CONFIDENTIALFor Internal Use Only

Marketing Summary

Product OverviewModel Lineup

Color Variations

Exterior

Interior

Performance

Audio, Visual

Safety and Eco-Performance

Amenities

Equipment

Competitors Comparison

Impressions, Q&A

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Product Reference ManualGeneral Export / GCC Market

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SUV Market Worldwide

SUV Sales Worldwide

The new Outlander’s positioning has become sportier and more prestigious than the current model, enabling it to stand out in comparison to competing models.

Note: this market is used here as an example. For your own market, please use the appropriate data.

Outlander’s Positioning Within the SUV Segment

● New generation of drivers, mainly men in their 20s and to 30s.

● Active people who want a leisure vehicle and whose hobbies include light sports.

● People who want a smart, new style of SUV that will express their "new casual" individuality.

A new value and new distinctive identity, with the presence

of something authentic, for the sporty and

premium SUV segments.

New Casual Trend Leader

Highlander

CR-VRAV4

Tucson Explorer

RX330

General• Family• Comfort, safety• Orthodox, conventional

Ownership Value• Prestige• High functionality

Upper mid-size SUV

Target

Outlander’s Unique Sales Points

Current Outlander

Current Outlander

NewOutlanderNewOutlander

Special• Sporty• Emotional• Fresh, young

Functional• Economy• Practicality

Small/Mid-size SUV

Special FeaturesSUV sales are growing in all markets, particularly in the mid-size class. The new Outlander is designed to compete in this class in all world markets. Its main competitors are the RAV4 and CR-V

10,000

8,000

6,000

4,000

2,000

0

‘01

[k units / Yr]

Large

Small

Upper-mid

Micro

Mid

K

Compact

‘02 ‘03 ‘04 ‘05 ‘06 ‘07 ‘08 ‘09

enables the driver to enjoy sportier shifting performance without having to let go of the steering wheel

● Paddle shifters:

Exhilarating Performance Exceptional Functions

Premium Feel

● Rockford Fosgate sound system:high-quality music enjoyment that can be tailored by music type and desired listening environment

● Ample cargo space:carrying large loads is even easier

● Flap-folding tailgate:easy opening and closing for convenient loading

● 3.0-liter MIVEC V6 engine:increased power and torque across the rev range for a more satisfying overall driving experience

● ASC (Active Stability Control):electronic correction of over- and understeer prevents control loss for better safety

● Electronically controlled 4WD:shift-on-the-fly control lets drivers choose the optimum driving mode for any condition without stopping

● Aluminum roof panels:lightweight upper body panels provide better cornering stability

● 18-inch wheels:lightweight, stylish and impressive alloy wheels make a bold statement

● One touch folding seat:conveniently fold up for increased storage space

● KOS (Keyless Operation System):drivers can open the trunk and doors even when their hands are full

Small SUV(Pajero io)

Forecast

Source: DRI

Actual

Mid size SUV(RAV4, X-Trail, CR-V)

Upper mid size SUV(Pajero, Harrier, Surf)

Large size SUV(Land Cruiser)

OUTLANDER

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General Export

GCC

Model Line-up

Note: The GCC model, featuring a different front grill design, is shown above. Throughout the rest of this reference manual, the General Export model is shown.

Medium Purplish Gray Mica (A39) Aqua Metallic (A86)

Platinum Beige Metallic (S18) Cool Silver Metallic (A31)

Black Mica (X42)

White Pearl (W13)

Note: White Pearl costs extra.

Tough and mechanical, suggesting graphite ore. A stylish color combining a metallic finishwith an aquatic green-blue hue.

A stylish combination of metallic finish with beige color, suggestive of an expansive desert.

A sharp silver suggestive of tempered metal.

An elegant black with amethyst-like brilliance.

A striking yet sophisticated glacier-like white.

Features:• 215/70R16 tires with full wheel covers • Color-keyed front and rear bumpers • Black outer door handles • Color-keyed power door mirror • Black beltline molding • Material-colored side sill garnish • Rear spoiler with high-mount stop-lamp • Scuff plate • Driver’s and front passenger’s dual-stage front airbags • 3-spoke urethane steering wheel and gearshift lever • Knit seat material • Separate rear seats with center armrest and cup holders • Formed-type inner door trim with decorative ornament • Material-colored inner door handle • Center door locking system • Keyless entry system (2 transmitters) • Material-colored floor console trim panel • Manually-controlled air conditioner • Air filter • 2-DIN center panel with audio accommodation kit • 4-speaker system • Roof antenna • Halogen headlamps with clear lenses and headlamp leveling device • High-mount stop-lamp on rear spoiler

Outlander features a lineup of exterior colors with a tough and sporty appearance. The metallic finish gives Outlander a mechanical style, while the colors themselves are evocative of the great outdoors.

Features:• 215/70R16 tires with 16” alloy wheels • Silver-painted outer door handles • 3-spoke leather steering wheel (with airbag) and leather-wrapped gearshift lever • Paddle shifters • Knit seat material with mesh fabric • Rear split seats • Silver-painted, formed-type inner door trim with decorative ornament • Chrome-plated inner door handles • Silver-painted floor console trim panel • 2-DIN center panel with audio accommodation kit • 6-speaker system • Front reflector-type foglamps

GLS

GLX

Cool Exterior Colors

The new Outlander is available in two price classes, GLS and GLX.The premium GLS features a wide range ofcomfort- and performance-related amenities,while the more economical GLX providesa spacious and reliable SUV drivingexperience. Both models are available with 3.0-liter and 2.4-liter engines.

