Turbocharged Outlander? Apart from the diesel versions for Europe, only the first generation model, which was produced from 2001 to 2008, had turbo engines. Depending on the market, the two-liter turbo four 4G63T produced from 202 to 240 “horses”. But all subsequent Outlanders were equipped only with gasoline aspirated. Even the new crossover fourth generation so far only had a Nissan 2.5 engine and a hybrid version PHEV with aspirated 2.4. And only now a turbo version has appeared in the range.
This Outlander made its debut in China: the GAC Mitsubishi joint venture will manufacture cars for the local market. Under the hood is a 1.5-liter 4B40 turbo four, familiar from the Eclipse Cross model. But for the Chinese Outlander, it was equipped with a 48-volt starter-generator and boosted to 215 hp. and 280 Nm (Eclipse has a maximum of 161 hp and 250 Nm). The motor is paired with a CVT, a choice of front or all-wheel drive. The maximum speed is 195 km/h.
Outside, the Chinese Outlander is no different from the global one, and only the media system has changed in the cabin. Cars for the Middle Kingdom have a 10.25-inch widescreen display, while Japanese-made crossovers rely on a maximum of a nine-inch screen. The virtual instruments (12.3 inches), the head-up display (10.8 inches) and the optional third row of seats are retained.
The new Mitsubishi Outlander will enter the Chinese market this fall. And subsequently, a version with a turbo engine will certainly appear in other countries. The related Nissan X-Trail/Rogue has already gone down this path: initially it debuted in America with aspirated 2.5, but then in China appeared version with a 1.5 turbo engine, and soon they began to put such an engine on cars for America, Japan and Europe.
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