Mitsubishi Outlander Receives New Updates for 2013 Model Year

A few days ago Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. revealed an improved 2013 Outlander Sport at the 2012 New York International Auto Show. The Mitsubishi Outlander is currently the bestselling vehicle in Mitsubishi’s North American lineup.

Starting in July of this year, the 2013 Outlander Sport will be built in the United States at Mitsubishi’s advanced automobile manufacturing facility in Normal, Illinois. The updated Outlander Sport models produced here will be shipped to the U.S and its foreign markets.

The 2013 Outlander Sport received many design and feature improvements for the new model year:

Exterior and Interior

The entire front-end of the Outlander Sport has been completely redone for the 2013 model years. It features a redesigned front bumper section, new grille styling and a new fog lamp design for a much cleaner shape.

Likewise, the rear bumper has been refreshed to complement the front-end’s new look.

On top of the front and rear-end redesigns the 2013 Outlander Sport will be equipped with new black-colored side sills to match the lower sections of the front and rear bumpers. The 2013 Outlander Sport will feature standard 18-in. alloy wheels on all on all trim levels.

Mitsubishi also decided to add some colors to the Outlander Sport’s selection. It previously featured Laguna Blue, Labrador Black Pearl, Mercury Gray and Rally Red. It now adds White Pearl and Quick Silver to their color selection

Inside the 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander consumers will notice new interior fabrics, new chrome accent molding on the front doors and an all new All Wheel Control push button switch.

Under the Hood

Under the hood the 2013 Outlander Sport stays mostly the same, however it does receive an Enhanced Continuously-Variable Transmission (CVT) calibration for improved acceleration performance and a smoother shift feeling.

Features

Standard equipment on all 2013 Outlander Sport models include the following features: 18-in. alloy wheels, leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, cruise control with steering wheel-mounted controls, Electric Power Steering remote keyless entry, rear LED combination tail lamps, heated outside mirrors, steering wheel-mounted audio controls, and air conditioning with micron filter. The 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport will also feature FUSE Hands free Link System, which allows for voice-activated operation of an iPod and a cell phone,

The top level SE trim has the above mentioned feature but adds the following: heated front seats, one-touch Start/Stop (OSS) engine switch, rain-sensing wipers, climate control system with full-auto air conditioning, super-wide beam xenon head lights and a FAST key passive entry system. Those who get the SE trim also get a dynamic 6 speaker premium audio system with SiriusXM satellite radio and a free 3 month subscription

Among the included safety features are driver knee airbag; anti-lock brakes(ABS) along with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist, Active Stability Control, Hill Start Assist (HSA) and an advanced front air bag SRS with passenger weight and driver's seat position sensors, front seat-mounted side-impact air bags, and curtain side air bags with roll-over sensors.

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Mitsubishi’s Got You Covered

The Mitsubishi warranty coverage is among the best in the industry

Introduction

One thing that I have learned to pay attention to before I buy a car, is to check what kind of warranty is offered. In the time that you own your vehicle there are many things that could go wrong with it, and some can happen right after buying the car. A good warranty will mean that you will be covered in case something goes wrong with your car, and thus end up saving a lot of money in the future.

I remember being so excited after buying my last car, but at the same time having the mental debate as to whether to invest in better warranties offered at my local dealer. I ended up purchasing an additional Powertrain warranty for $1200 dollars and it ended up saving me money instantly. About a month after buying the car the transmission needed to be replaced and the cost was estimated at over $2,200. While I never assumed anything would happen to the car so soon after buying it, spending the few extra money on an extended warranty ended up saving me over $1,000 dollars in the first month of owning my beloved Jeep. So if you take anything away from this, take the following: Warranty matter!

I constantly find myself writing about Toyota models, which always leads to writing about how great Toyota’s warranty is, so why not check on Mitsubishi’s? What I found is that I might have to start tooting Mitsubishi’s warranty, as it really is among the best in the industry.

Mitsubishi

Mitsubishi’s new car warranty offers more years of coverage to car buyers than most of its competitors. It’s mileage and length of ownership limits are on par with the car industry's best warranty offers.

Mitsubishi's new car warranty includes the following benefits (Note: there are a few exceptions): a five-year/60,000-mile fully transferable New Vehicle Limited Warranty, a 10-year/100,000-mile Powertrain Limited Warranty, a seven-year/100,000-mile anti-corrosion/perforation Limited Warranty and five years/unlimited miles of Roadside Assistance.

Powertrain

The Powertrain warranty is set up to take care of all the moving parts of your vehicles engine and transmission. Parts such as the engine mounts, head gaskets, the torque converter, oil pump, water pump, and transmission are all covered under the Powertrain warranty. For complete coverage details check your vehicles owner's manual.

Roadside Assistance

One of the best aspects of the Mitsubishi warranty coverage is roadside assistance. Wherever you are in the United States, you will be covered 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Some of the services included in the roadside assistance coverage include towing your car, emergency fuel assistance and fluid delivery.

How many times have you listened to your music too long and drained your battery? Or how about the time you left the reading light on all night and your car wouldn’t start? With roadside assistance you are covered for these situations. Simply call them and someone will come jump-start your battery right away.

There is also a flat-tire service for those covered with roadside assistance, as well as many more features.

Your roadside assistance coverage will begin when you purchase your vehicle and will be good for five years, regardless of how many miles you have on your Mitsubishi.

One cool feature of Mitsubishi’s roadside assistance coverage is that it also includes trip interruption as part of your coverage. Let’s say you have to tow your vehicle (Note: It has to be for a warrantable condition), if you are located over 150 miles away from home and the vehicle has to spend the night somewhere else, Mitsubishi's Roadside Assistance Plan will reimburse you for your documented expenses to include meals, lodging and transportation. You will be covered for up to $175 per day for a up to three days.

Additional Coverage

Mitsubishi takes their coverage even further by offering additional warranty coverage which includes the following: If you have a defective battery Mitsubishi will replace it for free during the first 24 months. So basically, if there is anything wrong with your battery in the first two YEARS of owning the car, you are covered. The cost of labor to test, remove and install the warranty replacement battery is covered under the warranty.

Conclusion

Mitsubishi proved that it offers quality outside of their vehicle making by offering one of the best warranties in the industry. Mitsubishi’s are very reliable and with a strong warranty such as theirs, I will keep them in mind on my next trip to the dealer.

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