Mitsubishi Motors South Africa has launched the all-new Outlander Sport which will serve a stylish and capable compact SUV in the Japanese automaker’s portfolio. We have all the information for locally bound iterations below.
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Starting on the outside, the Outlander Sport owes its provenance to Mitsubishi’s “Silky & Solid” concept and is said to feature a sporty exterior that retains the traditional SUV aesthetic. The front grille is three-dimensional, flanked by bold LED daytime running lights making the Mitsubishi instantly recognizable and shying away from the cookie cutter of SUV styling. The rear taillights also adopt the same T-shape from the front.
Inside, the instrument panel is designed for optimal forward visibility, allowing drivers to easily navigate challenging terrain. A large display panel integrates a 12.3-inch Smartphone-link Display Audio system with a multi-widget function that can display various information on a single screen. GL and GLS models come with an 8-inch version of this system. The Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Exceed boasts a class-leading sound system co-developed with Yamaha Corporation. The system includes eight speakers, with front tweeters on the A-pillars, woofers in the front doors, and coaxial two-way speakers in the rear doors.
Under the bonnet, the Outlander Sport is powered by a 1.5-litre DOHC 16-valve MIVEC engine offering 77 kW @ 6 000 r/min and 141 N.m @ 4 000 r/min. Mitsubishi highlighted that this engine is paired with a high-efficiency CVT for low fuel consumption and a quiet ride. No confirmed data on the fuel consumption is available for the local market however abroad, the Outlander Sport manages 7.8 L/100 km in a combined cycle which should make it competitive if this is attainable in the real world.
Pricing:
- Outlander Sport 1.5 GL CVT – R429 990
- Outlander Sport 1.5 GLS CVT – R449 990
- Outlander Sport 1.5 Aspire CVT – R479 990
- Outlander Sport 1.5 Exceed CVT – R499 990
The Outlander Sport is offered as a two-wheel drive but leverages Mitsubishi’s expertise in off-road driving. Four drive modes, including Normal, Wet, Gravel, and Mud, allow the vehicle to handle various road conditions. The integration of Active Yaw Control adjusts drive between the wheels to improve controllability, traction control, engine control, and power steering control.
The Mitsubishi Outlander Sport rides on MacPherson strut suspension up front and a torsion beam set up at the rear, with disc brakes all around. The suspension has been specifically developed for comfortable handling on various terrains. With a ground clearance of 222 mm, the Outlander Sport can confidently traverse even the roughest roads. Approach and departure angles of 21.0 degrees and 30.5 degrees further enhance its off-road capability.
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