Passengers

Passengers

Price Class EngineDrive System Emission Transmission

GLS

GLX

GLS

GLX

4WD

4WD

4WD

4WD

2WD

3.0-liter SOHC

24-valve MIVEC (6B31)

2.4-liter DOHC

16-valve MIVEC (4B12)

6A/T withSports Mode

(W6AJA)

INVECS-III CVTwith Sports Mode

(W1CJA)

5

5

EURO-3

EURO-2

EURO-2

EURO-3

EURO-2

EURO-3

EURO-2

EURO-3

EURO-2

Price Class EngineDrive System Emission Transmission

GLS

GLX

GLX

4WD

4WD

4WD

3.0-liter SOHC24-valve MIVEC (6B31)

2.4-liter DOHC16-valve MIVEC (4B12)

6A/T with

Sports Mode

(W6AJA)

INVECS-III CVT

with Sports Mode

(W1CJA)

5

5

EURO-2

EURO-2

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Exterior

Sales Point

● Stable and sporty proportions created through combining wide treads and large, 18-inch tires are attractive features worth drawing attention to.

Highly luminous silver-painted parts with an aluminum-like finish

High-quality garnish makes the door handles and grill stand out.

Side garnish

Protects the lower door edges and give the appearance of a lower center of gravity.

(3.0-liter GLS)

5-spoke design with a tough look.

LED tail lamp and stop lamp

Turn signal

Reverse lamp

Garnish(does not light up)

Keeps headlamps free of mud and dirt.

The overall exterior design, including striking fender flares, bright LED rear combination lamps, project a sportyperformance beyond that of an ordinary SUV.

Allow rooftop storage and provide a sporty appearance.

Brightly lit for safety, the design merges with the rear window.

Bold and sharp design that brightlyilluminates the road ahead.

Muscular Styling and an Aggressive Face Create a Tough, Sporty Image

225/55R18 tires and 18-inch round rim-type aluminum wheels(option)

LED rear combination lampsDischarge headlamps (option)

Headlamp washer (option)

With fog lamp bezels projecting a high-tech image.

Front fog lamps (option)

Roof rails (option)

Provides a sporty appearance for the rear exterior.

Muffler cutter (standard on 3.0-liter GLS)

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Sales Point

Interior

● The amber red nighttime illumination creates a distinctly different atmosphere from the daytime appearance.

Sporty-looking, cylindrical, dual meter design suggests the look of a motorcycle’s meters.

Combination meters

(with multi-information display)

The classic design integrated with the instrument panel creates a look of sleek sophistication.

Audio panel (option)

Photo: With nighttime illumination on

Drive mode selector

One-touch design allows drivers to easily select the desired drive mode.

Can be set to a wide range of positions for maximum comfort.

Photo: With nighttime illumination on

Air conditioner control panel

Three large dials offer excellent ease of use in addition to their sporty appearance.

Photo: With nighttime illumination on

Fabric beige seatsSuede-like knit is used for the main areas, with mesh fabric providing accents. The combination both provides support and allows the seats to breathe.(standard on GLX)

Fabric

Leather beige seats

(option)

Leather

Power seat (Driver only)

(option)

A Sporty and Dynamic Atmosphere

The beige interior, contrasting with the stylish black instrument panel and silver accents, is cool, sporty and comfortable.

Genuine leather-wrapped steering wheel, genuine

leather-wrapped shift knob, and composite

leather-wrapped parking brake lever (option)

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Sales Point

Exhilarating Performance

Performance Curves

Comparisons of Acceleration Performance

Standing Start Passing Acceleration (Reference)

300

0.0

BMW X3

Time (sec)

CR-V

X-Trail

OUTLANDER

BMW X3

CR-V

X-Trail

OUTLANDER

5.0 10.0 15.0 20.0 3.0

Time (sec)4.0 5.0 6.0 7.0 8.0

In-house measurements

0-100km/h0-400m

40-60km/h80-100km/h

Comparisons of Acceleration Performance

Starting Acceleration

Passing Acceleration

8.0 10.0 12.0 14.0 16.0 18.0 20.0 22.0

Time (sec)

CR-V

X-Trail

OUTLANDER

CR-V

X-Trail

OUTLANDER

2.0 3.0 4.0 5.0 6.0

Time (sec)

In-house measurements

0-100km/h0-400m

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200

150

100

50

0

160

140

120

100

80

60

40

201000 2000 3000 4000

Engine speed (rpm)

Torq

ue (N

•m)

Outp

ut (k

w)

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Performance Curves240

200

160

120140

120

100

80

60

40

20

1000 2000 3000 4000

Engine speed (rpm)

Torq

ue (N

•m)

Outp

ut (k

w)

5000 6000 7000 80000

Inherited from the Lancer Evolution, these features provide greater stability and driving comfortThe engine’s lightweight design and MIVEC technology delivers high power with fuel efficiency

● Lightweight aluminum engine parts boosts driving dynamics

Lightweight parts, including an aluminum die cast cylinder block and resin cylinder head cover, keep the weight of the engine down and enhance driving dynamics.

