2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Diesel now on sale in the UK with improved specification and a Diesel PHEV Variant.

• 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Diesel now on sale in the UK
• Improved specifications across all variants sees Diesel aligned with PHEV
• Manual and automatic transmission options available
• All Wheel Control (AWC) 4WD system that seamlessly switches between modes to match the driving conditions
• Prices from £24,999

The revised Mitsubishi Outlander Diesel is now available in showrooms across the UK, offering a host of new features to align it with the 2017 PHEV. 

Improved and updated interior detailing adds more luxury and refinement to the 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Diesel, while keeping functionality and value for money in mind. 

A new centre console and shark-fin antenna appear on all variants as standard as well as front footwell lamps, console box illumination, a 12V socket in the boot and rain and dusk sensors.

The 2017 Outlander provides an improved driving experience; the rear shock absorber has been altered with a new valve, enhancing the stability and comfort of the ride.   

Outlander 4 in particular boasts additional safety features, including blind spot warning, rear cross traffic alert and a 360 degree camera. This variant also welcomes an electronic parking brake and auto hold button on automatic versions, offering a more compact and sleek interior design, in line with the leather upholstery.

All variants have a technologically-advanced 2.2-litre diesel unit, in both automatic and manual transmission. The manual version has a six-speed gearbox, which delivers a top speed of 124mph, while the automatic variants reach 118mph. The on-demand 4WD system improves stability, traction, fuel economy and emissions. The Outlander Diesel is kind to the planet; manual variants produce CO2 emission of just 139g/km and are capable of 53.3 mpg on the combined fuel economy cycle. Automatic versions produce 154 g/km and return 48.7 mpg.

The Outlander Diesel Range

Outlander 2: Seen as the entry-point Outlander for private buyers, it comes fully loaded with equipment perfect for potential purchasers, boasting clever technology such as Active Stability and Traction Control (M-ASTC), Auto Stop & Go (AS&G), Hill Start Assist (HSA) and an adjustable speed limiter. Cruise control comes as standard, as does dual-zone climate control and there’s a radio/CD/MP3 player with six speakers and front electric windows. Airbags and 16-inch steel wheels also feature, as well as roof rails, auto dimming rear-view-mirror and LED daytime running lights.

Outlander 3: Outlander 3 steps up the game with a brand new electronic parking brake which features on the automatic versions, as well as a Brake Auto Hold button. This variant also boasts a third row of full seats for comfort and convenience, which can be split and folded with ease. In addition there’s dual-zone air conditioning, front fog lamps, rain-sensing wipers, power-folding door mirrors, colour LCD display, leather-wrapped steering wheel, Bluetooth hands-free with steering mounted controls, privacy glass and silver roof rails. Manual and automatic versions are keyless operation with a start/stop button.

Outlander 4: New additions to the Outlander 4 include a heated steering wheel, LED front fog lamps, blind spot warning and rear cross traffic alert, electronic parking brake, Brake Auto Hold button and a 360 degree camera with steering wheel switch (automatic version only). This variant also has leather upholstery, a heated and electric driver’s seat, LED headlights, Mitsubishi Multi Communication System with sat nav and rear-view camera, as well as DAB radio.

The Outlander Diesel range is backed by five year, 62,500 mile warranty. The Mitsubishi Service Plan covers scheduled maintenance for the first three years and is available for £700.

Mitsubishi debuts TWO new models at the New York show, the Outlander PHEV and Mirage G4 Subcompact.

• 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV to go on sale in United States in fall 2016
• 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 set to arrive in dealerships this spring
• Both vehicles will play a critical role in helping the brand achieve 100,000 sales in 2016

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) today showed the much-anticipated production model of the all-new 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) and the 2017 Mirage G4 subcompact sedan at the 2016 New York International Auto Show. Both vehicles are new models to the Mitsubishi product lineup and are important to the brand's growth plans in North America.

"The two new vehicles debuted today in New York will help continue Mitsubishi's sales momentum and will be instrumental in achieving our sales goals for the year," said Don Swearingen, executive vice president, MMNA. "Outlander PHEV offers the best of both worlds providing true SUV capabilities along with electric driving efficiency without the worry of range anxiety. Mirage G4 joins the popular Mirage hatchback to form a formidable one-two punch in the subcompact segment."

