Mitsubishi Outlander

Overview

The Mitsubishi Outlander aims at all those SUV fanboys who want a polished experience of a sedan in an SUV, in terms of the way it feels and drives. The Mitsubishi Outlander is currently sold in UAE in two different variants – GLS and GLX – both of which differ both in terms of powertrains and seating configurations. The colour options on offer for the Mitsubishi Outlander are Quartz Brown, Titanium Grey, White Pearl, Black Pearl, Cosmic Blue, White Solid, Sterling Silver, and Orient Red.

Interior & Features

The interior cabin of the Mitsubishi Outlander too has got a certain level of simplicity as that of the exterior design, save for the fact that it doesn’t look as sophisticated and full of character.

The three-spoke multi-functional steering wheel as well as the simply laid instrument console lack the visual drama and appeal of a premium vehicle, and so does the wraparound centre console, which does house premium bits like a touchscreen infotainment system and climate control buttons, but look too simple and rounded in its layout.

While the cabin design of the Mitsubishi Outlander lack the desirability, its list of features surely don’t, as this list is quite long with some premium additions like electric sunroof, rain-sensing wipers, hands-free tailgate, leather upholstery, powered front seats with heating and ventilation systems, a premium Rockford Fosgate sound system and many more.

Exterior

The Mitsubishi Outlander doesn’t manage to create any new benchmark in the way it looks or is designed, however, it is very much pleasing to the eyes with a handsome and proportionate design which very much retains the traditional upright stance of an SUV in a modern-day flavour.

At the front, the Mitsubishi Outlander has a lovable sleekness to its front chrome grille design, which extends beautifully downwards along with the extended wraparound chrome element sideways, which also engulf angular full LED headlamps with daytime running LEDs. The side chrome elements of the grille extend all the way down towards the fog lamps, making the front look quite wide and big in isolation.

The Mitsubishi Outlander has a good tautness in its side profile, with sharp and straight lines accentuating its upright stance very much, with the large windows making it look even bigger than what it actually is. The premium appeal of the Outlander is further increased by the extended use of chrome on the shoulder line as well as the lower portion of the doors.

At the rear, the Outlander looks a bit off beat with a curvy pattern for the rear windscreen, which ends up with large wraparound LED tail lamps flanking the centre of the boot lid which gets a big chrome element.

Ride & Handling

The Mitsubishi Outlander has been fitted with Macpherson struts with coil springs and stabiliser bar at the front and a multi-link with coil springs and stabilizer bar at the rear, which have been softly sprung to give it a ride quality comparable to large sedans. The lower centre of gravity, along with taut steering setup, further makes the driving dynamics even more enjoyable with a very well-controlled body roll.

Engine & Fuel Consumption

The two variants of the Mitsubishi Montero are blessed with separate powertrains under their respective hoods. The entry-level 5-seater GLX variant comes with a 2.4-litre four-cylinder petrol engine coupled to a CVT gearbox, which produces a maximum power output of 167 PS and a peak torque output of 222 Nm. On the other hand, the bigger 3.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine finds its way in the more premium 7-seater GLS variant, which generates maximum power and torque output of 230 PS and 292 Nm respectively.

Braking & Safety

The Mitsubishi Outlander has been bestowed with impressive safety features setlist, which includes front, side, and curtain airbags, ABS with EBD and brake assist, active stability control, traction control, hill start assist, forward collision mitigation, adaptive cruise control, ultrasonic miss-acceleration mitigation, front and rear parking sensors, blind-spot warning with lane change assist, rear cross-traffic alert and reverse camera.

Verdict

With its car-like mannerisms and taut and upright stance of a conventional SUV, the Mitsubishi Outlander provides the best of both the worlds in a premium and luxury package and balanced looks in and out.