2007 Mitsubishi Outlander (USA)

Press Release

Melds bold, sporty design with impressive room and utility

Larger in every respect than the first-generation Outlander it replaces, but still with agile compact dimensions, the 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander offers 5- or 7-seat flexibility, clever cargo area packaging and the segment's first flap-fold tailgate. The new Outlander cleverly melds bold, sporty design with impressive room and utility.

Mitsubishi infused the 2007 Outlander design with sport sedan attitude, highlighted by clean, sharp lines, featuring a "diamond cut" front end and boldly sculpted fender flares. The sporty design DNA is carried inside, where the deeply contoured front bucket seats and motorcycle-style instrument panel gauges suggest "sports car" more than sport-utility.

"With its all-new platform and innovative engineering, the 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander provides roominess, utility and flexibility that belie the term 'compact,'" said Dan Sims, general manager, Mitsubishi R&D America, Design Center. "You can expect to see this kind of advanced thinking in all our future products."

The 2007 Outlander offers ample room for five, or seven with an underfloor-stowable compact third row seat (XLS models) that folds flat into the floor when not needed. Five-seat models feature an under-floor storage compartment. The second-row seat features 60/40 split fold-and-tumble seats to balance customers' needs for utility, passenger room and comfort. All models feature as standard premium fabric seats with a combination of suede-style knit and sporty mesh.

The second-row seat features both a 60/40 split seatback and a 60/40 split seat cushion. The seat cushions independently provide three inches of fore/aft travel, allowing the customer to maximize passenger room or cargo room as needed. In addition, the seatbacks also recline a few inches independently, allowing second-row passengers to tailor their own comfort. To expand cargo capacity and provide a flat load floor, the second-row seat backs fold forward and then the seats can be tumbled forward into the foot well.

The outer second-row seats include the LATCH system (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren), with anchors on the seats rather than the body, enabling the customer to slide the second-row seat holding the child seat to the preferred position.

Expansive Inner Space with Unique Flap-Fold Tailgate

The 2007 Outlander is longer, taller and wider than the model it replaces, with a longer wheelbase (105.1 in. vs. 103.3 in.) that contributes to the second-row legroom. A wider track, in addition to aiding in vehicle stability, also helps to increase hiproom. Careful attention to packaging the multi-link rear suspension, the fuel tank and spare tire enabled Mitsubishi to give the 2007 Outlander a lower cargo floor than in the previous model.

The cargo area is longer and taller than before (with seats folded), and a little over an inch wider. The 2007 Outlander will carry two bicycles inside with their front wheels removed. Rear utility bars (standard on XLS and available for LS) built into the cargo area side walls and four tie-down hooks make it easy to secure large items or bicycles. The utility bars can serve as assist grips when passengers are using the third-row jump seat.

Taking advantage of the low load floor inspired the segment's first flap-fold rear tailgate. Mitsubishi rejected current designs for split tailgates, such as those with separately opening rear glass, because in real-world use, many customers found it inconvenient to lift even some small packages off the ground and through the open glass.

With the Outlander's unique flap-fold tailgate, many customers will find it easy to load packages just by opening the larger upper section. With the upper section open, the smaller lower section then lowers with the push of a small lever, and packages can be more easily lifted to the lower height (just under 24 inches). As the bottom section of the tailgate is lowered, an integral flap slides into place, providing a flat, uninterrupted surface on which it is easy to slide packages into the cargo area. As an additional benefit, when lowered, the flap-fold tailgate can also function as a seat for outdoor activities, with a generous capacity of 440 lbs.

Of special note, the 2007 Outlander's efficient packaging includes under-floor storage of the spare tire. Powered exclusively by a new 220 hp 3.0-liter V-6 engine teamed to a 6-speed Sportronic(R) automatic transmission, the 2007 Outlander can tow a trailer up to 2,000 lbs. as standard and up to 3,500 lbs. with the available towing package.

No Space Left Unused

Augmenting its generous passenger and cargo room, the 2007 Outlander interior also provides numerous storage spaces and features. Starting up front, a dashboard center storage compartment opens with a push of its lid and will hold small items. The large, two-tier glove box is illuminated and lockable and features a card and pen holder in the lower tier. An upper compartment in the head liner stores a pair of sunglasses.