Featuring a highly efficient 2.0-liter gasoline engine and two high-performance electric motors that drive Mitsubishi's superior Super All-Wheel Control (S-AWC) system, the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV is a very capable PHEV with go anywhere capability. The Outlander PHEV will arrive at Mitsubishi Motors showrooms in fall 2016.

The Outlander PHEV is highlighted by a full-time, twin-electric motor-powered all-wheel control system that provides quick and optimized torque distribution between the front and rear wheels. Mounted separately at the front and rear axles the electric motors deliver precise, responsive 4WD performance with the S-AWC system ensuring excellent driving stability and intuitive, linear handling. The S-AWC system found on the Outlander PHEV is a specialized application of Lancer Evolution-derived Super All-Wheel Control honed on the world rally circuit.

A sibling to the well-established and popular Mirage hatchback, the all-new Mirage G4 brings to consumers a fresh dose of clean style, environmental consciousness, agility, connectivity, affordability, roominess, and value. The Mirage G4 will be at the top of its class in combined fuel efficiency and C02 emissions. Inside, the Mirage G4's long wheelbase provides for a spacious interior cabin and a cavernous trunk. Adding an element of surprise and delight to the subcompact segment, the Mirage G4 will come equipped with available smartphone integrations, features typically reserved for higher priced vehicles. Support for Apple CarPlay™, the smarter, safer way to use your iPhone in the car, lets drivers make calls, get directions optimized for traffic conditions, listen to music, and access messages. Android Auto™ extends the Android™ platform into the car in a way that's purpose-built for driving.

The winners of the 2015 Green Car Awards have been announced, From FIAT to Tesla, Jaguar to BMW.

Today sees the announcement of the winners for the Next Green Car Awards 2015, which recognises the UK’s best green cars for 2015.

The winners of the Next Green Car Awards 2015 have been carefully selected from a green car shortlist featuring 44 new models competing across 10 categories (nine vehicle segments plus a ‘Next Generation’ award).

This year, 80% of the winning and commended models emit less than 100 g/km tailpipe CO₂ (official). By powertrain, six have plug-in capability (four PHEVs and two pure EVs), reflecting the increase in available electric models and their growing popularity with customers. Taken together, the average CO₂ figure of the cars receiving an award in 2015 is just 72 g/km.

At the announcement of the 2015 winners, Ben Lane, Managing Editor at Next Green Car commented: "Despite the recent emissions scandal, the NGC Awards 2015 demonstrates that vehicle manufacturers are continuing to innovate and offer genuinely low emission models to UK car buyers. This is being enabled by the use of electric drivetrains as evidenced by the fact that 40% of this year’s winners are either a plug-in hybrid or a pure EV."

Melanie Shufflebotham, Sales and Marketing Director at Next Green Car added: "The ten winners of the Next Green Car Awards 2015 are low emission models that are also great to drive.  These awards seek to provide an independent assessment of the best new cars on the market, and, coupled with the NGC Rating and the suite of Next Green Car tools, help car buyers make good choices when looking for a more economical and lower emission car."

All shortlisted and winning models have been either launched in the UK during 2015 or have UK release dates in 2016. Each category has a winner and a commended model selected by Next Green Car from the shortlist, with a large variety of cars and powertrains on display.

Selection of the winners is initially driven by Next Green Car’s unique NGC Rating which rates the environmental impact of all new cars on the UK market. This is then considered alongside other factors including build-quality, drivability, practicality and value for money.

The winners of the Next Green Car Awards 2015 are as follows:

Citycar Award 2015

WINNER: Fiat 500 0.9 TwinAir – CO₂ 90 g/km – NGC Rating 29

NGC Verdict: “Fiat has taken the popular and successful 500 and made it even better. Economy figures rival the best in its class and the characterful citycar offers a great blend of frugal fun and practicality.”

COMMENDED: Smart fortwo 1.0 – 93 g/km – NGC Rating 30

Supermini Award 2015

WINNER: Peugeot 208 1.6 BlueHDi – CO₂ 79 g/km – NGC Rating 27

NGC Verdict: “Peugeot’s stylish supermini towers above the sector with exceptional economy figures. Low running costs combine with a great town driving experience to make the new 208 a top small car pick.”

