The history of car generations Mitsubishi Outlander

Mitsubishi Outlander - compact crossover (SUV), manufactured by a Japanese car manufacturer «Mitsubishi Motors Corporation» from 2001 to the present. Until 2008 it was called «Mitsubishi Airtrek», and in 2003 the name appeared «Outlander». The body is a five-door SUV with an engine located transversely in front. All-wheel drive, there is a more budget option with front-wheel drive. Also in 2013, a hybrid version appeared.

Mitsubishi Outlander's main classmates and competitors are Citroen C-Crosser, Chery Tiggo, Chevrolet Equinox, Dodge Journey, Ford Escape, Great Wall Hover H6, Honda CR-V, Hyundai Santa Fe, Kia Sorento, Mazda CX-5, Nissan Qasqai, Nissan X-Trail, Opel Antara, Peugeot 4007, Renault Duster, Skoda Kodiaq, Suzuki Vitara, Toyota RAV4 and Volkswagen Tiguan.

First generation (CU, ZE, ZF, 2001-2008)

In June 2001, the first «Airtrek» in Japan. The design was developed by the famous French auto designer Olivier Boulay. All-wheel drive models use differentials for the front and rear axles, and a viscous coupling is used for the center differential. Vehicle length «Airtrek» was 4410 mm, width 1750 mm, height 1540-1585 mm. Length «Outlander» was 4545 mm, width 1750 mm, height 1620 mm. The curb weight was 1605-1745 kg. In 2003, exports to North America began. In some South American markets it was known as «Montero Outlander». Production was carried out only in Japan.

Engines were installed only gasoline four-cylinder 2.0-liter (1997 cm³, 4G63, 136 hp), 2.4 liters (2351 cm³, 4G64, 142 hp), 2.4 liters (2378 cm³, 6G69, 160 hp), as well as a turbocharged 2.0 liter (1997 cm³, 4G63T, 202 hp). Transmission 5-speed manual or 4- and 5-speed automatic (INVECS-II).

Second generation (CW, ZG, ZH, 2006-2012)

In October 2006, the second generation was introduced with a single name «Outlander». In the US, the car was shown in April 2006 at the New York International Auto Show. The car is based on a platform «Mitsubishi GS». In 2007, the same basis began to produce «Peugeot 4007» And «Citroen C-Crosser», which were presented at the Geneva Motor Show in July 2007. The body was a five-door SUV with a length of 4640-4765, a width of 1795-1800 mm, a height of 1655-1720 mm and a curb weight of 1589-1720 kg. The assembly was carried out in Japan, the Netherlands, Russia and Taiwan.

Petrol four-cylinder engines had two modifications of 2.0 liters (1998 cm³, 4B11, 148 hp) and 2.4 liters (2360 cm³, 4B12, 170 hp), as well as one six-cylinder V-shaped 3.0 liter (2998 cm³, 6B31, 220 hp). Diesel engines were all four-cylinder 2.0-liter (1968 cm³, Volkswagen EA188, 140 hp), 2.2 liters (2179 cm³, PSA DW12, 156 hp) and 2.3 liters (2268 cm³, 4N14, 174 hp). Box five - and six-speed mechanical, stepless variator CVT (INVECS-III) , as well as a six-speed robotic dual clutch (DCT).

The design feature of the rear door is that it is made of two parts, the lower one is built into the rear bumper and leans down and can serve as a bench, the upper and most part leans up.

Body structure built with safety technology in mind «RISE» from «Mitsubishi». 2007 Car of the Year Crash Tested by European Agency «Euro NCAP» and received a rating of 4 out of 5 stars, see the table for more details.

Vehicles from the 2008 model year received an update.

Third generation (GF, GG, ZJ, ZK, 2013-present)

The third generation of the Outlander was shown at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2012. It was introduced in Russia in July, and in European markets in September 2012 as a 2013 model. In North America, the car was shown at the Los Angeles Auto Show in November 2012, and sales did not begin until late 2013. Body length was 4695 mm, width 1810 mm, height 1710 mm and curb weight 1395-1820 kg. Aerodynamics have been seriously worked on and the drag coefficient has become 0.33, which is a good indicator for a crossover. Inside, the dashboard and front doors have been covered in a soft-touch material, the seats have been redesigned, and sound deadening has been added, resulting in less cabin noise.

The front suspension consists of struts «MacPherson» with an anti-roll bar, and the rear suspension is a multi-link design with an anti-roll bar. Electric power steering reduces the load on the engine compared to the hydraulic system and helps reduce fuel consumption. All wheels are equipped with disc brakes.

There were four 2.0-liter petrol four-cylinder engines (1998 cm³, 4B11, 146 hp), 2.0 liters (1998 cm³, 4J11, 146 hp), 2.4 liters (2360 cm³, 4B12, 168 hp) and 2.4 liters (2360 cm³, 4J12, 165 hp). For North American markets, a 3.0-liter six-cylinder V-twin engine was installed (2998 cm³, 6B31, 230 hp). There was also a diesel engine with a turbodiesel and a 2.2-liter intercooler (2268 cm³, 4N14, 174 hp). Transmission 5- or 6-speed manual, 6-speed automatic, continuously variable CVT, and electric transmission in hybrid model (GKN Multi-Mode eTransmssion).

New available safety features include a collision avoidance system, lane departure warning system, driver knee airbag to reduce leg injuries and adaptive cruise control, standard driver and passenger front airbags, side airbags, and curtain airbags. airbags, ABS with EBD, traction control, active stability control, Hill Start Assist and a brake pedal that retracts the foot to prevent leg injury in a crash.


American Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) carried out crash tests of the car and awarded the highest rating «Fine» in each category: front and side crash test, head restraint safety evaluation, roof strength evaluation and collision avoidance systems evaluation. European New Car Assessment Committee «Euro NCAP» assigned the maximum five stars after crash testing the car in 2013, see table for details.

The third generation includes a hybrid variant called «PHEV» (plug-in hybrid electric vehicle), and its production version was presented at the Paris Motor Show in 2012. The batteries of this car can be charged from an external power source, as well as from a 2.0 liter internal combustion engine. The front and rear wheels are powered by two 60kW electric motors powered by a 12kWh lithium-ion battery. The mileage on the battery is 52 km.

At the 2015 New York International Auto Show, a heavily updated 2016 Outlander with a new design was presented to the public «Dynamic Shield», which will become the basis for future cars «Mitsubishi» in various segments. In addition to the visual changes, cabin noise has been reduced through increased use of soundproofing, thicker door glass, dynamic suspension, differential dampers, and a thicker seal. The next update was carried out in August 2018, which were minor.

Outlander 3, interior, 2013 year

Outlander 3, trunk, 2013 year

Outlander 3, 2016 year