The center console is itself a study in versatility. Its integral armrest features soft padding and can slide 2.5 inches fore/aft to adjust for optimal comfort. Lifting the armrest reveals a tray for a cell phone or other small items. A larger compartment under that tray will hold up to 10 CDs and also houses a 12V accessory power socket. A slot in the tray and armrest provides a pass-through for a power cable. Finally, the underside of the armrest integrates a pocket tissue holder.

Front and rear doors all feature integrated bottle holders that will hold 16-oz. bottles. The center console provides two more cup holders, and there is a slide-out cup holder on each side of the dashboard. A fold-down armrest in the second-row seats features integrated bottle holders.
The designers used every bit of interior space possible. There is a small storage compartment at the top of each wheelhouse, plus a hidden compartment in the right side wall that also houses a 12V accessory power socket. A tonneau cover, standard on XLS models and available on LS models, keeps valuables out of sight.

Odor-Defeating Head Liner

The 2007 Outlander introduces a unique new feature that's sure to enhance the long-term ownership experience: an odor-defeating head liner. The head liner absorbs cigarette smoke odor and decomposes it into water and carbon dioxide. It also absorbs and decomposes formaldehyde. Because the head liner uses catalysis, there is no need to replace it, as you would a filter. To further reduce odors, Mitsubishi also eliminated adhesives and used phenol-free felt in the assembly of interior parts.

Generous standard equipment in Outlander LS includes air conditioning; ambient lighting; cruise control; power windows, locks and mirrors; engine immobilizer and anti-theft alarm system; keyless entry, and a powerful audio system with AM/FM/CD/MP3 playback capability and six speakers. Outlander XLS models add the underfloor-stowable compact third row seat; automatic climate control system; steering wheel audio remote control switches, and hands-free Bluetooth(R) cellular phone interface system with voice recognition. The available XLS Luxury Package augments interior comfort with leather seating surfaces (front and second rows), heated front seats and a power-adjustable driver's seat.

Premium Warranty

Mitsubishi cars and light trucks are backed by a comprehensive new-vehicle limited warranty that covers the vehicle from bumper to bumper for five years/60,000 miles. In addition, the powertrain is covered by a 10-year/100,000 mile limited warranty, while body panels have a seven-year/100,000 mile anti-corrosion/perforation limited warranty.

The program also includes 24-hour emergency roadside assistance with free towing to the nearest authorized Mitsubishi retailer for warranty-related repairs for five years/unlimited miles.

High tech

The all-new, next-generation Mitsubishi Outlander for 2007 complements its premium-platform dynamics with a level of user technology more typically seen on luxury sport-utility vehicles, including several firsts for the compact SUV segment.

On Outlander XLS models, the FAST-Key entry system allows vehicle unlocking simply by carrying the remote control. An available hands-free Bluetooth(R) cellular phone interface system with voice recognition allows hands-free calling from compatible phones, which can help to reduce driver distraction.

"The user technology that Mitsubishi will offer in the 2007 Outlander has been designed to make driving or riding in the vehicle more enjoyable for all occupants," said Dan Sims, general manager, Mitsubishi R&D America, Design Center. "Customers will find Outlander's high-tech features easy to operate and as familiar as technology used in the home or office."

All Outlander models for 2007 will come pre-wired for an available SIRIUS(TM) Satellite Radio package, which is included with the available Rockford-Fosgate(R) audio system with PUNCH(R) control and a total 650 watts (max.) output. The available rear-seat DVD entertainment system allows game console hookup and features a set of wireless headphones so front and rear occupants can enjoy different programs.

Satellite Navigation System - With a Difference

A satellite navigation system is available for all 2007 Outlander models and also includes AM/FM/CD/MP3/WMA music file playback, DVD video capability (when also equipped with rear-seat DVD entertainment system) and SIRIUS Satellite Radio capability. Navigation maps and directions are displayed on a crisp 7-in. LCD screen.

The navigation system uses an on-board 30-gigabyte hard drive to store map data, reserving about a third of that capacity for music file storage and playback through the audio system (approx. 2,500 songs encoded in a format compatible with most popular digital music players). Using a hard drive for map storage - rather than DVDs, as many other navigation systems use - gives the Outlander navigation system ultra-fast search and access to the map data. In addition, the 2007 Outlander's navigation system also provides displays for outside temperature, a trip computer with fuel mileage information and an interface that allows owners to customize many of the vehicle's interior functions.

