OREANDA-NEWS. Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) has given the front and rear designs of the Outlander PHEV and Outlander a facelift and in addition has made major improvements to the powertrain, body and chassis to deliver better quietness, acceleration, handling and stability, ride, and fuel economy.

The new Outlander and Outlander PHEV go on sale at dealerships throughout Japan on June 18 and July 9 respectively. The manufacturer's suggested sales price (including consumption tax) for the new Outlander PHEV and Outlander models will be from ?3,596,400 to ?4,590,000 and from ?2,519,640 to ?3,211,920 respectively.

Major Changes to Outlander and Outlander PHEV

Exterior design
* Both models feature Mitsubishi Motors' new "Dynamic Shield" front design concept. The black central section of the fascia, suggesting power and performance, is embraced by wrap-round bumper end styling to create a shape which gives expression in a dynamic and powerful way to the front end's function of providing protection for both occupants and car.
* The use of LED headlights, which also house LED front position lamps, and LED taillights generate a modern and advanced appearance.
* The underside of the bumper is given skid plate styling, giving expression to the dynamism and stability associated with the SUV genre.

Outlander PHEV
* Specifically-designed bumper extensions, side garnish and other decorative parts are keyed to the body color to create a high-quality, sporty and harmonious exterior design.
* The Outlander PHEV also specifically-designed 18-inch alloy wheels with a two-tone machined and lustrous surface finish that add to the elegant yet sporty exterior (Factory option on the M trim level).
* The Outlander PHEV is available in a range of seven body colors, including Ruby Black Pearl*1, which features ruby red specks that contrast a cool and subdued black to project a sense of dynamism, and the refined and composed Quartz Brown Metallic. These new colors join Black Mica, Titanium Red Metallic, Technical Silver Metallic, White Pearl*1 and Red Metallic.

Outlander
* A black finish to the underside of the bumpers, wheel arches and side garnish creates a two-tone effect which gives expression to the powerful exterior design associated with the SUV genre.
* Outlander uses specifically-designed 18-inch alloy wheels that reflect power and sportiness with a two-tone machined and lustrous surface finish.
* The Outlander is available in a range of seven body colors, including the new Quartz Brown Metallic. This joins White Pearl*1, Black Mica, Titanium Red Metallic, Cosmic Blue Mica, Red Metallic and Cool Silver Metallic.