not in the lock position. • Key is forgotten inside. • Door is not fully closed. ● System problem: When some problem arises with the keyless operation system.

Sales Point

Note: Equipment shown here may vary in appearance according to market.

Doors

Door trim pocket

● You can get into the car without looking for the key every time. ● The engine can be started without putting the key in the ignition.

Front and rear door bottle holders

● The spacious interior enables even more efficient, even smarter usage. Sales Point

Disclaimer: People with implanted pacemakers are advised the radio waves emitted by the keyless entry system may affect the pacemaker. Check with doctors and the pacemaker’s manufacture in advance about any possibility of adverse effects from the keyless entry system.

Premium Feel

Audio and Visual

Rockford Fosgate Sound System with Powerful Bass Response and Superior High-Quality Sound (option)

Multi-Information Display The display is independently located at the center of the combination meter panel. It displays a number of messages.

This premium sound system was developed specifically for the Outlander by Rockford Fosgate, arguably the top car audio brand in North America. The audio system delivers clear, powerful sound. In particular, the punch of the bass response is overwhelmingly powerful. All occupants will be stunned and awed, each time the volume is raised.

●Multiple displays Each push of the INFO switch changes the display to one of the following. The display also indicates the traction mode, warnings, and ASC actuation.

Rheostat switch: Eight-step illumination adjustment

DSP (Digital Signal Processor) sound tuning Tuning specific to the Outlander is achieved through a parametric equalizer and a time-alignment system. As a result, all occupants enjoy high-quality sound clear and full in its reproduction.

INFO switch

Photo: Lit for photography purposes.

High-powered amp that turns out a total of 650 W (max.) Equipped with a six-slot CD changer and AM/FM radio Nine-speaker, seven-position sound system Punch-level control

Trip A

Trip B

Possible cruising distance

Average speed, fuel consumption, and instantaneous fuel consumption

Water temperature

One of the selling points of a Rockford Fosgate system is its punch level. The bass response of the subwoofer (a speaker designed specifically for low-end response) can be matched to the occupants’ preferences by adjusting the punch level.

Scientific sound deadening: commitment to high-quality sound The doors were exactingly engineered into speaker boxes in an effort to deliver high-quality sound. Metal plates, resin, and sound absorbers were liberally applied to the open areas in the door panels to achieve deadening and turn the doors into speakers. Consequently, the setup enables audio fidelity impossible with conventional doors.

Wide 9-inch LCD Monitor for Rear Seat Video Enjoyment (option) 1 Subwoofer A 25-cm dual-voice coil subwoofer is fitted on a 20-litre sealed cabinet for powerful bass response.

2 16-cm PP cone coaxial 2-way speaker Tweeters were fitted on the same axle, for well-balanced, two-way sound.

3 16-cm PP cone speaker

4 3.5-cm soft dome tweeter

5 650 W, 8-channel, high-powered amp

●Input jacks (VTR adapter) are fitted to enable connection of a home video player, video game machines, and the like. ●It comes with one infrared headphone, so a person sitting in the back can listen to music different to what is playing in front.

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● Special door designs turn Sound absorber Plastic cover the doors into speakers Open areas in the door panels were blocked off with metal and plastic covers and filled with sound absorbers. Turning the doors, to which the speakers are fitted, into boxes makes high-quality Front door inner plate sound reproduction possible.

5 4 3

The big, nine-inch, wide-screen monitor is easy to see and is fitted with a DVD drive to enable enjoyment of a number of media, including DVD videos and DVD audio tracks.

Infrared headphone

Input jacks (VTR adapter)

Metal cover

Photo shows a composite image on the screen.

Safety and Eco-Performance

A collision safety body that is among the best in the class and other new safety features provide protection in the unlikely event of an accident. Plus, the Outlander turns in excellent eco-performance and fuel economy.

Comprehensive Safety Features

More Advanced “RISE” All-Direction Collision Safety Body JNCAP Overall Rating

Very reassuring SRS airbag system Front airbags are standard. Dual-stage airbags, in which the force at which they deploy is matched to the collision force, are fitted. Side airbags, which protect the arms and torso in side collisions, and side curtain airbags, which cover a wide area from the front to 2nd-row seats, are also available as manufacturer’s options.

Achieves a safety level for the driver’s seat and front passenger’s seat equivalent to the 6-star rating (in-house tests) The very reassuring body design provides collision safety regardless of the direction of impact. It is also engineered for pedestrian protection and for the safety of the other vehicles involved in the collision.

