A Wave of Updates Coming to Mitsubishi Lineup in 2021, 2022
Since the beginning of the year, we’ve heard little from or about Mitsubishi. The small Japanese automaker, caught between its conflicting partners, Nissan and Renault, has been hit hard by the economic fallout of the pandemic and is working diligently to get through it. Now it's broken its silence with the announcement of a series of changes to its range of models for the year 2021, and even beyond to 2022.
Here's what we can expect from the Mitsubishi brand in the coming months.
The Outlander
One of the brand's most popular vehicles, the Outlander PHEV plug-in hybrid SUV, will get a new hybrid powertrain featuring a bigger, more-powerful gas engine and improved electric technology. As a result, we can expect to see it offer a longer range and a higher speed ceiling for driving in electric-only mode. The model will also benefit from other improvements, the company promises.
The same goes for the regular Outlander, for which a new generation is expected. Mitsubishi characterizes its next design as "bold, aggressive and distinctive". According to images of camouflaged versions circulating on the Internet, it’s likely the model will be at least partially inspired by the Engelberg Tourer concept presented at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show.
The next Outlander, as we’ve previously reported, will be the first vehicle produced by Mitsubishi since the start of the partnership with Nissan and Renault. Its structure will be that of the new Nissan Rogue and its powertrain will also be borrowed from Nissan.
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