Overview
The 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander LS is a four-wheel drive 4 Door Wagon that was released to the Australian market on 11th January 2011 classified as a ZH MY12. The Mitsubishi Outlander is regarded as a SUV compact built in Japan with prices from a dealer as a used car starting at $11,200.
The Mitsubishi Outlander is a four-wheel drive 4 door with 5 seats, powered by a 2.4L Inline 4 Cylinder engine that has 125 kW of power (at 6000 rpm) and 226 Nm of torque (at 4100 rpm) via a Continuously Variable Transmission Auto 6 Speed Sequential. Mitsubishi claims the Outlander LS uses 9.3L/100km of unleaded petrol in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 222g of CO2. It has a 60L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 645km per full tank.
The Mitsubishi Outlander measures 1740mm (68.5 inches) in height, 4640mm (182.7 inches) in length, 1800mm (70.9 inches) in width with a 2670mm (105.1 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1580kg (3483.3 lbs) of unladen weight. The Outlander LS comes standard with 215/70 R16 front tyres and 215/70 R16 rear tyres. It requires a service every 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first. It has a 60 month, 130km warranty.
The 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander LS has a 210mm ground clearance with a 1500kg braked and 750kg unbraked towing capacity. It has a final gear ratio of 6.466.
The Mitsubishi Outlander has received a 5 star rating from ANCAP. The VIN number can be found on the Driver Side Eng Scuttle and the compliance plate is located on the Lower Driver Side B-Pillar. An example VIN number would be similar to JMFXTCW5W7@123456.
Pros
- Much improved design
- Spacious cabin with 5+2 seating
- Sprawling range
Cons
- Naturally-aspirated engine lacks punch
- Third row is for children only
- Floaty ride
Dimensions
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
Specifications
| Type | Multi Point Fuel Injection |
|---|---|
| Size (cc) | 2359 |
| Size (L) | - |
| Induction | Inline 4 Cylinder |
| Camshaft | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | 16 |
| Power | 125kW |
| Power RPM | 6000 |
| Torque | 226Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 |
| Bore Stroke | 88x97 |
| Compression Ratio | 10.50 |
| Transmission | Continuously Variable Transmission Auto 6 Speed Sequential |
|---|---|
| Final Gear Ratio | 6.466 |
| Suspension Front | anti roll bar, coil spring, macpherson strut, hydraulic double acting shock absorber |
| Suspension Rear | anti roll bar, multi-link system, coil spring, hydraulic double acting shock absorber, trailing arm |
| Steering Mechanism | RACK & PINION - POWER ASSISTED |
| Drive | 4x4 |
| Fuel Combined (L/100km) | 9.3 |
|---|---|
| Fuel Urban (L/100km) | - |
| Fuel Extra Urban (L/100km) | - |
| Tank Size (L) | 60 |
| Fuel Type | unleaded petrol |
| e10 Compatible | - |
| CO2 Combined | 222 |
| CO2 Urban | - |
| CO2 Extra Urban | - |
| Brake Front | DISC - VENTILATED |
|---|---|
| Brake Rear | DISC |
| Tyre Front | 215/70 R16 |
| Tyre Rear | 215/70 R16 |
| Front Rim Size | 6.5x16 |
| Rear Rim Size | 6.5x16 |
| Vehicle Height (mm) | 1740 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Length (mm) | 4640 |
| Vehicle Width (mm) | 1800 |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 210 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2670 |
| Turning Circle (m) | 10.6 |
| Unladen Weight (kg) | 1580 |
| Gross Combined Weight (kg) | - |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (kg) | 2270 |
| Track Front | - |
| Track Rear | - |
| Towing Capacity Brake (kg) | 1500 |
| Towing Capacity Unbraked (kg) | 750 |
| Compliance Plate Location | Lower Driver Side B-Pillar |
|---|---|
| Country Of Origin | Japan |
| Number of Doors | 4 |
| Seats | 5 |
| Service Interval KMs | 15 |
| Service Interval Months | 12 |
| VIN Location | Driver Side Eng Scuttle |
| VIN Number | JMFXTCW5W7@123456 |
| Warranty KMs | 130 |
| Warranty Months | 60 |
| Discontinued Date | 31/10/2012 |
| ANCAP Rating | 5 |
|---|---|
| Euro Air Pollution Standard | - |