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“Mitsubishi’s new SUV Outlander PHEV goes on sale in North America! Gasoline-fueled model to be added to the lineup a year after Japan

PHEV Model Rolling Out One Year After Japan
　Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) has announced that the company’s new Outlander SUV (PHEV model) will go on sale in two countries, Canada and the United States, starting in November 2022.
　

Mitsubishi’s “”handsome SUV”” Outlander is rugged! See the interior and exterior of the current model in 32 photos.

Also coming to North America! Mitsubishi’s flagship SUV, Outlander (PHEV model)

　The Outlander is a crossover SUV that has been on sale in Japan since 2005, and the current model, the third generation, was announced on October 28, 2021.

Based on the concept of “”Bold Stride,”” the Outlander is the flagship model of Mitsubishi’s electrification and four-wheel control technologies.

　The design is based on a new concept called “”Bold Stride. It also adopts the “”Dynamic Shield,”” which is the identity of Mitsubishi vehicles, and has a thick, horizontal design from front to rear.

　The powertrain combines a 2.4-liter inline 4-cylinder engine with a motor that delivers 40% more power than the previous model and a large-capacity 20kWh drive battery, enabling the car to run 87km in EV mode. All Japanese versions are 4WD and available in 5- and 7-passenger configurations.

　In Japan, the current model is sold exclusively as a PHEV model, but in the U.S., a PHEV model has not been introduced since the gasoline model went on sale in April 2021, ahead of other markets.

　On October 13, 2022, Mitsubishi’s U.S. subsidiary announced specifications for the PHEV Outlander.

　All seven grades are available with three-row seating and seven-passenger specifications. Prices will range from $39,845 to $49,995 (approximately 5.88 million yen to 7.37 million yen).

　The car will also be sold in Puerto Rico in December. Starting with the launch in New Zealand in March 2022, which was the first overseas launch of the current Outlander PHEV model, the global rollout is gradually underway.

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　The Outlander was the world’s first SUV-type PHEV vehicle, and expectations are high for its future development to see how much its sales volume will increase as the greatly redesigned model continues to be rolled out worldwide.”

“A year behind Japan… New Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV to go on sale in the U.S. in November! All models are now available as 3-row SUVs

No 2-row seat version available
　On October 13, Mitsubishi’s U.S. subsidiary announced the pricing for all grades of the new Outlander PHEV, which will go on sale locally in November 2022.

The “”dark version”” that blew up in Japan is also good! The new Outlander PHEV, a fearless SUV with a strong presence

　The Outlander PHEV has been on sale in Japan since December 2021, but will be introduced in the U.S. less than a year later than in Japan.

U.S.-spec Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV

　The gasoline-powered Outlander (4th generation) went on sale in the U.S. in April 2021, ahead of other markets, but the plug-in hybrid version was not introduced at that time. Now, in the U.S., customers can choose between two power units. In Japan, the plug-in hybrid is available exclusively.

　According to Mitsubishi’s US subsidiary, the Outlander PHEV is the best-selling plug-in hybrid SUV in the world.

　The U.S. version comes in seven grades, all with three rows of seats and seating for seven passengers, priced from $39,845 to $49,995 (approximately 5.88 million to 7.37 million yen).

　With the launch of the new Outlander PHEV, we are resetting the standard by which all plug-in hybrids should be measured by adding even more power, range, advanced technology, and convenience for our customers,”” said Mark Chaffin, CEO of Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. We are proud to be the first to offer the PHEV to our customers.

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　In Japan, where it will soon be one year since its launch, the Outlander PHEV underwent a partial makeover on October 6, 2022, and a special edition “”Black Edition”” was added.

　The Black Edition features black accents on the interior and exterior, giving the model a high-quality and intrepid impression.

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“The SUV with “”dark specs”” is here! Mitsubishi “”Outlander PHEV”” Upgraded with Special Edition

Enhanced Connected Functions and a Special Edition Model in Black Also Released at the Same Time
　Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) announced on October 6, 2022, the launch of the “”Outlander (Outlander PHEV),”” a crossover SUV, with additional connected functions and a wider range of body color variations, as well as a special edition “”BLACK Edition”” model. The company also announced the availability of a special edition “”BLACK Edition”” model.
　
　The BLACK Edition and the upgraded Outlander will go on sale on October 27.

The “”Dark Edition”” is great! The Outlander, a fearless SUV with a strong presence

Outlander PHEV Black Edition”” with “”dark”” appearance

　The Outlander is a crossover SUV that has been on sale in Japan since 2005, and the current model, the third generation, was unveiled on October 28, 2021.

