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Everyday, every way!
Even if Mitsubishi has already presented the third generation of the successful Outlander. And I've only just been able to gain my experience with the new generation - that's no reason not to look again at the “previous generation”.
The driving report for this is from last year and I think the predecessor of the current Outlander was really an excellent car!
It was not until 2010 that the Outlander received the current Mitsubishi family face with the “Jet-Fighter” grille and gained recognition value in the process. The 2.2 liter diesel engine was used for my test, the only engine that was also available with the dual clutch transmission.
I think it is particularly interesting for many buyers of annual cars to find out whether they will also be happy with the previous version of a model. And here the Outlander presented itself as an interesting alternative in the crossover vehicle market.
SUV or estate car?
The Outlander walks on the border between the two variants and can still successfully claim to be a compromise with a good character. In the driven version with fold-out seats number 6 and 7 in the otherwise generous trunk, the Outlander, which is supplied as standard with a practical all-wheel drive, is a real crossover. It combines the capabilities of a family station wagon with the off-roader talents of an SUV. It does not confuse you with a wacky design language, but simply translates the classic combination design into a dialect that clearly expresses the Outlander's talents for comfortable tours, even off the beaten track.
[one_third last=”no”] 7-seater: In the Intense and Instyle equipment lines, a third row of seats recessed in the trunk floor is supplied as standard. This increases the possibilities for using the Outlander, but seats 6 and 7 should only be planned for children or unloved in-laws.Diesel-wheel drive: What was rare a few years ago, the combination of a diesel engine, dual clutch transmission and all-wheel drive - works in the large Mitsubishi crossover with impressive perfection. [/ one_third]
Mitsubishi Outlander - a companion for every day, on every journey.
The Japanese manufacturer Mitsubishi has put a lot of effort into giving the large crossover a comfortable cockpit and pragmatic detailed solutions. The door panels and parts of the dashboard are lined with soft padding. The hard plastic around the perfect HiFi solution from Rockford-Fosgate was given an embossed surface. Basically, however, the interior continues to receive the rating:
Pragmatism goes before elegance.
The smart key system with which you can open and start the vehicle without taking the car key out of your jacket pocket is available in series in the Intense and Instyle models. The only point of criticism here is the somewhat shaky solution of the ignition switch, which is subsequently covered by a “plastic hat”. A version with a start button or a specially made rotary switch would have been the haptically more pleasant solution.
The driver and front passenger have an almost perfect seating position and the majority of drivers, namely those who have no sporty demands on their everyday vehicle, will be happy about the comfortable access to the interior. The seats are not too high, as is often the case in classic off-road vehicles, but they are significantly higher than in the area of the estate models, which are particularly popular with families.
In the 2.2 liter - 156 hp diesel version that I drove, the 6-speed dual clutch transmission with paddle shifters was installed on the steering wheel. There are dual-clutch transmissions that place more emphasis on performance and the complete absence of tractive power interruptions - on the other hand, Mitsubishi has found a solution that uses a calming shift strategy that emphasizes the use of the early torque mountain.
380Nm at 2.000 rpm are passed on to all 6 wheels by the turbo diesel from the PSA company via the 4-speed dual clutch transmission. Mitsubishi also relies on the intelligent all-wheel drive developed in-house in the Outlander. The driver can use the rotary switch to choose between 2WD, 4WD and 4WD Lock. During my test drive it turned out that there is basically no need to intervene in the all-wheel drive system. Leave the switch on 4WD and rely on the traction of the four driven wheels in all situations. Blocking the all-wheel drive can only be useful away from paved roads and thus “4 WD Lock” can be used as an alternative.
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The top priority in the chassis tuning was maximum driving stability. Here I can only confirm the successful achievement of goals.
However, you have to keep in mind: The Outlander is not a sports car, but clearly places great value on multifunctionality on all routes and so the tendency of the crossover to roll is not completely eliminated, which, however, benefits the comfort of the passengers on extreme dirt roads as well as in the woods and meadows. Mitsubishi Outlander drivers can rely on a high level of driving stability and the possibility of having to live with few restrictions away from asphalt strips. Mitsubishi's large crossover is above all a multifunctional vehicle with a lot of utility, pleasant comfort and extensive equipment.
Lots of space, impressive practical options and all in one body with good all-round visibility. What more do you want?
An extensive equipment maybe? But here, too, the Mitsubishi Outlander does not accept compromises in the Instyle version. Leather seats with heated seats are also included in the equipment version, as is a hard drive navigation system from the hi-fi specialist Rockford-Fosgate. Anyone who picks up their pubescent offspring from the school disco with the Outlander will reap appreciative looks after they e.g. The teens' smartphone is connected via Bluetooth and plays the current charts for blow-drying their hairstyles with a heavy bass.
