SIVAPRASAD

Automobile firm Hindustan Motors on Friday launched sports utility vehicle 'Outlander' in the country, priced at Rs 20.2 lakh (ex-showroom). Outlander entered India after making its debuts in North America, Japan, Australia, Canada and West Europe. "We have launched the Outlander in India in keeping with the policy of offering the latest from the Mitsubishi stable to the Indian customers," Hindustan Motors Chairman C K Birla said. The SUV would be available in the Indian market with a 2.4 litre petrol engine. The vehicle would be assembled at Hindustan Motors' facility at Tiruvallur near Chennai. The manufacturers have given much thought on the safety aspect of the Outlander. The RISE (Reinforced Impact Safety Evolution) body of the vehicle results in improved collision safety for all occupants, regardless of impact directions. For adventure lovers, it has INVECS-III (Intelligent and Innovative Vehicle Electronic Control System), CVT (Continuous Variable Transmission) with 6-speed Paddle Shifts on steering wheel, like those fitted on legendary Lancer Evolutions’, which are ideal for sporty operations. It also hosts the Electronically Controlled 4WD (Four Wheel Drive). The drive mode selector dial can quickly change the Outlander’s drive mode from 2WD to 4WD or 4WD lock mode to master even the most demanding off-road conditions.
The SUV market in India grew 32 per cent to 1,30,041 vehicles in FY08 from 98,086 vehicles in the previous fiscal. Other imported SUVs already available in the Indian market include Honda CR-V, Maruti Suzuki's Grand Vitara, Hyundai's Tucson and Ford Endeavour.Mitsubishi has also made the product exciting for the music lovers. The SUV comes fitted with customized speakers and 650 Watts Rockford Fosgate Music System. Use of sound blocking and vibration absorbing devices enables high quality sound reproduction in the car. Other features include dual stage front and co-passenger air bags, automatic climate control a/c, reverse parking sensors, cruise control, multi information display system, security alarm, power and heated seat and engine immobilizer and over a dozen big and small storage spaces. The safety features and ample capacity makes Outlander a complete family car.
Standard Engine 3.0L V6 Standard Transmission 6 Speed Automatic Cylinders 6 Horsepower @ RPM 220@6250 Torque @ RPM 204@4000 (foot-lbs)
Powerful 2.4L Petrol Engine MIVEC Engine Technology
2WD / 4WD Mode
6-Speed Transmission
ABS/ Dual SRS Airbags
Rockford Fosgate Audio System

Source- www.autos.yahoo.com