Mitsubishi Outlander Review Australia | Features, Specification, Price

• Car Reviews,
• Aug 14, 2020

Mitsubishi represents various things to different people. For some, it would represent the iconic, competitive Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution. The car which has been popular is both the real World and pop culture. 

 

For others, Mitsubishi would represent the off-roading vehicles that the company has produced over the years. In some parts of the World, the term Pajero has come to be associated with off-roading. 

 

The Mitsubishi Outlander is a combination of both competitiveness and off-roading. It offers a standard Lancer transmission that is well-bred, as well as having a good capacity for towing. The Mitsubishi Outlander 7-seater also means that there is ample space to fit in the whole family.

 

In a nutshell, the Outlander tried to deliver all the things that Mitsubishi has come to mean. It would not be wrong to call it a jack of all trades of some sort. The Outlander also focuses on the company’s vision regarding environmental responsibility. The SUV is lower powered, cleaner emissions, and light-weighted.

 

So, is the Mitsubishi Outlander a good car? Does it have the ability to deliver on all the things that Mitsubishi claims? Read on to find out!

 

In a class that has some of the hottest and well-bred SUVs, the Outlander is a lukewarm option. Where there are numerous high profiles and high-performance options when it comes to buying an SUV. The Outlander may not be the best available option. The interior is so-so, the styling is outdated, and the infotainment system is not the best. But it does offer some advantages that you would seldom find anywhere else.

 

The Outlander is available as a seven-seater, with the third row of seating. Mitsubishi also offers a 10-year warranty for the powertrain. It is also available as a plug-in hybrid model, called the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. All these features make the Outlander unique and stand out in the tough competition.

 

There are additional factors as well which makes the Outlander significant. The Outlander is the first step towards the company’s next generation of vehicles. It is reported to replace the entire range over the next few years. The Mitsubishi Outlander 2019 is also one of a few vehicles with internal combustion and plug-in hybrid technology.

 

Engine performance and Specifications:

The brains at Mitsubishi applied a superb approach when it came to designing the Outlander. The model is lighter in weight by a staggering 100kg, which makes it compact and shorter. All the variants are powered by 2.2-liter four-cylinder turbo-diesel engines. The engine is labeled as clean, being Eyo 6 emissions compliant. The engine is capable of producing low-end torque, due to the changes in valve timings and turbocharger. The engine produces 147 bhp of power. 

 

The Mitsubishi Outlander uses a six-speed automatic transmission to relay the power to a four-wheel drive. The four-wheel-drive system is controlled by an electronically operated clutch.

 

Interior:

Mitsubishi does at any rate give a practical domain that is anything but difficult to get to grasp with. From the gated circular drive of a rigging selector. To the extra-enormous catches to separate the stopping sensors and footing control. The Outlander's internal operations are immediately understandable. 

 

Things get a bit complicated with regard to the somewhat unfeeling infotainment system. The re-designed third line of seats is likewise directly forthright. The 50/50 split sprung seats (supplanting the old seat) ascend from their flush situation in the boot floor at the nudge of a switch.

 

On account of the liberal length of the heap inlet – 1.85m with the two arrangements of seats collapsed – and 250mm of slide modification in the subsequent line. Legroom in the rearmost seats contrasts well and that of adversaries. In any case, they remain essentially situates for kids. 

 

In the meantime, tall second-column tenants will get themselves agreeable. Just when the seatbacks are leaned back marginally, and their heads are stopped in a bay cut into the roofline. 

 

Key Safety Features:

The Mitsubishi Outlander is available with some state-of-the-art safety features. It also has scored excellent ratings from the different safety and testing agencies. However, driver-assistance technology does not come as standard, and you have to pay extra.

 

The key safety features include:

 ✓ Lane departure warning

 ✓ Lane keeping assist

 ✓ Blind spot warning

 ✓ Rear cross-traffic alert

 ✓ Forward collision warning

 ✓ Autonomous emergency braking

 

Infotainment:

This is somewhat a disappointing feature for the Outlander. Even though the infotainment system comes loaded with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility. Do not let that fool you. The infotainment system is old fashioned and not a bit intuitive. 

 

Some of the most basic features that you would find on the other competitors are also absent in the Outlander. It does offer three USB ports. And the GT hybrid model also offers a 1500-watt AC power supply which can power your appliances as well.

 

Mitsubishi Outlander Price:

The different variants have varying price tags, which we list down below:

 ✓ ES: AUD 25,890

 ✓ SE: AUD 27,090

 ✓ LE: AUD 28,290

 ✓ SEL: AUD 28,490

 ✓ SP: AUD 29,490

 ✓ GT: AUD 34,740

 

Our Verdict:

When comparing the pros and cons of the Mitsubishi Outlander, you would come to know that they are all variable and depend on the type of person. The engine is very efficient, with a great fuel economy. Not only that, but the engine is also smooth and well-mannered. The interior may not be top-notch, but it is still practical. Add to that the fact that you can seat seven-people in the car. And also with towing and off-roading capacity, you would probably have a good deal.

 

But if these factors do not count too much for you, then you might feel put off by the various drawbacks. These include the relatively low grip levels and the low-tech infotainment system. The cabin may be practical, but the material used is unimpressive.