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One I find quite entertaining is that for the outgoing Outlander, it demonstrates the amount of space inside the mid-size sport utility vehicle and includes my favourite segment, Monty the white persian cat getting a short shrift from sleeping comfortably inside the car. Mitsubishi had a successful Outlander runout and it has been replaced with a new generation model, although the concept of old has been very much maintained. The newcomer has a fresh exterior design, it is squared-off up front with an aggressive grille, bumper and bold headlight shrouds. There’s also a new driveline, well, there is a new engine, the 2.5-litre petrol unit is coupled to continuously variable transmission that Mitsubishi has utilised to good effect for many years now in the Outlander and other models. As before, the Outlander is also available in three front and three four-wheel-drive variants. The six-model range starts at $41,990 for the 2WD LS and ends at $54,990 for the seven-seat 4WD VRX, which is the subject of this evaluation. Like most car builders these days Mitsubishi isn’t immune from manufacturing and supply issues due to an ever-increasing global shortage of microchips and semiconductors, and depending on the time of purchase that could well determine specification inclusions. However, Mitsubishi are reasonably well placed and the new Outlander in VRX form is highly specced. Major items include full leather trim with heated seats up front and in the second row, electric seat adjustment, headup display, Bose audio, electric panoramic sunroof, kick-motion tailgate, wireless smartphone charging, triple-zone climate control and satellite navigation that sits in a large and comprehensive central touch screen. It was a bit of a surprise to learn there was a completely new engine for Outlander. The old 2.4-litre unit served the Outlander well and was a real honey in terms of how it operated. Nevertheless, the new engine picks up the same fundamentals, it is quiet, has efficiency and is relatively powerful. It has power outputs of 135kW and <strong>24</strong>5Nm, up 9kW and 21Nm respectively from the old. The <strong>24</strong>88cc unit is also listed with an 8.1l/100km combined cycle average. That’s quite good for a big petrol-powered SUV and they VERSATILE: Twenty-inch wheels on the Outlander help raise ground clearance and offer off-road flexibility. MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER VRX: Bold front end and new engine for latest generation model. are figures I would rate as being achievable under perfect conditions. During my evaluation time, the readout was constantly sitting around 9l/100km. That included a lot of inner-city driving and my usual highway run. At 100km/h the engine is loping over gently at 1500rpm, returning an instantaneous figure of 4.8l/100km. On the subject of figures, the Outlander will accelerate from a standstill to 100km/h in 9sec and will complete a highway overtake (80-120km/h) in 5.8sec. The engine works fluidly through the transmission, that’s one of the benefits of CVT, it allows the engine to work freely and, as such, is highly responsive, it isn’t flighty but it works the entire rev band willingly. The driver has the use of a paddle-shift gearing selector, it will lock the transmission into one of eight steps, which is useful for travelling on hill roads and many other applications. There’s also an economical mode that dulls the throttle response in the interests of saving fuel use. Mitsubishi builds great fourwheel-drive systems, and the new Outlander has the benefit of years of development through previous generation models and the likes of Lancer Evolution, Triton and Pajero models. The Super All-Wheel-Control system has many driver-selectable functions • Price – Mitsubishi Outlander VRX 4WD, $54,990 • Dimensions – Length, 4710mm; width, 1862mm; height, 1748mm • Configuration – Fourcylinder, four-wheel-drive, <strong>24</strong>88cc, 135kW, <strong>24</strong>5Nm, eight-step continuously variable automatic • Performance – 0-100km/h, 9sec • Fuel usage – 8.1/100km through a centre console dial. The evaluation car had only travelled 400km when I picked it up, so I wasn’t prepared to drive crosscountry, but I did tackle a short offthe-seal road near Hororata, and could certainly feel drive kicking in through all four corners. The Hororata River was merely a dribble as I drove through the rocky river floor, it was a good test of suspension control, the four-strut system soaking up well the uneven surface. That’s another Outlander credential, it is occupant-friendly with wellcushioned underpinnings. That would also be a hard equation to get right, the newcomer sits on low profile 20in Bridgestone tyres (255/45), yet ride comfort hasn’t been jeopardised, the suspension has absorption and with supple seating the new Outlander is comfortable and relaxing to drive. With those big tyres there is also much feedback at the steering wheel and positive corner turn-in, accuracy is precise. Getting a big SUV to steer well is a big ask for the suspension engineers, but I’m pleased to report the new Outlander has control and a deliberate handling quality. When pushed into some corner challenges it feels rigid and stable, the high-quality tyres dealing to everything asked of them. More than anything the new Outlander is the useful wagon we have come to know and appreciate the model for. It, too, has the space inside that Mitsubishi has marketed well in previous generation models. Occupants seated in the rear row should be thankful, it’s really just an area for children or small adults, yet it doesn’t feel confined back there and getting in and out isn’t too onerous. The new Outlander has a certain finesse, especially in VRX form, it is plush and incredibly well appointed, I’m sure Monty would approve. I can’t wait to see Mitsubishi’s promotional material for the newcomer, the advertising agency has a hard act to follow. has motoring covered! Incorporating ISSUE 667 | FrIday 20 novEmbEr 2020 iggest range of vehicles location! 2011 Jaguar XF Premium $18,999 See inside for this week's 4WD feature! sherborne st, edgeware se Ave | P: (03) 366 7768 | www.valuecarswarehouse.co.nz See page 4 for more info! free best motorbuys Incorporating ISSUE 668 | FrIday 27 NovEmbEr 2020 275 Colombo street, Christchurch For more see their advert on pages 6 & 7 Ce l 021 855 884 Incorporating ISSUE 669 | FrIday 4 dEcEmbEr 2020 See inside for this week's Classic Car feature! 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