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Biz Bahrain
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Biz Bahrain
Zayani Motors Launches Exclusive Summer Offer on Mitsubishi Models
Zayani Motors, the exclusive distributor of Mitsubishi Motors in the Kingdom of Bahrain is thrilled to announce an unprecedented promotional campaign for the summer. This time-limited deal is designed to provide customers with comprehensive coverage, affordability, and peace of mind like never before. Under the Summer Offer, customers purchasing any Mitsubishi model from Zayani Motors will benefit from an all-inclusive package that covers 3 years of vehicle registration, 3 years of insurance, and 3 years of service package. This guarantees that customers receive a comprehensive ownership experience backed by reliable quality. In addition to these fantastic benefits, the offer features attractive monthly instalments tailored to fit various budgets, making the journey to owning a Mitsubishi vehicle smoother and more accessible. Zayani Motors continues to honour its commitment to offering competitive financing options and robust after-sales support. Whether you're looking for a compact SUV like the New Outlander, available at a monthly starting price of BD 186, a versatile pickup truck like the L200 for a monthly starting price of BD 146, or a family-friendly crossover like the Eclipse Cross for a monthly starting price of BD 156, Zayani Motors offers a Mitsubishi model to suit various preferences and financial plans with maximum value and minimal hassle. Don't miss the chance to drive your dream Mitsubishi today with Zayani Motors' Summer Offer! Book a test drive by calling Zayani Motors on 17 703703, or visiting the showroom in Ma'ameer, or visiting
Auto Blog
31-07-2025
- Automotive
- Auto Blog
The Mitsubishi Destinator is the Outlander We Should've Had
By signing up I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy . You may unsubscribe from email communication at anytime. Yet another great model we won't get We showed you the new Mitsubishi Destinator 7-seater SUV a few days ago. Rather than being a fifth member of the rather small North American Mitsubishi lineup (Outlander, Outlander PHEV, Outlander Sport, Eclipse Cross), the Destinator will be sold in overseas markets but won't make it to our shores, and that's too bad. Most of the Mitsu lineup is getting long in the tooth. The Outlander Sport has been around unchanged since 2011, and the Eclipse Cross is now eight years into its first generation. That's old. Only the Outlander and Outlander PHEV are relatively new, but no one takes its third row seriously because it's just too damn small. Limitations of the Mitsubishi Outlander 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander — Source: Mitsubishi In its current form, the Outlander has great first and second-row seating. Especially in higher trims, the appointments look and feel premium. You can get all-wheel drive, heated and ventilated front seats, aluminum pedals, wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, 12.3-inch infotainment and instrumentation, a 10.8-inch head-up display, panoramic sunroof, and diamond-stitched, high-grade leather seats. It's a big step up from the last Outlander, but the third row is much smaller than the generation before it. Legroom in the 2025 Outlander is a measly 18.7 inches, making it virtually unusable by anyone other than kids, and that's just for short trips. Even Mitsubishi says that the Outlander's third row is meant for occasional use only. They're not kidding. I wouldn't stick my 8-year-old son back there for more than a 20-minute trip, and that's only if I was mad at him. 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander Even if the Outlander's third row is tiny, the Outlander and Outlander PHEV are the brand's best sellers, accounting for half of total brand sales. Sales were up 6.5 percent last year compared to 2023, and it's outselling other SUVs like the Nissan Murano and the Acura RDX. Clearly, the Outlander isn't losing sales, but it's also not where it could be. Our guess is that the interior size limitations hamstring its potential. We think a Mitsubishi with a larger third row would fare even better. Autoblog Newsletter Autoblog brings you car news; expert reviews and exciting pictures and video. Research and compare vehicles, too. Sign up or sign in with Google Facebook Microsoft Apple By signing up I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy . You may unsubscribe from email communication at anytime. What's great about the Destinator 2026 Mitsubishi Destinator — Source: Mitsubishi The Destinator is meant as a family-friendly people hauler rather than an off-road beast or a performance-focused SUV. The Destinator's exterior isn't bigger than the Outlander's, but one dimension changes significantly. With a significantly longer wheelbase (110.8 inches) than the 3-row Outlander (106.5 inches), the Destinator promises to provide more legroom than the Outlander's. Even if the Destinator gets just 3 more inches of legroom, that will help matters tremendously. The