Mitsubishi Outlander 2013 - The current generation Mitsubishi Outlander XL

The current generation Mitsubishi Outlander XL, that until the last restyling that after it is a very popular car in Russia. Spacious interior, powerful and reliable engines, four-wheel drive and competitive price provides a strong demand and competitiveness. But nothing is eternal, and to replace the second Outlander SUV came next - the third generation.

The new Mitsubishi Outlander 2013 model year less than a month has to be presented at the Geneva Motor Show 2012. According to the company Mitsubishi Motors Corporation Mitsubishi Outlander coming generation of the model will lead to a completely different level. The Russians will be able to buy a car in the summer of this year.

Before the official debut in Geneva of information about car very little. However, even a single photo of Mitsubishi Outlander 2013 is clearly seen that this is not just a "face lift" - is a brand new car. An interesting design of the front bumper, along the edge of the sidewalls and gently descending roof line look very harmonious and complete.

Visually, the crossover is more easy, rapid and dynamic. It should be noted that in the external appearance of a new crossover concept clearly visible features of the PX-MiEV II, presented at last year's auto show in Tokyo. However, if the PX-MiEV can not be called externally balanced car, the new Outlander is quite a beautiful machine.

How is the interior of the new Mitsubishi Outlander 2013 until we can only guess, but the Japanese have to apply to the interior finish materials of higher quality, glossy inserts and silver. The center console appears high resolution monitor. The options are complementary items such as baggage door opener, the third row of seats and dual-zone climate control. Cargo space has a flat floor, and an ergonomic steering wheel adjustable for height as well as on the flight.

The new Mitsubishi Outlander are two engines:

• 2.0-liter gasoline engine with multipoint fuel injection and variable valve timing system;
• 2.2-liter diesel powerplant with a similar variable valve timing technology.

Feature of the gas distribution system management Mitsubishi Outlander 2013 is an opportunity not only to change the opening of the valves, but also to regulate their course.

Both power units of the new Outlander 2013 Mitsubishi's work in tandem with a completely new six-speed automatic transmission. The drive can either complete, or only the front wheels. Besides all this will also be available engine management start-stop. Data on fuel consumption yet, but we know that CO2 emissions per kilometer is around 130 grams.

In the near future the company plans to release a hybrid and the Mitsubishi Outlander. Technically, it completely repeats the concept PX-MiEV II. Under the hood, plug-in hybrid propulsion system will be established, consisting of two electric motors and gasoline engine capacity of 2.0 liters. The total capacity of the hybrid Mitsubishi Outlander is 163 horsepower.

At the presentation of the hybrid PX-MiEV II in Tokyo, the Japanese had a fantastic zavyalen fuel for the hybrid set at 1.7 liters per 100 kilometers and a cruising range on pure electric to half a hundred miles.