Head impact-mitigating trim

Other safety features

The inner sides of the pillars and roof have impact energy-absorbing rib structures to mitigate head injuries in a collision. (Models without the curtain airbags.)

● Anti-trapping power windows ● ABS (with EBD) ● Brake assist (with vacuum booster) ● Pedals engineered to limit protrusion into the cabin ● Breakaway steering column ● Front seatbelts with variable force limiters and pre-tensioners

RISE: Reinforced Impact Safety Evolution

Energy-absorbing ribs

ISO-FIX-compliant 2nd-row seats

A number of new structural components were added to the RISE collision safety reinforced body to greatly improve collision safety.

Tether anchor

ISO-FIX compliant lower anchors as well as tether anchors are fitted on both outer seats. The seat will still slide with a child seat attached.

3 1

ISO-FIX anchors ISO-FIX-compliant child seat

Octagonal straight front side member

● A three-leg support structure distributes force from the front side members in three directions to mitigate the effects of impact energy.

● Highly tensile steel plates are generously used to raise rigidity without undue weight gain.

Anti-theft Security System

Very high-tensile Direction of force

New Components: Compared to Airtrek

● : New component Collision Side collision

Front collision

1. Octagonal straight side members and three-leg support structure

Reduction of repair costs Rear collision

Pedestrian protection

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2. Crush box structures on the leading ends of the side members 3. Front deck and fender crush structures 4. Orbicular side frame reinforcement 5. Greater usage of very and ultra high-tensile materials

Ultra high-tensile

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in minor collisions

Security alarm

Anti-theft indicator and immobilizer

* The security alarm will not actuate when still in the factory-shipped condition. This is to encourage usage after fully understanding how it works. (The car will come without the alarm sticker applied.)

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Amenities

The Outlander is fully equipped with convenient and reassuring features as well as features popular with women to help make everyday driving more enjoyable

Quiet Interior that Even Enables Conversations

Clean Air Filter Keeps the Interior Always Comfortable and Clean

Sound deadeners, vibration dampers, sound absorbers, PLR interior liquid-type foaming agents, sound-absorbing headlining, dash panel padding, and the like are strategically used to achieve a very quiet interior. Sound absorber

Vibration dampers

A clean air filter is fitted on the fully automatic air conditioner. It keeps dust and pollen from getting inside.

Equipment Standard and optional Equipment Model

Exterior

Outer plate stiffeners

Photo: With nighttime illumination on

Clean air filter, fully automatic air conditioner

Sound-deadening walls PLR interior liquid-type foaming agents

Sound-absorbing splash shields Cockpit

Seats

Mitsubishi’s Own Intelligent ETACS Function Uses Total Control to Ensure Comfort and Peace of Mind

Interior

Reverse gear-linked rear wiper If the rear wiper is set in the intermittent mode, it will automatically begin to clear the rear window when the shift lever is put into the "R" position.

Illuminated ignition switch The illumination surrounding the key cylinder turns on for about 30 seconds when the front doors are opened to make it easier to insert the key when it is dark.

Opening and closing of the power windows The windows and sunroof can be closed by remote control without returning to the car if they were inadvertently left open when getting off (manufacturer’s option). * A setting to open the windows can be added. Safety

Functional

Automatic headlamp turn-off

Automatic light control

Automatic door locking

Security alarm

The headlamps and fog lamps will be automatically turned off when the ignition is turned off and the driver’s door is opened even if they were inadvertently left on.

The headlamps monitor the brightness of the surroundings to automatically turn on and off. The function is ideal for roads where tunnels are frequent.

The doors will automatically re-lock after 30 seconds if the doors are not opened, even if they were inadvertently unlocked via remote control.

* The timing can be adjusted so that the headlights turn on and off earlier or later.

* The time before the doors automatically lock can be changed.

A buzzer and the horn will sound and the hazard lamps will flash on and off to draw attention, if, after the doors are locked via remote control, they are forced open using a method other than described.

