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The 2014 Outlander has received a fresh new contemporary face that is both appealing and functional with reduced aerodynamic drag. The SUV is also 200 pounds lighter than the current Outlander. The 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander will go on sale in 2013 and will be offered in three trim levels: ES, Se and GT.

Under the hood Mitsubishi has placed a choice of either a 2.4-liter 4-cylinder engine or a 3.0-liter V-6 engine combined with either a continuously-variable transmission or a 6-speed automatic transmission.

Updated 11/28/2012: This review has been updated with the official details, images and specs.

2014 Mitsubishi Outlander

Specifications
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  • Model: 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander
  • Engine/Motor: V6
  • Horsepower: 224 @ 6250
  • Torque: 215 @ 3750
  • Transmission: 6-Speed Auto
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Pros
Cons

Exterior

The 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander will feature a fresh new face that is both appealing and functional. To boot, it also boasts reduced aerodynamic drag. The most impressive feature on this upcoming SUV is the streamlined front fascia and the SUV’s more urbane design that emphasizes aerodynamic efficiency as much as eye-catching appeal. All the updates have made the next-generation Outlander 7 percent more aerodynamically efficient than the previous Outlander, but also 200 pounds lighter.

Interior

The Outlander’s interior has also been significantly improved with ergonomic and aesthetic updates, but also improved comfort and quality. The SUV has received new soft-touch instrument panel, an eye-catching gloss black center waterfall and lovely wood grain trim.

The seats on the 2nd and 3rd row seating sections can be folded and allow up to 128.6 cubic-feet of passenger room. Customers will also receive lots of standard equipment, like: a high-resolution meter cluster, air conditioning with micron filter, a dynamic-sounding 6 speaker AM/FM/CD/MP3 audio system, privacy glass, cruise control, tilt and telescopic steering column, and a newly designed steering wheel.

Standard safety features include

-a 7 airbag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) including side curtain airbags, driver's knee airbag,

-a completely redesigned new airbag for the driver's seat;

-a new Brake Pedal Recession Protection Structure to reduce driver leg injury in the event of a high-speed frontal impact;

enhanced pedestrian protection with the redesigned hood and front fenders;

-Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS);

-Active Stability Control (ASC) with Traction Control Logic (TCL);

-Hill Start Assist (HSA);

-anti-lock brakes (ABS) with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD);

-an all-new ultra-rigid chassis that benefits from the most advanced form of Mitsubishi's RISE (Reinforced Impact Safety Evolution) impact-absorbing safety cell technology ever.

Major Standard Features (ES Model)

-6 speaker AM/FM/CD/MP3 player audio system

-Reduced-weight body

-RISE (Reinforced Impact Safety Evolution) chassis safety cell construction

-3rd row fold-flat seating

-Air conditioning with micron filter

-Heating ducts for 2nd row passengers

-Electric assist power steering

-Anti-theft engine immobilizer

-Anti-theft alarm system

-Halogen headlamps

-Dual-stage front air bag SRS with front passenger occupant sensors, curtain side air bags, driver's knee air bag, and front seat mounted side-impact air bags

-Power windows and door locks

-Tilt & telescopic steering wheel

-Remote keyless entry

-Cruise control

-Intermittent rear wiper with washer

-Anti-lock brakes (ABS) with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)

-Active Stability Control (ASC) with Traction Control Logic (TCL)

-Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

-Hill Start Assist (HSA)

-Speed-sensitive windshield wipers

-Privacy glass

SE adds over ES:

-Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob

-FUSE Handsfree Link system™ with USB/iPod™ port

-140-Watt Digital HD Radio/CD audio system with MP3 playback capability and 6-inch touch-panel display audio screen

-High contrast meter with full color MID-display

-Heated front seats

-FAST key passive entry system with push button on/off engine switch

-Rearview camera system

-Automatic dual-zone climate control

-18-inch alloy wheels

-Fog lamps

-Available Super All-Wheel Control (S-AWC) all-wheel drive with Active Front Differential (AFD)

GT adds over SE:

-3.0-liter V-6 MIVEC engine

-6-speed automatic transmission with steering wheel paddle shifters

-Super All-Wheel Control (S-AWC) with Active Front Differential (AFD)

-Super-wide beam High-Intensity Discharge (HID) headlights

-SiriusXM™ satellite radio

-Rain-sensing windshield wiper system

-Exterior chrome beltline accent

-Wood grain appearance trim

Engine

The GT version is powered by a 3.0-liter V-6 MIVEC engine that delivers a total of 224 horsepower at 6,250 rpm and 215 pound-feet of torque at 3,750 rpm. This engine is mated to a refined 6-speed automatic transmission.

Also, all models will be offered with a new driver-activated ECO-mode setting that helps to further reduce fuel consumption.

Key Specifications

Wheelbase:

105.1 in.

Length:

183.3 in.

Height:

66.1 in.

Width:

70.9 in.

Engine:

2.4-liter aluminum SOHC MIVEC 4-cylinder engine (ES or SE model)

Horsepower:

166 @ 6000 rpm

Torque:

162 lb.-ft. @ 4200 rpm

Transmission:

Continuously-variable transmission (CVT)

Fuel Economy:

EPA fuel mileage rating TBD

Engine:

3.0-liter aluminum SOHC MIVEC 6-cylinder engine (GT model)

Horsepower:

224 @ 6250 rpm

Torque:

215 lb.-ft. @ 3750 rpm

Transmission:

6-speed automatic transmission (6AT)

Fuel Economy:

EPA fuel mileage rating TBD


Price

The 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander will be put on sale later in 2013. Prices will be announced at a later date.

Competition

The 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander will take on models like Kia Sportage or Hyundai Tucson. The next-generation Sportage will be offered with a choice of both diesel and gasoline engines, while the Tucson will be offered with a Theta II GDI 2.4 Liter DOHC inline four cylinder engine that delivers a total of 176 horsepower.