Mitsubishi Outlander

Wednesday 30 September 2009
On October 17, 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 Auto Show prior to its release in October the same year. The Outlander, which features Mitsubishi's RISE safety body, received a four star rating from the Euro NCAP car safety performance assessment programme. In Chile, where both generations were on sale simultaneously, the new model was badged Outlander K2.

Technical data:
- engine: 4 cylinders
- capacity: 2000 cc
- horsepower: 140 HP
- gearbox: 6+1
- top speed: 200 km/h