● MIVEC boosts power and fuel economyMIVEC, a continuous variable valve timing system, actuates the exhaust valves as well as intake valves, to stabilize combustion. It contributes to both superior power and fuel economy.

Newly Developed 3.0-liter MIVEC V6 24-valve Engine

2.4-liter MIVEC 16-valve Engine

Aluminum Roof and 4-wheel independent suspension

The aluminum roof panels (the highest parts on the vehicle) are about 5 kg lighter than steel roof panels. Lowering the center of balance reduced roll inertial moment.

The front MacPherson-strut and rear multi-link suspensions offer confident handling on city streets and country trails alike. The ample wheel travel and remarkable ground clearance allow Outlander to clear most obstacles, and the combination of all-wheel independence with a rigid body structure delivers luxury-class comfort and a smooth, stable ride.

Highly Rigid Body Leads to Superior Handling StabilityReinforcing the aluminum roof and adding other strategic reinforcements resulted in a very rigid body and raised handling stability.

● Reeling and rolling are kept low, so there is a reassuring sense of stability when driving. Minimal swaying also reduces the motion sickness that is inherently caused by vehicles with high overall heights.

● The vehicle delivers excellent straight-line stability in addition to cornering that faithfully tracks steering operation to enable a driving feel similar to that of driving a sedan.

Closed-cross-section roof bows boost the rigidity of the aluminum roof

Lower braces reinforce the underbody

Side braces reinforce the front sides

Strut tower bars increase the rigidity near the car’s front

Supple Suspension Stroke The stroke ensures excellent tire contact even on rough surfaces. Plus, it reduces shocks when going over bumps and protrusions.

Wide TreadThe wide tread enhances handling stability and cornering performance.

Lower center of gravity Suppressing roll adds to stability.

Slight roll

Aluminum roof panels Steel roof panels

Front: MacPherson Struts

Rear: Multi-link system

●Aluminum roof panels enhance the Outlander’s driving dynamics

●4-wheel independent suspension deliver high levels of both handling response and ride comfort

Pronounced roll

Max Output: 162kW (220PS) / 6,250rpmMax Torque: 276N-m (28.1kg-m) / 4,000rpm

General Export & GCC

Max Output: 125kW (170PS) / 6,000rpmMax Torque: 226N-m (23.0kg-m) / 4,100rpm

General Export & GCC

50-70mph (80-112km/h)30-50mph (40-80km/h)

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Sales Point

● Sure operation is possible because the levers are always in the same set position, regardless of the steering wheel angle.

● The shifting system is set to enable operation even in the “D” range, so quick down shifts are possible.● Magnesium is used on the shift lever, for a sporty appearance.

Exhilarating Performance

The electronic drive selection system lets drivers switch modes on the fly for optimal performance

The Outlander is fine-tuned to deliver exhilarating performance on the road or off.

Electronically Controlled 4WD Selection

Paddle Shifts Offer Fun, Sporty Shifting (Standard on 3.0-liter GLS)

INVECS-II 6-speed A/T with Sports Mode Delivers Sporty Driving

With 6 speeds, INVECS-II A/T can adjust the gear and shift timing to perfectly reflect individual driving styles. As an added benefit, Sports Mode provides the sporty driving enjoyment of a manual.

Front and Rear Disc Brakes Deliver Superior Stopping PerformanceSixteen-inch ventilated disc front brakes and 16-inch drum-in-disc rear brakes deliver generous stopping power and braking stability and enhance the braking feel.

Sporty and Imposing, Large, 18-inch Tires and Aluminum Wheels225/55R18 tires and 18-inch, rigid, lightweight aluminum wheels are optional equipment (option). GLS comes equipped standard with 215/70R16 tires and aluminum wheels.

The Outlander’s 4WD system allows switching from the economical 2WD mode, to the sure-footed 4WD mode, to the road-mastering lock mode, with just a touch of the console selector dial.

Active Stability Control (ASC) Prevents Slipping and Control Loss

●Enhanced handling stability Onboard sensors compare the driver’s operations to the vehicle’s actual direction to instantly identify unstable movement, oversteer, understeer, and the like. The system will comprehensively control all four wheel brakes and govern engine output depending on the situation to stabilize the car.

●Traction control function A slipping wheel is braked and torque loss is prevented for smooth starts and sure acceleration if any of the sensors on the four wheels detect slippage.

Drive mode selector dialPhoto: With nighttime illumination on

Available Modes

2WD Mode

4WD Mode

4WD Lock Mode

Paddle shifts, like those fitted on even renowned Ferraris, are ideal for sporty operation as they enable shifting while keeping both hands on the wheel.

Front: 16-inch ventilated disc brakes

Rear: 16-inch drum-in-disc brakes

(aluminum wheel optional)

215/70R16 tire and 16-inch aluminum wheel

225/55R18 tire and 18-inch, round rim, aluminum wheel(option)

Shift up*Shift down

Slipping wheel is braked

*Pulling on the shift up lever for about more than two seconds returns the transmission to its automatic mode.

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In the case when one front wheel and one rear wheel are spinning

When oversteer is detected, ASC applies braking force to the outer wheels and additional power to the inner wheels.

