Mitsubishi Outlander 3

The third generation Mitsubishi Outlander debuted in 2012. And in 2013, a light facelift followed.

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The third generation Mitsubishi Outlander debuted in 2012. And in 2013, a light facelift followed.

And yet, until the 2015 restyling, the Outlander looked quite restrained. The design was dominated by rounded shapes.

After the update, the crossover received design in the new X-style Dynamic Shield. The optics, the grille, and the characteristic chrome strips appeared. The geometry of the rear optics has also been transformed. There were no major changes in the cabin.

The first cars for the Russian market were assembled in Japan. The line for the production of Outlander was prepared at the plant "PSMA Rus" in the Kaluga region in July 2012. However, the serial assembly of the full cycle started only at the end of November 2012, and Kaluga crossovers reached the salons in January 2013. Due to high demand, for some time in parallel from Japan continued to import variations with a 2-liter engine.

The predecessor of the Outlander XL in crash tests according to EuroNCAP earned four stars for passenger protection and three stars for child protection. Outlander 3 scored a maximum of five stars in both disciplines.

The crossover also proved itself in the United States, successfully passing the key test - a frontal impact with a small 25 percent overlap.

Engines

In Russia, officially offered only versions with gasoline atmospheric engines. All engines are equipped with a system of changing the phases of gas distribution and lifting of the MIVEC valves.

The base was assigned a 2-liter (4B11) with a capacity of 146 hp. The four-cylinder 2.4 (4B12) developed 167 hp, and the top-end 3-liter V6 (6B31) - 220-227 hp. The V6 petrol-powered cars were available from the summer of 2013 until the end of January 2021.

All engines are quite reliable. However, after 200-300 thousand km of mileage, as well as its predecessor, there are cases of repair of gasoline R4 volume of 2.0 and 2.4 liters due to an increase in oil consumption. The reason is the aging of oil caps and the occurrence of rings. The cost of eliminating the disease will be more than 100,000 rubles.

The drive of the gas distribution mechanism of atmospheric fours chain. And the regulation of the valve gap is mechanical (selection of pushers). Fortunately, there is usually no need for regulation.

3-liter unit is satisfied with a belt drive valve timing (44 000 rubles for a set with a pump). And the valve mechanism received hydraulic gap compensators.

Sometimes closer to 100-150 thousand km owners notice an unstable idle. Sometimes the engine even stops. The disease is treated with a banal cleaning of the throttle.

Europeans were available diesel version with 2.2 DI-D return 156 hp (from PSA) and 177 hp (own development). In Russia, diesel versions were not supplied.

PHEV

The lineup also included a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV).

Under the hood was installed 2-liter four-cylinder engine recoil 121 hp (2.4 / 128 hp from 2018), working primarily as a generator. It provides electricity to two electric motors. The first is located on the front axle and develops 60 kW (82 hp) and 137 Nm of torque. The second drives the rear wheels and offers 195 Nm of torque at the same power (70 kW/95 hp from 2018).

In Russia, the hybrid Outlander PHEV was not in demand.

Transmissions

Gasoline variations with engines of 2.0 and 2.4 liters were equipped with a continuously variable variator, and with a 3-liter V6 - a 6-band hydromechanical automatic. Both boxes are made by Jatco.

Diesel versions were paired with a 6-speed mechanics or a 6-speed automatic. In addition, the Europeans were available combination with a 2-liter gasoline engine and a 5-speed manual transmission.

In 2015, the JF011E was replaced by a more modern variant, the JF016E.

Unfortunately, some owners of the third Outlander had to repair the variator even when the mileage of 100-150 thousand km. But there are examples that rolled back to the first repair of about 250-300 thousand km. The cost of resuscitation will be 130-150 thousand rubles.

One of the reasons for premature wear of the variator is overheating and aging of the working fluid. At first, Mitsubishi refused to install a radiator on machines intended for the Russian market, citing the not too hot climate. After a series of malfunctions and complaints about frequent overheating of the CVT, the radiator was finally returned to its place in 2014.

The JF613E is not yet a vehicle. He also showed himself well in the XL predecessor.

All-wheel drive system

In all-wheel drive Outlander, the rear axle is connected through an electronically controlled multi-disc clutch.

The advanced S-AWC (Super All Wheel Control) all-wheel drive system was initially only available in the most expensive versions of the Sport and GT with a petrol V6, starting in autumn 2014. It is characterized by the presence of an active front differential with the distribution of torque between the wheels. This allows you to better maintain the trajectory.