　The design is based on a new concept called “”Bold Stride”” concept. It also adopts the “”Dynamic Shield”” identity of Mitsubishi vehicles, with a thick, horizontal design from front to rear.

　The powertrain combines a 2.4-liter inline 4-cylinder engine with a motor that delivers 40% more power than the previous model and a large-capacity 20kWh drive battery, enabling the car to travel 87km in EV mode.

　All models are 4WD, PHEV-only, and are available in 5- and 7-passenger configurations.

　With the latest improvements, the “”MITSUBISHI CONNECT”” connected service enables the use of in-car Wi-Fi. In addition, the Connected Service App now allows the doors to be locked and unlocked from a distance.

　Two new two-tone body colors, Red Diamond/Black Mica and Sterling Silver Metallic/Black Mica, are available for a total of 13 colors.

　The special edition “”BLACK Edition”” is based on the mid-grade “”G”” model and features a black front grille, skid plates and door mirrors, and gloss black center and quarter pillars. The interior also features a black ceiling and exclusive shift panel.

　In addition, exclusive 20-inch BuBlack aluminum alloys and the exclusive Titanium Gray Metallic/Black Mica color are available, and black accents on both the interior and exterior give the new Outlander a higher quality and more intrepid image.

　The new Outlander’s price (including consumption tax) starts at 4,621,100 yen for the standard model. The special edition Black Edition is priced at 5,047,900 yen for the five-seater and 5,139,200 yen for the seven-seater.”

“Mitsubishi’s Latest SUV with a Full-Scale Tent Specification!

New Outlander PHEV with a pop-up roof is now available
　Mitsubishi dealership Nishiohari Mitsubishi Motors Sales in Aichi Prefecture, Japan, exhibited the new “”Outlander E:POP”” (prototype), an overnight vehicle with a pop-up roof based on the new Outlander PHEV, at the “”Nagoya Camper Fair 2022 AUTUMN”” held on September 10 and 11, 2022. (prototype) based on the new “”Outlander PHEV”” with a pop-up roof was specially exhibited.

Gutsy overnight-vehicle specs! The all-new “”Outlander E:POP”” on display for the first time! See the actual car and

The new “”Outlander E:POP”” (prototype) with a pop-up roof and overnight stay specifications, built by Nishiohari Mitsubishi Motors Sales Co.

　Nishiohari Mitsubishi Motors Sales also has a history of producing an original pop-up roof version based on the first-generation Outlander PHEV.

　The prototype of the pop-up roof version based on the new Outlander PHEV (2nd generation) has been produced and unveiled for the first time.

　Nishiohari Mitsubishi Motors Sales also produced an “”E-Bed”” (original bed kit) for the new Outlander PHEV, which was shown at the aforementioned show.

　The new Outlander PHEV has been designed to be convenient for overnight stays and leisure activities, with a maximum output of 1,500 watts of power available for use inside the car, but the pop-up roof version will allow even more comfortable outdoor enjoyment.”

“Mitsubishi Launches New “”Outlander”” in China, but No PHEV! What is the “”BEV”” that Mitsubishi is focusing on in China?

Around 12,000 Reservations Received in China
　The third-generation Outlander, introduced in Japan in October 2021 exclusively as a PHEV model, has been highly acclaimed both in Japan and abroad as the flagship model of the Mitsubishi SUV lineup.

PHEV-less and appearing in China! See the new Outlander SUV with unique specifications in 16 images.

　The Outlander will make its debut in China in August 2022, and reservations began on August 26, and within a week the number of reservations had reached approximately 12,000, showing its popularity.

The new Outlander handled by Guangqi Mitsubishi in China

　The reservations are made before the official price is announced, using a method commonly known in China as “”blind revision. By paying a 99,000 RMB (approx. 2 million yen) deposit, Outlander customers can receive various preferential treatment, including priority delivery of the car.

　What are the differences between the Outlander and the Japanese version of the third-generation Chinese Outlander that has just been announced?

The Outlander, introduced in 2005 as the successor to the Airtrek, has undergone two model changes in the past 17 years. 2012 saw the introduction of the second-generation Outlander, the world’s first 4WD plug-in hybrid SUV, and the introduction of a PHEV model.

　The ability to supply electricity from the car attracted a lot of attention, and the model was introduced for outdoor use by individuals and for use by companies and municipalities in case of disasters, making it the best-selling PHEV model overall.

