Bharat stage IV emission regulations will come into existence in 11 Indian cities including Mumbai ,Delhi , Bangalore and Chennai by the beginning of year 2010 .Mitsubishi’s new Outlander 2009 is already BS IV compliant ,and is first Indian premium SUV to achieve this level of emission control .Innovative valve lift and timing electronic control of 2.4 litre 4 cylinder 168 bhp petrol engine in Mitsubishi Outlander 2009 helped it to gain the label of first Eco friendly SUV in India . Mitsubishi Outlander was first brought to Indian market in 2008 . This SUV is built in Lancer platform and has already got critical acclimation for ts offroading capabilities power ,riding comfort and handling .
Mitsubishi Outlander 2009 design
Parallelogram shaped head lamps ,simple yet elegant front grill ,skid plate as found in popular off-roaders , mesh grills just above skid plate etc.gives it distinction from other competing SUVs . Contrasting silver color in door handles really matches with that of alloy wheels .Mitsubishi Outlander 2009 has a special dicky design that when dicky is lifted up ,the bumper portion moves down . This improves the available dicky space and make it easy to load luggage . Power operated front seats gives good support .Flattened and thick back seats are positioned to lower level . Though slightly affect the visibility ,it provide good comfort and feel .
Dashboard design in Outlander 2009 is very simple .Major feature that worth mention is a Rockford fosgate music system .A sub-woofer positioned at the dicky is the main part of this music system .Starting needs only to rotate the knob near steering column . Key less entry is another feature in Mitsubishi Outlander .It will automatically unlock the door panels on pressing the small rubber knob near handle ,provided you have the key .
Mitsubishi Outlander 2009 engine :
Outlander uses 2360 cc , 167 bhp ,4 cylinder petrol engine with Mitsubishi’s variable valve timing technology MIVEC ,This engine is connected to a CVT ( continuously variable transmission )gearbox .CVT assigns gear ratios automatically when the vehicles is started . There is a small delay in response due to this automatic selection . After this the engine will start cruise with its full potential .
Mitsubishi Outlander 2009 driving:
Handling and ride quality of Mitsubishi Outlander 2009 is excellent just like Lancer which shares it platform. Steering is very sensitive and give good response . Good suspension adds to stability and total control of the drive .So in overall this Indian version Mitsubishi Outlander 2009 is suited for people looking for an SUV with off -roading capabilities ,power and only an automatic gear box .
Mitsubishi Outlander 2009
Mitsubishi Outlander 2009 technical specifications :
Engine : 2.0L 16 Valve MIVEC
Displacement :2360CC
Power :170ps@6000rpm
Torque: 226NM@4100 rpm
Transmission 6 speed CVT
Brakes: Front Ventilated disc .Rear Drums in disc
Suspension: McPherson strut Coil spring with stabilizer bar .Multi-link Coil spring with stabilizer bar .
Mitsubishi Outlander 2009 priced 20.77 lakhs ( ex-showroom Delhi)
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Be careful if you decide to buy this car. Everything is good about this car but you will not get some spare parts that are not fast moving in India. HM or any of the dealers do not stock it and they import it from Japan. This will take 15-20 days for you to get the repair done and your car will be lying idle.