Audio

Market Engine Drive system Price class Halogen headlamps with clear lenses and headlamp leveling device Discharge headlamps with headlamp leveling device Headlamp washer Front fog lamps (reflector type) Front and rear color-keyed Bumpers Black Outer door handles Silver 215/70R16 with full wheel covers Tires 215/70R16 with 16” alloy wheels 225/55R18 with 18” alloy wheels Color-keyed power door mirrors Aluminum roof Single Tail pipe Double Silver-painted roof rails Muffler cutter Rear spoiler with high-mount stop-lamp 2-piece flap-fold tailgate Urethane 3-spoke steering wheel Leather Urethane Gearshift lever Leather-wrapped Paddle shifters Combination meter cluster with rheostat and multi-information display Knit Material Knit with mesh fabric Leather with seat haeters and drive’rs side power Sliding, reclining and height-adjust function (driver’s side) Front seats Sliding and reclining function (passenger’s side) Passenger’s side seatback pocket Sewn and normal-type height-adjustable headrests (x2) Separate-type with center armrest and cup holder 2nd-row Reclining function Split slide Folding and tumbling function One-touch tumbling function Sewn and normal-type height-adjustable headrests (x3) Material-color Inner door handle Chrome-plated Ignition key cylinder with illumination Glovebox with lamp Upper glovebox with lid Parcel box with lid Large-type floor console with lid Material-color Floor console trim panel Silver-painted Accessory socket on instrument panel Accessory socket on rear quarter trim Tonneau cover ABS with EBD Active Stability Control Driver’s and front passengers’s dual-stage front airbags Side and curtain airbags Front row 3-point belt with ELR (x2) and pretensioner with force-limiter Seatbelts 2nd-row 3-point belt with ELR and ALR (x2), with 3-point belt with ELR (x1) Security alarm Engine immobilizer Center door locking system Power windows Manually-controlled air conditioner Fully automatic air conditioner Air filter Cruise control Power sliding sunroof Keyless entry system with answer-back function (2 transmitters) Keyless operation system 2-DIN center panel and audio accommodation kit (harness (6SP) and bracket (2 DIN)) 4-speaker system 6-speaker system (2 tweeters) AM/FM radio and 6-CD player with Rockford Fosgate® 650W amplifier and 9-speaker premium audio system Rear entertainment system (DVD with 9” monitor) Roof antenna

g = Standard c = Optional

= Not available Note: Some of the equipment may vary according to market. Please consult your local dealer/distributor for more details information.

GCC

G-EXP 3.0L 4WD

2WD GLX

GLX

GLS

GLX

GLS

2.4L 4WD GLX

GLX

GLS

2.4L 4WD

3.0L 4WD

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Competitors Comparison Outlander (GLS)

X-Trail (SLX)

An SUV that delivers sporty performance on-road and off

An SUV with a purposeful off-road image

Impressions, Q&A CR-V (ZX)

RAV4

Passenger car-type SUV that is based on an FF design and with an emphasis on style.

This SUV is positioned as a hatchback derivative designed primarily for good ease of use in cities.

Test Drive and Listening Impressions by Distributors Involved with the Project to Find Ways to Increase and Promote Sales Seven people from various distributors are holding regular meetings in an effort to find ways of boosting sales at the launch. The following impressions are from the test drives held at the Okazaki plant test course held on June 23 and from sound trials for the premium sound system.

Test Drive Impressions ● The generous legroom offered by the rear seats and the firmness and heights of the seats are great! You can tell right away it’s a comfortable car. I’m positive friends and customers will rave about it if I were to seat them in the rear.

● It responds the way I want. What I mean by that is that its power makes the vehicle seem light, throttle response is quick, and the acceleration is sharp and responsive. Indeed, whatever the gear position, whether low or high, the Outlander smooth and quickly accelerates in precise response to throttle operation.

Hiroshi Toyoda, head manager, Okazaki Jo-kita store, Aichi Chuo Motors

Hiroshi Yokomichi, manager, main store of Hokkaido Motors

The X-Trail is designed for those who pursue outdoor sports, such as skiing, snowboarding, or surfing, so it has a pop-up steering column, waterproofed interior, front seat heaters, and the like. It offers excellent off-rosd performance, coming equipped with a 4WD lock mode. However, the Outlander offers sportier

It has an on-demand SUV system with neither a 2WD mode nor a lock mode. Furthermore, the automatic transmission model is not equipped with Sports Mode.

The suspensions have a stiff setting because they are tuned for city driving. The stiff setting ultimately starts feeling rough during long distance drivers.

The main usage is for city driving rather than serious off-roading.