Outlander, the Entertainer

The 2007 Outlander comes equipped to provide high-quality sound, with a standard total 140-watt AM/FM/CD/MP3 player with six speakers. The Outlander XLS models add a 6-disc in-dash CD changer. Mitsubishi first offered the Rockford-Fosgate(R) audio system with PUNCH(R) control on the 2006 Eclipse, and this audiophile-quality system will also be offered on the 2007 Outlander, custom-tuned for the new SUV's interior acoustics.

The Rockford-Fosgate system uses an 8-channel amplifier to produce up to 650 watts maximum output and plays through nine speakers in seven positions, including a 10-in. subwoofer in its own fiberglass-reinforced sealed enclosure. The subwoofer is located in the left rear of the cargo compartment, the optimal location for this type of speaker.

The subwoofer provides extremely high-power bass performance, but that doesn't make the Rockford-Fosgate audio system a one-trick pony. The system will please the ears of any discerning music listener, because it is designed to provide crystal clear, low-distortion fidelity to make any type of music come alive in the vehicle.

The speakers include dual soft-dome tweeters to project a realistic soundstage; 6.5-in. mid-woofer speakers in the front door panels, and 6.5-in. two-way coaxial 2-way speakers in the rear door panels. Using special materials and construction, Mitsubishi engineers worked with Rockford-Fosgate engineers to tune the Outlander's doors to function as speaker cabinets, extending response, increasing clarity and reducing any unwanted coloration.

Digital signal processing allows the listener to customize the Rockford-Fosgate system's performance for five types of music - normal, pop, rock, and hip-hop and country - and four sound fields - "normal," "stage," "live" and "hall." The system automatically compensates volume for vehicle speed as well as road and wind noise. The Rockford-Fosgate audio package includes SIRIUS Satellite Radio with a six-month free subscription.

Rear Seat DVD Entertainment

A rear-seat DVD entertainment system is available for all 2007 Outlander models. The system features a flip-down 9-inch wide-screen LCD and includes a remote control and one set of infrared wireless headphones. With this setup, front and rear occupants can enjoy different entertainment programs. The rear center console includes a 115-volt power outlet.

FAST-Key Entry

Outlander LS models feature a standard remote keyless entry system, and all models include a standard anti-theft engine immobilizer and security alarm system. Outlander XLS models add a feature more commonly seen on luxury brand vehicles: the FAST-Key system that allows the driver to unlock the vehicle simply by having the remote in a pocket and grabbing the handle on either of the front doors or the tailgate.

The FAST-Key system provides both convenience and security, since the driver does not need to search for a key or remote control while carrying packages, or when in a poorly lit area, for example. The system operates when the driver (carrying the remote unit) is within 27 inches of the front doors or the tailgate.

With FAST-Key, the driver starts the engine simply by twisting the integrated ignition knob located on the steering column. The system comes with two remote units, and up to four can be registered and programmed for the system. The remote houses an emergency key that can unlock and start the vehicle if the unit's battery runs down.

Premium Warranty

Mitsubishi cars and light trucks are backed by a comprehensive new-vehicle limited warranty that covers the vehicle from bumper to bumper for five years/60,000 miles. In addition, the powertrain is covered by a 10-year/100,000 mile limited warranty, while body panels have a seven-year/100,000 mile anti-corrosion/perforation limited warranty.

The program also includes 24-hour emergency roadside assistance with free towing to the nearest authorized Mitsubishi retailer for warranty-related repairs for five years/unlimited miles.