If a front and rear wheel both slip, power is applied to the wheels with traction, maintaining control.

When understeer is detected ASC applies additional power to the outer wheels and braking force to the inner wheels.

2WD enables the quiet, smooth and economical performance of a normal FF car.

Torque is transferred to the rear wheels depending on surface and driving conditions. Driving in this position under normal circumstances enables stable performance even when buffeted by crosswinds on highways or when driving in the slippery conditions of inclement weather.

50% more torque is sent to the rear wheels than in 4WD Mode, allowing stable driving even on slippery snow-covered roads, rough roads, and steep hills.

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Exceptional Functions

* Opening just the lower gate gate is not possible.

Sales Point

Sales Point

● Opening just the upper gate allows effortless storage of small items. Opening the lowering gate in addition to the upper gate enables easy stowage of even large luggaga items.

The convenient split tailgate and flat rear floor of Outlander allows easier loading of luggage and other cargo

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Tailgate Opens Upward and Downward for Easy Cargo Stowage Ample Storage Space Allows Even Large Luggage

● The lower gate is designed with a load weight of 200 kg to allow two adults to sit on it. It can be conveniently used as chair when outdoors.

Distance of the tailgate’s edge from the ground when open: 600 mm

Distance of the tailgate’s edge

from the ground when closed:

830 mm

Luggage room

height: 930 mm

Luggage room width: 1335 mm (excluding utility bar)

(Between wheelhouses: 950 mm)

Luggage room length: 1650 mm with 2nd-row seats tumbled

(860 mm with 2nd-row seats in position)

* Seats slid to forward position

Luggage room opening height: 930 mm

How to Use the Tailgate

X-Trail

Harrier

Outlander

Rails are fitted on the floor and the lower gate. Items can be slid to ease loading of even heavy items.

Tonneau cover

This convenient cover fits over the cargo area, creating a more attractive appearance.

1. Open the upper gate

● The lower gate is closed first when closing both gates.

CR-V (Previous model) X-Trail

905 735

Unit: mm

CR-V (Previous model) X-Trail

665 735

Unit: mm

Outlander provides more

rear storage space

2. Opener handle opens the

lower gate

3. Luggage room loading rails

2 2

3

The lower gate is held by wires, so it can be safely opened without worrying about pulling it out too far.

Lightly touching the handle disengages the electromagnetic lock.

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Sales Point

Sales Point

Sales Point

Exceptional Functions

Convenient Folding 2nd-row Seats (GLS)

Class-leading Maneuverability Interior Spaciousness

●The 2nd-row seats can be easily tumbled from the tailgate when loading large items.

●The semi-bucket shape provides the kind of support needed for the Outlander’s spirited performance.

●The driver’s seat is equipped with a height adjuster (45 mm adjust-ment). The pump lever requires very little effort to use.

Semi-bucket Front Seats Provide Generous Support and Easy Access

Fully Flat Seat Arrangement for Stretching Out(Front and 2nd-row Seats)

The interior has been designed for maximum ease of use and convenience, with easily folded 2nd-row seats for more storage space, or third-row seats that provide seating space for seven.

The 2nd-row seat automatically tumbles (folds away) with just one touch of a switch located in the quarter trim.

● The 2nd-row seats are split 60:40. The left and right seats offer independent slide and recline adjustment as well as one-touch tumbling.

Outlander offers generously spacious seating

Interior Dimensions

Interior length mm

Interior width mm

Interior height mm

Legroom Front seat mm

2nd-row seat mm

Headroom Front seat mm

2nd-row seat mm

Shoulder room Front seat mm

2nd-row seat mm

1920 (5-seater)

1490

1270

890

875

920

870

1435

1425

A

B

C

D

E

F

1830

1495

1265

890

855

945

885

1440

1430

2055

1445

1265

865

805

900

910

1410

1340

Outlander CR-V(Previous model)

Reference: Actual Interior Figures

X-Trail

Exterior DimensionsOverall length mm

Overall width mm

Overall height mm

Wheelbase mm

Minimum turning radius m

Tire size inch

4640

1800

1680

2670

5.3

18

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4420

1785

1710

2620

5.5

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1675

2625

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The Outlander can turn tight corners, so it offers a

measure of reassurance for even novice drivers who

are uncomfortable with parallel parking and driving

narrow roads.

Minimum turning radius:

5.3m

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Flap-type tailgate design Loading of luggage is easy and convenient, thanks to a clever upper/lower

tailgate design that opens in the middle, plus a generously spacious luggage room with a fully flat floor.

Even with 5 adult occupants, a wide of variety of luggage can be securely accommodated.

2nd-row seats can easily be tumbled down from the tailgate; tumbling either 2nd-row seat accommodates extra-long luggage items.

Tumbling down both 2nd-row seats maximizes usable luggage space.

Exceptional functions

Pull the switch for atleast 1 second…

To operate, just pull the

switch forward

…and the seatback lowersand slides forward…

…and the seat itselftumbles forward

2nd-row seating is split 60:40, with left and right seats offering independent slide- and recline-adjustment as well as one-touch tumbling.

Lower tailgateThe lower half of the tailgate can accommodate up to 200 kg, allowing two adults convenient seating to more fully enjoy the great outdoors.

● The legroom offered by the 2nd-row seats is among the best in the class. Independent slide adjust-ment further enhances comfort.