Peugeot comment: “We are absolutely delighted to have won this Next Green Car 2015 award.  As leaders in the CO₂ ‘race’ with a CAFE* rating of just 106.3g/km, our best-selling 208 with CO₂ from 79g/km fully deserves recognition as the most efficient non-hybrid car on the UK market.” Neil Moscrop, Peugeot Brand Director [*Corporate Average Fuel Emissions]

COMMENDED: Mazda 2 1.5 Skyactiv-D- 89 g/km – NGC Rating 30

Small Family Award 2015

WINNER: Nissan Leaf 30kWh EV – CO₂ 0 g/km – NGC Rating 28

NGC Verdict: “The best-selling electric Leaf gets better still with a longer range and more kit. Now with fewer charges needed, the Leaf is an award-winning car in its own right, not just a winning EV.”

Nissan comment: “Nissan is delighted that the recently launched longer-range 30kWh LEAF has won the [Next Green Car] Small Family Award 2015. This accolade is yet more recognition of the all-round practicality of the LEAF, particularly as a family car.”

Robert Tweedie, Nissan Motor (GB) EV Category Manager

COMMENDED: Volkswagen Golf GTE – 39 g/km – NGC Rating 34

Large Family Award 2015

WINNER: Volkswagen Passat GTE – CO₂ 39 g/km – NGC Rating TBC**

NGC Verdict: “Volkswagen’s Passat is an excellent large family car that performs well in every area. Add to it the plug-in hybrid powertrain that effortlessly provides drive for all situations and the Passat GTE becomes a dominant model in the large family class.”

Volkswagen comment: “Success for the Passat GTE in the Next Green Car Awards’ Large Family class, coming soon after other influential award wins for the Golf GTE in recent months, clearly underlines the real-world appeal of Volkswagen’s plug-in hybrid models.” Alex Smith, Director of Volkswagen UK

COMMENDED: Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI Greenline – 95 g/km – NGC Rating 34

Estate Award 2015

WINNER: BMW 3-Series Touring 320d ED Plus – CO₂ 104 g/km – NGC Rating 36

NGC Verdict: “The big-booted BMW 3-Series Touring models aim to be all the car you will ever need – frugal, fast, safe, comfortable and practical. In 320d ED Plus Auto guise it succeeds and offers an enjoyable car to drive every day.”

COMMENDED: Skoda Superb Estate 1.6 TDI Greenline – 96 g/km – NGC Rating 34

MPV Award 2015

WINNER: Ford C-Max 1.5 TDCi – CO₂ 105 g/km – NGC Rating 36

NGC Verdict: “In the highly competitive MPV market, where value for money and space are the top considerations, Ford’s C-Max adds an element of fun to these attributes while still offering low running costs.”

Ford comment: “C-MAX has earned a reputation for providing a balance of great fuel economy, responsive, sporty handling and a flexible, roomy interior package. The new Ford C-MAX family also delivers levels of refinement often found in larger, more upmarket vehicles, while all powertrains benefit from CO₂ improvements without sacrificing the car’s great driving dynamics”

Roelant de Waard, Vice President, Marketing, Sales & Service, Ford of Europe

COMMENDED: Volkswagen Touran 1.6 TDI – 111 g/km – NGC Rating 39

Crossover Award 2015

WINNER: Renault Kadjar 1.5 dCi – CO₂ 99 g/km – NGC Rating 34

NGC Verdict: “While it’s taken some time for a new King of the Crossovers to arrive, Renault’s all-new Kadjar easily takes the title. Efficient, comfortable, spacious and good value for money, the Kadjar raises the bar in the crossover segment.”

COMMENDED: Mazda CX-3 1.5 Skyactiv-D – 105 g/km – NGC Rating 35

SUV Award 2015

WINNER: Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV – CO₂ 42 g/km – NGC Rating 38*

NGC Verdict: “The new and significantly improved Outlander PHEV builds on the considerable success of the outgoing model. While still cheap to run, now with a refined cabin and driving experience, the new model secures Mitsubishi as a key player in the PHEV market.”  

