Recently, the Mitsubishi Outlander replacement model appeared in The domestic road test, although it is a camouflage spy photo, but through the outline, it basically follows the design language of the overseas version, the most important thing is that the new generation of Outlander sold in China will use a four-cylinder engine, but uses the same platform as Qijun, I believe that GAC Mitsubishi can use the network hot word "win hemp" to describe it this time.
The emergence of a new generation of Outlander has become the biggest beneficiary with the help of X-Trail's east wind. Because the new generation of Outlander uses the same platform as X-Trail, the technical content of the two is similar and the degree of modularity is very high, but the new generation of Outlander does not use Nissan's three-cylinder engine, but uses its own 1.5T four-cylinder engine, because in addition to the brand logo, the new generation of Outlander can be regarded as a four-cylinder version of the new Kijun.
And the new generation of Outlander released in China may cooperate with Huawei, and there is a high probability of a car machine equipped with the Hongmeng system, because this spy photo is taken inside the Huawei Industrial Park. If we cooperate with Huawei to carry out localization improvements, the competitiveness of the new generation of Outlander will be greatly improved, and for consumers, it is not good to pay a model with the same platform but a four-cylinder engine at a cheaper price than Qijun.
In appearance, the new generation of Outlander adopts Mitsubishi's latest Dynamic Shield family design language, which is more tough and domineering than The X-Trail. The front face adopts the design of split headlights, which is highly recognizable, the middle mesh shape is X-shaped design, the upper part is a horizontal chrome grille, and the lower part is a black mesh grille, highlighting the Mitsubishi off-road gene, and the silver encirclement below is also more eye-catching in line with Mitsubishi's design style, and the overall combination is tough and domineering.
The side shape is simple and atmospheric, the lines are horizontal and vertical, the design of the black A\B\C column and the yacht corner design of the D pillar make it look atmospheric, and the suspended roof is also in line with the needs of current consumers. In terms of size, compared with the current model, it has shrunk, which is mainly due to the use of the same platform of Qijun, the length, width and height are: 4709 * 1897 * 1748mm, wheelbase 2705mm, although it has been reduced, but it is completely enough for home users, but I don't know if the domestic version will launch a seven-seat version, if the launch is not recommended to buy.
The tail design is more sporty, first of all, the overall line design is full of atmosphere, but also presents a U-shaped concave design, forming a visual contrast in the light, in addition, the shape of the tail light is also more sporty and golf very similar, but unfortunately the use of hidden exhaust port, the sense of movement is not enough.
The interior part basically continues the general layout of QiJun, compared with the old model has a clearer central control screen and LCD dashboard, in addition to the new electronic gear lever and electronic control air conditioning area to enhance the sense of grade and sense of technology, and the air conditioning outlet uses imitation through the design in line with the current consumer aesthetics, thanks to the electronic gear handle and modular platform, Outlander's storage space is also very rich. Most of the mainstream configurations in terms of configuration are not absent, and there will be more intelligent driver assistance functions to join.
The power side is its highlight, it is expected to be equipped with a 1.5T four-cylinder turbocharged engine, while the high-end four-wheel drive model is equipped with a 2.5L self-priming engine, the gearbox matches the CVT transmission, and the Super All-Wheel Control four-wheel drive system also appears on the new Outlander, these two sets of power can meet different consumer needs.
Summary: Outlander's performance is obvious to all, and the new model uses a new platform with new power, it is more worth starting, if you don't like the three-cylinder engine and want to buy a Japanese SUV, Outlander is definitely one of your best choices. (Text/Univision Auto Haoyang)
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