Mitsubishi Motors North America
will give the U.S. market its first glimpse of the all-new 2007 Outlander “crossover SUV” at the New York
International Auto Show.
The new Outlander lineup features the debut of the new 3-liter MIVEC V6 and a host
of technology-oriented features befitting its “crossover” orientation. Read the official press release after
the jump.
Mitsubishi Motors North America Press Release:
The all-new 2007
Mitsubishi Outlander is on the leading edge of versatility, technology, and value in the crossover SUV segment. The
2007 Outlander debuts the all-new 3.0L V6 MIVEC engine and features a standard six-speed Sportronic(R) automatic
transmission with one-touch manual shifting and adaptive electronics. The Outlander XLS adds rally inspired Sportronic
steering wheel paddle shifters for shifting control at the driver’s fingertips. All Wheel Control (AWC), an advanced
version of all-wheel drive is available. An innovative two-piece flap-fold rear tailgate makes cargo loading easy, and
an in-floor stowable third-row seat adds to the XLS model’s versatility. Technology is one of the hallmarks of the new
Outlander, including a standard Bluetooth(R) hands-free cellular phone interface, advanced FAST-Key access system, and
optional 650-watt Rockford Fosgate(R) audio system and DVD entertainment. A new hard-drive navigation system option
will be state of the art.
[Source: Mitsubishi]