Destinator is designed to offer more third-row legroom compared to the Mitsubishi Outlander, and that's what counts for American families. Mitsubishi DST Concept — Source: Mitsubishi Essentially, the Destinator is the production version of the 2024 Mitsubishi DST concept (photo above). Really, only the pillars, door handles, and side mirrors look different. It's a rather attractive SUV for not much money (around $19,000 USD). It's attractive inside and out, with styling that's rugged and modern. Frankly, we can't think of another SUV sold in America that looks this good for the same price. The Chevy Trax comes close, but that's a smaller two-row. The Outlander's daring front fascia, based on the Engelberg Tourer concept, is what draws customers in addition to its affordable $30k price tag, but we think the Destinator looks better. It has more modern headlights and DRLs, a more attractive grille, and a taller, more upright greenhouse. 2026 Mitsubishi Destinator The downside is that the Destinator is FWD only, so shoppers who want better foul-weather traction might balk at it. In terms of power, the Destinator has a single power source: a turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine good for 161 horsepower and 184 lb-ft. of torque. The engine is mated to a continuously variable transmission (CVT). The Outlander has a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine, producing 181 horsepower and 181 lb-ft. of torque powering the front wheels via a CVT. All-wheel drive is optional. The Destinator's design is more about overall comfort for passengers, namely in rows two and three. It seems like Mitsubishi is making a deliberate effort to improve upon the Outlander's cramped third-row seating. Final thoughts We get that bringing the Destinator to America would probably cannibalize Outlander sales, and that wouldn't be good. The issue is that Americans need bigger third rows. Toyota built the Grand Highlander because customers thought the Highlander's third row wasn't big enough. The Mazda CX-90 replaced the CX-9 and its smaller third row. The VW Tiguan ditched its small-ish three-row setup. Even if the Destinator's third row legroom turns out to be just 21 or 22 inches, that's an upgrade from the Outlander's. The Destinator is the vehicle we should've gotten. More affordable, bigger, better looking, and probably more efficient… a recipe for success. About the Author Amos Kwon View Profile
Auto Blog
17-07-2025
- Automotive
- Auto Blog
Mitsubishi Updates Entire Lineup For 2026, Gives Outlander PHEV More Range
By signing up I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy . You may unsubscribe from email communication at anytime. View post: Amazon is selling a 'powerful' $100 cordless impact wrench for only $50, and shoppers say it's 'a beast' Multiple Changes Come To The Mitsubishi Range For 2026 We're halfway through 2025, and that means it's time for automakers to start prepping their 2026 updates, be those introductions of all-new models or revisions of existing recipes. For Mitsubishi, nothing major is happening right now, but its entire offering is being refreshed for 2026 at once – Outlander, Outlander Sport, Outlander Plug-in Hybrid, and Eclipse Cross – with varying degrees of improvement. Let's dive in to see what buyers can expect. 2026 Mitsubishi Outlander Gets A New Engine, Sport Stays Simple Borrowed from the Eclipse Cross, the regular Outlander now features a 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine with a mild-hybrid system, replacing the 2.5-liter four-pot that previously motivated the midsize crossover with 181 horsepower and 181 lb-ft of torque. Mitsubishi has not yet revealed the updated figures, but we assume that the thermal motor will make the same 152 hp and 184 lb-ft as it does in its donor vehicle, and the rest will come from electrification. No changes have been made to the way the Outlander looks for 2026 because the styling was updated for the 2025 model year, but a new LE trim will fill any gaps between the base ES and the mid-range SE. More importantly, the Ralliart trim will return. This won't be the hardcore SUV Mitsubishi has been considering of late. The Outlander Sport, Mitsubishi's most affordable offering, carries over unchanged, but Mitsubishi points to the findings of industry research group Ipsos, which say that 97% of shoppers considering an Outlander Sport ended up following through on a purchase (if it ain't broke, and all that). Trail Editions of both the Outlander and Outlander Sport will continue to be offered. Outlander PHEV Embraces New Looks For 2026 The Outlander Plug-in Hybrid trim has been given a mid-cycle refresh, finally adopting the styling of the regular Outlander. New materials and colors will be offered, and Mitsubishi highlights improvements in sound deadening, new 20-inch wheels, a redesigned center console with more storage, a Yamaha sound system, and heated and cooled front seats. A 12.3-inch infotainment display is also available, but it's the parts one can't see that have made the biggest difference. Autoblog Newsletter Autoblog brings you car news; expert reviews and exciting pictures and video. Research and compare vehicles, too. Sign up or sign in with Google Facebook Microsoft Apple By signing up I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy . You may unsubscribe from email communication at anytime. Mitsubishi has retuned the dampers, springs, stabilizer bars, and bushings to provide 'a more confident and assured driving feel,' while a larger-capacity battery will increase the PHEV's all-electric driving range, currently claimed at just 38 miles. 