X-Trail (SLX)

CR-V (ZX)

RAV-4 (X 4WD)

4,640

4,455

4,525

4,335

Overall width

(mm)

1,800

1,785

1,820

1,815

Overall height

(mm) (m)

1,720

1,750

1,690

1,685

215/70R16

215/65R16

225/60R18

225/60R17

5.3

5.5

5.1

3.0-liter V6 MIVEC

2.5-liter QR25DE

2.4-liter i-VTEC

2.4-liter VVT-i

(kW[PS]/rpm)

162 [220]/6,250

132 [180]/6,000

125 [170]/5,800

125 [170]/6,000

Max. torque (N•m[kg-m]/rpm)

276 [28.1]/4,000

245 [25.0]/4,000

220 [22.4]/4,200

224 [22.8]/4,000

Outlander

X-Trail (SLX)

CR-V (ZX)

RAV-4 (X 4WD)

Electronically controlled 4WD

All-mode 4WD

Real-time 4WD

Active Control 4WD

(2WD, 4WD, and lock modes)

(on-demand 4WD)

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16-inch aluminum

18-inch aluminum

17-inch aluminum

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Max. output

Major equipment 4WD system

(2WD, 4WD, and lock modes)

Paddle shifts ASC Wheels Discharge headlamps

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Rockford Fosgate sound system

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Steering wheel audio control

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Rear entertainment system

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Kevless operation system (KOS) Audio

Masayuki Hachiya, head manager, main Okayama store, Okayama Motors

● It felt very nice-as though I was showering in sound. You can hear even fine sounds without raising the volume because the Outlander’s interior is quiet to begin with. Yoshio Saotome, store manager, Oyama Yoshizawa store, Tochigi Motors

Frequently Asked Questions and Points to Be Communicated

Outlander

Engine

● In this Outlander, the Lancer Evolution’s technology is nicely arranged. Its performance is exhilarating. It corners effortlessly. Its performance threshold is high, even with a taut driving style. I really felt it was a completely new kind of SUV.

Tetsuya Inatomi, assistant store manager, main Tokyo Motors store

(mm)

Minimum turning radius

Akira Igarashi, assistant sales department manager, Okazaki Hikari-ga-oka store, Aichi Chuo Motors

Naoki Hattori, sales department manager, Oji store, Tokyo Motors

● You can literally feel the attention to sound that is so good you have to wonder "did you have to go this far?" The high-end is clear and deep. You feel the heavy bass. I think it’ll add a new kind of amazement and excitement to the way cars are sold.

Overall length

Tires

● Truth be told, I knew that the main selling point of the SUV would be its excellent performance, but I really felt it in the test drive. The acceleration lets you directly feel the engine’s power. Furthermore, the acceleration is very smooth because of the CVT. It was gentle like that of a three-liter sedan.

Impressions after Listening to the Rockford Fosgate Premium Sound System (Standard on G)

performmance as thr X-Trail has a maximum output of only 150 PS and dose not have Sports Mode.

Major specifications (5-seater)

● The view from the driver’s seat is good. The front pillars aren’t distracting and the side mirrors are good because they provide good fields of vision. I think the side under mirror and sharp bonnet configuration, which help give you a good idea of the exact position of the front left, and 5.3-meter minimum turning radius will dispel any concerns about driving a big car with a 1,800 mm overall width.

(Japanese spec. model)

Q1. A.

What’s new about the newly developed MIVEC aluminum engine?

Q3. A.

Does the drive mode selector (dial) allow switching between modes, even when the car is moving?

Q5. A.

The upper glove box comes with heating and cooling. At what temperature will it warm or cool things? And, will it continue to heat or cool after the engine’s been turned off?

First, the engine is lighter because the cylinder block is now made out of aluminum. The MIVEC system actuated only the intake valves on the Grandis and other models, however the MIVEC system is now made to also actuate the exhaust values. This enables ideal valve timings matched to the engine speed and load for even more power and better fuel economy.

It’s possible to change modes when driving, when stopped, or even when the engine isn’t running. The 4WD mode is recommended for normal driving conditions. Still, you can switch to the 2WD mode or the 4WD lock mode, at anytime to match surface conditions.

Q2. A.

Why wasn’t an electric tailgate, like the one on the Grandis or Colt, used?

Q4. A.

The new Outlander has an aluminum roof. Can aroof carrier be attached?

The Outlander is an SUV, so we wanted to make sure the luggage room would be easy to use, hence the tailgate that splits open upward and downward. The upper gate is smaller as a result, so it’s also easier to open and close. Small items can be put aboard or taken off through just the upper gate.

The roof sides are made of steel, so roof carriers can be attached if they’re the kind that attach to the sides of the roof. Carriers cannot be attached directly to the aluminum roof panel, so be sure to check what kind of carrier you’re buying.

It only works when the air conditioner [climate control system] is on because it uses a draft from the air conditioner. The temperature it heats or cools at will vary depending on the weather, the temperature outside, and temperature setting. Still, it can keep things cooler (when cooling) or hotter (when heating) than the set temperature. The box also has a shut dial, so the box can be used like a normal compartment by cutting off the draft.

(Japanese spec. model)