The Mitsubishi Outlander is a compact crossover (medium size from 2007-present) produced by Japanese automaker Mitsubishi. Originally known as Mitsubishi Airtrek when it was introduced in Japan in 2001, and based on the Mitsubishi ASX concept vehicle exhibited at the 2001 North American International Car Show. It was sold on the Mitsubishi dealership network Japan called Car Plaza . ASX (Active Sports Crossover) represents Mitsubishi's approach to industry-wide SUV trends to retain the all-season and off-road capabilities offered by high ground clearance and four-wheel drive while still offering car, economy and size emissions.
The original Airtrek name was chosen to "describe the ability of the vehicle to transport its passengers on an adventure-free journey in a 'bird-free' way," and "created from Air and Tracks to express fun ride ideas, adventure-filled adventures. "Outlander's replacing" Outlander signature boosted "a feeling of traveling to a distant and unexplored place for adventure."
The second generation of vehicles was introduced in 2006 and all markets including Japan adopted the Outlander name, although the production of the older versions continued in parallel. It's built on the company's GS platform, and uses a variety of engines developed by Mitsubishi, Volkswagen, and PSA Peugeot CitroÃÆ'ÂÂ n. PSA CitroÃÆ'¡n C-Crosser and Peugeot 4007, produced by Mitsubishi in Japan, is a badged engineering version of the second generation Outlander. Global sales reached 1.5 million units milestone in October 2016, 15 years after its market launch.
As part of the third-generation line-up, Mitsubishi launched in January 2013 a plug-in hybrid model called Outlander PHEV. Cumulative global sales past 100,000 units milestone in March 2016. In December 2016, Europe was a leading market with over 80,000 units sold, followed by Japan with around 35,000. In December 2016, the top European markets were Britain and the Netherlands, each country with approximately 26,000 units registered. The Outlander PHEV is the best-selling plug-in electric vehicle in Europe in 2014 and again in 2015, and has ranked as the best-selling plug-in hybrid car in Europe for four consecutive years. Both in 2014 and 2015, it also ranks as a world's top selling plug-in hybrid, and as the third best-selling plug-in car after the all-electric Tesla Model S and Nissan Leaf. In December 2016, with nearly 120,000 units sold globally, PHEV Outlander is ranked as the second best-selling plug-in in the world after the Chevrolet Volt, and sales of fourth-best plug-in fourth in the world. car.
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First generation (2001-2008)
Airtrek was first introduced to the Japanese market on June 20, 2001, at a price of Ã, Â ¥ 1,7-2,3 million. It offers a choice of either 126 PS (93WW) 4G63 2.0Ã, L or 139Ã, PS (102Ã, kW) 4G64 2.4G GDI, mated to the standard INVECS- II 4-speed semi-automatic transmission. Front and four wheel drives are available. The four-wheel drive version uses an open differential for front and rear axles, with a condensed joining unit for central differentials. The high performance model, called Turbo R , was introduced in 2002 and uses a detuned version of the Lancer Evolution 4G63T 2.0Ã,Â, L I4 turbo. The engine produces 240 PS (180 kW) and 343 N m m (253 lb ft), although in the export market the output of the Outlander version is reduced to 202 PS (149 kW) and 303 N m m (223 lb. Ft). The return of a four-cylinder engine under 2.0 liters offers Japanese shoppers a vehicle that complies with Japanese regulations regarding exterior dimensions and engine displacement; however, the exterior dimension exceeds Japanese regulations for "compact" designation.
Outlander arrived in 2003 in North America, replacing the Mitsubishi Montero Sport, with a modified front grille and headlights that increased the overall length of about 130 millimeters (5.1 inches), and both models were produced in parallel afterwards. It shares the platform with the Mitsubishi Grandis, also introduced in 2003. A 4G64 powerplant version is offered first, while the 4G69 2.4 L SOHC MIVEC I4 produces 120 kW (160 PS) and 220 Â ° LU (160 Ib), and turbocharged 4G63T appeared in 2004. All have front-wheel or four-wheel drive options.
