Hindustan Motors and Mitsubishi Motors have launched the Mitsubishi Outlander on the 3rd of October. It is priced at Rs 20.2 lakh (ex-showroom) across the country.
The Outlander possesses a petrol engine that generates 170bhp@6000rpm and 226Nm@4100rpm. It also runs Mitusbishi’s patented variable valve timing system, called ‘MIVEC’. Other features of the Outlander include the RISE (Reinforced Impact Safety Evolution) body of the vehicle that results in improved collision safety for all occupants, regardless of impact directions. For adventure lovers, it has INVECS-III (Intelligent and Innovative Vehicle Electronic Control System), and a CVT (Continuous Variable Transmission) with 6-speed paddle shifts on steering wheel. It also hosts Electronically Controlled 4WD, whose drive mode selector dial can change the Outlander’s drive mode from 2WD to 4WD or 4WD lock mode. The split tailgate with remote folding rear seats can be tumbled from the tailgate at the touch of a button and the smart key enables locking or unlocking of the doors and tailgate, as well as turning on or off the ignition without inserting a key. The SUV comes fitted with customized speakers and a 650W Rockford-Fosgate music system. Use of sound blocking and vibration-absorbing devices enables high quality sound reproduction in the car.
Other features include dual stage front and co-passenger air bags, climate control, reverse parking sensors, cruise control, multi information display system, security alarm, power-adjusted and heated seats and engine immobilizer and over a dozen big and small storage spaces. The Outlander is available in seven vibrant colors – Cascade White, Silver Dew, Sunrise Yellow, River Blue, Pasture Green, Twilight Red and New Moon Black. The vehicle will be assembled at Hindustan Motors’ Chennai car plant, situated at Tiruvallur on the outskirts of Chennai in Tamil Nadu.
