The teaser image reveals precious little but earlier spy shots show that the Outlander’s rear end benefits from bigger tail lamps connected by an elegant strip of chrome trim and a new bumper with faux brushed aluminum trim and nearly vertical fog lights.
Although the front end is a lot less visible it appears to gain more angular headlights, a new radiator grille and chrome accents that bring it in line with the XR-PHEV II concept that was presented in Geneva earlier this month. The usual assortment of new alloy wheel designs and paint colors rounds out the updates.
Mitsubishi is keeping technical details about the 2016 Outlander under wraps so we’ll have to wait to see if there are any mechanical updates to complement the new look. Currently, the Outlander is available with a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine rated at 166 horsepower and 162 lb-ft. of torque and a 3.0-liter V6 that generates 224 ponies and 215 lb-ft. of twist.
Rumors indicate the 2016 Outlander will finally get the fuel-sipping plug-in hybrid drivetrain that is available in Japan and across Europe, but nothing is official at this point.
Mitsubishi will introduce the 2016 Outlander online in the coming weeks.
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