In some South American markets, it is known as Montero Outlander , to benefit from an association with the best-selling Mitsubishi Montero Sport. Second generation (2006-2012) Second generation >
On October 17, 2006, Mitsubishi launched a second generation model, dropping Airtrek in Japan to adopt a global name. It features a DOCC 2.4Ã © MIVEC engine, a new 16-valve L; Continuous variable transmission (CVT), a Mitsubishi AWC system equipped with four-wheel drive and electronically controlled stability control, on a stretched Mitsubishi GS platform. The North American version, supported by the new design 6B31 3.0Ã, L V6 SOHC MIVEC was featured in April 2006 at the New York Auto Show before it was released in October of the same year. Due to the availability of the V6 engine, Mitsubishi again offered a shorter version of this vehicle, and reintroduced the Mitsubishi RVR February 17, 2010. The use of a four-cylinder engine under 2.0 liters offers Japanese buyers vehicles that comply with Japanese regulations on exterior dimensions and engine displacement , which has tax advantages, gives the buyer the ability to purchase a vehicle capable of accommodating seven people without paying a tax penalty on a larger machine.
Outlander, which features Mitsubishi's safety body, earned a four star rating from the Euro NCAP car safety performance appraisal program. One of its unique features is Mitsubishi calling it "Flap-Fold Tailgate"; it is a two-piece tailgate integrated into the rear bumper that folds down to facilitate loading, while serving as a bench when the truck is open, capable of holding up to 180 kg (400 pounds)
In the domestic market of Japan, this is the best-selling SUV from October 2006 to March 2007, while in the US market reached 1,694 and 2,108 sales in November and December 2006, the first two months were available; Mitsubishi finally expects at least 4,000 sales per month in the United States, and after the cancellation of the Mitsubishi Grandis in the 2011 model year, Outlander is now the only Mitsubishi MPV capable of carrying seven passengers with all wheel drive. In Chile, where the two generations are sold simultaneously, the new model is auctioned Outlander K2 .
The increasing demand for new Mitsubishi Lancer, and consequently on the capacity of the Mizushima company's production facilities, has required Mitsubishi to reassess the Outlander production. In September 2007, they announced that from 2008, European Outlanders market production will be moved from Nagoya to the NedCar plant in the Netherlands, while CitroÃÆ'¡n C-Crosser and Peugeot 4007 will move their production from Mizushima to Nagoya.
The model was a facelift for the 2008 model, although the 2007 grille was brought in the United States and Canada for 2008-09 until another facelift in the 2010 model.
At the SEMA Show 2007 in Las Vegas, the company presented the concept of Mitsubishi Evolander (now known as Mitsubishi Outlander Ralliart ), powered by a supercharged version of 240Ã, kW (330Ã, PS) i> 6B31 V6 and is equipped with the correct suspension, brake, wheel/tire, body kit, and interior. A second show car, an Outlander GT Prototype with a front grille based on Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X, was exhibited at the 2009 New York International Exhibition, and formed the basis of the facelift model introduced at the end of 2009.
Along with the big facelift for the 2010 model year, the upscale Outlander XLS (GT in the US) introduces a new color MFD dashboard display and the Mitsubishi AWC S-AWC system. The lower trim retains the previous MFD and the less sophisticated AWC AWD system. Likewise, the interior is also slightly revised to incorporate the skin into the trim and door dashboard.
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Third generation (2013-present)
Mitsubishi launched the third generation Outlander at the Geneva Motor Show 2012. The Outlander production version was imported in Russia in July 2012, and was introduced in other European markets in September 2012. The vehicle was introduced to North America in November 2012 LA Auto Show, and went on sale in early 2013.
The redesigned model has a new lightweight body that weighs about 90 kilos (200 pounds) less than the previous model due to the wide use of high tensile strength steel. With a drag coefficient lower than c d 0.33, fuel economy has been upgraded from the previous model. Inside, the dashboard and front door are covered with soft touch material, redesigned seats, and there is sound insulation to keep the cabin quiet.