2007 Mitsubishi Outlander Technical and Mechanical Specifications

ENGINE	LS 2WD	LS 4WD	XLS 2WD	XLS 4WD
Engine Type	3.0L MIVEC V-6
Valve Train	SOHC, 24-valve, Mitsubishi Innovative Valve-timing Electronic Control system (MIVEC)
Displacement (cu in./cc)	182/ 2998
Bore x Stroke (in./mm)	3.45 x 3.26/87.6 x 82.9
Compression Ratio	10.3:1
Horsepower @ RPM (BHP) (Fed./Cal.)	220/213 @ 6250
Torque @ RPM (lb-ft.) (Fed./Cal.)	204 lb.-ft. @ 4000
Air intake system	Variable, with 3-stage induction control valve
Engine Block	Aluminum
Cylinder Heads	Aluminum
Redline RPM	6500
Fuel System	MPI
Emissions	Fed.: Tier 2 bin 5 Calif.: LEV2 / SULEV(HC-Trap high-efficiency catalyst system and DOR catalytic radiator)
Recommended Fuel	Regular, 87 octane min.
Engine Oil Capacity (qt./l)	4.2/ 4
TRANSMISSION TYPES	LS 2WD	LS 4WD	XLS 2WD	XLS 4WD
Transmission Type	6 Speed Sportronic automatic (steering wheel paddle shifters on XLS models)
Ratios	.
1st	4.199
2nd	2.405
3rd	1.583
4th	1.161
5th	0.855
6th	0.685
Reverse	3.457
Final Drive	3.571
SUSPENSION	LS 2WD	LS 4WD	XLS 2WD	XLS 4WD
Front	MacPherson Strut
Front Stabilizer Bar Diameter (mm)	22
Rear	Multi-link
Rear Stabilizer Bar Diameter (mm)	20
EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS	LS 2WD	LS 4WD	XLS 2WD	XLS 4WD
Wheelbase (in./mm)	105.1/2670
Length (in./mm)	182.7/4640
Width (in./mm)	70.9/1800
Height (in./mm)	66.1/1680 (w/ roof rails: 67.7/1720)
Track, Front (in./mm)	60.6/1540
Track, Rear (in./mm)	60.6/1540
Min. Ground Clearance (in./mm)	8.5/215
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS	LS 2WD	LS 4WD	XLS 2WD	XLS 4WD
Passenger Seating Capacity	5	5	7	7
Interior Volume (cu. ft.)	143.3 (w/sunroof: 139.5)
Passenger Volume (cu. ft.) (w/ sunroof)	104 (w/sunroof: 100.2)
EPA Cargo Volume (cu. ft.)	39.3
EPA Cargo Volume (max. cu. ft.)	69.2
PASSENGER SPACE	LS 2WD	LS 4WD	XLS 2WD	XLS 4WD
Front Head Room (in./mm)	40.3/1023
Front Shoulder Room (in./mm)	56.4/1433
Front Hip Room (in./mm)	52.2/1326
Front Leg Room (in./mm)	41.6/1056
Rear Head Room (in./mm)	38.3/973
Rear Shoulder Room (in./mm)	56.1/1426
Rear Hip Room (in./mm)	51.9/1319
Rear Leg Room (in./mm)	39.6/1007
WEIGHTS	LS 2WD	LS 4WD	XLS 2WD	XLS 4WD
GVWR (lbs/kg)	5070/2300	5181/2350	5070/2300	5181/2350
Curb Weight (lbs/kg)	3527/1600	3670/1665	3649/1655	3791/1720
Weight Distribution (% f/r) @ curb weight	57.5/42.5	57/43	56.8/43.2	56.4/43.6
Towing Capacity (lbs)	Std.: 2000 (w/ towing pkg.: 3500)
Maximum Trailer Tongue Load (lbs)	Std.: 200 (w/ towing pkg.: 350)
STEERING	LS 2WD	LS 4WD	XLS 2WD	XLS 4WD
Type	Rack-and-pinion, power assisted
Turns – Lock to Lock	3.16
BRAKES	LS 2WD	LS 4WD	XLS 2WD	XLS 4WD
Front Brake Type	Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type	Solid disc
FUEL CAPACITY	LS 2WD	LS 4WD	XLS 2WD	XLS 4WD
Fuel Tank Capacity (gal./l)	16.6/63	15.8/60	16.6/63	15.8/60
ESTIMATED FUEL ECONOMY	LS 2WD	LS 4WD	XLS 2WD	XLS 4WD
City (mpg)	20	20	20	19
Highway (mpg)	27	26	26	25
WHEELS & TIRES	LS 2WD	LS 4WD	XLS 2WD	XLS 4WD
Wheel Type	Steel		Aluminum alloy
Wheel Size	16 in.		18 in.
Tire Size	P215/70R16		P225/55R18
WARRANTIES	LS 2WD	LS 4WD	XLS 2WD	XLS 4WD
Basic	5 years or 60,000 miles
Powertrain	10 years or 100,000 miles
Anti-corrosion	7 years or 100,000 miles

Technical specifications are based on the latest information available at the time of printing and are subject to change without notice.