Since the end of 2020, the S-AWC system has appeared in cars with gasoline fours. Without a self-locking front differential. The engineers have cost the revision of the ESP software. The change in the thrust vector occurs due to the braking of the internal front wheel, and if necessary, the rear.

As for the problems, the owners occasionally have to eliminate leakage of transmission fluid through the glands of the drive shafts (200-700 rubles).

And after 150-200 thousand km can wear the plugs of the rear gearbox (600-2000 rubles).

It is worth noting that in the samples of 2012-2014 release, owners even had to change the faulty coupling of the rear axle connection (20,000 rubles per used or 140 000 rubles for the original).

Walking

On the front axle are Macpherson struts, and on the rear - a multi-link.

After 120-150 thousand km, front or rear shock absorbers (3-10 thousand rubles for an analogue) become unusable. Soon, the rear springs can also sit down (5000 rubles for an analogue).

Silent blocks and ball supports run over 150-200 thousand km.

After 100-150 thousand km, the hub bearings are updated. Front change separately (2-4 thousand rubles), and the rear - in the collection with a hub (6-11 thousand rubles).

An electric powertrain is used in steering. At large runs, sometimes the steering rack begins to knock. For bulkhead reiki will ask about 12 000 rubles. The original rake will be given for 65,000 rubles, and the analogue for 11-35 thousand rubles.

In a number of instances, it was necessary to face the need for a rear caliper bulkhead due to the jamming of the parking brake (2-4 thousand rubles per side).

Other problems and malfunctions

With age, chips inevitably appear on the paint coating of the Outlander. Local damage is found, first of all, on the roof – paint is swelling. Repair with painting will require about 10-15 thousand rubles.

It is worth noting a rather fragile windscreen. Its cracking is a common phenomenon. Ordinary glass can be found for 14-16 thousand rubles, and in the presence of heating, the cost increases to 24-42 thousand rubles.

After 6-8 years, there may be noise from the exhaust system. The reason is the charring of the muffler sealing ring (200-1200 rubles) or a jar of a muffler (6-8 thousand rubles for an analog or 60,000 rubles for the original).

The fan of the heater (from 3000 rubles for an analogue) can fawn after 100-150 thousand km.

Some owners had to update the leaky radiator of the cooling system (8-11 thousand rubles) or air conditioner (7-36 thousand rubles).

Technical specifications

Number and location of cylinders/valves

Engines

• mileage, like its predecessor, there are cases of repair of gasoline R4 volume of 2.0 and 2.4 liters due to an increase in oil consumption.

Transmissions

• Unfortunately, some owners of the third Outlander had to repair the variator even when the mileage of 100-150 thousand km.
• But there are examples that rolled back to the first repair of about 250-300 thousand km.
• One of the reasons for premature wear of the variator is overheating and aging of the working fluid.
• At first, Mitsubishi refused to install a radiator on machines intended for the Russian market, citing the not too hot climate.
• After a series of malfunctions and complaints about frequent overheating of the CVT, the radiator was finally returned to its place in 2014.

All-wheel drive system

• The change in the thrust vector occurs due to the braking of the internal front wheel, and if necessary, the rear.
• As for the problems, the owners occasionally have to eliminate leakage of transmission fluid through the glands of the drive shafts (200-700 rubles).
• Kilometers can wear the silent blocks of the rear gearbox (600-2000 rubles).

Walking

• In a number of instances, it was necessary to face the need for a rear caliper bulkhead due to the jamming of the parking brake (2-4 thousand rubles per side).

Other problems and malfunctions

• Repair with painting will require about 10-15 thousand rubles.

The Mitsubishi Outlander is a relatively reliable car. However, only the version with a 3-liter engine will be the most unpretentious and enduring.

• Overview: The third generation Mitsubishi Outlander debuted in 2012.
• Engines: km of run, as with its predecessor, there are cases of repair of gasoline R4 volume of 2.0 and 2.4 liters due to an increase in oil consumption.
• PHEV: The lineup also included a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV).
• Transmissions: Unfortunately, some owners of the third Outlander had to repair the CVT even when the mileage of 100-150 thousand km.
• All-wheel drive system: As for problems, owners occasionally have to eliminate leakage of transmission fluid through the glands of drive shafts (200-700 rubles). And after 150,000 to 200,000.
• Driving: Macpherson struts are installed on the front axle, and a multi-link on the rear. After 120,000 to 150,000.
• Other problems and malfunctions: Repair with painting will require about 10-15 thousand rubles.
• Specifications: Number and location of cylinders/valves

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