Mitsubishi gets ACTiV with a Special Edition Outlander

TONSLEY PARK, AUSTRALIA - August 10, 2009: Mitsubishi Motors Australia Limited (MMAL) has released limited units of a special edition Outlander SUV; the ACTiV. With added interior and exterior appointments to enhance its style, functionality and safety, the Outlander ACTiV is in a class of its own.

The Outlander ACTiV features Mitsubishi’s economical 2.4-litre MIVEC engine and is available with either a five-speed manual or CVT automatic transmission with sports mode and will be available in seven seat configuration in limited supply.

The special variant features numerous exterior appointments, adding to the visual appeal of this versatile SUV. The ACTiV features a unique chrome radiator grille, front alloy nudge bar and roof rail cross bars. Further adding to the sleek style of the Outlander, this special edition will also have exclusive ACTiV badging, fog lamps and privacy glass as standard.

Inside, the ACTiV boasts new functionality and technological additions including standard Bluetooth hands free phone capability and a Rockford Fosgate premium audio system.

Safety is premium in the Outlander ACTiV, with driver and passenger front SRS airbags and multi-mode ABS with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution. Mitsubishi’s Active Stability Control with Traction Control (ASTC) system comes as standard, with Mitsubishi’s All Wheel Control (AWC), incorporating All Terrain Technology and the Active Select 4WD system. This means on the road, the driver can switch from 2WD to AWD on the fly with the simple turn of a dial.

MMAL Vice President of Brand and Marketing, Paul Unerkov is excited to introduce this special release edition of the versatile Outlander.

“As a quality compact SUV, the Outlander is already a leader in its class. With these functional and stylish additions, Mitsubishi have just taken the ACTiV to a whole new level of luxury and drivability,” said Mr Unerkov.

The Outlander ACTiV is covered by Mitsubishi’s 10 year / 160,000 km non-transferrable drive-train warranty, five year / 130,000 km new vehicle warranty.

Combining the functionality of a 4WD, the spirit of a sports car, the fuel efficiency of a smaller car, and the versatility of a wagon, the Outlander ACTiV is available now from $33,990 drive away from over 200 Mitsubishi dealerships Australia wide.