The interior was carefully engineered to maximize ease of use and space and is available with 2nd-row seats that are easy to rearrange and a 3rd-row seat that enables a seating capacity of seven if needed.

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Sales Point

Sales Point

Exceptional Functions

Convenient and Intelligent Storase CompartmentsKeyless Operation System Enables Hands-freeEntry and Ignition (option)

Instrument Panel

Center Console

Doors

Built-in cupholder(Driver’s seat)

Upper glove box with lid Glove box(With light and lock)

Instrument panel upper box

Console tray

Door trim pocket Front and rear doorbottle holders

Center console lower box Portable ashtray Front cupholders

Note: Equipment shown here may vary in appearance according to market.

Console box Tissue holder Accessory socket(DC 12V)

● The spacious interior enables even more efficient, even smarter usage.

Simply gripping the door handle or the tailgate handle when the key is on the person will disengage the locks.Pressing the lock switch either on the doors or the tailgate will lock them.

Locking and unlocking the doors and tailgate

● You can get into the car without looking for the key every time.

● The engine can be started without putting the key in the ignition.

Disclaimer:

People with implanted pacemakers are advised the radio waves emitted

by the keyless entry system may affect the pacemaker. Check with

doctors and the pacemaker’s manufacture in advance about any

possibility of adverse effects from the keyless entry system.

Buzzers and indicators in the meter panel provide warnings and alarms if the system malfunctions or problems arise.

●Low remaining battery life of internal battery: When the key’s internal battery starts running low.

●No detection in vehicle interior: When the key cannot be detected in the vehicle’s interior when the engine is started.

●Taken out of vehicle: When the key is taken outside other than when the ignition knob is in the lock position.

●No operation of door locks: When the lock switches are pressed under the following conditions.• Ignition knob is not in the lock position.• Key is forgotten inside.• Door is not fully closed.

●System problem: When some problem arises with the keyless operation system.

Safety warnings and alarms

● The engine will start if the key is carried into the car on the person, the ignition knob is pressed to disengage the lock, and the ignition knob is turned.

● Returning the knob to the original position will stop the engine.

Starting and stopping the engine

● It is fitted with LEDs to enable confirmation of connection to the vehicle, battery life, etc.● It is fitted with a multi-mode keyless entry to enable remote

control as with past systems.● Two keyless operation keys are offered. (Up to four keys can be

registered.)● An emergency car key is built in. It can be used to lock and unlock

the doors and start and stop the engine if the batteries run out or the keyless operation system malfunctions.

● The emergency car key is fitted with an immobilizer to prevent starting the engine with an invalid key.

Other features of the keyless operation key

Effective Area of the Door Entry System● The effective area is about 70 cm from the front doors (both sides) and tailgate.

Confirmation of Door Entry System’s OperationA buzzer sounds twice and the hazard lamps flash twice when the doors are unlocked.A buzzer sounds once and the hazard lamps flash once when the doors are locked.

Built-in emergency key

Lock switch

Ignition knob

70cm

70cm

70cm

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Front door Tailgate

The following operations are possible without removing the key from bags

or pockets if the keyless operation key is carried on the person.

● The doors and tailgate can be unlocked and locked without using a key.● The engine can be started and stopped without putting the key in the ignition.

Everyday utility gets a further boost from a keyless operation system that enables driving with the key still in the pocket, conveniently and intelligently designed storage compartments, and more.

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Premium Feel

Infrared headphone Input jacks (VTR adapter)

The display is independently located at the center of the combination meter panel. It displays a number of messages.

●Multiple displays Each push of the INFO switch changes the display to one of the following. The display also indicates the traction mode, warnings, and ASC actuation.

Wide 9-inch LCD Monitor for Rear Seat Video Enjoyment (option)

Multi-Information Display

The big, nine-inch, wide-screen monitor is easy to see and is fitted with a DVD drive to enable enjoyment of a number of media, including DVD videos and DVD audio tracks.

●Input jacks (VTR adapter) are fitted to enable connection of a home video player, video game machines, and the like.

●It comes with one infrared headphone, so a person sitting in the back can listen to music different to what is playing in front.

Trip A Trip B

Possible cruising distance Average speed, fuel consumption, and instantaneous fuel consumption

Water temperature

INFO switchPhoto: Lit for photography purposes.

Rheostat switch:Eight-step illumination adjustment

Photo shows a composite image on the screen.

Rockford Fosgate Sound System with Powerful Bass Response and Superior High-Quality Sound (option)

DSP (Digital Signal Processor) sound tuning

Tuning specific to the Outlander is achieved through a parametric equalizer and a time-alignment

system. As a result, all occupants enjoy high-quality sound clear and full in its reproduction.

High-powered amp that turns out a total of 650 W (max.)

Equipped with a six-slot CD changer and AM/FM radio

Nine-speaker, seven-position sound system

Punch-level control

One of the selling points of a Rockford Fosgate system is its punch level. The bass response

of the subwoofer (a speaker designed specifically for low-end response) can be matched to

the occupants’ preferences by adjusting the punch level.

Scientific sound deadening: commitment to high-quality sound

The doors were exactingly engineered into speaker boxes in an effort to deliver high-quality

sound. Metal plates, resin, and sound absorbers were liberally applied to the open areas in

the door panels to achieve deadening and turn the doors into speakers. Consequently, the

setup enables audio fidelity impossible with conventional doors.

