TOKYO: The Japanese automaker, Mitsubishi announced unveil the new 2016 Outlander facelift at the 2015 New York Auto Show. The New York Auto Show will be held in April. Mitsubishi Outlander Facelift is expected to arrive with an updated hybrid system that builds on the current model’s operational range of 800+ km.
Last year in November the spy shots of the Mitsubishi Outlander facelift which revealed the rear profile of the SUV. It features newly designed tail-lights which have increased in size.Also visible are chrome accents and restyled bumper that accommodates fog lights. There is no clear view of the front, but the SUV is likely to share styling cues with the PHEV Concept-S. Like the rear profile, the front also gets lots of chrome accents. Other exterior changes include new alloy wheels, door handles, headlamps, new grille, etc. Inside the cabin, the SUV is likely to get upgraded infotainment system, dashboard, instrument cluster and new upholstery.
Unfortunately, an obstructed view of the front means that’s the only key detail change we can spot as far as the front revisions go – which is reminiscent of the face found on the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Concept-S, itself designed to preview a “special design package” for the production Outlander PHEV of the time.
The rear employs a fair bit of the shiny stuff as well with a single piece of chrome dividing the tail lamps. On the subject of rear lamps, the assembly now has been revamped to feature red graphics – a radical departure from the ones featured on the aforementioned concept, which was displayed with a large, one-piece element.
Elsewhere, the restyled rear bumper now features a contrasting silver accent for a sportier, diffuser-like look. The rear fog lights have also been incorporated into the rear bumper assembly on the facelifted version. Profile wise, new alloy wheel designs and more chrome are featured.
While no shots of the interior were bagged, one can expect an updated layout with improved materials. In terms of powertrain enhancements, the facelifted Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV is expected to arrive with an updated hybrid system that builds on the current model’s operational range of 800+ km.