The front suspension consists of MacPherson struts with stabilizer rods, and the rear suspension is a multi-link design with stabilizer rod. Electric Power Steering reduces the load on the engine compared to the hydraulic system and helps improve fuel economy. Disc brakes are fitted on all four wheels, with a 294 mm (11.6 in) ventilated rotor in front along with a solid rotor measuring 302 mm (11.9 inches) in the rear.
New security features available include Collision Mitigation Forward system, Departure departure warning system, driver's knee airbag to reduce foot injury in accidents, and adaptive cruise control. In addition, the Outlander has a standard driver and a passenger front airbag, an airbag front airbag along with a curtain air bag, ABS with EBD, Traction Logic Control, Active Stability Control, Hill Start Assist, and receding brake pedal to prevent falling foot injuries.
In an accident test conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, Outlander receives a "Good" top score in each category. When equipped with an optional Forward Collision Taking system, the car receives the Top Safety Pick award. The vehicle also earned a five star rating overall in the United States, Japan, and the European New Car Assessment Program.
2015 Update
At the 2015 New Automotive International Exhibition, Mitsubishi launched a highly revised Outlander for the 2016 model year. The vehicle features a new design language called "Dynamic Shield" that will be the basis for future vehicles in different segments. The revised main lights now include LED DRL with full LED headlight options. Inside the cabin, Mitsubishi makes improvements on the steering wheel, headliner, rear folding chairs, and door controls.
In addition to cosmetic changes, the updated Outlander has reduced cabin noise through increased use of sound insulation, thicker door glass, dynamic suspension and differential dampening, and thicker weatherstripping. Suspension and steering are reset and the new generation Jatco CVT8 transmission is introduced for four cylinder models. The revised SUV was first sold in Australia in June 2015 followed by the United States, Canada and the Caribbean in July.
Plug-in hybrid
The third generation includes a plug-in hybrid variant, called PHEV, and a production version introduced at the 2012 Paris Motor Show.
Specifications
The plug-in hybrid has a 2.0-liter MIVEC 4-cylinder gasoline engine, coupled with an electric powertrain, derived from the electrical system used on the Mitsubishi i-MiEV. Two 60 kW electric motors independently drive the front and rear wheels, while the gasoline-powered engine can be used as a generator for the motor, and/or drive the vehicle directly. Located on the left side of the engine (transaxle-style position), the front motor is a smaller, lighter, and higher version of the synchronous magnetic electric motor used in the i-MiEV.
The Outlander PHEV has a 12 kWh lithium-ion battery capable of delivering an all-electric 52.3 km (32.5 mi) range under the New European Driving Cycle. Under Japan the JC08 tests the range of all electricity is 60 km (37 mi), with a top speed of 120 km/h (75 mph). The battery pack is located in a dust and watertight storage area placed beneath the passenger compartment subfloor and between the front and rear axles, uninterrupted into the passenger compartment. It consists of 80 cells configured in series. Mitsubishi's target is to achieve a combined fuel economy for Japan in an "EV Drive" mode of 67 km/l, equivalent to about 157 miles per gallon (MPGe). Fuel economy in hybrid mode for Japan is 5.3 L/100 km (44 mpg -US ).
The hybrid plug-in comes with two charging sockets, CHAdeMO regular and fast charging. When charging at home, the driver can choose between a standard 3-pin plug socket or via a special EV charging point. The vehicle is equipped with a 5 m (16 ft) charging cable for connection to standard plug sockets. From the standard plug, charging from empty to full charge takes about five hours. From a dedicated charging point at home or at a general charging point, it takes about 3.5 hours at full cost. DC fast charging sockets can be used at CHAdeMO charging stations. Fast charging allows 80% charging in about 30 minutes.