On cold winter mornings, however, it is not just the wife who enjoys the heated seats or the reversing camera images displayed in the navigation monitor while pulling out of a parking space. On lonely country roads, the Outlander impresses with its bi-xenon headlights and inside the city the turning lights help to completely illuminate dark side streets.
What criticisms did I find Outlander?
The seat heating switches are hidden between the seat area and the center console, and a little more tactile sensitivity to the materials used, even out of sight, would be just fine.
Anyone who wants to own an Outlander with a jet fighter front, is looking for a sophisticated annual car or a multifunctional station wagon with all-wheel drive and more ground clearance, can now look forward to attractive offers for the predecessor. Everyone else reads the driving report for the new Outlander 😉
- Consumption norm total: 7,2l on 100km
- Test consumption min: 7,2l over 100km
- Test consumption max: 9,8l on 100km
- Test consumption cut: 8,8l on 100km
- All values 156PS Diesel with TC-SST transmission
- Note: Test usage was determined throughout the test distance.
- 18 inch light alloy rims
- Third seat row
- Smart key system
- All information for the Instyle equipment.
- Start-stop automatic
- Metallic pearl effect paint (580,00 €)
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Comfort - 16 out of 25 points
[arrow list]- Suspension empty: 3 of 5 points
- Loaded suspension: 4 out of 5 points
- Driving noise inside: 4 of 5 points
- Standard equipment: 4 of 5 points
- Assistance systems: 1 of 5 points
Driving behavior - 19 out of 25 points
[arrow list]- Curve handling: 3 of 6 points
- Stability Vmax: 6 out of 6 points
- Mechanical grip: 3 of 3 points
- Acceleration: 2 of 4 points
- border area: 5 of 6 points
Cost - 17 out of 25 points
[arrow list]- Base price: 4 of 6 points
- Equipment cost: 4 of 6 points
- Consumption: 4 of 6 points
- Maintenance: 2 of 3 points
- Depreciation: 3 of 4 points
Drive - 15 out of 25 points
[arrow list]- Running culture of the engine: 3 of 6 points
- Acceleration: 2 of 5 points
- maximum speed: 2 of 4 points
- Transmission: 2 of 4 points
- traction: 6 of 6 points
Total score: 67 / 100 points
[/tab] [/tabs] [highlight color="yellow"]And finally ...Everyday, every way
With the Outlander in the 2nd generation, Mitsubishi had an appealing crossover in its range that could convince in daily use. As a family combination as well as a transport device for demanding leisure activities. If you can live with the fact that the new model is already available, you should grab the chance and ask the Mitsubishi dealer on site for an attractive offer for the sophisticated crossover.
For me, the Outlander is a buy recommendation.
[/highlight] [toggle title="Data at a glance:"]| Mitsubishi | Outlander 2.2 DI-D |
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| Remarks: | |
| Initial registration: | |
| Engine Type: | 4 cylinder diesel engine |
| Displacement in ccm³: | 2.179 ccm³ |
| Max. Performance at min-1: | 115 kW / 156 PS - 4.000 rpm |
| Max. Torque at min-1: | 380 Nm - 2.000 rpm |
| Electric motor kW | - |
| Electric motor Nm | - |
| Drive type, standard: | Front engine - all wheel drive |
| Drive type, optional: | front-wheel drive |
| Transmission type, standard: | 6-gear double clutch |
| Transmission type, optional: | 6 gear manual |
| Empty weight: | 1.820 kg |
| maximum load: | 590 kg |
| Acceleration 0-100 km / h: | 11.1 sec |
| Top speed manufacturer: | 198 km/h |
| Top speed GPS measurement: | - |
| Fuel consumption on 100 km (combined): | 7,2l / 100km Diesel |
| CO2 emission, combined: | 189 g / km |
| Emission standard | EU 5 |
| CW value: | - |
| Face: | - |
| Test consumption: min | 7,2l / 100km |
| Test consumption: max | 9,8l / 100km |
| Test consumption: cut | 6,2l / 100km |
| km-test start: | 2.866 |
| Mileage Test End: | - |
| Maintenance costs per month in Euro | 288 € |
| Insurance: | 68 € |
| Consumption: | 144 € |
| Motor vehicle tax: | 28 € |
| Maintenance | 48€ |
| Base Price: | 30.890,00 € |
| Test car Price: | 42.270,00 € |
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Bjoern Habegger | March 2012 | Photos: Auto-Bloggerei.de