　The third-generation Outlander in Japan will be introduced in 2021. Like previous models, it was introduced in markets outside Japan, but in Japan the pure gasoline model was discontinued and only the PHEV model with the 4B12 2.4-liter inline 4-cylinder engine was available.

　In other markets such as Australia and the U.S., initially only gasoline models powered by Nissan’s PR25DD 2.5-liter inline-4 engine were available, but it was later announced that PHEV models would also be introduced (PHEVs were already available in Australia).

　In China, the first-generation Outlander (Japanese name: Airtrek) landed in 2004. At the time, Mitsubishi had a partnership with Beijing Jeep, a joint venture between Beijing Automotive and Jeep (Chrysler), to produce Mitsubishi models in China.

Many may ask, “”Why Beijing Jeep?”” Mitsubishi has long had a strong relationship with Chrysler, and at the time had a capital tie-up with DaimlerChrysler (now Sterantis).

　Beijing Jeep, created in 1984, was contracted to produce and sell Chrysler-related models in China, partly because the Jeep brand had been absorbed by Chrysler. Production of the first generation Outlander continued until 2008, when the joint venture was dissolved.

Mitsubishi launches the new Outlander in China, but no PHEV! What is the “”BEV”” that Mitsubishi is focusing on in China?

No PHEV in the Chinese market, not even the Eclipse Cross!
　In 2006, the second generation Outlander (first generation in Japan) was introduced in China, but since the second generation model was not produced by a joint venture, it was sold as an “”import”” with higher prices due to tariffs. This situation would continue until 2016, when Mitsubishi again established a joint venture and revived production of the Outlander in China.

　In 2012, Mitsubishi established Guangqi Mitsubishi, a joint venture with Guangzhou Automobile; the third-generation Outlander (second generation in Japan) was introduced to China as an import in 2012, and switched to local production in 2016.

　The Outlander has a unique history, but after about a year of delay, the fourth-generation Outlander (the third-generation model in Japan) will finally be available for reservation in China in August 2022.

The new Outlander handled by Guangqi Mitsubishi in China

　The basic exterior is identical to the Japanese version, and the interior is also unchanged.

　However, the most distinctive feature of the Chinese version is its unique 48V mild hybrid. While plug-in hybrid models are available in Japan, and pure gasoline models are available in the U.S. and Australia, only a mild hybrid model (212hp) powered by a 4B40 1.5-liter turbocharged inline 4-cylinder engine is available in China.

　It is not clear why only the Chinese version is a 48V mild hybrid.

　However, the Chinese-spec Eclipse Cross is also not available as a PHEV model, but as a pure gasoline model with the same engine.

　Mitsubishi also manufactures and sells the Airtrek electric vehicle (BEV) in China, whose body was transferred from Guangzhou Automobile.

　We suspect that the reasons for not selling PHEVs in China include the difficulty of producing PHEV-related parts locally in China, or the purpose of focusing on BEVs to clarify the position with the Airtrek.

　When we asked Mitsubishi’s public relations department about the development of the Outlander in the Chinese market, the response was, “”As you may have guessed, we are focusing on the Airtrek for BEVs, and we will consider PHEVs while watching the policy and market trends in China.

　We will keep an eye on the market to see if there will be additional PHEV models depending on demand, or if Mitsubishi will continue to develop only mild-hybrid models.

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“Mitsubishi Motors Posts Second Consecutive Year of Sales Growth in Japan on Strong Outlander Sales July 29, 2022 (Fri.) 14:00

Mitsubishi Delica D:5
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) announced on July 28 its preliminary production, domestic sales, and export results for the first half (January-June) of 2022. Domestic sales increased 2.9% to 45,178 units, marking the second consecutive year of positive growth.

Registered vehicle sales were up sharply, rising 30.2% to 25,350 units, due in part to strong sales of the Outlander PHEV. Sales of mini vehicles were down 18.8% to 19,828 units. Domestic market share was 2.4%, up 0.4 points from the same period last year.

Global production was 469,940 units, down 8.8% from the same period last year and the first year-on-year decline in two years. Domestic production was down 11.8% to 197,666 units, and overseas production fell 6.4% to 272,274 units. This was the first year-on-year decline in both categories in two years.

Exports were down 17.4% to 95,863 units, the fourth consecutive year of negative growth.”

“Mitsubishi Motors’ U.S. sales of Outlander up 2.2 times in the first half of 2022 07:30, Thursday, July 7, 2022

Mitsubishi Motors North America, the U.S. division of Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC), announced on July 2 the results of new vehicle sales in the U.S. for the first half of 2022 (January-June). Total sales volume was 48,272 units. Year-over-year sales were down 9.6%, the first year-on-year decline in two years.