- Driving Mode
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV has three driving modes: "EV Drive", "Series Hybrid", and "Parallel Hybrid". Drivetrain automatically selects one of three mode drivetrain for optimum performance and efficiency. In "EV Drive" mode the vehicle is driven in environmentally friendly performance mode by two electric motors, with energy supplied exclusively by lithium-ion batteries, and becomes 100% electric zero-emission vehicles. In Series or Parallel Drive mode, the generator generates electricity from the engine and stores it in the battery pack.
This machine is equipped with the so-called Mitsubishi Electronic Control of Innovative Timers (MIVEC), which claims to maximize power production, improve fuel efficiency, and reduce exhaust emissions. The system works by continuing to vary the intake valve timings, according to engine speed, when operating in "Parallel Hybrid" mode. The engine functions only to generate electricity in "Hybrid Series" mode and is mainly used to provide motive power in "Parallel Hybrid" mode.
Drivetrain switches to "Hybrid Series" when energy levels are left in low battery or when required for additional acceleration. In this mode, two electric motors are powered by a battery and a gasoline-powered generator. Vehicles can also switch to parallel hybrid mode. In this drive mode, the hybrid plug-in uses the complete available resources: a gasoline engine, two electric motors and a gasoline-powered engine generator. Mode "Parallel Hybrid" is the most commonly used when driving by way of cruise with long-distance/high speed mounts, such as on open roads or highways. This is the most efficient mode drivetrain in driving conditions like this.
- Regenerative braking variables
The Outlander PHEV features regenerative braking during normal decelerations (braking or glide), with front and rear electric motors working as generators so electricity can be generated and re-inserted into the main battery pack. In addition, the plug-in hybrid has a set-up that allows the driver to control the engine braking power with the paddle behind the wheel. The drive activates regenerative braking by shifting the middle selector to the "B" position.
The variable regenerative braking is achieved by tapping the paddle, the strength of the regenerative braking system can step through six different settings, allowing the driver to adjust how much power is recovered to the battery, and to balance the amount of braking performed with the amount of momentum the driver wants to retain. For example, down a long but shallow slope, it is better to keep rolling with a small healing rate, while down a steep hill, the driver can set the system for maximum regeneration. In the most aggressive setting, the regen system will easily hold the Outlander at 80 km/h (50 mph) down a moderate downhill. With a minimum regen, the car will save momentum and travel a great distance without power.
- Driver-enabled mode
The Outlander PHEV has three driver-enabled modes:
- ECO mode: in this mode the vehicle reduces the use of fuel and electricity for efficiency improvements with just a touch of a button.
- Battery Saver Mode: In this driver-enabled mode, the vehicle automatically conserves energy in the drive battery pack by operating the vehicle in hybrid mode. The "Battery Save Mode" will only operate after the battery energy level drops below 90% full. For example, this mode will allow the vehicle to be driven in urban traffic with the engine/generator to maintain higher battery charge levels; it can then be disabled, allowing the vehicle to be driven through the environment silently at the appropriate speed in EV Drive Mode.
- Battery Charge Mode: when activated, whether the vehicle is moving or jammed, the engine will generate electricity to put in the battery, forcing the vehicle to operate in "Hybrid Series" mode. For example, if the machine is idle and the vehicle is not moving, choosing this mode will charge low energy levels in the battery until 80% is fully charged in about 40 minutes.
- Features of the EV plug-in hybrid
Sales
Sales began in Japan in late January 2013, becoming the first plug-in hybrid SUV on the market. Retail prices vary from Ã, Â ¥ 3,324,000 ( US $ 36,650 ) to Ã, Â ¥ 4,297,000 ( US $ 47,380 ). The engine shift from the largest version is kept below 2.5 liters so to avoid Japanese buyers having to pay more annual road taxes that will affect sales.
The European version was introduced at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show. The European version is similar to the Japanese model except for minor adjustments to meet EU requirements, and Mitsubishi expects an emission rating of 44 g/km. Retail shipments begin in Europe in October 2013. Sales in Australia were originally scheduled for June 2013, but started only in 2014. Introduction in the United States was originally scheduled for January 2014.
