Mitsubishi launched the 2016 model year to keep the well-known crossover image fresh. One essential update for the Outlander, which was also known as Airtrek on the Japanese market, was the headlights’ design, which now sported an angular shape.
In addition, the headlamps were swept around the corners and included the turn signals. From its profile, there were just tiny details that were changed, so the vehicle still looked like a jacked-up station wagon.
The interior design remained virtually unchanged, albeit with a new steering wheel. On the dashboard, the automaker installed the infotainment system (offered as an option) with its touchscreen placed on the center stack. One key element, though, was carried over successfully: the seven-passenger option. Even though those two jump seats from the trunk were small, they could accommodate two adults for short jaunts.
Underneath the hood, Mitsubishi installed a choice of engines depending on the market. Thus, in Europe, the Outlander was sold with a 2.2-liter turbo-diesel engine carried over from Citroen. In the U.S., on the other hand, it was offered with a 3.0-liter naturally aspirated V6.