2010 Mitsubishi Outlander RX Special Edition Gets Racing Look in Australia

2010 Mitsubishi Outlander RX Special Edition, Australia spec, 10.03.2010

Limited to 500 units

By Michael Gauthier
March 10, 2010 9:15 am
Filed Under: Japanese, Mitsubishi, Special Editions

Mitsubishi has announced plans to introduce the 2010 Outlander RX special edition in Australia.

Based on the Outlander LS, the RX features a redesigned front bumper, new fog lights, aggressive side sills, a unique rear air dam, and 18-inch alloy wheels. Other styling tweaks include silver painted door handles, a chrome exhaust tip, and privacy glass.

Inside, Mitsubishi added leather and mesh sport seats, "silver painted floor console panels," chrome door handles, Bluetooth connectivity, and a keyless entry system.

Power comes from a 2.4-liter MIVEC four-cylinder engine with 125 kW (168 hp / 170 PS) and 226 Nm (167 lb-ft) of torque. It transmits power to all four wheels via a continuously variable transmission.

Available now with a price of $38,475 AUD (before dealer and statutory charges), Outlander RX production will be limited to 500 units.

Source: Mitsubishi

Press Release (Click to expand)

Mitsubishi Releases Special Edition Outlander RX

Mitsubishi Motors Australia Limited (MMAL) has announced the release of an Outlander RX special edition model. With unique interior and exterior specifications, the Outlander RX is a stylish new vehicle offering exceptional value for money.

Based on the 2010MY LS variant, the RX Outlander adds distinctive features to present a striking appearance. The exterior of the Outlander RX features a redesigned front bumper and fog lights, 18 inch seven-spoke alloy wheels, along with unique side and rear air dams. Finishing touches include silver painted exterior door handles, a chrome exhaust tip and privacy glass.

On the inside, this visually appealing vehicle includes unique leather and sports mesh seat trim, silver painted floor console panels and chrome interior door handles. And, to complete the package the RX Outlander adds safety and practicality with its advanced Bluetooth 2.0 functionality and smart key (keyless operation system).

MMAL vice president of brand and marketing, Paul Unerkov, said the special edition Outlander RX is in a class of its own.

"This attention grabbing vehicle offers great street presence, drivability and functionality."

The Outlander RX is limited to 500 units only and is available in the choice of three colours - Black Mica and Cool Silver, and White Pearl which is exclusive to the RX.

Outlander RX features the 2.4L MIVEC engine, with CVT auto transmission as well as Mitsubishi's All Wheel Control 4wd System, Dual SRS airbags, ABS Brakes with EBD, Active Stability Control, Active Traction Control and Hill Start Control.

The Outlander RX is available now for $38,475.00 from over 200 Mitsubishi dealerships Australia wide and is covered by Mitsubishi's industry-leading 5 year / 130,000km, 10 year/160,000km non-transferrable drive-train warranty and 5 year/130,000 roadside assist as standard.

*Prices listed are vehicle the only price before adding dealer and statutory charges

Comments

N20_Purge
March 10, 2010 11:32 am
Looks really aggresive with that bodykit. Nice work!

mitsu_cool
March 10, 2010 3:20 pm
Hey, check this out.

http://www.mitsubishi-motors.com/wallpapermaker/index_en.html#

Japanese version "OUTLANDER Roadest" has almost identical bodywork with the model on this article.

James2911
March 11, 2010 12:16 am
There's been Outlanders on the lot looking like this in Western Australia for almost a month.

997-GT500-STI
March 12, 2010 8:59 pm
Evo X anyone...hehehe

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