"For the 2008 model, Mitsubishi will add two new engines. The first one is a 2.2 Di-D, Diesel common rail with a maximum power of 156 hp at 4000 rpm and a peak torque of 280 lbs-ft at 2000 rpm. Set to be launched in the fourth quarter of 2007 this new engine is mated with 6-speed manual gearbox and an All Wheel Control system..."

This is from a new preview on the 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander, from Topspeed, featuring information about design and performance, as well as a photo / wallpaper gallery with the SUV.

(IMG:http://pictures.topspeed.com/IMG/crop-580x365/2008_Mitsubishi_Outlander_1_aw.jpg)

You can read the whole article here:
http://www.topspeed.com/cars/mitsubishi/mi...er-ar38147.html

It appears that the 2008 upgrades listed on the Topspeed site may be for the European version of the Outlander. Does anyone know if Mitsubishi plans similar upgrades for the U.S. market? I'm sure they won't offer the diesel engine here, but I'm a little more curious about the backup camera and that awesome "mount fuji" style European grill. If these things are added for 2008, I'm buying an Outlander!

What's the difference with the looks (European <-> USA)? The nose?
I don't think indeed that Diesel-engines will reach the USA-market, altough I heard
there are some changes going on?? Or just rumours?

Greetz
Gerry



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We will have in Europe a 2.0 and 2.2 diesel , petrol 2.4 (cvt) and 3.0 (Russia and Ukraine)

Just how un-popular is diesel in the U.S anyway?Is it much cheaper than gas?
Wouldnt it be a good move to over a diesel in U.S now?

As soon as Mitsu will fit beemer 535 3.0 diesel engines 273hp/560nm :amen:
Seq. turbo's :00000732:

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It will never happen. Diesel here is only marginally cheaper (5 - 10%)... so there's no real incentive. Plus, since people are not accustomed to diesel engines in everyday cars, they tend to think of those enormus GM or Dodge pick-ups with diesel truck engines (and the truck sound that comes with it) or your average city bus when you mention diesel.

Also know that gas is much cheaper over here... right now, we pay a tad over 1$CAN a liter... that's almost half a pound. I bet you guys pay much more closer to a pound, right? And in the US, gas is even cheaper...

And diesel would never be associated with performance in the North-American market... and performance is what sells cars here. Just think that my 3.0l, 220HP Outlander is seen as second best here because the Mazda SUV is more powerful (260HP turbo engine)... and you'll understand what I mean.

The previous generation Outlander was seen as a slow car with it's anemic 2.4l, 160HP engine... that's why they had to upgrade big time if they wanted to gain market shares.

It's a very different place out here as far as cars are concerned... never apply european way of thinking to N/A cars marketing (that's valid for everything else BTW).

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Mitsubishi should bring the 2.4 gema 4 cylinder model over in usa.