16-cm

PP cone speaker

3.5-cm

soft dome tweeter

● Special door designs turn

the doors into speakers

Open areas in the door panels were blocked off with metal and plastic covers and filled with sound absorbers.Turning the doors, to which the speakers are fitted, into boxes makes high-quality sound reproduction possible.

Sound absorber Plastic cover

Metal cover

Front door inner plate

650 W, 8-channel,

high-powered amp

Audio and Visual

This premium sound system was developed specifically for the Outlander by

Rockford Fosgate, arguably the top car audio brand in North America. The audio

system delivers clear, powerful sound. In particular, the punch of the bass response

is overwhelmingly powerful. All occupants will be stunned and awed, each time

the volume is raised.

Subwoofer 16-cm PP cone coaxial

2-way speaker

1

1 2 3 4 5

2

23

34

4

5

A 25-cm dual-voice coil subwoofer is fitted on a 20-litre sealed cabinet for powerful bass response.

Tweeters were fitted on the same axle, for w e l l - b a l a n c e d , two-way sound.

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Safety and Eco-Performance

More Advanced “RISE” All-Direction Collision Safety Body Comprehensive Safety Features

● A three-leg support structure distributes force from the front side members in three directions to mitigate the effects of impact energy.

● Highly tensile steel plates are generously used to raise rigidity without undue weight gain.

● Anti-trapping power windows

● ABS (with EBD)

● Brake assist (with vacuum booster)

● Pedals engineered to limit protrusion into the cabin

● Breakaway steering column

● Front seatbelts with variable force limiters and pre-tensioners

Other safety features

Anti-theft Security System

The inner sides of the pillars and roof have impact energy-absorbing rib structures to mitigate head injuries in a collision. (Models without the curtain airbags.)

Head impact-mitigating trim

ISO-FIX compliant lower anchors as well as tether anchors are fitted on both outer seats. The seat will still slide with a child seat attached.

ISO-FIX-compliant 2nd-row seatsA number of new structural components

were added to the RISE collision safety

reinforced body to greatly improve

collision safety.

Anti-theft indicator and immobilizerSecurity alarm

ISO-FIX anchors

ISO-FIX-compliant child seat

Tether anchor

Energy-absorbing ribs

The very reassuring body design provides collision safety regardless of the direction of impact. It is also engineered for pedestrian protection and for the safety of the other vehicles involved in the collision.

Very reassuring SRS airbag systemFront airbags are standard. Dual-stage airbags, in which the force at which they deploy is matched to the collision force, are fitted. Side airbags, which protect the arms and torso in side collisions, and side curtain airbags, which cover a wide area from the front to 2nd-row seats, are also available as manufacturer’s options.

JNCAP Overall Rating

Achieves a safety level for the

driver’s seat and front passenger’s

seat equivalent to the 6-star rating

(in-house tests)

New Components: Compared to Airtrek ● : New component

1. Octagonal straight side members and three-leg support structure

2. Crush box structures on the leading ends of the side members

3. Front deck and fender crush structures

4. Orbicular side frame reinforcement

5. Greater usage of very and ultra high-tensile materials

Direction of force

Octagonal straight front side member

RISE: Reinforced Impact Safety Evolution

Very high-tensile

Ultra high-tensile

Collision

Front collision

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Pedestrian protection

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Reduction of repair costs

in minor collisions

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* The security alarm will not actuate when still in the factory-shipped condition. This is to encourage usage after fully understanding how it works. (The car will come without the alarm sticker applied.)

A collision safety body that is among the best in the class and other new safety features provide protection in the

unlikely event of an accident. Plus, the Outlander turns in excellent eco-performance and fuel economy.

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Amenities Equipment

Model

Exterior

Cockpit

Seats

Interior

Safety

Functional

Audio

MarketEngineDrive systemPrice classHalogen headlamps with clear lenses and headlamp leveling deviceDischarge headlamps with headlamp leveling deviceHeadlamp washerFront fog lamps (reflector type)BumpersOuter door handles

Tires

Color-keyed power door mirrorsAluminum roofTail pipe

Silver-painted roof railsMuffler cutterRear spoiler with high-mount stop-lamp2-piece flap-fold tailgate3-spoke steering wheel

Gearshift lever

Paddle shiftersCombination meter cluster with rheostat and multi-information displayMaterial

Front seats

2nd-row

Inner door handle

Ignition key cylinder with illuminationGlovebox with lampUpper glovebox with lidParcel box with lidLarge-type floor console with lidFloor console trim panel

Accessory socket on instrument panelAccessory socket on rear quarter trimTonneau coverABS with EBDActive Stability ControlDriver’s and front passengers’s dual-stage front airbagsSide and curtain airbagsSeatbelts

Security alarmEngine immobilizerCenter door locking systemPower windowsManually-controlled air conditionerFully automatic air conditionerAir filterCruise controlPower sliding sunroofKeyless entry system with answer-back function (2 transmitters)Keyless operation system2-DIN center panel and audio accommodation kit (harness (6SP) and bracket (2 DIN))4-speaker system6-speaker system (2 tweeters)AM/FM radio and 6-CD player with Rockford Fosgate® 650W amplifier and 9-speaker premium audio systemRear entertainment system (DVD with 9” monitor)Roof antenna

