Mitsubishi Outlander Samurai: specifications, prices, reviews (photos)

Some difficulties with sales in the Russian market from Mitsubishi were due to the fact that it was dragging out with the release of new models. After the appearance of the new crossover "Outlander" on the market, the Japanese giant changed. New models began to come out faster, and the quality of cars has become one of the main advantages of the concern over competitors.

Updated "Samurai Outlander"

At the end of 2013, the corporation surprised fans with the release of a limited version of its popular SUV called "Samurai Outlander".

Previously, the information in the media that the company plans to bring to the Russian market also a hybrid model Outlander. Its power plant will be a two-liter "four" with a capacity of 134 "horse". The car will be equipped with two electric motors (80 hp per axis) and a set of lithium-ion batteries. However, the specific timing of the appearance of the model on the Russian market is still kept secret.

Limited Edition

"Samurai" - this is not a new generation of cars. The crossover is just a limited new version of the good old Outlander, which will allow many customers to get a unique car. Sales of this new product started in 2013. The number of cars for each country is strictly limited. How many of them in fact, the Japanese do not speak. The premiere of the car is connected with the 10th anniversary of the presence on the Russian market. On this occasion, "Outlander" dressed up, embellished and released. The same action will take place in some other states. The presentation of the car in Russia took place with the Japanese fanfare and turned into a whole show.

Appearance

"Samurai Outlander" has acquired new outlines, if compared with the classical model, namely:

• The shape of the front optics changed - it became more expressive.
• Added chrome elements to the exterior.
• The front part is made in the style of Jet Fighter.
• The stern is slightly raised above the ground, but heavier.

The salon practically did not change. Maybe it's good that the designers did not thoroughly re-paint the exterior of the car. They just added some blotches to make it possible to distinguish the new model from the old one. And it happened. "Samurai Outlander" looks richer than the classic model.

The car externally is quite aggressive design. This should be a real samurai. A combination of Fuji Mountain and Jet Fighter styles is immediately apparent. Another worth noting is the chrome nameplates with the name of this version - "Samurai".

We must admit that the appearance of even a traditional SUV is very stylish and modern. But additional touches of famous designers made "Samurai Outlander" simply unique. To pluses it is possible to carry updating of a complete set and weight of novelties of the technical plan.

Engine

For a limited version, the company did not develop a new engine. "Mitsubishi Outlander Samurai" equipped with the same units as the classic model. Buyers are available two types of engine: a standard petrol volume of 2.4 liters (167 hp) and a more powerful engine in volume of 3 liters (230 hp). The first is implemented in three versions, and the second in two.

All versions of SUVs are offered with all-wheel drive, as well as with 4WD. It would be strange if the limited jubilee version of the crossover was in the budget bundle. For a model with a capacity of 167 forces, fuel consumption is about 11 l / 100 km with dynamic driving along the track and holding the engine at high speeds. The car is demanding to the quality of fuel, so it's better not to refuel anywhere. The engine has a distributed injection.

Automatic transmission

"Mitsubishi Outlander Samurai" of any type is equipped with an automatic transmission. However, they are available in two versions:

• For the base motor - CVT is continuously variable.
• For more powerful - a full six-speed "automatic".

The quality and reliability of all supplied engines is guaranteed by the company. In addition, they have already been tested on a countless number of classic "Outlanders", which have always been considered pretty good cars.

Suspensions SUV have not changed. The car goes all as smoothly, with ease eats up all road irregularities. All-wheel drive has individual firm settings (All-Wheel Control). In this issue, the Japanese have moved far enough. Not all models of their competitors in the segment of off-road cars can repeat the same as the "Outlander", completely missing asphalt. However, at full off-road it will be strongly shaken.

A set of options

Even in the most basic basic version, there are all the technical innovations and settings that have been switched to top-end equipment. The differences lie in the technology and equipment of the cabin, the level of safety and comfort. The basic model is far from poor equipment. Among the options that the Japanese offer, you can find the following:

• Airbag kit, passive system of confident driving.
• Active safety systems are assistants to braking and assistants for emergencies on the road.
• High-quality sixteen- inch alloy wheels.
• Thin adjustments and settings of the driver's seat.
• Excellent cruise control.
• Sensors of rain and light.
• Audio system with the widest possibilities and excellent sound quality.
• Climate control (two-zone).

This list of options is far from complete. It included only the most significant and outstanding technologies implemented in the basic configuration. The characteristics of Outlander Samurai have a positive effect on the confidence level of crossover control. Seats with a high profile and high quality materials make it possible to accommodate each passenger with maximum comfort. "Mitsubishi Outlander Samurai" reviews about the comfort is exceptionally positive.

Mission of an off-road car

The company "Mitsubishi" is making great efforts to raise its cars in Russia to a completely different level of sales. Now the relatively small model range of the concern does not allow him to actively fight for top-end sales sites. However, there is information that in 2014 the whole line of the company should be updated. Perhaps it's just a tricky marketing move to release a car like the Outlander Samurai. Photo of the machine is presented in the article.

At this stage, the concern simply wants to attract the attention of customers, prepare them for future innovations. The described car can perform the following tasks on the market:

• Raising the level of the company's image.
• Increase in popularity of the brand among Russians.
• Attract regular customers.

As a rule, regular customers are those customers who, with the release of each new model of the company, change their car. This clientele is the most valuable for any manufacturer, so limited offers give the opportunity to feel the market. As can be seen from the above, a lot of goals and tasks are planned for the Outlander Samurai. Reviews about the car are already distributed. And this shows that the mission of the machine began to be realized.

Test Drive

It turned out that the suspension of the car can cope with any troubles that are not too lazy to take on her shoulders testers. Even the passage through a fairly serious pit is not able to close the shock absorbers. However, it is not necessary to talk about the comfort of driving in an area of excessive level of shatter and bumpiness. Just 18-inch wheels with low-profile tires are absolutely not designed for this purpose. At some point there was a fear that the car would cut off a particularly serious bump with its bumper. However, despite the fact that "Outlander Samurai" compact, its level of geometric patency is approaching the capabilities of full-value off-road vehicles. After the car from the cross-country landed on a dirt road but a broken road, the crew felt a real pleasure. This area for "Outlander" is familiar. In general, the car does its job well.

conclusions

The car is very interesting. While it is impossible to say exactly what effect such a bold project as "Outlander Samurai" will give. Test drive shows that this is a comfortable high-class car. Now we can say that the SUV was a success. It turned out interesting and quality. There is no doubt that he will find his buyer. By the way, there is an assumption that the car will eventually become popular in the secondary market, because a limited version is already unusual and interesting in itself. In addition, plus the crossover enough.