Due to early battery production problems, European shipments to retail customers began in October 2013, initiated by the Netherlands and followed by Nordic countries, and introduction in the United States was initially delayed until 2015. Due to California regulations requiring battery-monitoring units, Mitsubishi delayed launch market in the US for the last quarter of 2015. This unit performs the onboard diagnostics onboard capacity and Outlander lithium ion battery output and warns drivers for possible degradation. which may affect vehicle emissions. In January 2015, rescheduled. Mitsubishi plans to introduce a redesigned version as a 2017 model year. The latest delay is due to lithium-ion battery production constraints. In January 2016, US shipments are scheduled to begin in August 2016. In July 2016, the US market release is delayed once again, which is scheduled back to mid-2017. Mitsubishi hopes to sell about 6,000 units in its first year of sales in the US market.
In August 2015, Outlander's plug-in hybrids are available for retail sales in 48 countries. The Outlander PHEV is classified as the world's best-selling hybrid plug-in in 2014, as well as the third best-selling plug-in electric car after the all-electric Tesla Model S and Nissan Leaf. Global sales reached around 42,400 units by 2015, representing 24.6% of worldwide sales of the Outlander lineup, making plug-in hybrids for the second year in a row as the world's best-selling hybrid plug-in, as well as the top third-selling plug-in electric car. In December 2016, PHEV Outlander ranks second as the best-selling hybrid plug-in of all time, behind the Chevrolet Volt family, and the world's fourth largest plug-in electric vehicle ever.
Cumulative global sales passed the 100,000-unit milestone in March 2016, becoming the fourth plug-in electric car to cross the mark. Europe is a leading market with 80,768 units sold by the end of 2016. The plug-in version represents 51.7% of Outlander's total sales in Europe by 2014, and 55% of nameplate sales between January and November 2015. The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV ranks in 2014 as sales of top-plug electric vehicles in Europe with 19,853 units sold, ahead of Nissan Leaf, the year before sales of plug-in cars, with more than 5,000 units. During 2015, Outlander's plug-in hybrids surpassed Leaf as Europe's best-selling plug-in passenger car, and for the second year in a row was the highest-selling plug-in electric car with 31,214 units sold. Sales reached 21,446 units in 2016, down 31% from 2015 and representing 41.5% of Outlander total sales in Europe, but enough to make the best Outlander Europe plug-in hybrid car for the fourth year running.
The Outlander PHEV's largest country market is Japan with 34,830 units sold until August 2016. By 2015, the Outlander plug-in hybrid is the best-selling plug-in electric car in Japan with 10,996 units sold. Between January and August 2016, a total of 4,162 PHEV Outlanders were sold in Japan. Outlander hybrid plug-in sales have fallen sharply since April 2016 as a result of the Mitsubishi fuel mileage scandal.
European sales led by the UK with 26,600 units were sold until December 2016, followed by the Netherlands with 25,984 units registered by the end of 2016. In November 2015, other European markets were Sweden (4,433), Norway (3,797), Germany (3,015) and France (1.594 ), together represent 24% of sales. Australia ranks among the top selling countries with 2,015 units sold until March 2016. The combined sales of the top three selling countries, Japan, the Netherlands and the UK, represent 78% of the 101,533 PHEVs Outlander sold globally by the end of March 2016. Cumulative global sales reached approximately 119,500 units as of December 2016.
The Outlander PHEV topped monthly new car sales in November 2013, representing a market share of 6.8% of new passenger cars sold that month, and for the first time in the country, plug-in electric vehicles were listed as selling new cars. In December 2013, the Outlander plug-in hybrid ranked again as the month's new sales car in the Netherlands, representing a market share of 12.6% of new car sales. The Outlander PHEV ends 2013 as the best-selling plug-in electric car with 8,039 units sold. The Dutch sales of Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV reached a 10,000-unit milestone in April 2014, and the plug-in hybrid, with 7,712 units listed, expires in 2014 again as the country's best-selling plug-in electric car. With 8,757 units registered by 2015, the Outlander plug-in hybrid is the best-selling plug-in electric car in the Netherlands for the third year running. In December 2016, PHV Outlander continues to be ranked as the best-selling plug-in electric car across the country.