Front and rear color-keyedBlackSilver215/70R16 with full wheel covers215/70R16 with 16” alloy wheels225/55R18 with 18” alloy wheels

SingleDouble

UrethaneLeatherUrethaneLeather-wrapped

KnitKnit with mesh fabricLeather with seat haeters and drive’rs side power Sliding, reclining and height-adjust function (driver’s side)Sliding and reclining function (passenger’s side)Passenger’s side seatback pocketSewn and normal-type height-adjustable headrests (x2)Separate-type with center armrest and cup holderReclining functionSplit slideFolding and tumbling functionOne-touch tumbling functionSewn and normal-type height-adjustable headrests (x3)Material-colorChrome-plated

Material-colorSilver-painted

Front row 3-point belt with ELR (x2) and pretensioner with force-limiter2nd-row 3-point belt with ELR and ALR (x2), with 3-point belt with ELR (x1)

Standard and optional Equipment

= Standard 0 = Not availableNote: Some of the equipment may vary according to market. Please consult your local dealer/distributor for more details information.

Quiet Interior that Even Enables Conversations

Mitsubishi’s Own Intelligent ETACS Function Uses Total Control to Ensure Comfort and Peace of Mind

Sound deadeners, vibration dampers, sound absorbers, PLR interior liquid-type foaming agents, sound-absorbing headlining, dash panel padding, and the like are strategically used to achieve a very quiet interior.

PLR interior liquid-type foaming agents Sound-absorbing splash shields

Sound-deadening walls

Outer plate stiffeners

Vibration dampersSound absorber

Clean Air Filter Keeps the Interior Always Comfortable and Clean

A clean air filter is fitted on the fully automatic air conditioner. It keeps dust and pollen from getting inside.

If the rear wiper is set in the intermittent mode, it will automatically begin to clear the rear window when the shift lever is put into the "R" position.

Reverse gear-linked rear wiper

The illumination surrounding the key cylinder turns on for about 30 seconds when the front doors are opened to make it easier to insert the key when it is dark.

Illuminated ignition switch

The windows and sunroof can be closed by remote control without returning to the car if they were inadvertently left open when getting off (manufacturer’s option). * A setting to open the windows can be added.

Opening and closing of the power windows

Automatic headlamp turn-off

The headlamps monitor the brightness of the surroundings to automatically turn on and off. The function is ideal for roads where tunnels are frequent. * The timing can be adjusted so that the

headlights turn on and off earlier or later.

The headlamps and fog lamps will be automatically turned off when the ignition is turned off and the driver’s door is opened even if they were inadvertently left on.

Automatic light control

The doors will automatically re-lock after 30 seconds if the doors are not opened, even if they were inadvertently unlocked via remote control. * The time before the doors automatically

lock can be changed.

Automatic door locking

A buzzer and the horn will sound and the hazard lamps will flash on and off to draw attention, if, after the doors are locked via remote control, they are forced open using a method other than described.* The security alarm will not actuate

when still in the factory-shipped condition. This is to encourage usage after fully understanding how it works. (The car will come without the alarm sticker applied.)

Security alarm

The Outlander is fully equipped with convenient and reassuring features as well as

features popular with women to help make everyday driving more enjoyable

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Photo: With nighttime illumination on

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Competitors Comparison Impressions, Q&A

What’s new about the newly developed MIVEC

aluminum engine?

A. First, the engine is lighter because the cylinder block is now made out of aluminum. The MIVEC system actuated only the intake valves on the Grandis and other models, however the MIVEC system is now made to also actuate the exhaust values. This enables ideal valve timings matched to the engine speed and load for even more power and better fuel economy.

● It responds the way I want. What I mean by that is that its power makes the vehicle seem light, throttle response is quick, and the acceleration is sharp and responsive. Indeed, whatever the gear position, whether low or high, the Outlander smooth and quickly accelerates in precise response to throttle operation.

Hiroshi Yokomichi, manager, main store of Hokkaido Motors

● The generous legroom offered by the rear seats and the firmness and heights of the seats are great! You can tell right away it’s a comfortable car. I’m positive friends and customers will rave about it if I were to seat them in the rear.

Hiroshi Toyoda, head manager, Okazaki Jo-kita store, Aichi Chuo Motors

● Truth be told, I knew that the main selling point of the SUV would be its excellent performance, but I really felt it in the test drive. The acceleration lets you directly feel the engine’s power. Furthermore, the acceleration is very smooth because of the CVT. It was gentle like that of a three-liter sedan.

Akira Igarashi, assistant sales department manager,

Okazaki Hikari-ga-oka store, Aichi Chuo Motors

● In this Outlander, the Lancer Evolution’s technology is nicely arranged. Its performance is exhilarating. It corners effortlessly. Its performance threshold is high, even with a taut driving style. I really felt it was a completely new kind of SUV.

Masayuki Hachiya, head manager, main Okayama store, Okayama Motors

● You can literally feel the attention to sound that is so good you have to wonder "did you have to go this far?" The high-end is clear and deep. You feel the heavy bass. I think it’ll add a new kind of amazement and excitement to the way cars are sold.