COMMENDED: Volvo XC90 T8 TwinEngine – 49 g/km – NGC Rating 53*

Executive Award 2015

WINNER: Jaguar XE 2.0d – CO₂ 99 g/km – NGC Rating 36

NGC Verdict: “A true Jaguar, the new XE beats its rivals for style, comfort and fuel-frugality. A great driving experience combines with advanced engines to offer a superb – and very British – executive car.”

COMMENDED: Mercedes Benz C-Class C350e – 48 g/km – NGC Rating 37

Next Generation Award 2015

WINNER: Tesla Model X EV – CO₂ 0 g/km – NGC Rating TBC**

NGC Verdict: “As Tesla’s most advanced electric car yet, the Model X is smart in form and function. With its added space and falcon-wing doors, it has the potential to be even more popular than the Model S. Tesla continues to move from strength to strength.”

COMMENDED: BMW 330e PHEV – 49 g/km – NGC Rating TBC**

* NGC – Rating estimated

** TBC – Awaiting official data

For more information about the 10 Next Green Car 2015 award winners and commended models, visit:http://www.nextgreencar.com/awards-2015/.

Warrenty Direct builds the worst car out of the worst cars for reliability, and what a monster it is.

• Warranty Direct creates a monstrous motor ready for Halloween
• The price to fix catastrophic components averages almost £500

As the dark nights draw in and Halloween approaches, Warranty Direct has used insights from its unique Reliability Index (www.reliabilityindex.com) to conjure up a horrific ‘horror’ car that would give its owners nightmares all year round.

The vehicle, known as the Horrific H-0WL3R, is constructed from car components which statistically are the most prone to failure. As a result it breaks down every other month and regularly feasts on the contents of its owner’s bank account, costing an average of £487 to repair.

Warranty Direct analysed data from 50,000 live policies to create this Frankenstein’s monster of the automotive world, using failure rates to determine which parts should be bolted on to the ultimate horror vehicle.  

The catastrophic components of the ‘Horrific H-0WL3R’

Make	Year	Car part
Mitsubishi Outlander	07-	Engine
Mazda 5	05-	Axle & suspension
Chevrolet Tacuma	05-11	Gearbox
Lexus GS	05-	Electrics
Mazda MX-5	05-	Braking system
Honda CR-V	07-	Air-Conditioning
Chevrolet Tacuma	05-11	Steering System

Sitting on the Mazda 5’s axle and suspension system, the Horrific H-0WL3R would most likely spend much of its time coming to grief over Britain’s poor quality road surfaces, breaking in the process, as the suspension inflicts problems on almost three quarters of Mazda 5s.

Power comes from a motor torn from under the bonnet of a Mitsubishi Outlander. This engine will be to blame for almost half of the many failed starts that the Horrific H-0WL3R will experience, with some 48.3% blighted by such issues.  

Once started, stopping the Horrific H-0WL3R could also make your heart skip a beat. Surprisingly, the Mazda MX-5 donates its braking system to the H-0WL3R. Although the car experiences most problems as infrequently as Halloween itself, in almost 50% of these instances, the issue is related to the brakes.  

Adding to this engineering monstrosity is the Chevrolet Tacuma. For drivers of the Horrific H-0WL3R, turning corners and swapping cogs will most likely be an unpleasant experience thanks to a steering system and gearbox which have both been proven to plague 33% of Tacumas with reliability woes.

Passengers too will feel the car’s wrath but via its temperamental electrics and ventilation system. The complex electrics of a Lexus GS will cause regular headaches with a 67% failure rate, while the wheezing air conditioning system of a Honda CR-V is likely to bring unpredictable temperatures and a lamentable failure rate of 18.4%.

David Gerrans, Managing Director of Warranty Direct commented, “This Halloween vehicle is the culmination of motorists’ nightmares, guaranteeing inconvenient and expensive breakdowns if it was ever to be built.

“Thankfully it is fictional and can’t be found on the market, nonetheless, it does highlight the Achilles heel of different vehicles, some of which are generally reliable, but could cause a fright as a result of a rogue component.”