Images: Mitsubishi ZE Outlander (2003-04)
Released in February 2003, the Mitsubishi ZE Outlander was a compact, four-wheel drive SUV. Manufactured in Okazaki, Japan, the Outlander was powered by a 2.4-litre four-cylinder petrol engine with a single overhead camshaft and four valves per cylinder; a four-speed automatic transmission was fitted as standard. Furthermore, the ZE Outlander range consisted of entry-level LS and better-equipped XLS variants… Read full Mitsubishi Mk.1 Outlander review
Images: Mitsubishi ZF Outlander (2004-06)
Released in July 2004, the Mitsubishi ZF Outlander introduced a more powerful 2.4-litre four-cylinder MIVEC (‘Mitsubishi Innovative Valve Lift and Timing Electronic Control’) engine and an adaptive (INVECS II) four-speed automatic transmission with ‘Sports Mode’ sequential shifting. The ZF Outlander introduced a higher capacity alternator (from 90A to 110A), larger capacity radiator and a more powerful fan motor (from 80W to 120W). The Mitsubishi ZF Outlander could be identified by its diagonal front grille bars, projector style headlights, front and rear bumper garnishes, ‘bee-sting’ radio antenna and rear spoiler with a clear lens high-mounted stop lamp; the rear tailgate also featured a larger rear window and tailgate handle.