Tetsuya Inatomi, assistant store manager, main Tokyo Motors store

● It felt very nice-as though I was showering in sound. You can hear even fine sounds without raising the volume because the Outlander’s interior is quiet to begin with.

Yoshio Saotome, store manager, Oyama Yoshizawa store, Tochigi Motors

● The view from the driver’s seat is good. The front pillars aren’t distracting and the side mirrors are good because they provide good fields of vision. I think the side under mirror and sharp bonnet configuration, which help give you a good idea of the exact position of the front left, and 5.3-meter minimum turning radius will dispel any concerns about driving a big car with a 1,800 mm overall width.

Naoki Hattori, sales department manager, Oji store, Tokyo Motors

Q1. Why wasn’t an electric tailgate, like the one on the

Grandis or Colt, used?

A. The Outlander is an SUV, so we wanted to make sure the luggage room would be easy to use, hence the tailgate that splits open upward and downward. The upper gate is smaller as a result, so it’s also easier to open and close. Small items can be put aboard or taken off through just the upper gate.

Q2.

Does the drive mode selector (dial) allow switching

between modes, even when the car is moving?

A. It’s possible to change modes when driving, when stopped, or even when the engine isn’t running. The 4WD mode is recommended for normal driving conditions. Still, you can switch to the 2WD mode or the 4WD lock mode, at anytime to match surface conditions.

Q3.

The upper glove box comes with heating and cooling. At what temperature will it warm or

cool things? And, will it continue to heat or cool after the engine’s been turned off?

A. It only works when the air conditioner [climate control system] is on because it uses a draft from the air conditioner. The temperature it heats or cools at will vary depending on the weather, the temperature outside, and temperature setting. Still, it can keep things cooler (when cooling) or hotter (when heating) than the set temperature. The box also has a shut dial, so the box can be used like a normal compartment by cutting off the draft.

Q5.

The new Outlander has an aluminum roof. Can aroof

carrier be attached?

A. The roof sides are made of steel, so roof carriers can be attached if they’re the kind that attach to the sides of the roof. Carriers cannot be attached directly to the aluminum roof panel, so be sure to check what kind of carrier you’re buying.

Q4.

The X-Trail is designed for

those who pursue outdoor

sports, such as skiing,

snowboarding, or surfing,

so it has a pop-up steering

c o l u m n , w a t e r p r o o f e d

interior, front seat heaters,

a n d t h e l i k e . I t o f f e r s

e x c e l l e n t o f f - r o s d

performance, coming

equipped with a 4WD lock

m o d e . H o w e v e r , t h e

Outlander offers sportier

performmance as thr X-Trail

has a maximum output of

only 150 PS and

dose not have Sports Mode.

It has an on-demand SUV

system with neither a 2WD

m o d e n o r a l o c k m o d e .

Furthermore, the automatic

transmission model is not

equipped with Sports Mode.

The main usage is for city

driving rather than serious

off-roading.

The suspensions have a stiff

se t t ing because they are

tuned for city driving. The

stiff setting ultimately starts

feeling rough during long

distance drivers.

An SUV that delivers

sporty performance

on-road and off

An SUV with a

purposeful off-road

image

Passenger car-type

SUV that is based on

an FF design and with

an emphasis on style.

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as a hatchback

derivative designed

primarily for good ease

of use in cities.

Outlander (GLS) X-Trail (SLX) CR-V (ZX) RAV4

Major specifications (5-seater)

Overall length

Overall width

Overall height

Tires

Minimum turning radius

Engine

Max. output

Max. torque

(mm)

(mm)

(mm)

(m)

(kW[PS]/rpm)

(N•m[kg-m]/rpm)

Outlander

4,640

1,800

1,720

215/70R16

5.3

3.0-liter V6 MIVEC

162 [220]/6,250

276 [28.1]/4,000

X-Trail (SLX)

4,455

1,785

1,750

215/65R16

5.3

2.5-liter QR25DE

132 [180]/6,000

245 [25.0]/4,000

CR-V (ZX)

4,525

1,820

1,690

225/60R18

5.5

2.4-liter i-VTEC

125 [170]/5,800

220 [22.4]/4,200

RAV-4 (X 4WD)

4,335

1,815

1,685

225/60R17

5.1

2.4-liter VVT-i

125 [170]/6,000

224 [22.8]/4,000

Major equipment

4WD system

Paddle shifts

ASC

Wheels

Discharge headlamps

Kevless operation system (KOS)

Audio

Steering wheel audio control

Rear entertainment system

Outlander

Electronically controlled 4WD

(2WD, 4WD, and lock modes)

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16-inch aluminum

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Rockford Fosgate sound system

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X-Trail (SLX)

All-mode 4WD

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Real-time 4WD

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18-inch aluminum

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Active Control 4WD

(on-demand 4WD)

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17-inch aluminum

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(Japanese spec. model) (Japanese spec. model)

Frequently Asked Questions and Points to Be Communicated

Test Drive and Listening Impressions by Distributors Involved withthe Project to Find Ways to Increase and Promote SalesSeven people from various distributors are holding regular meetings in an effort to find ways of boosting sales at the launch. The following impressions are from the test drives held at the Okazaki plant test course held on June 23 and from sound trials for the premium sound system.

Test Drive Impressions

Impressions after Listening to the Rockford Fosgate Premium Sound System (Standard on G)