Mitsubishi Outlander officially launched in Malaysia - RM172k introductory price

You’ve read our preview, and you’ve read our quick review after we had a short spin in it from KL to JB; now, you can head over to view the all-new Mitsubishi Outlander 7-seater SUV at authorized Mitsubishi showrooms nationwide.

Officially launched today for the Malaysian market, the Outlander is initially available at an introductory offer price of RM171,644.80 on-the-road with insurance for vehicles booked and registered before 31 May 2016. Final pricing after the lapse of this offer period has not been revealed.

Wearing Mitsubishi’s bold-looking ‘Dynamic Shield’ front fascia, the Outlander is fully-imported from Japan and is offered in only one variant, powered by a 2.4-litre MIVEC petrol engine mated to an INVECS-III CVT.

The Outlander comes standard with an electronically-controlled all-wheel drive system with three driving modes:

• 4WD Eco: Vehicle operates primarily like a front-wheel drive, with traction routed astern as needed. Recommended for most driving conditions.
• 4WD Auto: Variable and continuous distribution of torque to all wheels for better cornering and high speed stability.
• 4WD Lock: Fixed distribution of torque to all wheels for rough and treacherous terrain.

Priced in the vicinity of the Nissan X-Trail 2.5, Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4, and Kia Sorento 2.4, the Outlander comes equipped with the following features:

• Sunroof
• Electric Tailgate
• LED headlamps with daytime running lights
• 18-inch alloy wheels
• Leather seats
• Auto headlights, auto wipers
• 7 airbags
• Electronic stability control, traction control
• Hill start assist
• ABS, EBD

Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia has set a monthly sales target of 100 units for the Outlander, although some 200 bookings have been collected since order taking commenced in late February.