2026 Eclipse Cross Gets Even Simpler Minor changes have been made to the Eclipse Cross compact crossover. Embedded navigation has been deleted (Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are included, so this is no major loss), while 'Eclipse Cross' badging has been added to the SEL and SEL Touring models as standard. Mitsubishi says it will reveal technical details, pricing, and more information on each of these crossovers later in the year. The regular Outlander will be at dealers in the last quarter of the year, while the PHEV will debut in the first quarter of 2026. Mitsubishi hasn't said when to expect the Outlander Sport and Eclipse Cross, and as of this writing, its customer-facing U.S. site still shows only 2025 models. We'll report back once we know more. About the Author Sebastian Cenizo View Profile
The Advertiser
17-07-2025
- Automotive
- The Advertiser
2026 Mitsubishi Outlander gets mild-hybrid power, Australian timing unclear
The Mitsubishi Outlander is ditching its familiar base engine in the US market in favour of something with a much smaller capacity, but it's unclear if Australia will follow suit. Mitsubishi in the US has confirmed the naturally aspirated 2.5-litre four-cylinder in the Outlander will be replaced for 2026 with a turbocharged 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine, borrowed from the smaller Eclipse Cross, mated with "the company's first mild-hybrid system". This suggests Mitsubishi is resurrecting a short-lived Outlander powertrain launched in China in 2022. In the Chinese-market Outlander, the 1.5-litre turbo four was mated with a 48V mild-hybrid system and a continuously variable transmission (CVT), and featured outputs of 120kW of power and 280Nm of torque – down 15kW on the 2.5-litre, but up 36Nm. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. We've contacted Mitsubishi Australia to confirm if there are any plans to offer this powertrain here. Since Chinese production ended in 2023, the Outlander is built exclusively in Japan, supplying markets such as ours and the US. In introducing a mild-hybrid 1.5T option in China, Mitsubishi said the electric motor assist resulted in "smooth, manageable acceleration while improving fuel efficiency". In its US announcement this month, Mitsubishi says the new powertrain will bring "increased confidence and drivability thanks to electrified torque adding off-the-line acceleration", though it doesn't make note of any fuel economy improvements – or power and torque outputs, for that matter. It says these will be released later this year, closer to the updated SUV's fourth-quarter (October-December) launch. After a facelift for 2025, there are no further visual changes for 2026 in the US market. However, the range is expanding to include a Ralliart variant. The company has yet to reveal the 2026 Outlander Ralliart. Mitsubishi only offers one electrified powertrain in the Australian-market Outlander: a 2.4-litre plug-in hybrid four. This leaves Mitsubishi without a direct rival to a growing contingent of plugless hybrid mid-size SUVs, including the top-selling Toyota RAV4. If this powertrain remains specific to North America, Mitsubishi will be doing as Nissan has done with its mechanically related Rogue. A twin to the X-Trail sold here, the Rogue in 2022 ditched its atmo 2.5-litre four – the same engine still used in the X-Trail and Outlander here – for a turbocharged 1.5-litre three-cylinder engine. Other forbidden mid-size SUV fruit includes plug-in hybrid versions of the Hyundai Tucson and Kia Sportage, as well as versions of these crossovers with a naturally aspirated 2.5-litre four-cylinder engine. MORE: Explore the Mitsubishi Outlander showroom Content originally sourced from: The Mitsubishi Outlander is ditching its familiar base engine in the US market in favour of something with a much smaller capacity, but it's unclear if Australia will follow suit. Mitsubishi in the US has confirmed the naturally aspirated 2.5-litre four-cylinder in the Outlander will be replaced for 2026 with a turbocharged 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine, borrowed from the smaller Eclipse Cross, mated with "the company's first mild-hybrid system". This suggests Mitsubishi is resurrecting a short-lived Outlander powertrain launched in China in 2022. In the Chinese-market Outlander, the 1.5-litre turbo four was mated with a 48V mild-hybrid system and a continuously variable transmission (CVT), and featured outputs of 120kW of power and 280Nm of torque – down 15kW on the 2.5-litre, but up 36Nm. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. We've contacted Mitsubishi Australia to confirm if there are any plans to offer this powertrain here. Since Chinese production ended in 2023, the Outlander is built exclusively in Japan, supplying markets such as ours and the US. In introducing a mild-hybrid 1.5T option in China, Mitsubishi said the electric motor assist resulted in "smooth, manageable acceleration while improving fuel efficiency". In its US announcement this month, Mitsubishi says the new powertrain will bring "increased confidence and drivability thanks to electrified torque adding off-the-line acceleration", though it doesn't make note of any fuel economy improvements – or power and torque outputs, for that matter. It says these will be released later this year, closer to the updated SUV's fourth-quarter (October-December) launch. After a facelift for 2025, there are no further visual changes for 2026 in the US market. However, the range is expanding to include a Ralliart variant. The company has yet to reveal the 2026 Outlander Ralliart. Mitsubishi only offers one electrified powertrain in the Australian-market Outlander: a 2.4-litre plug-in hybrid four. This leaves Mitsubishi without a direct rival to a growing contingent of plugless hybrid mid-size SUVs, including the top-selling Toyota RAV4. If this powertrain remains specific to North America, Mitsubishi will be doing as Nissan has done with its mechanically related Rogue. A twin to the X-Trail sold here, the Rogue in 2022 ditched its atmo 2.5-litre four – the same engine still used in the X-Trail and Outlander here – for a turbocharged 1.5-litre three-cylinder engine. Other forbidden mid-size SUV fruit includes plug-in hybrid versions of the Hyundai Tucson and Kia Sportage, as well as versions of these crossovers with a naturally aspirated 2.5-litre four-cylinder engine. MORE: Explore the Mitsubishi Outlander showroom Content originally sourced from: The Mitsubishi Outlander is ditching its familiar base engine in the US market in favour of something with a much smaller capacity, but it's unclear if Australia will follow suit. Mitsubishi in the US has confirmed the naturally aspirated 2.5-litre four-cylinder in the Outlander will be replaced for 2026 with a turbocharged 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine, borrowed from the smaller Eclipse Cross, mated with "the company's first mild-hybrid system". This suggests Mitsubishi is resurrecting a short-lived Outlander powertrain launched in China in 2022. In the Chinese-market Outlander, the 1.5-litre turbo four was mated with a 48V mild-hybrid system and a continuously variable transmission (CVT), and featured outputs of 120kW of power and 280Nm of torque – down 15kW on the 2.5-litre, but up 36Nm. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. We've contacted Mitsubishi Australia to confirm if there are any plans to offer this powertrain here. Since Chinese production ended in 2023, the Outlander is built exclusively in Japan, supplying markets such as ours and the US. In introducing a mild-hybrid 1.5T option in China, Mitsubishi said the electric motor assist resulted in "smooth, manageable acceleration while improving fuel efficiency". In its US announcement this month, Mitsubishi says the new powertrain will bring "increased confidence and drivability thanks to electrified torque adding off-the-line acceleration", though it doesn't make note of any fuel economy improvements – or power and torque outputs, for that matter. It says these will be released later this year, closer to the updated SUV's fourth-quarter (October-December) launch. After a facelift for 2025, there are no further visual changes for 2026 in the US market. However, the range is expanding to include a Ralliart variant. The company has yet to reveal the 2026 Outlander Ralliart. Mitsubishi only offers one electrified powertrain in the Australian-market Outlander: a 2.4-litre plug-in hybrid four. This leaves Mitsubishi without a direct rival to a growing contingent of plugless hybrid mid-size SUVs, including the top-selling Toyota RAV4. If this powertrain remains specific to North America, Mitsubishi will be doing as Nissan has done with its mechanically related Rogue. A twin to the X-Trail sold here, the Rogue in 2022 ditched its atmo 2.5-litre four – the same engine still used in the X-Trail and Outlander here – for a turbocharged 1.5-litre three-cylinder engine. Other forbidden mid-size SUV fruit includes plug-in hybrid versions of the Hyundai Tucson and Kia Sportage, as well as versions of these crossovers with a naturally aspirated 2.5-litre four-cylinder engine. MORE: Explore the Mitsubishi Outlander showroom Content originally sourced from: The Mitsubishi Outlander is ditching its familiar base engine in the US market in favour of something with a much smaller capacity, but it's unclear if Australia will follow suit. Mitsubishi in the US has confirmed the naturally aspirated 2.5-litre four-cylinder in the Outlander will be replaced for 2026 with a turbocharged 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine, borrowed from the smaller Eclipse Cross, mated with "the company's first mild-hybrid system". This suggests Mitsubishi is resurrecting a short-lived Outlander powertrain launched in China in 2022. In the Chinese-market Outlander, the 1.5-litre turbo four was mated with a 48V mild-hybrid system and a continuously variable transmission (CVT), and featured outputs of 120kW of power and 280Nm of torque – down 15kW on the 2.5-litre, but up 36Nm. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. We've contacted Mitsubishi Australia to confirm if there are any plans to offer this powertrain here. Since Chinese production ended in 2023, the Outlander is built exclusively in Japan, supplying markets such as ours and the US. In introducing a mild-hybrid 1.5T option in China, Mitsubishi said the electric motor assist resulted in "smooth, manageable acceleration while improving fuel efficiency". In its US announcement this month, Mitsubishi says the new powertrain will bring "increased confidence and drivability thanks to electrified torque adding off-the-line acceleration", though it doesn't make note of any fuel economy improvements – or power and torque outputs, for that matter. It says these will be released later this year, closer to the updated SUV's fourth-quarter (October-December) launch. After a facelift for 2025, there are no further visual changes for 2026 in the US market. However, the range is expanding to include a Ralliart variant. The company has yet to reveal the 2026 Outlander Ralliart. Mitsubishi only offers one electrified powertrain in the Australian-market Outlander: a 2.4-litre plug-in hybrid four. This leaves Mitsubishi without a direct rival to a growing contingent of plugless hybrid mid-size SUVs, including the top-selling Toyota RAV4. If this powertrain remains specific to North America, Mitsubishi will be doing as Nissan has done with its mechanically related Rogue. A twin to the X-Trail sold here, the Rogue in 2022 ditched its atmo 2.5-litre four – the same engine still used in the X-Trail and Outlander here – for a turbocharged 1.5-litre three-cylinder engine. Other forbidden mid-size SUV fruit includes plug-in hybrid versions of the Hyundai Tucson and Kia Sportage, as well as versions of these crossovers with a naturally aspirated 2.5-litre four-cylinder engine. MORE: Explore the Mitsubishi Outlander showroom Content originally sourced from:
7NEWS
17-07-2025
- Automotive
- 7NEWS
2026 Mitsubishi Outlander gets mild-hybrid power, Australian timing unclear
The Mitsubishi Outlander is ditching its familiar base engine in the US market in favour of something with a much smaller capacity, but it's unclear if Australia will follow suit. Mitsubishi in the US has confirmed the naturally aspirated 2.5-litre four-cylinder in the Outlander will be replaced for 2026 with a turbocharged 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine, borrowed from the smaller Eclipse Cross, mated with 'the company's first mild-hybrid system'. This suggests Mitsubishi is resurrecting a short-lived Outlander powertrain launched in China in 2022. In the Chinese-market Outlander, the 1.5-litre turbo four was mated with a 48V mild-hybrid system and a continuously variable transmission (CVT), and featured outputs of 120kW of power and 280Nm of torque – down 15kW on the 2.5-litre, but up 36Nm. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. We've contacted Mitsubishi Australia to confirm if there are any plans to offer this powertrain here. Since Chinese production ended in 2023, the Outlander is built exclusively in Japan, supplying markets such as ours and the US. In introducing a mild-hybrid 1.5T option in China, Mitsubishi said the electric motor assist resulted in 'smooth, manageable acceleration while improving fuel efficiency'. In its US announcement this month, Mitsubishi says the new powertrain will bring 'increased confidence and drivability thanks to electrified torque adding off-the-line acceleration', though it doesn't make note of any fuel economy improvements – or power and torque outputs, for that matter. It says these will be released later this year, closer to the updated SUV's fourth-quarter (October-December) launch. After a facelift for 2025, there are no further visual changes for 2026 in the US market. However, the range is expanding to include a Ralliart variant. The company has yet to reveal the 2026 Outlander Ralliart. Mitsubishi only offers one electrified powertrain in the Australian-market Outlander: a 2.4-litre plug-in hybrid four. This leaves Mitsubishi without a direct rival to a growing contingent of plugless hybrid mid-size SUVs, including the top-selling Toyota RAV4. If this powertrain remains specific to North America, Mitsubishi will be doing as Nissan has done with its mechanically related Rogue. A twin to the X-Trail sold here, the Rogue in 2022 ditched its atmo 2.5-litre four – the same engine still used in the X-Trail and Outlander here – for a turbocharged 1.5-litre three-cylinder engine. Other forbidden mid-size SUV fruit includes plug-in hybrid versions of the Hyundai Tucson and Kia Sportage, as well as versions of these crossovers with a naturally aspirated 2.5-litre four-cylinder engine.
