Mitsubishi Outlander (CW5W/CW6W). 2005–13 (prod. n/a). 5-door SUV. F/F, F/A, 1968, 2179 cm³ diesel, 1998, 2360 cm³ petrol (I4 DOHC), 2998 cm³ (V6 OHC). Mid-sized SUV from Mitsubishi, replacing Airtrek (which had been badged Outlander in some export markets). New platform, with four-wheel drive system taking knowledge from Mitsubishi’s work on the Lancer Evolution. Petrol 2·4 a development between Daimler-Benz and Hyundai. Top- and bottom-hinged tailgate; seven-seat capacity, though the last row of seats cramped (and the second row not that great, either). Acceptable handling, though the ride might not be smooth enough for some families. Related to Peugeot 4007 and Citroën C-Crosser under OEM deal with PSA. Major facelift shown in the US in 2009, on sale later that year. Deleted in most markets by 2012, but continued for a short time in Taiwan.

Manufacturing locations: Okazaki, Aichi, Japan; Kurashiki, Okayama, Japan; Born, Netherlands; Kaluga Oblast, Russia; Taoyuan, Taiwan, Rep. of China

Marque: Mitsubishi | Model: Mitsubishi Outlander | Predecessor: Mitsubishi Airtrek (CU) | Successor: Mitsubishi Outlander (GF)