Mitsubishi Outlander test drive since 2012 SUV
Countryman
Mitsubishi was never fond of the release of parquet all -terrain vehicles. Today, other times, others produce almost all cars of this type, and the Japanese had: philosophy, of course, is an important thing, but when you barely make ends, you stop thinking about it. The first pancake of Outlander came out, albeit not lumpy, but still quite unremarkable, albeit in an interesting design. But the model with the XL prefix, created in 2006, fell in love with customers: it has a stronger exterior and the salon is more interesting, and in addition a powerful engine was installed. At first, it seemed that the manufacturer was going to produce both cars in parallel, as in the case of Jeep Cherokee and Jeep Grand Cherokee, but it turned out differently. Remember how in the film people in a black Kay say that he was preparing not a partner, but a replacement? Soon Outlander was short, and his place took his place, and quite successfully, the senior XL, on the basis of which they even built a couple of French Pecheot 4007 and Citroeon C-Crosser. True, on this variety of the Outlander XL modifications line ends. But to tell about the existing versions our duty.
PORTRAIT
Outwardly, Outlander XL is unremarkable: an ordinary, calm crossover, the previous one is just Outlander and it was bizarre. The XL is designed in the current proprietary style of the Mitsubishi brand: the abundance of faces, mowed feed, a massive radiator grille of family features is enough. In general, it is beautiful, proportional and harmonious, a car, albeit a little fresh.
The internal space XL, unlike its predecessor, does not sin with a mixture of Japanese and English, characteristic of the machine of the previous generation: the interior is strict, solid and high -quality (front panel
it reminds of the new Lancer, however, the materials of the finish is not an example better). The salon is striking in ergonomics, the rear sofa spaces (according to this indicator, the Japanese one of the leaders of the segment). In motion, the assertive accelerated dynamics are most pleased: with a 3-liter XL engine is very vigorous! The car is steaming excellently, although to the detriment of riding comfort: it is hard to move too much on a broken road. It should be noted that it is not worth expecting any miracles from the car: he does not justify kinship with the legendary Pajero.
Characteristics
Type of body crossover
The number of doors 5
Sum of places 5
Length 4640 mm
Width 1800 mm
Height 1720 mm
Wheel base 2670 mm
Road clearance 200 mm
Suspension type:
Front
The back
independent, with racks like MacPherson
independent, multi -link
The type of drive is complete
Brakes:
Front
rear
disk ventilated
disk
Gas tank volume 60 liters
Passive safety rating*, protection:
adults:
Children:
pedestrians:
****
***
**
* According to EURONCAP.
Choosing a body And he is not. Unlike some other Outlander XL SUVs, only five doors are proposed.
Sources of movement
The weakest of the most installed on Outlander XL of the engines has a working volume of 2.4 liters and produces 165 liters. With. Depending on the type of transmission, the machine with such an engine accelerates to hundreds of either 10.6 or 9.6 s. At the same time, the maximum speed is 190 km/h, and the fuel consumption in the city is 12.6 liters, and on the highway 7.6 liters per 100 km. The minimum price of a car with a conventional mechanical box is 849 thousand rubles, for the variator you need to pay 90 thousand.
A three-liter 220-horsepower unit appeared under the hood XL even earlier than a 4-cylinder engine. The dynamic capabilities of this model (and it is equipped only with an automatic machine with six ranges) is approximately the same as that of a 2.4-liter version with mechanics, while the maximum speed is 10 km/h higher. More fuel consumption: 15.9 liters in the city and 8 liters on the highway. Modification with a 3-liter engine for only 41 thousand rubles. More expensive than a car in the same configuration with a power unit 2.4 liters.
Invite is the name of the simplest of the proposed level of execution in our market, provided for Outlander XL (from 849 thousand rubles). Since the XL is initially quite expensive and solid crossover, even in this equipment a lot of options are provided for it: this is the ABS with the course of the course
stability, a full set of airbags, and a cooled glove compartment, and climate control, and a fairly impressive electric package, and the closers of glasses, and heating the seats and lateral mirrors. Windows with full tinting, leather upholstery of seats, cruise control, advanced RockFord Fosgate audio system all this equipment is available only to customers of the Intense version for 999 thousand rubles. In general, Outlander XL Intense with a 2.4-liter engine is equipped richer than the same car, but with a 3-liter six. And all because this is a top design for 2.4-liter XL, which is basic for 3-liter versions. Thus, the Outlander XL 3.0 Intense is equipped as 2.4 Invite, hence the meager surcharge for a 3-liter engine of 41 thousand rubles.
Intense (by the way, Outlander XL Instyle, and a richer Inspire are only 3-liter), has become a key difference of 3-liter interior) has become a leather interior. And you will have to pay for such a car 1,132,140 rubles.
The cost of the top Inspire is 1 190 900 rubles, but the kit includes tinting, cruise control, an audio system Rockford Fosgate, a hatch, a rain sensor and xenon headlights with a washer.
Additives?
The Japanese love to fill their cars at once, so the choice of options usually boils down to accessories set directly by dealers.
COMPETITION
Honda CR-V
This is one of the oldest representatives of this class. The third generation of the car is extremely recognizable and stylish, sometimes even too much. The level of comfort, controllability is all at the height. The lack of powerful engines in the Japanese crossover is upset, and today the situation has not changed.
Toyota Rav4
Toyota RAV4 Aksakal, like CR-V: now the manufacturer also releases the third generation of the model. Even against the background of increasingly advanced competitors, Toyota remains one of the most balanced cars of its class. It is a pity that he does not have powerful engines: a 3.3-liter V6 is available only to Americans.
Hyundai Santa Fe
The crossover seems even more than it really is, and this gives it solidity (comparing it with Santa Fe Classic is even indecent). Unlike two Japanese cars, Hyundai is equipped with a V6 engine, however, it is still less strong than the Outlander XL motor.
