Many people say that "Chinese love to buy Japanese cars", but buy and buy Jun thought about it, but it is better to say "Chinese love to buy Toyota Honda Nissan", some models of these brands basically occupy the top 5 positions in the sales list. For those "non-mainstream" Japanese brands, consumer attention is actually not large, even if it is Mazda, which has a growing fan base, it can only be said that Mazda 3 Axela is a relatively hot seller.
As for the Mitsubishi brand? Today's main force in China lies in the cooperation with GAC Mitsubishi, under which only Atuka, Outlander, Jinxuan ASX and Yige have achieved domestic production, of which Atuka is actually "half" Chinese cars, and Outlander's global conquest has not been replaced for many years. Fortunately, the new generation of Outlander has entered the production stage last year, and it can be put on sale this year, can it restore the "glory" of the previous Outlander?
The wide body, the domineering appearance, this is definitely a big advantage of Mitsubishi Outlander. Although the official has not yet announced its specific body parameters, it can look bigger than the Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4 from a visual point of view. Its front is high and bulging, and the split headlight design improves the visual height, which is very in line with the image of "high-headed horse".
It is worth mentioning that it uses a full LED light source, and the headlight in the middle always becomes a rounded rectangular design, but unfortunately there is no lens, but the fog lamp below has added the lens.
The side is dominated by a sense of simplicity, which is still atmospheric overall, and adopts a two-color body to alleviate the rigidity caused by the large size. The hub style is very flattering, adding a sense of power to it.
The tail is simple and heavy, the LED taillight shape is not complicated but has a sense of refinement, and the lower part is a hidden exhaust pipe design, and it is said that the rear spoiler design is derived from the aircraft.
So this look, do you like it?
The Outlander interior is also another selling point, although it has similarities with Nissan X-Trail, but it is also difficult to hide its excellence, fusing the japanese sense of refinement with Mitsubishi's habitual "hardcore". It adopts a traditional T-shaped layout, through-type air conditioning outlet, suspension type central control screen, the overall is as simple as the appearance of the atmosphere.
In addition, you can also choose a more exquisite white interior, the texture is obviously improved a lot, which is also one of the few models that provide white interiors today.
The wide steering wheel is Mitsubishi's "traditional" skill, and it has a sense of calmness when driving, which also guarantees a good grip, but this four-spoke steering wheel does not look so young.
It also adds a full LCD dashboard with two interface options that show the distribution of four-drive force, providing some assistance when off-road. Navigation information is also displayed, which is quite practical.
The floating central control screen style is familiar, and it is likely to be replaced by a more grounded Chinese Zhilian system after domestic production.
The new car has not yet announced the specific parameters, but from the real picture it basically reached the similar level of Nissan X-Trail, Honda CR-V, more importantly, it also provides a 7-seat version, although it can only be used "emergency", but there is better than nothing, isn't it?
The trunk capacity is acceptable, but this is under the premise of 5 seats, if you want to fully load 7 people? Then you have to think about how to put your luggage.
The overseas version of the new car is equipped with a newly developed 2.5L engine, matching the CVT gearbox; and a PHEV powertrain, equipped with a 20 kWh large-capacity power battery pack, which can achieve a pure electric endurance of 87 kilometers under WLC conditions, and the S-AWC four-wheel drive system is equipped with a front and rear dual motor layout, which is reminiscent of Toyota's E-FOUR four-wheel drive.
However, the 2.5L powertrain is likely to miss the Chinese market, replaced by a 1.5T four-cylinder engine and matched with a CVT transmission. Referring to mitsubishi's product line in China today, its choice has the 1.5T power of 170 horsepower on the Yige today, although it is equivalent to the level of the general 2.0L engine, but in today's market segment of about 200 horsepower, it is not flattering, and it can only be used as a "low-end model" power
Therefore, the 1.5T engine code-nameD A415TD on Venucia Star is the most preferred, and a 48V light mixing system can be added to reduce fuel consumption to 6.1L/100 km level (refer to Venucia Star).
Equipped with an improved S-AWC with integrated vehicle dynamic control systems, the new Outlander 4WD model is a 4WD system that combines passability and driving stability, which coincides with the Audi quattro 4WD design concept. It also has a variety of driving modes to choose from, with 6 4WD versions and 5 2WD versions available
The safety level is also outstanding, including 11 airbags including the front central airbag and the second row of seat side airbags, equipped with MI-PILOT driver assistance system, integrated ACC adaptive endurance with automatic follow-up function, automatically driving forward within 30 seconds of parking, and automatically adjusting cornering speed through navigation.
The current Outlander 2.0L model occupies a price point of 150,000-170,000, and the 2.4L is 190,000-220,000, which basically sets the price tone of the new car - 15-22 million, presumably there will not be much change, and there may be less than 10,000 declines, in order to enhance competitiveness.
The variable is the powertrain mentioned above, and the new Outlander can choose to use the same 1.5T power of Yige as the power of the "low-end model", and the level of 170 horsepower is also comparable to the 2.0L power of 166 horsepower today. Compared with the current model, the improvement lies in the four-wheel drive system, and this "Yige same model" can choose four-wheel drive!
Therefore, at the price of 150,000-170,000, such a performance also belongs to the mainstream level of the same level, and more importantly, the new Outlander body size seems to have more advantages, basically reaching the level of Nissan X-Trail.
As for the 190-horsepower version, it is naturally exclusive to the "high-end model", replacing the existing 2.4L power model. It is also expected to be equipped with a four-wheel drive system as a standard as a competitive advantage.
Toyota RAV4 Boom
Guidance price: 17.58-25.98 million
Honda CR-V
Guidance price: 16.98-27.68 million
Looking at the market segment, Mitsubishi Outlander first has to face the competition of Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V. The Toyota RAV4 is more expensive, and its advantages are higher safety as standard, as well as the TSS driver assistance system, which is enough to outperform the new Outlander even with a 2.0L powertrain. The Honda CR-V has an advantage in that it comes standard with 1.5T power of 193 horsepower, but it involves more than 190,000 markets and can also set aside market share for the new Outlander.
Hyundai Tucson L
Guidance price: 16.18-22.58 million
Next is the hyundai Tucson L-based blow, which is standard with a 200-horsepower 1.5T engine, the price is 161,800, and there are 185,800 hybrid models, the power advantage is obvious. In terms of space, it is also at the same level of excellence, with a wheelbase of 2755mm. The fly in the ointment is that the TuCsM L is fully two-wheel drive, and The Orlander relies on the four-wheel drive system and has the strength of a battle.
Once upon a time, Mitsubishi Outlander was on a par with Japanese SUVs such as RAV4, CR-V, and X-Jun, and its powertrain and four-wheel drive system were amazing, and it was the most "hardcore" member of the market segment. But now it is gradually falling behind, and its competitiveness that has not been updated for many years is much less than before. Now that it has returned from generation to generation, the heart has become more delicate and warm, but the inside is also "hardcore", if you leave the brand factor aside, will you accept it?