Among SUVs, the Outlander sold 23,303 units in the first half of the year. Thanks to the effect of the new model, sales grew 2.2 times that of the same period of the previous year, marking the first recovery in three years. In the U.S., sales of the Outlander PHEV, of which the conventional version is still on sale, totaled 1,126 units. Sales of the Outlander PHEV, which is still being sold in the U.S. in the conventional model, were 1,126 units, approximately 1.7 times that of the same period last year, marking the second consecutive year of growth.

Sales of the Eclipse Cross were 5,712 units in the first half of the year. Thanks to the launch of the new and improved Eclipse Cross, sales were up 1.3 times that of the same period last year, the first increase in three years.

On the other hand, sales of the “”Outlander Sport”” (equivalent to the “”RVR”” in Japan) were only 8,596 units in the first half of the year. Compared to the same period last year, sales were down 64.2%, the first year-on-year decline in three years. The Mirage compact car also saw a year-on-year decrease for the first time in two years, down 30.5% year-on-year, to 9,535 units.

Mitsubishi Motors’ new vehicle sales in the U.S. in 2021 are 102,037 units. This is a 16.8% increase over the previous year and the first year-on-year increase in two years.

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“Wider than the Outlander! Behold the imposing appearance of the next-generation

Mitsubishi Motors is currently developing the next-generation L200 pickup truck. The L200, formerly known as the Triton, is a 1-ton pickup truck that was officially sold in Japan from 2006 to 2011.

The current model, the fifth generation of the L200, debuted in 2014 and is sold in Asian and Oceania markets as the Triton, just as it once was in Japan. 2018 will see a major upgrade (launched as a new model in the UK), and the baton will finally be passed on to the next-generation model.

The L200 next-generation prototype was captured in a test mule in January, but this time it is in production form with the final design visible. The front end reveals a bold grille that incorporates the latest Mitsubishi “”Dynamic Shield”” design. Like the Outlander, the main headlights are positioned below slim LED daytime running lights.

Perhaps the biggest change is a mesh-pattern grille similar to that of the Nissan Navara; the L200 was jointly developed by the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance and uses the same architecture as the Nissan Navara. Many other components are expected to share similarities as well.

On the side, we can see streamlined styling and angled accents above the wheel arches, while the wheelbase appears to be stretched and will provide a fuller cabin.

At the rear, no major changes can be seen at this stage, but the taillights and bumper are expected to be started in the future. In addition, the next-generation model will shift to electrification, and the adoption of PHEV will be the main feature. The prototype’s exhaust pipe is connected to an emission monitoring sensor, so we can expect gasoline and diesel engines to be offered as well, depending on the market.

The world premiere of the L200/Triton is expected after 2023.”

“Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV fails to display side-under camera image…may not comply with safety standardsJune 30, 2022, 5:45 PM

On June 30, Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) filed a recall with the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) due to a defect in the navigation system of the Outlander PHEV. The affected 7,812 vehicles were manufactured between December 10, 2021 and May 26, 2022.

Due to a defective control program setting of the navigation system, the information processing in the system may not be completed when the system starts up, causing the system to restart repeatedly. In addition, when communication within the system is disrupted due to power fluctuation or other reasons, the system may not switch to the camera image and may display a black screen because the restoration process is not performed.

Currently, Article 44 of the Safety Standards requires the installation of a side-underview mirror or equivalent camera to confirm the view of the front passenger’s side. As a remedial measure, all vehicles will be equipped with the side-underview mirrors.

As a remedial measure, the control program of the navigation system will be rewritten to the countermeasure specifications for all vehicles.

There have been 203 cases of defects and no accidents. The recall was reported based on information from the market.”

“Toyota RAV4 Adopts Digital Cockpit…2023 Model Year Preceded in EuropeJun 24, 2022, 10:15 AM

On June 22, Toyota Motor Corporation’s European division announced the 2023 model of the RAV4 (Toyota RAV4) in Europe in advance. The interior has been significantly updated.

The 2023 model will feature a large 12.3-inch TFT display in front of the driver. The display can be customized to the driver’s preference, including four different styles (casual, smart, sport, and tough) and three different layouts. Navigation information can also be displayed.

The center of the dashboard features the latest multimedia system with a 10.5-inch high-definition color display. Together with the 12.3-inch TFT display in front of the driver, this creates a digital cockpit.”