Four months after its market launch, Outlander PHEV became the UK's bestselling plug-in hybrid, with about 1,200 units sold until August 2014, and ending in 2014 as the UK's best-selling plug-in electric car that year with 5,370 units sold. Sales of Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV in the UK market hit a 10,000-unit milestone in March 2015, passing Nissan Leaf to become the UK's best-selling plug-in power seller. The Outlander PHEV, with 11,681 units registered by 2015, up 118% from 2014, is the UK's top-selling plug-in car for the second year running. During the first three quarters of 2016, the Outlander plug-in hybrids continue to lead the sales of the UK plug-in power segment with 7,770 units listed. Cumulative sales passed the 25,000-unit mark in mid-October 2016, accounting for about 50% of all plug-in hybrids sold in the UK since 2010. By the end of 2016, PHV Outlander remains the best-selling plug-in of all time. car in the UK.
The hybrid plug-in is the best-selling plug-in electric car in Sweden for two consecutive years, in 2014 with 2,289 registered units, and by 2015 with 3,302. Registration is down 44.9% in 2016 to 1,819 units, making Outlander the second best-selling plug-in car in the Swedish market after Volkswagen Passat GTE (3,804). In December 2016, PHEV Outlander remained as the best-selling plug-in car of all time in Sweden with 7,506 units listed. In Norway, Outlander PHEV is the leader of the plug-in hybrid segment for two years running with 1,485 in 2014 and 2,875 units by 2015. The Outlander PHEV is the best-selling plug-in car in Norway in 2016 with 5,136 units sold, the first time ever an plug-in hybrids topped the list of Norway's top selling plug-in electric cars. In December 2016, Outlander PHEV remained the best-selling plug-in car of all time in Norway with 9,496 units listed.
It is also the top selling PEV in Australia and New Zealand in 2014, with combined sales of around 1,100 units. By 2014, the Outlander plug-in is also classified as the best-selling plug-in hybrid in Norway, Germany, France and Finland. In addition to Japan, the Netherlands, Sweden and the UK, by 2015 PHEV Outlander is also the best-selling plug-in car in Australia, New Zealand, Poland, Portugal, Romania and Spain.
The following table presents retail sales and registrations for the best-selling national market year by year to December 2015.
Reception
The Outlander PHEV was selected as one of the five finalists for the World Green Car of the Year 2014.
Battery incident
In March 2013 Mitsubishi Motors reported two separate incidents with lithium-ion batteries used in two plug-in electric cars. The lithium-ion batteries from Mitsubishi i-MiEV all electric cars are on fire at the Mizushima battery pack assembly plant on March 18 when connected to the charge-discharge test equipment. On March 21st, the battery pack from PHEV Outlander at a dealer in Yokohama was too hot and melted some of the battery cells, after the vehicle was fully charged and stood for a day. No one was hurt in the incident. The battery pack is manufactured by GS Yuasa, the same company that supplies batteries for the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, whose entire fleet was destroyed in January 2013 due to battery problems. Mitsubishi did not issue a withdrawal but stopped production and sales of both models to determine the cause of battery problems. The automaker suggests 4,000 plug-in hybrid Outlander owners to drive only on gasoline mode for now. On August 19, 2013, after changing the production process to avoid battery damage, Mitsubishi resumed production of the Outlander plug-in hybrid.
Production and sales
Outlander's global sales reached 1.5 million milestone units by October 2016, 15 years after its market launch.
References
External links
- The Outlander global website
- 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander US Version
- Offlander (Japan) official page
- Outlander Sport Indonesia
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