Mitsubishi Motors is expanding its compact SUV offering with the introduction of the all-new Outlander Sport, which has been designed with a strong focus on the way compact SUVs are used. The all-new model, currently available at Namibian showrooms, is ready to uplift the owner’s everyday life with its stylish yet robust, authentic SUV styling, as well as comfort and practicality.
Mitsubishi Motors sales executive, Wynand Mostert said the Outlander Sport promises Mitsubishi’s best in-cabin experience ever, bolstered by avionics, four driving modes, active yaw control, ambient lighting and a large monolithic display paired with Dynamic Sound Yamaha Premium. Mostert shared that the Outlander’s entry-level model retails for around N$430 000 while the-top-of the-range Outlander Exceed goes for just under N$500 000.
“Following the recent launch of the next-gen Mitsubishi Triton, the Outlander Sport continues Mitsubishi’s extensive model rollout which is set to gain momentum in 2025,” said Jeffrey Allison, General Manager: Marketing at Mitsubishi Motors South Africa (MMSA).
The entire vehicle design is based on Mitsubishi’s Silky & Solid concept and incorporates an exterior that is stylish yet powerful while retaining the authentic SUV design.
“The Outlander Sport is our answer to the popular compact SUV segment, and we believe that its stylish, contemporary styling mixed with excellent comfort and practicality as well as a variety of class-leading tech makes it a great addition to the local Mitsubishi lineup. Mitsubishi aims to offer customers modern vehicles that suit the requirements of today’s customers, while leveraging our legendary reputation of durability and real off-road pedigree,” said Allison.
The all-new Outlander Sport boasts a stylish contemporary design that has garnered this model numerous prestigious design awards including a 2024 iF Design award, a 2023 Good Design Award from the Japan Institute of Design Promotion as well as a VMARK Vietnam Design Award.
Upfront the Dynamic Shield front face has evolved in line with the design concept and now consists of left and right bumpers that protect the front grille. The front grille is three-dimensionally integrated to create a sporty front face with a sense of depth. LED daytime running lights combine an L-shape with slotted accents to emit light in an iconic T-shape, making the SUV instantly recognisable as a Mitsubishi, while emphasising the wide stance.
The upper portion of the body expresses an airiness thanks to a floating roof and a sleek surface that begins with the three-diamond emblem up front and flows along the side to the rear.
The lower part of the body adopts the solid and powerful proportions of an SUV, accentuated by muscular fender flares that express the agility of an athlete. Rich muscular surfaces combine with front and rear sculpted fender flares and character lines to express the strength and dynamism of the SUV. At the rear, the same T-shape is adopted for the LED taillights, which contributes to a wide and stable look.
Similarly, the interior is sophisticated with a cutting-edge feel, characterised by a modern design and the use of avant-garde materials while maximising the available space.
The instrument panel has been designed based on the Horizontal Axis concept. This ensures increased forward visibility, allowing drivers to easily navigate rough terrain. The dynamic form of the instrument panel that runs all the way to the door trim creates an open, spacious area.
A large monolithic display panel integrates a 12.3-inch Smartphone-link Display Audio system. With a multi-widget function, the screen is divided into three sections, allowing the display of various information on a single screen. GL and GLS models are fitted with an 8-inch version of this system.
While offering the freedom to customise the display with preferred content the three-tier display pays homage to the triple meter that was fitted to the legendary Pajero and offers information including altitude, tilt angle and direction.
Ahead of the driver, an 8-inch digital driver display expresses a cutting-edge feel. This display offers a wide variety of content on a large screen. When the driver switches drive modes, a graphic indicating the selected mode is shown in the centre of the display, making it easy to intuitively select the drive mode. GL and GLS models feature a 4.2-inch multi-information display.
Contrary to its body size, the Outlander Sport offers a roomy interior space that enables all passengers to relax while on board and versatile storage spaces are scattered throughout the cabin. Upfront a top-class seating space including a spacious shoulder area has been secured to enhance comfort. Seats provide both support and comfort, preventing lateral body movement in situations such as lane changes and when travelling on rough roads, while enabling passengers to relax comfortably even in traffic jams.
“Mitsubishi Motors SA believe that the Outlander Sport offers a great balance of performance, practicality and modern styling to ensure that it will be a popular choice amongst customers who seek a high-quality compact SUV,” added Allison.